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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 writers like Rich Lowry, Charles C. W. Cooke, Jim Geraghty, Michael Brendan Dougherty, Jack Butler, and more 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 790: An Epstein Coverup?
    Jul 15 2025

    Today on The Editors, Rich, Jim, MBD, and Audrey discuss the various responses from the right on the Epstein case, Trump’s newfound enthusiasm for sending weapons to Ukraine, and Joe Biden’s disturbing use of the autopen.

    Editors’ Picks:

    • Rich: Phillip Magness's piece "The 1619 Project Has Failed. Why Do Academics Still Take It Seriously?"
    • Jim: Rich’s column “Big Bird Deserves to Lose This Time”
    • MBD: Brian Allen's piece "Looking for a Pulse at the Newark Museum of Art"
    • Audrey: Jeff’s latest Carnival of Fools newsletter "Joe Biden’s Autopen Folly"

    Light Items:

    • Rich: Jurassic World Rebirth
    • Jim: Summer jobs
    • MBD: His kids enjoying camp
    • Audrey: Traveling to New York

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    This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Episode 789: Is This 'Peak Trump'?
    Jul 11 2025

    Today on The Editors, Jack Butler stands in for Rich, and he, along with Charlie, Audrey, and Phil discuss Elon Musk's third party, divisions within the Pentagon over Ukraine, how long Trump's political success can last, and much more.

    Light items:

    • Charlie: Wimbledon
    • Audrey: Rewatched Les Mis
    • Phil: Exciting license-plate sighting
    • Jack: Birthday shenanigans

    Editors' Picks:

    • Charlie: The debt crisis debate on the Corner
    • Audrey: Jeff’s "Why the Mamdani College-Application Story Is Personal for the Left’s Intelligentsia"
    • Phil: Also editors’ “free lunch” discourse on the Corner
    • Jack: Jeff’s "Elon Musk Accidentally Unleashes MechaHitler"

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Episode 788: Gaming the System
    Jul 8 2025

    Today on The Editors, Noah stands in for Rich, and he, along with Charlie, Jim, and Dominic discuss the terrible media responses to the tragic Texas flooding, Zohran Mamdani’s controversial college application, and much more.

    Editor’s Picks:

    • Noah: Today’s editorial "The Milei ‘Miracle’ Is a Vindication of Free Markets"
    • Charlie: Dan’s feisty post "District Judge Rules Congress Lacks Spending Power, Must Fund Planned Parenthood No Matter What"
    • Jim: Andy’s post "Trump DOJ Walks Back Its Epstein Blather"
    • Dominic: Neal B. Freeman's piece “New Economic Plan, Old Economic Folly”

    Light Items:
    Everyone talked about their 4th of July weekend celebrations.

    Sponsors:
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    This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.

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    1 hr and 4 mins

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