The Commentary Magazine Podcast

It's Monday, and we are back to discuss the pivot to Troy Jackson after Graham Platner's implosion in Maine and the familiar pattern of adoring media coverage for a struggling democrat, as well as Governor Gretchen Whitmer throwing her lot in with Haley Stevens in Michigan. Plus, a full resumption of hostilities in Iran once again does not materialize and the issue of stockpile shortages is brought into the spotlight, and 9/11 victim families want Mamdani out of the memorial ceremony.

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Today we discuss the creeping danger to Jews and Israelis everywhere after yesterday's stabbing in New York City and reports that the stabber shouted "Allah Akbar," as well as how Zohran Mamdani's minimal response contrasts with sterner comments from other officials. Plus, the Jews who lend legitimacy to those who hate them.

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Today we are joined by WSJ's Matt Continetti and FDD's Jonathan Schanzer to speculate on Trump's new strategy in Iran after the resumption of strikes last week and Iran and the Houthis teaming up to choke the straits of Hormuz and Bab Al-Mandab, as well as the emerging Saudi nuclear deal. Plus, Vance support slips in favor of Marco Rubio, a check in on the polls in the leadup to the midterm, and Matt recommends The Burroughs.

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Today we discuss reactions to Zohran Mamdani's falsity-packed video on his efforts to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu and how Jewish New Yorkers and democratic politicians will respond to this trend. Plus, the agreement on Saudi Arabia's nuclear program.

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Our friend Chris Stirewalt joins us to discuss the evidence that a democratic wave in November is not a done deal, the ever-increasing uncertainty surrounding Iran amid reports that centrifuges were moved into the fortified Pickaxe Mountain facility, and the scapegoating of Israel in an attempt to take heat off of Trump. Plus, new revelations about Abdul El-Sayed's half sister in the Free Beacon, and the creeping danger of left wing violence.

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It's Monday, and we're back to discuss Iran striking US positions in Jordan and Iraq, the downplaying of American casualties and stockpile depletion, and the realization that intimidation tactics are not bearing fruit. Plus, Abdul El-Sayed's interview with Jake Tapper, Zohran Mamdani flirting with attempting to arrest Netanyahu, and John strongly recommends The Odyssey.

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Our friend Noah Rothman is back to discuss President Trump's Thursday night speech about Chinese efforts to interfere with American elections and the notable absence of Iran and the resumption of the war from the remarks. Plus, Washington democrat Adam Smith admits that he flipped his vote on aid to Israel due to threats and intimidation from the left, Marco Rubio's speech on left-wing violence, and John recommends Dangerous, Dirty, Violent and Young.

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Contributing editor Eli Lake is back to discuss the newest round of bad news - JD Vance joining Joe Rogan for a conspiracy fueled podcast, 103 democrats joining Thomas Massie to vote to cut off aid to Israel, and Ro Khanna's DropSite interview trying to capitalize on his West Bank stunt. Plus, John ironically recommends Joe Biden's upcoming memoir Promise Me, America.

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The president is due to give a primetime address to the nation on Thursday the 16th. We give him advice on what he should talk about. We also talk about the mysterious affluence of Michigan senatorial candidate Abdul El-Sayed and his fondness for expensive watches. And we wonder at New York State going Luddite when it comes to AI and data centers.

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Today we discuss the United States officially being back at war with Iran and the resumption of the American blockade in order to open the Strait of Hormuz, the new revelations surrounding Michigan senatorial candidate Abdul El-Sayed, and John recommends Christine Rosen's The Extinction of Experience.

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