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Q & A, Hosted by Jay Nordlinger

Jay Nordlinger
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Jay Nordlinger is a journalist who writes about a range of subjects, including politics, foreign affairs, and the arts. He is the music critic of The New Criterion. He is a senior resident fellow at the Renew Democracy Initiative, and a contributor to its publication, The Next Move. His guests are from the worlds of politics and culture, talking about the most important issues of the day, and some... more

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Alexander Browder is an extraordinary young man. A 17-year-old Brit, he has just been sanctioned by the Russian government. His “crime”? Alexander has uncovered the Kremlin’s cryptocurrency racket—its money-laundering operation.

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Gabriel Sterling
Georgia elections official, COO in the Office of the Secretary of State
Georgia Office of the Secretary of State
Episode: Defender of Election Integrity—for Real
Alexander Browder
Young cryptocurrency researcher; sanctioned by Russia for his work exposing crypto money laundering networks
Independent researcher / Open-source cryptocurrency database founder
Episode: Whiz Kid Spooks Putin
Conrad Kottak
Professor Emeritus of Anthropology, University of Michigan
University of Michigan
Episode: Anthropologist and Writer
Beverly Gage
Historian, Yale University
Yale University
Episode: Your Land, My Land, Our Land
Lamar Alexander
Tennessee politician; former governor and U.S. senator
United States Senate; Tennessee state government
Episode: Golden Boy from Tennessee
Harvey Mansfield Jr.
Harvard political theorist and author of The Rise and Fall of Rational Control
Harvard University
Episode: Professor Mansfield Is In
Cass Sunstein
Law professor, political thinker, author
Harvard University (professor)
Episode: Law, Liberty, and Cass (Sunstein)
Gregg Nunziata
Executive Director of the Society for the Rule of Law
Society for the Rule of Law
Episode: The Rule of Law, a.k.a. the Ballgame
Charlie Sykes
Writer and broadcaster
Episode: Political Worlds, Old and New

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Jay Nordlinger
Host of Q & A (interviewer and conversational guide)

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 265 ratings
  • Enjoyable listen

    Always enjoy the show. Jay has thoughtful conversations with serious people. A breath of fresh air.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ekmcguir
    United States6 months ago
  • Never Trumper

    If you want to only listen to the never Trump perspective Jay is your man.

    Now Jay and his guests have moved from never Trump to full on Trump Derangement Syndrome

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    This Ken
    United States7 months ago
  • Never Trumper

    If you want to only listen to the never Trump perspective Jay is your man.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    This Ken
    United States9 months ago
  • A Voice For Human Rights

    Jay Nordlinger is a soft-spoken champion for those who would see an end to regimes who rule their citizens through heavy-handed oppression. Russia, China, and Iran all provide ready interview subjects who have endured the cruelty those governments inflict upon those who resist their authoritarian control, but victims of other countries’ predations make appearances, as well: Venezuela, Sudan, Cuba, Nicaragua, and Saudi Arabia, to name a few.

    However, not all of the episodes feature such grim, b... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike Tierney - BreakRight!
    United States3 years ago
  • Consistent production problem in otherwise outstanding podcast

    I like, but PLEASE stop overlaying the closing music over the end of the guest's remarks. Jay continues to thank his producer, but this is an AWFUL production issue.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cincinnati Duke
    United States4 years ago

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Audience highlights the host as thoughtful and the conversations as enriching.
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Listeners praise thoughtful, nonpartisan dialogue and high-quality guests.

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Defender of Election Integrity—for Real
Q: Is federalizing elections a good idea?
No, it is a horrifically stupid idea because local jurisdictions provide security through diverse, decentralized processes that would be vulnerable to centralized failures if standardized nationwide.
Defender of Election Integrity—for Real
Q: What happened after the 2020 election in your life?
The interviewee explains the sequence of events after the election, including the emergence of threats and the way he and colleagues navigated public scrutiny while focusing on lawful processes and accuracy.
Whiz Kid Spooks Putin
Q: What motivated you to build the largest open-source database of crypto money laundering, and what have you found?
My motivation was to expose the scale and methods of illicit activity, show that many people—policymakers included—don't fully understand crypto's risk, and provide a data-driven foundation to push for stronger global safeguards.
Whiz Kid Spooks Putin
Q: Given sanctions and traditional financial restrictions, could Russia still move money via cryptocurrency to support its war efforts?
Yes, sanctions can be undermined without comprehensive crypto-specific measures; enforcement must be broadened to close gaps in the crypto ecosystem and prevent sanctioned entities from operating in the digital space.
Whiz Kid Spooks Putin
Q: Is cryptocurrency good or bad or neutral, in your view, and is there something inherently sinister about it?
There are clear benefits, especially for people outside traditional banking, like cross-border remittances, but the technology can be misused; illicit actors are exploiting crypto, which means regulation and policing are essential to curb harm while preserving legitimate use.

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A thoughtful interviewer engages high-caliber guests from politics, history, literature, and the arts in long, conversation‑driven dialogues. Topics span public policy, civic life, human rights, and cultural criticism, with occasional forays into music and literature. The show often features scholars and seasoned politicians, offering nuanced perspectives on liberalism, governance, and democracy, framed by probing questions and a respectful, exploratory tone. A notable strength is its ability to blend rigorous intellectual discussion with accessible storytelling and personal anecdotes, helping listeners gauge how ideas shape real-world decisions. This mix makes it appealing to listeners who enjoy deep conversations that connect ideas to cur... more

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Recent guests on Q & A, Hosted by Jay Nordlinger include:

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2. Alexander Browder
3. Conrad Kottak
4. Beverly Gage
5. Lamar Alexander
6. Harvey Mansfield Jr.
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