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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.Become a supporter of this podcast: www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-ricochet-podcast--5817275/support.

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Britain is on its seventh prime minister since bidding adieu to the EU a decade back. There's news of once-unimaginable crimes and ethnic strife, and even preeminent citizens like scholar-slash-philanthropist-slash-world-class athlete Jason Arday are... more

It's a milestone episode! Number Eight Hundred. That calls for a celebration. Not only does Ricochet co-founder Peter Robinson join to host, but our dear pal Dr. Jay Bhattacharya is able to take a moment away from running both the NIH and CDC to talk... more

Christopher Nolan has another blockbuster hit in theaters and has set off the pop culture controversy of the year with his rendition of The Odyssey. To move beyond the visual spectacle and online hysterics, James, Steve and Charles are joined by Titu... more

CNN's Harry Enten joins Steve, Charlie and James to put a little pizzazz on polling data. The gang covers a great deal of ground: the DSA insurgency, a couple of key midterm races, economic pessimism, public suspicion about polling, and some of the f... more

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Recent Guests

Titus Techera
Executive Director of the American Cinema Foundation; researcher and writer on art and politics
American Cinema Foundation; Hillsdale College; PomoCon
Episode: Homer Bound
Harry Enten
CNN pollster, senior writer and analyst
CNN
Episode: Survey Says: Love Will Keep Us Together
Matthew Mehan
Author, educator, associate dean and professor at Hillsdale College
Hillsdale College
Episode: Teaching Wit, Wisdom, and Love of Country
Robert Frank
Business journalist discussing wealth and Elon Musk-related topics
Episode: A World of Willful Weirdos
Mollie Hemingway
Editor in Chief of The Federalist, journalism fellow at Hillsdale College, Fox News contributor
The Federalist; Hillsdale College; Fox News
Episode: Alien to the Court
Spencer Klavan
Editor-at-large of The American Mind, associate editor of the Claremont Review of Books
The American Mind / Claremont Review of Books
Episode: The Renegade Academy
Ilya Shapiro
Senior fellow and director of constitutional studies at the Manhattan Institute; contributing editor of City Journal; author
Manhattan Institute
Episode: Lawless Education
Rob Long
Guest, co-founder of Ricochet
Ricochet
Episode: Take a Bromo
John Malcolm
Vice President, Institute for the Rule of Law
Institute for the Rule of Law / Advancing American Freedom
Episode: To the Moon and Flipping a Grunt

Hosts

James Lileks
Host of The Ricochet Podcast with long-running involvement across episodes.
Stephen Hayward
Co-host on The Ricochet Podcast, frequent contributor.
Charles C. W. Cooke
Conservative journalist and recurring host/guest on conservative discourse.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • Home Run

    Homer Bound was the best podcast I've heard in a long, long, time. Thought-provoking, informative, and entertaining. I extended my drive to finish it in one sitting. More please!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chav Jonah
    United States12 days ago
  • FINALLY!

    Mention of my favorite Odyssey movie, Oh Brother Where Art Thou? First time I’ve heard it mentioned in all the hoopla the last few weeks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike5591637
    United States14 days ago
  • Please get rid of the ads for online gambling.

    Those ads cheapen your otherwise excellent podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike5591637
    United States2 months ago
  • The people who want to block AI centers are often funded by China.

    This is a serious competition, if they can push us out of our lead they will gain a strategic advantage that would be at least as impactful as a military victory.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike5591637
    United States3 months ago
  • Fun

    Lots of fun to listen to these men. They are great at seeing what’s happening, but they offer no solutions. Entertaining handwringing.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    oldfatslow
    United States4 months ago

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The banter among hosts is valued for its wit and clarity, though some criticize perceived bias.

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Survey Says: Love Will Keep Us Together
Q: What explains the persistent low trust in government despite high overall political engagement?
Enten suggests long-term structural changes, media diversification, and social fragmentation have eroded trust; the conversation also ties this to economic anxieties and perceptions that politicians aren't solving everyday problems.
Bringing the Golden State Back into the Fold
Q: What can listeners do to help?
Support the campaign financially to match the well-funded opposition, spread the word, register voters, and participate in volunteering and outreach to build a broad, practical coalition for Cal Affordable policies.
Bringing the Golden State Back into the Fold
Q: Why are you doing this?
The motivation is a deep love for California and a pragmatic belief that practical steps can restore opportunity and end the dysfunctional one-party rule, especially after witnessing the bureaucratic and political obstacles firsthand in Sacramento.
Teaching Wit, Wisdom, and Love of Country
Q: What is the Genesis and purpose of The American Book of Fables?
Mehan explains that the book is designed to cultivate gratitude for the country, restore the American imagination, and teach citizens—especially through regionally grounded fables and primary sources—how liberty and virtue can be lived out in everyday life.
Deal or No Deal?
Q: What about Cuba or Venezuela—are there lessons for U.S. strategy in Iran that apply to these other regimes?
The discussion draws parallels about regional influence and external support, emphasizing that successful transitions often require a combination of internal pressures and external leverage, while cautioning against overreliance on any single tactic.

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A thoughtful, conversation-driven show that centers on conservative political analysis, law, and culture, often featuring guests from think tanks, law schools, and national publications. Episodes typically thread together current events with deep dives into constitutional issues, media narratives, and strategic policy debates, all anchored by a smart, witty host trio. Notable strengths include rigorous policy discussion balanced with accessible, banter-heavy dialogue and a steady stream of high-profile conservative guests who illuminate courts, governance, and Western civ topics. The format tends to mix interviews with sharp multi-host dialogue, making it appealing to listeners who enjoy principled, no-nonsense analysis paired with cultural... more

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