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Make It Make Sense

The Washington Post
Donald Trump
Iran
Artificial Intelligence
United States
Iran War
NATO
Graham Platner
Data Centers
Gas Prices
Cuba
Data Privacy
Inflation
Tehran
Tariffs
Ukraine
Thomas Massie
Sweden
Catholic Church
Washington, DC
Stadium Subsidies

We’re making sense of an increasingly complex world through reporting, interviews and expert analysis. Join us every weekday.

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What is the state of Iranian society following years of extreme tension? In this episode of "Make It Make Sense," Opinion Editor Adam O'Neal sits down with Jason Rezaian, The Washington Post's director of press freedom initiatives, to examine the dev... more

Has Gen Z completely given up on capitalism — and America? In this episode of "Make It Make Sense," James Hohmann sits down with columnist and “Reasonably Optimistic” host Megan McArdle to explore why young voters are turning to socialism and how pol... more

As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary next month, has a bipartisan celebration of independence become a casualty of political division? On this Episode of "Make It Make Sense," host Kate Andrews joins James Hohmann and Damir Marusic to break... more

Are Graham Platner's controversies actually helping him in the Maine Senate race? In this episode of "Make It Make Sense," Kate Andrews talks with Carine Hajjar about Platner's rise, his refusal to drop out amid multiple scandals, and why Democrats a... more

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Recent Guests

Carine Hajjar
Opinion journalist; reported from Maine
Episode: Are Graham Platner's scandals helping him?
Spencer Pratt
Former reality TV star, LA mayoral candidate
Episode: What happens in California after Gavin Newsom?
Robert Barron
Bishop of the Diocese of Winona, Rochester; founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries
Word on Fire Catholic Ministries; Diocese of Winona, Rochester
Episode: Is America a Christian nation? A conversation with Bishop Barron.
Zineb Riboua
Research fellow at the Hudson Institute
Hudson Institute
Episode: What's behind Zohran Mamdani's mass appeal?
Dominic Pino
Political commentator, contributes insights on AI and policy
National Review
Episode: Why data centers don't deserve so much hate
Jason Willick
Political writer/commentator
Episode: Why data centers don't deserve so much hate
David Ignatius
David Ignatius, Washington Post columnist who returned from a trip to Ukraine
The Washington Post
Episode: Will the Ukraine war force Putin's exit?
Damir Marusic
Debating guest on Iran strategy
Episode: Has the U.S. lost the Iran war?
Paula White Kane
Senior Advisor to the White House Faith Office
White House
Episode: Affordability gets worse as Iran war drags

Hosts

Kate Andrews
Host with extensive coverage across political analysis and policy discussions.
Adam O'Neill
Contributor/host bringing policy critique and political analysis.
James Holman
Host leading discussions with a focus on media framing and policy.

Reviews

1.6 out of 5 stars from 50 ratings
  • All The

    All the negative reviews are correct. Zero stars from me actually.

    Apple Podcasts
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    EdeTM
    United States17 days ago
  • Please.

    Just stop.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Elisabeth-Ann
    United States17 days ago
  • Obvious Shills

    You couldn’t have a more clear example of the effect of Bezos owning the paper than when they start talking nonsense about the California Governor’s Race and LA Mayor’s Race and shilling for Matt Mahan and Spencer Pratt. Right-wing talking points dressed up as responsible journalism. I only listen to hear what talking points Republicans are spewing on topics so I can disregard them anywhere else I hear them. Disgusting.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    aaron5567
    United States17 days ago
  • Who is this for?

    WP must have laid off every single talented person they had if this is drivel they’re putting out. It’s actually embarrassing that they put out a show like this.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    The Alpha Male
    United Kingdom20 days ago
  • Boring

    Hosts talk themselves into circles with canned talking points. No charm no charisma no personality. Could have had the hosts just read washington post articles into a microphone and the effect would be the same except that the hosts come off as chronically uninformed/uneducated/clueless.

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    pisstopher columpiss
    United States20 days ago

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Can be polarizing; some episodes feel confrontational or confrontational in tone.
Balanced, hard-hitting policy discussions that challenge conventional narratives.
Strong guest lineup with sharp, informed viewpoints, though pacing can be brisk for new listeners.

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#244
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#24
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#101
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#127
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Is America a Christian nation? A conversation with Bishop Barron.
Q: Do you think America is a Christian nation? Is that an accurate description?
The guest explains that while America is not an established Christian nation, certain Judeo-Christian principles underpin the democracy, and the Founding Fathers created space for religious liberty balanced with secular governance.
Will the Ukraine war force Putin's exit?
Q: What would the fall of Putin look like and how could it happen if the war continues?
The guest argues that there may be no smooth transition; a sudden discontinuity could occur through elite fragmentation or health-related issues, leading to chaos rather than a tidy step-down, with unpredictable repercussions for Russia and its neighbors.

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2. Spencer Pratt
3. Robert Barron
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5. Dominic Pino
6. Jason Willick
7. David Ignatius
8. Damir Marusic

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