Social psychologist Ron Friedman talks about his book, Decoding Greatness: How the Best in the World Reverse Engineer Success.

Who will be the next Speaker of the House? What issues will help Joe Biden or Donald Trump win in 2024? And who will control the House and U.S. Senate? These questions—and more!—are discussed on today's podcast, when Matt interviews Bruce Mehlman about his latest slide deck, "Possibilities & Probabilities: A Dozen Questions for the Next Thirteen Months."

Historian David Pietrusza talks with Matt about his new book, Gangsterland: A Tour Through the Dark Heart of Jazz-Age New York City. *** If you like this podcast, please consider leaving a five-star review on iTunes. It really makes a difference in helping people find us! Follow Matt Lewis & Cut Through the Noise: Facebook Twitter Instagram […]

Tragic events this weekend compel me to re-publish my 2021 discussion with actress, producer, writer, and activist Noa Tishby, about her book Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth.

What's the difference between civility and politeness? Writer Alexandra Hudson talks with Matt about her forthcoming book, 'The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Society and Ourselves.'

Best-selling presidential historian Tevi Troy talks with Matt about his latest column for The Washington Examiner, "Biden's decision and the ghosts of presidents past."

Baltimore Orioles fans Joe Trippi (D) and Chris Meekins (R) join Matt to discuss the O's clinching the American League East title! They also talk about the looming government shutdown and the tied presidential race.

James Pethokoukis is a senior fellow and the DeWitt Wallace Chair at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI). He also writes the Faster, Please! newsletter on Substack. During this podcast conversation, James talks with Matt about his new book, The Conservative Futurist: How to Create the Sci-Fi World We Were Promised

Cenk Uygur, founder, CEO, and co-host of The Young Turks, talks with about his new book, Justice Is Coming: How Progressives Are Going to Take Over the Country and America Is Going to Love It.

Jeffrey Blehar, National Review Online writer and co-host of the Political Beats podcast, talks with Matt about his latest piece on Mitt Romney's decision not to seek re-election. They also discuss Lauren Boebert's groping incident, Donald Trump's abortion comments, and more!