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The Ricochet Podcast

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Weekly episodes of Ricochet’s flagship podcast feature our hosts James Lileks, Steve Hayward, Charles C. W. Cooke, and guests discussing the issues of the week.Listen to The Ricochet Podcast, along with more than 40 other original podcasts, at Ricochet.com. No paid subscription required.

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Latest Episodes

Steve Hayward is back with James and Charles after a few weeks away, and the trio sits down with Josh Hammer, senior editor-at-large of Newsweek, to talk about his murdered friend, Charlie Kirk. The gang discusses the Turning Point enterprise, the mi... more

James and Charles discuss the political assassination of Charlie Kirk and the disturbing implications it has for a country founded on certain inalienable rights.

Sound from this week's audio: Utah Governor Stephen Cox announces the capture of the sh... more

Steve Hayward is traveling abroad, so Ricochet co-founder Rob Long takes a break from his seminary studies to join James and Charlie in a discussion of worldly ways this week. The trio discusses property taxes, crazies with guns, and Bari Weiss's mak... more

This week's podcast starts out on a somber note, as this week's tragic news of the attack on Annunciation Catholic school hits unsettlingly close to home for one of our hosts. James, Charles, and Steve then chat with Will Chamberlain about next week'... more

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Recent Guests

Will Chamberlain
Vice President for External Affairs at the Edmund Burke Foundation
Edmund Burke Foundation
Episode: Burning Issues
Ruy Teixiera
Liberal patriot, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, and co-founder of The Liberal Patriot
American Enterprise Institute
Episode: Saddled In for Pain
Tim Carney
Senior Fellow of the American Enterprise Institute and author of Family Unfriendly
American Enterprise Institute
Episode: Cradle of Civilization
Ellen Fantini
Deputy Editor of the European Conservative
European Conservative
Episode: Weaving Together European Conservatism(s)
Matthew Continetti
Director of Domestic Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute, author of The Right
American Enterprise Institute
Episode: Murder on Sesame Street
Reihan Salam
President of the Manhattan Institute, co-author of Grand New Party
Manhattan Institute
Episode: Decision Day Smackdowns
Christopher Scalia
Senior fellow in social, cultural and constitutional studies, formerly a professor of English.
American Enterprise Institute
Episode: A Novel Approach
Ben Domenech
Editor-at-large for The Spectator and a Fox News contributor
The Spectator
Episode: Big Ben, The Indomitable Donald and the Tush Push
Robert Bryce
Writer and public speaker focused on energy policy, author of several books.
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Episode: Clamoring for Power

Hosts

James Lileks
Host of the podcast and recognized commentator known for his quirky insights and engaging storytelling.
Charles C. W. Cooke
Co-host of the podcast known for his sharp political analysis and defense of conservative principles.
Stephen Hayward
Co-host providing insights into the intersection of politics and culture with a humorous twist.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • Love this podcast!

    Informative and laugh-out-loud funny😂.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lookingfortruth,notspin
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great podcast, thoughtful conversation.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Loboc
    a month ago
  • Good Scoobies

    Humorous and insightful

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RoBanJo
    United States2 months ago
  • No thanks

    It’s like Commentary, but never smart and nonchalantly racist.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Scooter1910
    United States4 months ago
  • Never miss pod

    I never miss an episode, I owe my newfound intellectual and conversational brilliance to this podcast, and to the several others linked by host/participant or ideological sympathy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OM Hoff
    United States9 months ago

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Murder on Sesame Street
Q: What do you think that shows about the struggle inside the administration? Is this the JD Vance wing versus the Marco Rubio wing?
Trump remains the defining force, with Vance potentially representing a newer faction of the party amid existing tensions.
Murder on Sesame Street
Q: Have you thought about how the final chapters of your book would look if you were wrapping it up today?
The conservative landscape keeps evolving, especially with Trump's heightened influence after the midterms and his legal challenges.
Lion Sounds and Big Vibrations
Q: Is there an inherent authority within the presidency to execute federal law?
Yes, but it depends on what the president aims to accomplish, and there needs to be a balance with Congressional authority.
Lion Sounds and Big Vibrations
Q: What do you make of the scene so far?
It's hard to get a read on the allegations of rebellion given the differences in violence across regions.
Go Ahead, Make Our Day
Q: What are the two vulnerabilities or hazards Trump and his supporters should be on guard against right now?
Failing to recognize the breadth of the coalition and not addressing public concerns about the economy and inflation.

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