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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

James, Steve, and Charles are back for a Halloween treat: H.R. McMaster joins at the top for a chat about military matters: the Maduro regime and boat strikes; UAVs and the fight in Eastern Europe; the Department of War and our readiness.

Plus, the... more

Charles Murray's inquiries into social science have resulted in the publication of a number of the most important (and controversial) academic books of the past half-century. It's safe to say he enjoys complexity and taking a stand — and yet there's ... more

The government shutdown drags on, but the president's pulled off his biggest deal yet. Noah Rothman joins Charlie and Steve to discuss the monumental advancement toward regional stability and the unique talents for these wins by American and Israeli ... more

We're a few days into a government shutdown, but James, Steve, and Charles are managing to get by. So it's business as usual as the trio pick apart the oddities of the week: Democrats attempt to dodge responsibility for their own filibuster; OMB's Ru... more

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Recent Guests

HR McMaster
Retired Lieutenant General and former Assistant to the U.S. President for National Security Affairs
Hoover Institution
Episode: Tyrants, Missiles, and Drones...Oh, My
Charles Murray
Resident Scholar Emeritus at the American Enterprise Institute, author of several significant conservative works
American Enterprise Institute
Episode: An Empiricist's Guide to the Search for God
Josh Hammer
Political commentator, attorney, columnist, senior editor at large for Newsweek, and host of the Josh Hammer show.
Newsweek
Episode: Free Speech, Rightly Handled
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

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
  • Old Friends

    Like listening to a smart conversation with longtime friends.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Grand Panjandrum
    United States2 months ago
  • Love this podcast!

    Informative and laugh-out-loud funny😂.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lookingfortruth,notspin
    United States2 months ago
  • Great podcast, thoughtful conversation.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Loboc
    3 months ago
  • Good Scoobies

    Humorous and insightful

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RoBanJo
    United States3 months ago
  • No thanks

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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Scooter1910
    United States6 months ago

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Tyrants, Missiles, and Drones...Oh, My
Q: What do you say about the debate over supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine?
I say yay to it, as Ukraine has demonstrated disciplined use of long-range capabilities and needs to counter the onslaught from Russia.
Tyrants, Missiles, and Drones...Oh, My
Q: What do you think about the use of drones in warfare?
Drones represent a massive change in the way we fight, and the U.S. is keeping up technologically; however, we need to adapt our capabilities rapidly.
Tyrants, Missiles, and Drones...Oh, My
Q: Is there a parallel between the problems of civil and military relations that you laid out in your great book from almost 30 years ago?
Yes, I'm concerned about dragging the military into partisan politics, where they appear to be rallying behind a political agenda.
An Empiricist's Guide to the Search for God
Q: How do you perceive the relationship between science and religion now?
Science has discovered phenomena that suggest further exploration into the spiritual side rather than opposing it, indicating that they can coexist.
An Empiricist's Guide to the Search for God
Q: What is the goal of your book?
The aim is to encourage well-educated people to engage more seriously with the topic of religion and spirituality.

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