
Conversations with Bill Kristol features in-depth, thought-provoking discussions with leading figures in American public life.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 325 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsGovernmentNews | |||

"We're 60 days away from a completely different political environment. And I think people are underestimating how different it's going to be, and how volatile it's going to be without really any moorings for either party."
So argues Doug Sosnik, for... more
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A year and a half into the second Trump administration, is the Supreme Court meeting the moment? What are the broader implications of recent Court decisions and the conduct of lower courts? What might the next years look like?
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Your Doug Sosnik interview was most insightful. Like to hear a Tim Miller interview with Doug. In my estimation having lived 67 years and being very politically active Mr. Sosnik’s assessment of our current situation in this country is spot on!!!
Kristol ask complex questions and allows his guests to to give complex answers. He doesn't interrupt - at least usually - he thus explores non-simple areas in thoughtful ways. His interviews with Doug Sosnick are extraordinarily informative. The whole program, no matter who is being interviewed, is always interesting.
Always smart measured conversations worth your attention and time
Bill has excellent deep dives with fantastic and intellectually stimulating guests. Highly recommend!!
Bill’s conversation with Ryan Godman was as good an overview of the sadly developing relationship between Trump V2 and the judicial branch as I’ve encountered. Again, a great podcast!
Jamie G.
An unfailingly informative podcast on topics of wide, political interest. As a conversationalist, Bill Kristol has a knack for drawing out the best from his guests, who are deeply knowledgeable in their area. I cannot think of any of his conversations which left me disappointed at the end, even those wh... more
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This program features long-form conversations with prominent figures across politics, policy, and public life, often focusing on governance, national security, law, and foreign policy. Episodes frequently explore big-picture questions about liberal democracy, strategy, and policy implications, anchored by a host known for thoughtful, probing questions and a calm interview style. Noteworthy traits include a consistent emphasis on thoughtful analysis from expert guests and a willingness to challenge conventional wisdom, making it appealing to listeners who want nuanced, in-depth discussions rather than quick takes.
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Recent guests on Conversations include:
1. Don Kettl
2. Ryan Goodman
3. Harvey Mansfield
4. Ron Brownstein
5. Phillips O'Brien
6. AB Stoddard
7. Mark Blitz
8. Aaron Friedberg
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