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The Dispatch Podcast

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Host Sarah Isgur is joined by Steve Hayes, and Jonah Goldberg for a weekly thoughtful discussion on politics, policy, and culture.

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—Challenging the consumer

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The OG crew—Steve Hayes, Jonah Goldberg, Sarah Isgur, and David French—discuss President Donald Trump’s diplomatic efforts on Israel and Gaza, the violent text messages from Virginia attorney general candidate Jay Jones, and Attorney General Pam Bond... more

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Kevin Williamson is joined by Phillip Rossetti, a contributor to the new Dispatch Energy newsletter and fellow at the R Street Institute. The two dive into the “Abundance” movement and why some traditionally pro-regulation Democrats are rethinking th... more

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Recent Guests

Jonathan Martin
Politics Bureau Chief and Senior Columnist at Politico
Politico
Episode: Grievance Politics with Giveaways | Interview: Jonathan Martin
Adam Lankford
Professor of criminology and criminal justice at the University of Alabama, scholar of mass violence and ideological killings.
University of Alabama
Episode: The Psychology of Mass Violence | Interview: Adam Lankford
Adam Thierer
Senior Fellow at the R Street Institute
R Street Institute
Episode: Congress and Artificial Intelligence | Interview: Adam Thierer
Justice Amy Coney Barrett
Supreme Court Justice and author of 'Listening to the Law'
Supreme Court of the United States
Episode: Judicial Philosophy | Interview: Sarah Isgur, Justice Amy Coney Barrett
Curt Mills
Executive director of the American Conservative Magazine, representing a more skeptical voice about Israel within the American right
American Conservative Magazine
Episode: The Right-Wing Revolt Against Supporting Israel | Interview: Curt Mills
H.R. McMaster
Retired General and former National Security Advisor
Hoover Institution
Episode: Blind the Enemy | Interview: General H.R. McMaster
Michael Smerconish
Host of Smerconish on CNN and SiriusXM Radio, presenting himself as a centrist voice in media.
CNN
Episode: The Last Centrist | Interview: Michael Smerconish
Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib
Resident fellow at the Atlantic Council, originally from Gaza
Atlantic Council
Episode: What The People of Gaza Actually Think | Interview: Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib (RE-AIR)
Benjamin Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister
Episode: What The People of Gaza Actually Think | Interview: Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib (RE-AIR)

Hosts

Steve Hayes
Host and political analyst known for engaging discussions on political matters.
Sarah Isgur
Political commentator and host, facilitating discussions on politics and policy.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 4.1k ratings
  • Dump Sara

    This is a repeat of a former post, keep Sara off your podcast! She is arrogant, incredibly irritating (and just goes on forever) and usually wrong. I like everyone else and generally agree with your points.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    jtdncdk
    United Statesa month ago
  • Charlie Kirk’s Death Roundtable

    Discussion was good overall. I take issue with two things 1. Claim that both sides expressed

    “Political violence is never acceptable …. “ but failing to acknowledge the instantaneous pivot of majority left to politicization on gun control. 2. Discussion point

    in the episodes conclusion that political violence is prevalent on both sides.

    Perhaps another episode can delve deeper into examples these past few years — and how the political base reacts to their sides violent actors. Go back t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Salfrango
    United Statesa month ago
  • Like a record on repeat

    Here’s what terrible things Trump did and here’s an hour explaining why the mean Democrats made us do it.

    Rinse and repeat every single episode

    Boring predictable and now tedious

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    mnytdvloddem
    Australiaa month ago
  • Gun control

    Would love to hear you all discuss gin control. This is a favorite podcast of mine but I was surprised no one brought up legislative solutions in the Kirk episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Great45742
    United Statesa month ago
  • Worth listening

    Historically, I have really enjoyed the Dispatch. But recently I have really missed Sarah Isgur. I feel like she was the zest of the show and provided an appropriate amount of levity and asked really thoughtful questions. I also am not loving the addition of Megan McArdle. I am fine hearing opinions I disagree with. I find I often have a different viewpoint than Jonah and David. But Megan's takes are just bad. In my opinion. Still worth a listen every now and again though.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Pulsibaby
    United Statesa month ago

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Listeners appreciate the informed discussions and thoughtful analysis on current events.
The podcast garners both strong support for its conservative insights and critiques for certain hosted episodes.
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#122
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The Psychology of Mass Violence | Interview: Adam Lankford
Q: How do societal factors contribute to mass violence?
The combination of cultural values, social alienation, and the need for power and recognition can push individuals towards violent acts.
The Psychology of Mass Violence | Interview: Adam Lankford
Q: What drives individuals to commit acts of mass violence?
Both ideological motives and personal grievances play into the psychology, often with personal issues taking precedence over ideological factors.
Judicial Philosophy | Interview: Sarah Isgur, Justice Amy Coney Barrett
Q: Is Congress broken?
The judiciary is by design a passive branch, and we take what comes; we don't get to pick and choose what cases get filed.
Judicial Philosophy | Interview: Sarah Isgur, Justice Amy Coney Barrett
Q: What is the class that you think law students should be mandated to take now that maybe doesn't exist in the curriculum?
I don't think that there's a class that I would add, but I think classes should be sure to cover certain topics, like originalism and how it affects judicial philosophy.
Crankworld and Normie Republicans | Roundtable
Q: How can journalists enhance trust with their readers in an era dominated by AI?
There is a trust opportunity for things that are relatively easy and basic, and AI could potentially provide fact-checking capabilities.

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