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 | 655 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ComedyNews | |||
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- Steven Pinker on why “common knowledge” is much stranger than it sounds
-The social machinery behin... more
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His next book, China Whisperers (out in November), looks at the diplomats, journalists, scholars, and China hands who shaped America’s understanding, and misunderstandi... more
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-Kmele gets glasses
-The return of Soho legs
-Matt’s movie-theater race science
-Trump sends a lett... more
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We’re joined by Anthony Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge Capital, former White House Communications Director, and one of the more memorable casualties of Trump 1.0
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- Just another anti-Trump show
2 stars a year or so cause it was light in facts and deep in snark. Tried it again for a couple episodes and, maybe this is too small a sample, but now it’s just one of a hundred pods that just bashes Trump. I think Trump is a bad president, but these are so predictable and tedious.
Christie’s is an example. An excellent former prosecutor, good presidential candidate was bullied by Trump so now, like the little kid who got bullied, is looking to stick it to the bully. When did Christie become ... more
Apple Podcasts1Samson38$
United States2 months ago - Love the Moynihan Show + his standing guests
Love the show, guests and banter. Moynihan clearly loves the sound of his voice and dominates the conversation. He also talks over Kmele too much. Want more Kmele.
2026 update. No longer able to listen. They are not libertarians but mouthpieces for the Dems. Nothing Trump or his administration does is ok. C’mon. That’s impossible.
Apple Podcasts3NotthefinalroseUnited States3 months ago no full length free episodes, don't bother it's just another subscription for very little return.
Podcast Addict13 months agoJack- Strange bedfellows
I used to think that these guys were interesting and fun to listen to in terms of their sarcastic banter. Recently though, their resistance to calling out Ana Kasparian for her antisemitic rhetoric has changed my mind. Calling out hateful speech towards Jews and Israel is necessary. Being critical of Israeli policy and society is fine. I do it every day. AK is awful and the guys continuing to call her a friend indicates to me that they are not journalists I can trust.
Apple Podcasts2Kolya247
Canada3 months ago - Hey Dope!
The answer to how to stop Trump’s second term was to stick with the 81 Million Vote Biden-Harris ticket. In what universe do you live in that you think Harris-Waltz was a better ticket even after they incredibly lost the popular vote which Biden had trounced Trump by seven million. Blame dopes Clooney Stewart CNN NYT Ezra and Moynihan who even when proven wrong double down on their arrogance.
Apple Podcasts480'sVillagerUnited States3 months ago
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The show operates as a sharp, skeptical take on politics, current events, and media narratives, often pairing humor with pointed analysis. Across recent episodes, listeners have seen deep dives into historical perspectives, examinations of U.S. foreign and domestic policy, and critiques of how information is shaped by media and political leaders. Unique strengths include a willingness to push back against prevailing narratives, a history-focused angle on political issues, and guests who bring expert or historical context to contemporary debates. Potential listeners who enjoy combative, witty dialogue that treats complex topics with nuance (and a healthy dose of banter) are likely to find it engaging. The format often blends provocative disc... more
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1. Steven Pinker
2. Robert D. Kaplan
3. David French
4. Michelle Goldberg
5. Ryan Long
6. Brian Kilmeade
7. Mark Harmon
8. Sarah Isgur
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