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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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As I say in my introduction, Yaroslav Trofimov is one of the best foreign-affairs correspondents in the world. Born in Kyiv, he joined the Wall Street Journal in 1999 and has been its chief foreign-affairs correspondent since 2018. Among his books is... more

Over the years, I have done several podcasts with Jeb Bush. They are always interesting and refreshing. For two terms, 1999 to 2007, he was the governor of Florida. Other governors looked to him for inspiration and advice. (I heard several of them sa... more

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The only thing wrong, the only thing regrettable, about this podcast is that it’s out of proportion. What I mean is, Flicka, the legend, the giant, is in a little box and I’m in a bigger box. That’s the way the technology worked out. If I could rever... more

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Jeb Bush
Former Governor of Florida; founder of ExcelinEd
ExcelinEd
Episode: Jeb Bush: Policy, Politics, Life
Steven B. Smith
Scholar of political philosophy
Yale University
Episode: More Statesmen, Please
Frederica von Stade
Mezzo-soprano, subject of the documentary Flicka
Frederica von Stade (singer)
Episode: Flicka: ‘Keep on Trekking’
Manfred Honeck
Maestro, music director of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Episode: Austrian Pittsburgher
Eric Cutler
American tenor specializing in opera, current performer at Salzburg Festival
Salzburg Festival (guest)
Episode: A Tenor, Straight-talking and Superb
Alexander Malofeev
Russian pianist
Episode: Sasha Unbound
Kevin Williamson
National correspondent for The Dispatch; author of Big White Ghetto
The Dispatch
Episode: And the ‘D’ Is for ‘Damn Right’
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

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Jay Nordlinger
Host of Q & A; journalist and music critic with affiliations including The New Criterion and Salzburg Festival Society.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 266 ratings
  • Enjoyable listen

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ekmcguir
    United States8 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 States10 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 Statesa year 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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More Statesmen, Please
Q: Could you discuss the three types you mention: The Prophet, The Technocrat, and The Demagogue?
The Prophet carries an ideology and may push for transformative change; the Technocrat prefers competent administration and technocratic governance; the Demagogue relies on charisma and personality over substantive content, often appealing to emotion rather than principle; balance among these models characterizes different leadership challenges.
More Statesmen, Please
Q: Is language sometimes more important than acts, or do they go hand in hand?
Language matters because democracies depend on public persuasion and shared narratives, but speech must be backed by action and decision; without follow-through, rhetoric alone loses its weight.
A Tenor, Straight-talking and Superb
Q: How did your voice evolve, and what drove the decision to shift toward the Germanic heroic repertoire?
A pivotal conversation with Richard Croft revealed the vocal split into three registers, leading to years of retraining with Michael Paul to align his voice with the repertoire he wanted to sing, especially the Germanic roles.
A Tenor, Straight-talking and Superb
Q: What was your early route into opera and how did Luther College help shape your path?
Cutler describes winning the Met auditions as a junior and how Luther College provided the platform and mentorship that catalyzed his transition to the professional stage.
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.

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A thoughtful interview show featuring long-form conversations with leaders and luminaries across politics, culture, and the arts. Episodes frequently explore public policy, leadership, history, and the arts, often weaving in personal anecdotes to illuminate bigger ideas. Notable for its diverse guest roster—from political figures and scholars to opera singers and conductors—the program tends to favor measured, open-ended dialogue that surfaces nuanced perspectives on current events, governance, and cultural life. High-quality questions and a calm, inquisitive host style are commonly cited as strengths, making it a strong fit for listeners who enjoy intellectually rigorous conversations with influential voices from multiple fields.

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2. Steven B. Smith
3. Frederica von Stade
4. Manfred Honeck
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6. Alexander Malofeev
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