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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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James Story
Ambassador James Story (Jimmy Story), former ambassador and chargé d'affaires to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
Global Frontier Advisors
Episode: The Open Veins of Venezuela | Interview: James Story
Anthony Scaramucci
Founder and managing partner of SkyBridge Capital; founder and chairman of SALT; author and commentator
SkyBridge Capital; SALT Institute
Episode: Does Trump Understand Tariffs? | Interview: Anthony Scaramucci
Jesse Walker
Writer and editor for Reason Magazine
Reason Magazine
Episode: ‘The One True Libertarian’ | Interview: Jesse Walker
Natalie Harp
Political commentator discussed in prep and conversation
Political commentator
Episode: We Don’t Do Math Here | Ruminant
Daron Acemoglu
Nobel Prize-winning economist; author of Why Nations Fail; professor
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Episode: What Happened to Liberal Democracy? | Interview: Daron Acemoglu
Edward Shawcross
Author focused on French imperialism and Mexican intellectual thought
Author, The People's Emperor
Episode: No, Not That Napoleon | Interview: Edward Shawcross
Brendan Simms
Professor of history and international relations at the University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
Episode: USA! USA! | Interview: Brendan Simms
Jerusalem Demsas
Founder and editor-in-chief of The Argument
The Argument
Episode: ‘Long Liberalism’ | Interview: Jerusalem Demsas
Audrye Wong
Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
American Enterprise Institute
Episode: Small Yet Beautiful in Communist China | Interview: Audrye Wong

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Jonah Goldberg
Host of the program; prominent political commentator with emphasis on history, liberal democracy, and conservative thought.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 7.9k ratings
  • Great

    Great center right podcast, good history lessons and intellectual noodling not just news of the day.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joe Triad
    United Statesa month ago
  • Yes you will, it’s a video podcast!

    LOL

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GMac1776
    United Statesa month ago
  • Good Stuff

    Great guest episodes. I enjoy Jonah’s sense of humor.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WchBlok
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great Podcast

    Great conversations and dog talk. Jonah is my favorite Lib of all the Libs!! Best thing Jonah does besides the floor is lava!

    Like the ask me anything pods!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Robert Henry Holtz
    United States2 months ago
  • Roaming Honah

    Decent Show. Didn’t understand why I was listening to him, but I was.

    Wouldn’t say I was missing it, but found myself listening to about every third episode.

    With the economy in tough shape, and 40% of Americans can’t afford an unexpected expense of $1,000, he now believes his sometimes middle amusing, shared self-moan is worth monkey many of is don’t have?

    As Maggie on Caddyshack said…. Tanks Fer Nuttin!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    GHHEFKJCEFFEKNCEF
    United States3 months ago

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Audiences often note high production of guest variety and depth of conversations, even when opinions diverge.
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#95
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Open Veins of Venezuela | Interview: James Story
Q: Given the current trajectory, what are the realistic timelines and steps to rebuild institutions in Venezuela and restore democratic governance?
The guest emphasizes the need to quickly rebuild institutions and institutionalize governance, not just pursue quick economic openings. He advocates for a structured process: reinstate independent judicial and legislative frameworks, transparent electoral processes, and a clear separation of powers, while ensuring any negotiations include commitments to human rights and political pluralism; without that, democracy and economic recovery are unlikely to be durable.
The Open Veins of Venezuela | Interview: James Story
Q: What would you say about the legitimacy and consequences of altering sovereignty over natural resources in Venezuela through foreign partnerships?
The guest argues that ceding sovereign control over natural resources to foreign partners or the state through such deals is fundamentally unconstitutional and dangerous for long-term sovereignty; even if the deals are structured as public-private partnerships, they risk entrenching a non-democratic governance model and undermining domestic institutions, potentially creating a de facto external control over critical assets.
The Open Veins of Venezuela | Interview: James Story
Q: So can you just give us a little primer on who Delcy Rodríguez is and what she oversaw?
Delcy Rodríguez rose through the Venezuelan system alongside Maduro, gaining prominence as a key figure within the regime's security and political apparatus; she has held leadership roles and is closely tied to the Maduro government, with significant influence over how controversial policies were carried out, even if there isn't a definitive public account of her personal orders. The broader point is that she derives legitimacy from the regime's decisions and, in a hypothetical transition, would be a central figure in how any negotiated settlement could be constructed.
Telephone Killed the Convention | Interview: Chris Stirewalt
Q: What role does media play in shaping voters today compared to earlier eras?
Media shapes perception and the visibility of candidates; the discussion notes a shift from conventional political processes to media-driven narratives and the importance of viewership over traditional political discourse.
Telephone Killed the Convention | Interview: Chris Stirewalt
Q: How do you view the idea of using presidential conventions in midterm campaigns?
The guest suggests conventions have become a pseudo-event or marketing exercise rather than a sober policy forum, serving mainly to energize a base rather than persuade swing voters.

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