The Dispatch Podcast

Political reporter Ben Jacobs examines the state of the Republican primary and explains the different strategies that Donald Trump’s opponents have embraced in hopes of dethroning him. Also:

—Why caucuses are unfair;

—Jamie’s caucus speech; and

—The idiosyncratic choices of Iowa voters.

Show Notes:

-Watch this episode on our YouTube channel

-Nature of Trump's campaign broadly

-Article about Speech for Jim Gilmore

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It’s officially an election year, and Donald Trump seems to be running away with the Republican nomination. Morose and resigned, Sarah, Steve, and Jonah discuss:

—Steve and Sarah’s ‘high steaks’ 2024 election bet;

—Jonah’s campaign advice to GOP candidates;

—Claudine Gay’s plagiarism; and

—What a certain former Trump administration official thinks isn’t worth your time.

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Political philosopher and former Harvard professor Harvey Mansfield joins Jamie to trace the academic roots of wokeness. Also:

—The plagiarism accusations against Harvard President Claudine Gay;

—Trump, Biden, or the alternatives; and

—Campaigns against grade inflation.

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Princeton professor Robert P. George says it’s up to the faculty to save universities. He joins Jamie to explain the issues with our campuses, including:

-punishing free speech

-abstract advocacy versus threats

-banning the bad stuff

-the long march through institutions

-the trustees not saving the universities

-Claudine Gay’s plagiarism accusations

Show Notes:

-Robert P. George's profile at Princeton

-Robert P. George's X profile

-Watch this episode on YouTube

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Sarah, Steve, and Jonah react to Trump being removed from Colorado ballots. Plus:

—The William Baude argument

—The end of Nikki-mentum

—Measuring the vibes on Biden’s youth support

—Claudine Gay’s “duplicative language”

—Steve’s tap dance rant

—Small interactions, large impact.

Show notes:

—Advisory Opinions on the Colorado Supreme Court decision

—Justin Amash’s tweet

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Tim Mak, founder of The Counteroffensive, joins Jamie from Kyviv to give an update about life on the frontlines and:

-U.S. funding debate

-What victory looks like for Ukraine

-Trying Putin at The Hague

-Not even close to diplomatic talks

-What if Donald Trump becomes president again?

-How to talk about your Republican uncle about Ukraine

-Marshall law pushing off elections

Show Notes:

-Watch this interview on YouTube

-Tim Make's X profile

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In this preview from our members-only livestream, John Aziz joins Adaam and Mike to talk about his reflection on escalating suffering, persistent support for Hamas, and aspirations for peace.

This conversation is part of our members-only podcast hub called The Skiff.

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Dispatch Senior Editor John McCormack makes his Roundtable debut with Sarah, Steve, and Mike. They cover:

—The Biden impeachment inquiry;

—House Republicans and Donald Trump 2024;

—The Haley-DeSantis war;

—The Texas abortion controversy and Republicans' unwillingness to stake out a position; and

—Proper karaoke etiquette.

Show Notes:

—Advisory Opinions on the Texas abortion case

—The Texas Supreme Court ruling

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Former National Security Adviser John Bolton joins Jamie to discuss how the Israel-Hamas war affects U.S. national security, his time in the Trump administration, and the future of  American democracy.

Show notes:

-Video version

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What would a second Trump presidency mean for American democracy? Former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney is raising the alarm in her upcoming book Oath and Honor, A Memoir and a Warning, and she joins Steve Hayes to discuss:

-Trump’s Army

-Mike Johnson’s unconstitutional turn

-Why Trump’s return to power could spell the death of the republic

-Liz for President?

Show Notes:

-Watch this episode on our YouTube channel

-Where Are All the Anti-Trump Republicans?

-Opinion | Robert Kagan: How to stop the Trump dictatorship

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