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Is the United States heading toward an unprecedented era of population decline? In this episode of "Make It Make Sense," Damir Marusic sits down with Nicholas Eberstadt, the American Enterprise Institute's Henry Wendt chair in political economy, to d... more

Why are younger Americans turning toward socialism, and what does that say about the political choices facing both parties? In this episode of “Make It Make Sense,” Carine Hajjar talks with comedian, author and “Gutfeld!” co-host Kat Timpf about her ... more

How is artificial intelligence changing modern warfare, and what does it mean for the U.S. military? In this episode of “Make It Make Sense,” Damir Marusic talks with Anduril co-founder and CEO Brian Schimpf about rogue AI, autonomous weapons, the co... more

How does Andy Beshear see the future of the Democratic Party and American politics? In this episode of “Make It Make Sense,” Kate Andrews talks with the Kentucky governor about his new book, President Donald Trump, health care, the national debt, sch... more

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Recent Guests

Kat Timpf
Comedian, author and co-host of Gutfeld!
Fox News
Episode: Kat Timpf: The right has an affordability problem
Brian Schimpf
CEO and founder of Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries
Episode: Brian Schimpf: Drone warfare is changing everything
Andy Beshear
Governor of Kentucky, author of Go and Do Likewise
Governor of Kentucky
Episode: Andy Beshear: Why Democrats need to talk about God again
Jared Polis
Governor of Colorado
Governor of Colorado
Episode: Jared Polis: Why school choice is a no brainer
Ro Khanna
Representative, California's 17th congressional district
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Should America ban superintelligent AI? | Ro Khanna
Heather MacDonald
Thomas W. Smith Fellow at the Manhattan Institute; contributing editor of City Journal; author on policing, education, and immigration
Manhattan Institute; City Journal
Episode: Is crime really down?
Jason Oppenheim
Real estate broker and reality TV star on Netflix's Selling Sunset
Oppenheim Group
Episode: Jason Oppenheim: L.A.’s mansion tax is a disaster
Evan Barker
Writer and author of Nothing Left, Confessions of a Democratic Operative
Writer and author
Episode: Why a former Democratic operative thinks the party needs a reckoning
Daniel Lurie
Mayor of San Francisco
San Francisco City Government
Episode: Mayor Daniel Lurie on how San Francisco got back on track

Hosts

Kate Andrews
Host of ongoing discussions on current affairs
Carine Hajjar
Host of the show, introducing guests and guiding discussion

Reviews

1.9 out of 5 stars from 163 ratings
  • Make It Make Something Worth Listening To

    Shockingly boring and so, so stupid.

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    Shimnast
    United Statesa month ago
  • Shameful episode

    The “Is Really Down Episode’ was one of the most venomous spewing podcasts that I have heard. Very disappointing.

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    gecox2
    United Statesa month ago
  • Worse than expected, and that’s saying a lot

    How can people who know so little manage to say so many words? I listen because I can’t believe that the latest episode could possibly be worse than the last. But I’m wrong every time. One day communications and journalism students will study this podcast as the worst of a bad genre. A historic achievement by the Washington Post.

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    gauthamlfc
    United States2 months ago
  • Absolute nonsense

    Listened to couple episodes give it fair shake and is absolute trash, also call it why liberals suck, this podcast pretends republicans are in control of everything, everything sucks, but hey dsa exists

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    tylermiami
    United States2 months ago
  • Annoying Hosts

    There are no normal people on this podcast. Very obnoxious to try and find any actual news here.

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    nacl l.
    Canada2 months ago

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Some reviews criticize perceived bias and pacing, but others praise its thoughtful, data-driven analysis.
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Kat Timpf: The right has an affordability problem
Q: What lessons and advice do you have for Americans as people feel more divided than ever?
Timpf recommends focusing on shared goals and recognizing that people may agree on the problem but disagree about how to address it. She says many people want the same things for themselves and their families, even when they differ politically.
Kat Timpf: The right has an affordability problem
Q: What do you think is causing younger people to turn toward socialism?
Timpf says many younger Americans feel structurally shut out of homeownership and that politicians who recognize the problem can appeal to them. She argues that conservatives should acknowledge housing affordability challenges and discuss solutions such as increasing supply and reducing regulations.
Andy Beshear: Why Democrats need to talk about God again
Q: What is the role of leaders in addressing crises like healthcare access and education funding through a faith-informed lens?
Leaders should prioritize policies that prevent suffering, such as Medicaid expansion and robust public education funding, while communicating with empathy and transparency about trade-offs.
Andy Beshear: Why Democrats need to talk about God again
Q: Do you see faith becoming a unifying force in national politics, or does it risk deepening divide?
If used to divide, it harms people. If used to unite—to help the vulnerable and to promote the common good—it can be a powerful force for healing and practical policy.
Jared Polis: Why school choice is a no brainer
Q: Why did you view the federal school-choice tax credit as a no-brainer for Colorado?
From the state's perspective it's free money that can fund more opportunities for kids, though I acknowledge the federal budget implications; the key idea is expanding resources for education while managing fiscal responsibility.

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