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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 40 | Founded | 5 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPolitics | |||

Is there an end in sight for the Russia-Ukraine war? In this episode of “Make It Make Sense,” Kate Andrews asks Damir Marusic and Dominic Pino what they saw on the ground in Ukraine. They also discuss how Kyiv is employing drone warfare, why Vladimir... more
Is the Democratic Party having its tea party moment? In this episode of “Make It Make Sense,” James Hohmann talks with Liam Donovan, political strategist and a president at Targeted Victory, about the rise of Democratic populism, its effects on the m... more
Whoever controls artificial intelligence will win the 21st century. In this episode of “Make It Make Sense,” James Hohmann talks with Kyle Chan, a foreign policy fellow at the Brookings Institution, about the AI race between the United States and Chi... more
What would a new Iran deal mean for the United States? In this episode of “Make It Make Sense,” Carine Hajjar sits down with Behnam Ben Taleblu, senior director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies’ Iran program. They discuss whether a new ag... more
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Tedious. Under researched. Knee jerk reactionary centrism. I actually can’t believe how little success this podcast has had. Just delete already, you’re making WaPo and the journalists involved look bad
If you delete this now people will forget how embarrassing this show is by the end of the summer
Unlistenable
This is a great collection of viewpoints discussing current political topics. It definitely adds to the conversation.
All the negative reviews are correct. Zero stars from me actually.
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The show trades brisk, policy-focused analysis across politics, foreign affairs, energy, and health, anchored by a panel of seasoned political thinkers. Episodes frequently dissect U.S. strategy on Iran, domestic economic messaging, media framing, and the implications of political narratives for voters and policymakers. A standout trait is its willingness to challenge conventional wisdom with data-driven debate and sharp, sometimes provocative takes from a rotating roster of hosts and guests, making it a strong fit for listeners who want no-nonsense, issue-driven conversation with real-time relevance.
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Recent guests on Make It Make Sense include:
1. Behnam Ben Taleblu
2. Jason Rezaian
3. Carine Hajjar
4. Spencer Pratt
5. Robert Barron
6. Zineb Riboua
7. Dominic Pino
8. Jason Willick
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