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Central Air, the show where the temperature is always just right. Join Josh Barro, Megan McArdle and Ben Dreyfuss every week for a well-centered conversation on American politics. www.centralairpodcast.com

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On this week's show: we’re joined by Jerusalem Demsas, Editor-in-Chief of avowedly liberal publication The Argument. Jerusalem makes the case for immigration advocates to ride the thermostatic shift toward support for immigration without avoiding the... more

Listeners: join Josh, Megan and Ben on Friday at 12:30 pm Eastern / 9:30 am Pacific for a video chat on Substack. Go to centralairpodcast.com for more details.

This week: we discuss our exasperation at Greenlandpolitik and consider an endgame where... more

This week: the bombshell at the Federal Reserve — the bank was served with subpoenas related to a criminal investigation into Jerome Powell’s congressional testimony about renovation cost overruns, and Powell's direct-to-camera video pledging to resi... more

On this week's show: the arrest of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela and President Trump’s statement that we’ll be “running” the country now. What does the US stand to gain?

Plus: a fraud scandal brings down Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, and why both parti... more

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Recent Guests

Peter Suderman
Features Editor and host of the Reason Roundtable
Reason Magazine
Episode: Bring Your Husband to Work Day
Nate Silver
Author of the book On the Edge, The Art of Risking Everything
Writes the Silver Bulletin newsletter
Episode: Shutdown Fold 'Em, with Nate Silver
Liam Kerr
Co-founder of Welcome and contributor to a Democratic report
Welcome
Episode: Deciding to Win, with Liam Kerr
Matt Yglesias
Writer and political commentator
Substack
Episode: Immigration, with Matt Yglesias
Megan McCardle
Columnist of the Washington Post
Washington Post
Episode: Worthwhile Canadian Invective
Ben Dreyfus
Writer of the sub-stack newsletter Calm Down
Calm Down
Episode: Worthwhile Canadian Invective

Hosts

Josh Barro
Host known for engaging political commentary and analysis.
Megan McArdle
Economics columnist who provides insights into political and economic issues.
Ben Dreyfuss
Writer and political commentator bringing a fresh perspective to current events.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 647 ratings
  • Big fan

    It’s hard to overstate how nice it is to find a podcast hosted by sane, thoughtful people.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gabagooler
    United States13 days ago
  • Thoughtful show

    Of course I really appreciate Megan and Josh and their thoughtful analysis and insights, but Ben makes the show great!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JillHCalifornia
    United States17 days ago
  • Great podcast

    Megan and Josh are awesome but Ben mumbles a lot and every other word is “like” or a swear word. He could work on polishing his speaking skills because his points are valuable but the delivery is lacking.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    tessari1800
    United States17 days ago
  • Moving the Overton Window: The Podcast

    After listening to half a dozen episodes of this I think I have to call myself a former Josh Barro fan. Imagine being stuck in a room full of drunk conservative uncles that don’t like MAGA so they call themselves libertarians, except it’s also a circle jerk; that’s pretty much the vibe of this show.

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    1
    damontgo
    United States17 days ago
  • Chill

    I feel my brain synapses recovering

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pizza_in_superposition
    United States23 days ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging and thoughtful discussions about current events, finding a refreshing take in a polarized media landscape.
The hosts' humor and analysis are often praised, drawing in audiences who enjoy witty and intelligent discourse on political issues.
Some criticism revolves around the hosts' perceived elitism, with listeners sometimes feeling disconnected from their discussions on wealth and lifestyle.

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Immigration, with Matt Yglesias
Q: What is your theory of what went wrong in the Biden administration on immigration?
It's challenging to know exactly because the Biden administration has been less transparent than others, but early on no one seemed to be in charge of a coherent immigration policy, which led to various failures.

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Focused on American politics, this show features engaging conversations among the hosts who discuss various current events and societal issues. They address topics that range from economic policies and immigration to the entertainment industry and public perception of politics, often blending humor and serious analysis. The dialogue emphasizes a centrist perspective amidst polarized views, providing audiences with balanced insights into contemporary political dynamics. Unique elements include discussions around humor and personal anecdotes that reflect modern societal challenges, making it appealing to listeners who appreciate thoughtful and nuanced discourse.

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Central Air launched 4 years ago and published 41 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Nate Silver
3. Liam Kerr
4. Matt Yglesias
5. Megan McCardle
6. Ben Dreyfus

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