This week, Lileks on sports (really!), moderates on Ricochet, Michael Barone on ObamaCare and Christie, Nathan Harden on Phillip Seymour Hoffman and his book “Sex and God at Yale”. Also, a shout-out to Don and Mendel and to some guys who first appeared on TV 50 years ago today. Read Michael Barone’s WSJ op-ed How ObamaCare Misreads America. And visit The College Fix, edited by Nathan Harden. Source

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Direct link to MP3 file This week, Troy Senik sits in for Peter Robinson as we bat around the big wrap up of last weekend, and SOTU…yawn. First up, The New York Time’s Ross Douthat talks conservative reform and more imperfect unions. Then, Washington Free Beacon’s Matt Continetti drops in for a fascinating chat about on Love In The Time of Obama. Also, does it matter that Hillary hasn’t driven a... Source

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Direct Link to MP3 file There’s only one more show until the big live extravaganza (where there’ll be plenty of swanning, apparently). In this prelude to our big night in Los Angeles, we discuss the blackballing of Mike Huckabee, snow days in Washington D.C. (courtesy of guest Jonah Goldberg), umlauts vs. diaereses, and…puppies. Then, Victor Davis Hanson drops by to opine on Obama, entitlements... Source

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Direct link to MP3 file This week, we talk Chris Christie, then NRO editor Charles C.W. Cooke (an actual immigrant) stops by to discuss immigration, life in New York under new mayor Bill de Blasio, and the NSA. Finally, is life in the Golden State getting better or worse? We pontificate, you listen. Music from this week’s episode: The Only Place by Best Coast The Ricochet Podcast opening theme was... Source

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Rob Long, Peter Robinson, James Lileks, Mollie Hemingway, Troy Senik, Jon Gabriel, DC McCallister, Dave Carter, Pat Sajak, Andrew Klavan, Jonah Goldberg, and Dennis Prager chat live in Los Angeles... Source

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Direct link to MP3 file This week on the podcast, Professor To The Stars Paul Rahe stops by for a little conversation on Greek classicalism and modern day politics, and later, Rick Wilson on the conservatives and weed, the inevitability of Hillary, and races we should be watching in 2014. And of course, we set the stage for our big 200th live show in Los Angeles on January 26th. Ricochet members... Source

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Direct link to MP3 file It’s our final podcast of 2013, and we’ve assembled a full compliment of Ricochet editors and contributors as we’re joined by Troy Senik, Jon Gabriel, and D.C. McAllister. They talk Pajama Boy, Duck Dynasty, the best and most memorable posts of the year, and what to look forward to to in 2014. Merry Christmas, everyone! Music from this week’s episode: Have Yourself A Merry... Source

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Direct link to MP3 file It’s a special Friday the 13th edition of the Ricochet Podcast! This week, Rob Long on why it’s a bad week to be an uncle in North Korea, Ricochet member Franco determines exactly who is more conservative, and NY Post film critic Kyle Smith on the best of 2013 and his favorite Christmas movies. Music from this week’s episode: Christmas Is All Around Us by Billy Mack (Love... Source

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This week on the Ricochet Podcast, our own James Delingpole (buy his new book here) challenges climate change and describes why Britain is indeed nuttier that the U.S. Then, Mark Krikorian on what the GOP must do to avoid getting out of its own way on immigration. Also, is Chris Christie cool and a vigorous discussion on what it will take to bring the Obama fatigued millennial generation back into... Source

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Direct link to MP3 file We has planned to do a new show this week, but travel and technical issues got in the way. Please accept our apologies and this previously publicly unreleased dinner party at Rob’s house recorded on November 9th, 2013. Rob, Troy Senik, Mickey Kaus, Ricochet General Counsel Daniel Friedland, and shy, retiring Ann Coulter — got together to talk, well... Source

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