On this Easter edition of the pod, Matt rebroadcasts conversations with Christopher Esget, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Alexandria, Virginia, and Dr. Jim Baucom, senior pastor of Columbia Baptist Church in Falls Church, Virginia. Topics include Easter sermons, the Notre Dame fire, and why Mary Magdalene confused Jesus for a the gardener.

Yahoo News politics reporter Tom LoBianco talks about Mike Pence's decision not appealing a ruling ordering him to testify about Jan. 6. LoBianco talks about Pence's battle with Nikki Haley for the Reagan Republican niche, and why he no longer thinks Pence has a viable path to the Republican nomination. Then, Tom and Matt discuss Donald Trump's arraignment.

Kimberly Leonard is a policy and politics correspondent for Insider who reports and lives in South Florida. She was first to report about the DeSantis Disney wedding, the formation of a pro-DeSantis Super PAC, and got inside-the-room accounts of a secretive conservative gathering at Trump National Doral in Miami. She co-authored a longform profile about Florida first lady Casey DeSantis.

In a wide-ranging conversation, David Frum, staff writer for The Atlantic and author of "Trumpocalypse," talks with Matt Lewis about the potential indictment of Donald Trump, Trump's violent rhetoric, Ron DeSantis's recent performance, the controversy over The David statue, the short-lived banking crisis, TikTok, ChatGPT, trouble brewing in Mexico, and more!

The secret is out... Matt is writing a new book. It's called Filthy Rich Politicians: The Swamp Creatures, Latte Liberals, and Ruling-Class Elites Cashing in on America. Pre-order your copy, today!

Lance Morrow spent 40 years as an essayist and critic at Time magazine. During this podcast, he talks with Matt about his latest book (which is, in part, a memoir), The Noise Of Typewriters: Remembering Journalism. *** If you like this podcast, please consider leaving a five-star review on iTunes. It really makes a difference in helping people find […]

Political and media historian Brian Rosenwald talks with Matt about Joe Biden’s reelection chances. They also discuss the 20th anniversary of the Iraq Invasion.

David H. McCormick is a prominent business executive, combat veteran, and public servant. During this conversation, he talks with Matt about his new book,

Steve Krakauer, executive producer for The Megyn Kelly Show, talks with Matt about his new book, 'Uncovered: How the Media Got Cozy With Power, Abandoned Its Principles, and Lost the People.'

Author, journalist, and storyteller Alexandra Hudson talks with Matt about the importance of storytelling—for individuals and civilizations. Check Alexandra's her new series, 'Storytelling and the Human Condition,' and pre-order her forthcoming book, 'The Soul of Civility.'