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Donald Trump
U.S. National Debt
Fiscal Responsibility
Medicare
Social Security
Nikki Haley
Inflation
Ron Desantis
Republican Party
Interest Rates
Insurrection
Constitution
Deficit Reduction
Government Spending
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Tax Reform
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2024 Elections
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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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Atlantic columnist Yair Rosenberg joins Jonah Goldberg to discuss the shocking rise of Jew hatred in America, the connection between populist movements and antisemitic sentiments, and Edward Said’s influence—all while poking fun at the podcast bros a... more

Michael Moynihan, friend of the podcast and host of “The Moynihan Report,” joins Jonah Goldberg for an impromptu episode to discuss the Los Angeles riots and their ramifications for both the Trump administration and the Democratic Party, their though... more

A busy week of media appearances has somehow left Jonah Goldberg eager to continue his musings on the Trump-Musk rift, the looming threat of the deficit, modern applications of German nihilism, and the need for gratitude. Plus: the surfacing of medie... more

Bret Devereaux, a Remnant fan favorite, returns to Jonah Goldberg’s Flavian Amphitheater to discuss the world’s oldest counterfactual, the holy grail of source material for classicists, and the top three generals of Western antiquity. Plus: coverage ... more

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Recent Guests

Steven Smith
Alfred Cowles Professor of Political Science and Professor of Philosophy, author of Reading Leo Strauss
Yale University
Episode: Straussian Summer School
Alex Thompson
Author and political reporter for Axios
Axios
Episode: Weekend At Biden’s
Phil Magness
Holds the David Theroux Chair at the Independent Institute and author of The 1619 Project Myth
The Independent Institute
Episode: Missing the Marx
Leon Aron
Colleague and friend from the American Enterprise Institute, one of the country's foremost experts on Russia
American Enterprise Institute
Episode: Red Hot Soviet Nationalism
Phil Tinline
Author and journalist, former BBC journalist
Episode: Crackpot Realism
Phil Gramm
Former senator and economist, author of The Triumph of Economic Freedom
American Enterprise Institute
Episode: Reagan Rolls Over
Christine Emba
Writer at the American Enterprise Institute, covering gender relations and politics
American Enterprise Institute
Episode: Incelphobia
Paul Bloom
Psychologist and author known for his work in developmental psychology and moral psychology.
University of Toronto
Episode: Intellectual Crisis Hotline
Adam Kirsch
Author of several books of poetry and criticism
Wall Street Journal
Episode: Unsettled Colonialism

Host

Jonah Goldberg
Host of the show known for combining insightful political commentary with humor and pop culture references.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 7.3k ratings
  • You are very thought provoking

    I enjoy listening to you while I’m working out. On the Comey misadventure, it meant getting rid of things that wouldn’t work. It’s what you did to yesterday’s bad recording.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Cd.pegasus
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love it

    Podcasts like this help you build your thought process that are not biased - something very, very badly needed in the US. Kudos to the entire team.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    r3_s_7
    United Statesa month ago
  • Boys and Girls

    Great show today . It’s a tough topic and you dealt with it gracefully .. I’m 70 now so I have a lot of clarity about my interactions with changing sexual mores and my own aspirations in the world.

    Original Sin. As a Catholic I love it. Crooked timber indeed. I was selfish and greedy in my sexual pursuits because I felt hurt and lost and had an unhealthy need to win and be recognized as having power.

    The 80 20 rule. People tend to want the most attractive men and women when they are not the ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dan703
    United Statesa month ago
  • Thoughtful

    I don’t agree with Jonah on many things — but he and his guests always make me think. I appreciate that in this media environment more than anything.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RizzleratSizzler
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great and

    Jonah is very both very learned and human. My only problem(as a Canadian) is the his remarks about Canada and Canadians (in particular) are facile (I’m being polite) But his stuff on the US and political theory is great.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    gdclark73
    Canadaa month ago

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#72
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#192
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#248
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#187
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Straussian Summer School
Q: Why is Machiavelli controversial in Strauss's view?
Strauss views Machiavelli as a pivotal figure who challenged Christian thought, marking a shift toward a more pragmatic approach to politics that emphasized earthly power over divine moral considerations.
Straussian Summer School
Q: Who was Leo Strauss?
Leo Strauss was a philosopher born in Germany in 1899, recognized for his contributions to political philosophy and his critiques of modern thought.
Crackpot Realism
Q: What's your book about?
It's about power and fear, focusing on the story of a hoax and its astonishing afterlife.
Red Hot Soviet Nationalism
Q: What role do veterans of the Ukraine war play in Russia?
They may become a significant factor in Russian politics, possibly embracing nationalistic narratives or dissenting against the regime depending on the outcome of the war.
Red Hot Soviet Nationalism
Q: What legacy does Putin want to leave behind?
Putin is motivated by a desire to retrieve Russia's former greatness and this will influence his actions in the Ukraine conflict.

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2. Alex Thompson
3. Phil Magness
4. Leon Aron
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7. Christine Emba
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