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The Editors

The Editors

By: National Review
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Unravel the threads of American politics with incisive commentary and in-depth analysis on the state of the political scene. Join National Review editors and writers Rich Lowry, Charles C. W. Cooke, Jim Geraghty, Michael Brendan Dougherty, Phil Klein, Noah Rothman, and Audrey Fahlberg, plus guests for political commentary you can't get anywhere else. Longing for a refreshing dose of sanity? All you need to do is tune in.National Review Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Episode 868: ‘Microlooting’ Madness
    Apr 24 2026

    Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Dan, and new panelist John Puri discuss the redistricting decision in Virginia, the allegations against the SPLC, and “microlooting.”

    Editors’ Picks:

    • Rich: Dan Flynn’s piece “What’s with the Allergy to Patriotism?”
    • Charlie: Eric Tung's magazine piece "Remembering the Originalist in Chief"
    • Dan: David Bahnsen’s magazine piece “The Next Supply-Side Battle”
    • John: NR’s editorial “Don’t Lift Spirit”

    Light Items:

    • Rich: The Inheritance of Rome by Chris Wickham
    • Charlie: Electric drum set
    • Dan: Watching the draft with Jim Geraghty
    • John: Filoli gardens

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Episode 867: Praising Clarence Thomas
    Apr 21 2026

    Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Jim, and Noah discuss the ongoing negotiations with Iran, the great Clarence Thomas, and much more.

    Editors’ Picks:

    • Rich: Roy Eappen’s piece “The Transgender House of Cards Just Came Crashing Down”
    • Charlie: Audrey Fahlberg’s magazine piece “Does the Filibuster Have a Future?”
    • Jim: Judd’s Weekend Jolt “The Phineas and Ferb Presidency"
    • Noah: Brittany Bernstein’s piece “Are the Eleven Dead or Missing U.S. Scientists Really Connected?”

    Light Items:

    • Rich: How Progress Ends by Carl Benedikt Frey
    • Charlie: Clarence Thomas’s speech
    • Jim: Miami NRI event
    • Noah: Vacation

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    This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.


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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Episode 866: Open or Closed?
    Apr 17 2026

    Today on The Editors, Rich, MBD, Phil, and Dan discuss the current state of affairs around the Strait of Hormuz, Hasan Piker, Zohran Mamdani, and much more.

    Editors’ Picks:

    • Rich: Also Andrew’s piece
    • Dan: Jim’s post “Europe Has Plenty of Oil, It Just Doesn’t Want to Use It”
    • MBD: Bryan A Garner’s magazine piece “Trash Talk from the Oval Office”
    • Phil: Andrew Stuttaford’s magazine piece “Hitting the Mother Road: Rediscovering Route 66”

    Light Items:

    • Rich: NBC series The Fall and Rise of Dinkins
    • Dan: North Carolina mountains
    • MBD: Julian Jackson’s De Gaulle biography
    • Phil: Doesn’t like A Gentleman in Moscow

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    This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.


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    1 hr and 12 mins
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