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Holiday Cocktails
Identity Theft
Poverty Line
Elon Musk
Tariffs
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Biden Administration
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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: The Bulwark's Tim Miller joins to discuss his recent trip to Minnesota, the apparent continuation of significant but less bombastic ICE operations in the state, and why we differ on the extent to which immigration is a political ... more

On this week's show: Cartoons Hate Her joins us to make her argument that Democrats need a presidential candidate who “fucks.” First we try to figure out what this figurative sense of “fuck” means exactly — “fucking is in your heart,” says CHH — and ... more

On this week's show: everyone loves to talk about affordability these days, or more specifically, they love to complain about unaffordability. But what are they actually complaining about? At least four things, we think: inflation, interest rates, re... more

On this week's show: we’re really excited to have Ross Douthat, columnist for The New York Times and host of the Times’s “Interesting Times” podcast, join us. We give the Epstein Files the Washington Read and make a sincere effort to learn something ... more

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Donald J. Trump
Former President of the United States
Episode: Presidentmaxxing
Natasha Sarin
Professor at Yale Law School and co-director of The Budget Lab
Yale Law School
Episode: This Podcast Is Affordable
Ross Douthat
Columnist for The New York Times and host of the Interesting Times podcast
The New York Times
Episode: We're All in the Epstein Files (feat. Ross Douthat)
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
  • Margaret Thatcher

    Francois Mitterrand (who would know) said Dame Thatcher had the “eyes of Caligula.”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aidan Finley
    United States6 days ago
  • Nauseating

    Podcasting’s most nauseating personalities, all in one place. Simultaneously glib, shallow, unctuous, small-minded and smug.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Scooter1910
    United States8 days ago
  • Well they weren’t 4 year olds

    They kinda made it seem like there isn’t anyone implicated in the Epstein scandal but Epstein and that at the time it was more acceptable to hit on 16 year olds. All of them seemed very strange

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Prime Minister Chalabi
    United States12 days ago
  • Laughing at the sexual commodification of girl children

    Booooooooooooo thumbs down! Sorry Ross and McArdle I don’t think it is laughable when grown powerful adults have sex with teenagers or legal children. McArdle— you are correct that these girls were just “around.” Why do you think that was? Its not a situations your average teen girl falls into. Actually took quite a network that actual journalists have reported on quite a bit. Need some links for research to prep for next time?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Butfskyg
    United States14 days ago
  • Creepy weirdos

    Weird people arguing men used to be able to have sex with underage girls without any serious repercussions and therefore we shouldn’t judge those who were hanging out with Epstein knowing he was being sexual with underage girls? I’ll pass

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    grossdothat
    United States20 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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#184
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#137
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#229
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Presidentmaxxing
Q: Do you think he's a loser?
A lot of people who like me are losers, quite frankly, I can say it.
Presidentmaxxing
Q: Are you concerned that Republicans might be at risk of being mogged rather than doing the mogging?
I do think it's a problem. I think it's a tremendous problem because Gavin Newsom is a handsome man.
Presidentmaxxing
Q: Should the secret service be looks maxing?
It's a very good question. I mean, don't you want like an attractive looking guard?
We're All in the Epstein Files (feat. Ross Douthat)
Q: So Ross, you have a column this week saying that we need to pay more attention to AI, which I broadly agree with, but I don't know what to do with the instruction. Do you want to explain what Malt Book is?
Mold Book is a good case study where it is essentially, to put it in the crudest possible terms, it was a website where AI agents were communicating with one another. It was a social network for artificial intelligence.
We're All in the Epstein Files (feat. Ross Douthat)
Q: Megan, what do you think?
People are positing a conspiracy because they don't really want to reckon with the ways in which our ideas about the age of consent have really changed.

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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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Recent guests on Central Air include:

1. Donald J. Trump
2. Natasha Sarin
3. Ross Douthat
4. Peter Suderman
5. Nate Silver
6. Liam Kerr
7. Matt Yglesias
8. Megan McCardle

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