The Fifth Column
Kmele Foster, Michael Moynihan, and Matt WelchYour weekly rhetorical assault on the on the news cycle, the people who make it, and occasionally ourselves. Kmele Foster (Freethink), Michael Moynihan (Vice), and Matt Welch (Reason) talk and laugh and drink their way to at least quasi-sanity in a world gone mad, often with the aid of clean and articulate guests. Weekly Members Only subscription edition often comes with listener mail and professi... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 705 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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“There are no ordinary lives and everyone has a story”
-Sam Roberts’ father takes him to see the Rosenbergs’ funeral
-Fifty years in journalism and an unexpected car... more
Did we mention we’re nominated…did you vote yet? If not, what in the actual fuck is your problem?
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-come to Fairfield on November 12th! (quickcenter.fairfield.edu/2026-27-season-calendar/lectures/the-fifth-column... more
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Marshall spent 25 years covering oil and gas at Raymond James before retiring this week. He joins the guys to explain what’s actually driving prices higher, why diesel ... more
…and Moynihan discusses Harvard’s artist in residence. Also, we’ve been nominated for something! vote for us in for the Signal Awards!
-Kmele’s Cross-Country Trail of Tears
-Trump Praises the Latinos
-Yukon Cornelius and the Bumble
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- Scott Jennings
How much personal space does Mr. Jennings believes he’s entitled to? Bc Adam Mockler was not in his personal space.
Apple Podcasts5J.R. Hunt
United States18 days ago - These hosts have it all figured out-just ask ‘em
Some of the least likable podcast hosts imaginable, together at last! If these boys’ intellects only matched their egos, they might be on to something.
Apple Podcasts1JoeMac86United Statesa month ago - I’m shocked they don’t like Memdhani
Truly shocked. Bill Maheresque clowns.
Apple Podcasts1Brudd3788United Statesa month ago - Love these guys!
Intelligent, irreverent and independent thinkers. Love the format and topics. And all this with a strong moral core. Really refreshing.
Apple Podcasts5designgirl555United States2 months ago - I love this podcast
Normal people with informative and entertaining takes on politics. The best!
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Apple Podcasts | #193 | United States/News |
Apple Podcasts | #241 |  Canada/News |
Apple Podcasts | #160 |  South Africa/News |
Apple Podcasts | #219 |  Argentina/News |
Apple Podcasts | #226 |  Israel/News |
Apple Podcasts | #233 |  Finland/News |
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Sharp, often irreverent political commentary that blends analysis with humor, examining media, culture, and policy through a libertarian-leaning conservative lens. Episodes frequently feature high-profile journalists, authors, and scholars who dissect journalism practices, political strategies, and the evolving conservative movement, with a heavy emphasis on media literacy, polarization, and current events. Unique by design is a frequent mix of witty banter, provocative hypotheticals, and candid critiques of institutions, making it appealing to listeners who enjoy fearless, critique-forward conversations with guests across journalism, academia, and public policy.
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5. The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie
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The Fifth Column launched 11 years ago and published 705 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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2. David Pakman
3. Scott Jennings
4. Tyler Austin Harper
5. Jim VandeHei
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7. James Meigs
8. William Shatner
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