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In “The Remnant," Jonah Goldberg enlists a “Cannonball Run”-style cast of stars, has-beens, and never-weres to address the most pressing issues of the day. Is America doomed? Has liberalism failed? And will mankind ever invent something better than ‘90s-era “Simpsons?” Mixing political history, pop culture, rank punditry, and shameless book-plugging, Goldberg and guests will have the kinds of conv... more

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In honor of King Charles’ visit to the United States, Jonah has invited his favorite Brit (by birth) to come on The Remnant for some knockdown, drag-out sparring over the unitary executive theory and the threat posed by illiberal conservatives. Along... more

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People go to Los Angeles for lots of reasons: fame, money, food, outstanding weather, love of the movies, hatred of themselves, etc. Jonah Goldberg, perhaps uniquely, goes to philosophize. After ruminating on his attendance at... more

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Recent Guests

Bob Crawford
Historian and bassist for The Avett Brothers; author of America's Founding Son, John Quincy Adams, From President to Political Maverick
The Avett Brothers (musician) / Historian
Episode: America’s Greatest Public Servant | Interview: Bob Crawford
Mick Ryan
Retired Major General, Australian Army; author of The War for Ukraine
Australian Army (former); Johns Hopkins SAIS alumnus
Episode: War, Terrible and Awful | Interview: Mick Ryan
Judge Altman
Judge Altman, guest on this episode
Episode: Boba Tea and Swahili-Themed Lesbian Poetry | Ruminant
Roy K. Altman
United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida
Judiciary
Episode: Israel on Trial | Interview: Roy K. Altman
Arthur Brooks
Former president of the American Enterprise Institute, behavioral scientist, author of The Meaning of Your Life
American Enterprise Institute; The Meaning of Your Life (book)
Episode: Finding Meaning in the Matrix | Interview: Arthur Brooks
Ross Douthat
Columnist for The New York Times, frequent guest, formerly at National Review
The New York Times
Episode: Has Trump Betrayed His Base?| Interview: Ross Douthat
Roger Berkowitz
Founder and academic director of the Hannah Arendt Center for Politics and Humanities; professor of politics, philosophy, and human rights at Bard College
Hannah Arendt Center for Politics and Humanities (Bard College)
Episode: Hannah Arendt and the Crisis of Truth | Interview: Roger Berkowitz
Samuel Gregg
Cliff Asness Chair in Applied Liberty at the American Enterprise Institute; Head Pu Ba and President at American Institute for Economic Research
American Enterprise Institute; American Institute for Economic Research
Episode: Has Scotland Forgotten Adam Smith? | Interview: Samuel Gregg
Noah Rothman
Friend and commentator; referenced as a guest to appear
Commentary Magazine
Episode: Not My Liberalism | Ruminant

Hosts

Jonah Goldberg
Host of The Remnant, with long-standing involvement in political commentary and media.
Rob Long
Co-host with a background in political commentary and media production.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 7.8k ratings
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    Babe Ruth Hits a Homer

    Podcast: The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg.

    Creator: The Dispatch.

    Episode: Boba Tea and Swahili-Themed Lesbian Poetry | Ruminant.

    Date: April 18, 2026.

    In this episode, Jonah gives a large amount of “rank punditry”. Thank you, Jonah!

    Want more rank punditry?

    In past episodes, Jonah has recommended the following podcasts:

    1. The Editors. Creator: National Review.

    2. The Commentary Magazine Podcast. Creator: Commentary Magazine.

    I recommend the following ... more

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    5
    Andrew Roller
    United States15 days ago
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    “The Government Didn’t Build This” episode was the last bit of convincing I needed to subscribe. Nuanced analysis of Burke, fighting the hypocrisy is being defined by your politics or economics, and being open to critique. Perfect. I just bought an annual subscription.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Be In a Hurry to Think
    United States20 days ago
  • Last Bastion of Real Conservatism

    Love the police philosophy and frequent author interviews. A fun grab bag of things to think about.

    Audible
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    Jolly 41
    United States20 days ago
  • I’m Addicted

    One of the great and most accessible intellectuals on the Internet. The dinner party companion you dream of. FOLLOW

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nativenewyorker123
    United States22 days ago
  • Eminently Normal

    An island of sanity in an ocean of madness.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AlexG 85RN
    United Statesa month ago

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Some episodes feature long, meandering monologues that fans appreciate for depth; others find them less engaging.
Cerebral and critique-first; not a typical partisan show.
Thoughtful, rigorous conversations with guests who are treated as thinkers, not props.

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Last Branch Standing | Interview: Sarah Isgur
Q: What is your book about?
The book is a primer on how to think about the Supreme Court and how it operates within the constitutional order, aiming to help readers understand the court, its history, and its role in modern politics.
Israel on Trial | Interview: Roy K. Altman
Q: How do you define genocide in this context, and why does Israel not fit that definition according to your reading?
Genocide requires intent to eradicate a people as such. Altman outlines that Israel's war strategy and civilian protections demonstrate a different reality, where even with high casualties, the state has not aimed to annihilate Palestinians as a group, and has actively warned and evacuated civilians.
Israel on Trial | Interview: Roy K. Altman
Q: What is your response to the accusation of settler colonialism and the claim that Jews displace indigenous populations?
He argues that the historical record shows a continuous Jewish presence in the land for thousands of years and that modern Zionism is not a simple settler colonial project; instead, the book uses Montevideo statehood criteria to evaluate legitimacy and shows that Israel fulfills them.
Israel on Trial | Interview: Roy K. Altman
Q: All right, so what is your book about?
Altman explains that Israel on Trial uses six major legal claims about Israel and applies a consistent legal methodology to assess each claim, concluding that Israel generally meets the criteria for legitimacy and does not fit the definitions of genocide or apartheid as argued by critics.
America’s Greatest Public Servant | Interview: Bob Crawford
Q: What's your book about?
It argues that John Quincy Adams was America's greatest public servant, tracing his life from diplomacy through executive and legislative service and highlighting how his public commitments to liberty, constitutionalism, and moral leadership shaped the nation.

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