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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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Old men griping about the new generation is an old, venerable tradition, and Jonah Goldberg can grouse with the best of them. Unlike the other old men, however, Jonah gets to talk to one of the few people who can actually answer the question, “What’s... more

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While The Remnant has played host to many remarkable historians over the years, few have taken us on a more incredible ride than Simon Sebag Montefiore. As such, we’re proud to bestow on Simon our newly formed, not-really-endowed chair of Middle East... more

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Happy Saddam Saturday! Just kidding, we don’t do that kinda thing around here. But you know who does? That’s right, Jack Posobiec and his fellow alt-right goons. And while today’s Ruminant features more than enough of such nonsense, Jonah Goldberg do... more

Notorious misanthrope Jonah Goldberg is skeptical of the power of friendship in politics. Winning him over will be no easy task, but if anyone is up to the job, it’s friend of the Remnant and Hannah Arendt scholar Roger Berkowitz. Listen in as Roger ... more

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Recent Guests

Tony Mills
Senior Fellow and Director for Technology, Science and Energy at the American Enterprise Institute
American Enterprise Institute (AEI)
Episode: The Scientific Republic | Interview: Tony Mills
Yonah Jeremy Bob
Jerusalem Post's senior military correspondent and intelligence analyst
Jerusalem Post
Episode: Inside Israel’s War Room | Interview: Elliot Kaufman and Yonah Jeremy Bob
Elliot Kaufman
Member of the Wall Street Journal's editorial board
Wall Street Journal
Episode: Inside Israel’s War Room | Interview: Elliot Kaufman and Yonah Jeremy Bob
Stephanie Slade
Senior editor of Reason, author of Fusionism, Liberty, Virtue, and the Future of the American Right
Reason Magazine
Episode: ‘This Is Western Civilization, Bro’ | Interview: Stephanie Slade
Spencer Cox
Governor of Utah
Utah Governor's Office
Episode: The Peacemaker of Utah | Interview: Spencer Cox
Andy Richter
Comedian and host, guest on the episode
Episode: Let’s Talk About Sydney Sweeney | Ruminant
Jim VandeHei
CEO of Axios, co-author of Simplify
Axios; Simplify
Episode: News Media in an AI World | Interview: Jim VandeHei
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

Host

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
  • Love it / missed tge point?

    Wasn’t the true point of the story that an affair saved a guy’s life on 9/11?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Waverly90
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joe Triad
    United States2 months ago
  • Yes you will, it’s a video podcast!

    LOL

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GMac1776
    United States2 months ago
  • Good Stuff

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WchBlok
    United States2 months 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 States3 months ago

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Some readers value the host's measured, sometimes contrarian takes, while others wish for more agreement across guests.
Listeners appreciate the thoughtful, non-crazy policy discussions and historical context.

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#26
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Linguists Are Nihilists | Interview: Colin Gorrie
Q: Is there a particular word or usage you strongly dislike or would die on the hill about?
He mentions a commitment to the less versus fewer distinction and his stance on literal usage, indicating ongoing debates about prescriptivism versus descriptivism.
Linguists Are Nihilists | Interview: Colin Gorrie
Q: How many languages do you feel comfortable reading or speaking?
Colin says he would estimate around four or five, with Old English being his everyday working language.
News Media in an AI World | Interview: Jim VandeHei
Q: What is the Confront, Delete, Amplify framework and how should listeners apply it?
Confront, Delete, Amplify is a three-step process to assess tasks and commitments: confront the value of each activity, delete what is unnecessary, and amplify the essential work that aligns with core goals, enabling a sharper focus and more time for high-impact activities.
News Media in an AI World | Interview: Jim VandeHei
Q: How does AI fit into your approach to leadership and media?
AI is a tool for prototyping products, enhancing health data processing, and surfacing trends for CEOs; but it requires pre-defined priorities and disciplined practices to avoid creating more work, and it will likely transform journalism by elevating nuanced, expert content over commoditized information.
News Media in an AI World | Interview: Jim VandeHei
Q: What is your book about?
The book is about simplifying life and work, framed as an operating system for navigating an AI-driven world, with practical, 10- to 15-minute chapters that are designed to boost productivity and happiness when implemented across personal and professional life.

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