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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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H.R. McMaster joins Steve and Charles to take stock of the war in the Middle East. Though a tank man by training, H.R. is no stranger to thinking about our capabilities and how they stack up against our foes—both the enemy in Iran and the aggressors ... more

For decades, war game experts have produced dire predictions for American-Iranian war scenarios. While it's still early days, the circumstances are much more favorable than strategists had supposed. Noah Rothman returns to break down what's going rig... more

James, Steve and Charles are back together to discuss life during wartime.

Underneath the "cuddly" rhetoric of the Democatic Socialists there lurks admirers of some of the most evil men in history. And, says our guest Tal Fortgang of the Manhattan Institute, they are also poised to take control of the whole of the Democrati... more

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Recent Guests

Tal Fortgang
Legal Policy Fellow and Advisor to the President at the Manhattan Institute
Manhattan Institute
Episode: The Radicals Are Here
Daniel Mahoney
Professor Emeritus at Assumption University, Senior Fellow at the Claremont Institute
Claremont Institute
Episode: Message Discipline
Bill Barr
Former Attorney General and author of One Damn Thing After Another
Episode: Fighting Political Punctilios with...Fire
Matthew Spalding
Kirby Professor in Constitutional Government at Hillsdale College and author of The Making of the American Mind
Hillsdale College
Episode: The Making of the American Mind
Harmeet Dhillon
Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division of the US Department of Justice
US Department of Justice
Episode: Lady Justice Unsheathes Her Sword
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
John Yoo
Legal scholar and former Deputy Assistant Attorney General
Episode: The Prince of Peace
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

Hosts

James Lileks
Host and contributing commentator known for insightful and often humorous takes on politics, culture, and everyday life.
Stephen Hayward
Co-host and political commentator providing analysis on current events and cultural trends.
Charles C. W. Cooke
Co-host and writer known for his commentary on politics and society, representing a conservative outlook on various discussions.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • Don’t change the content, but Please fix the audio

    Content is excellent. Audio is terrible. James’s audio is so over processed that all I hear is a ringing mid-bass with no clarity. Overall audio level is at least 8-10 dB below the ads, which means my car system is cranked to max to be able to understand James and then the speakers (and my ears) are damaged when the ad is inserted. Other podcasts don’t have this problem.

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    4
    LongTimeListenerRD
    United States3 months ago
  • Great listen

    Look forward every week

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jt levitsky
    United States4 months ago
  • Old Friends

    Like listening to a smart conversation with longtime friends.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Grand Panjandrum
    United States6 months ago
  • Love this podcast!

    Informative and laugh-out-loud funny😂.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lookingfortruth,notspin
    United States7 months ago
  • Great podcast, thoughtful conversation.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Loboc
    7 months ago

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Message Discipline
Q: What about the one hundred and fifty billion in tariff revenues Trump has collected?
It raises questions about potential refunds, which were not addressed by the court.
Message Discipline
Q: Why does Trump have a duty to outgrow the worst of his excesses?
Mahoney explains that some of Trump's behavior affects self-presentation and can be self-defeating.
New Beginnings
Q: What do you think precipitated your shift from Hollywood to theology?
Rob Long reflects that he wanted to write about ideas that truly mattered to him, which led him to pursue theology and the church as a means to explore deeper questions of purpose and identity.
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.

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Content primarily focuses on contemporary political issues, emphasizing conservative viewpoints and the implications of various governmental actions and policies. The conversations delve into topics including the Trump administration, national security, immigration policy, and cultural critiques, always maintaining a relatable, conversational style among the hosts. The inclusion of diverse guests ranging from political analysts to experts adds depth to discussions, often highlighting contrasting perspectives and insights related to conservatism, governance, and societal trends. As a distinctive trait, the podcast effectively balances humor with serious discourse, making complex subjects more approachable and engaging for listeners.

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