• Episode 791: Epistolary Intrigues
    Jul 18 2025

    Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Michael, and Jack discuss the continually evolving Epstein story, which now seems to include a new Trump angle; the defunding of NPR; and Britain’s push to lower the voting age.

    Editors’ Picks:

    • Rich: Audrey’s piece “Exclusive: Trump Admin to Cut Off Federal Funding to Hospitals That Provide Gender-Transition Services to Minors”
    • Charlie: Abigail’s piece “The U.K.’s Double Standard on Free Expression”
    • MBD: W. C. Byrne's piece “The 25 Greatest Mets of the Last 25 Years”
    • Jack: Anne Lord’s piece “Confronting the Iranian Regime Helps the Women It Oppresses"

    Light Items:

    • Rich: A collegiate summer league baseball game
    • Charlie: Disney trip
    • MBD: Perennial Favorites by the Squirrel Nut Zippers
    • Jack: Fort McHenry

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    This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • 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.

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    This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Episode 787: A Pre-Fourth Celebration
    Jul 3 2025

    Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Michael, and Dominic discuss the surprising news out of U-Penn and the Trump-Paramount settlement. More importantly, however, they discuss America and her wonders and delights on this pre-July 4 episode.

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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Episode 786: Crocodile Tears over ’Alligator Alcatraz’
    Jul 1 2025

    Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Jim, and Noah discuss more Mamdani promises, a proposed undocumented migrant center in Florida, and much more.

    Editors’ Picks:

    • Rich: Luther Abel on Cracker Barrel
    • Charlie: Also Mark’s piece
    • Jim: Jeff Blehar’s piece
    • Noah: Mark’s piece

    Light Items:

    • Rich: F1 movie
    • Charlie: Bike lesson ending
    • Jim: Hilton Head sharks
    • Noah: Cabin season

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    This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Episode 785: NYC's Reckless Dive
    Jun 27 2025

    Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, MBD, and Jack discuss the rise of Zohran Mamdani in New York City, the implications of new rulings from SCOTUS, and much more.

    Editors’ Picks:

    • Rich: John O’Sullivan's magazine piece "Margaret Thatcher Is Having a Moment"
    • Charlie: John Yoo’s piece "Trump’s Strike on Iran Was Constitutional"
    • MBD: Daniel J. Mahoney’s magazine piece "The Sovereignty of Excellence"
    • Jack: Mark Wright’s post "Young New Yorkers Don’t Remember Why NYC Elected Giuliani and Bloomberg"

    Light Items:

    • Rich: Doesn’t like gelato
    • Charlie: Documentaries on the submersible
    • MBD: Moving up ceremony
    • Jack: Lasagna

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    This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Episode 784: Bombs Away
    Jun 23 2025

    Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, MBD, and Noah discuss Trump’s decision to bomb Iran’s nuclear facilities over the weekend.

    Editors’ Picks:

    • Rich: Brittany Bernstein’s piece "U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli Is Reminding Californians They’re Not Exempt from Federal Law"
    • Charlie: Robert P. George’s magazine piece “The Age of Feelings”
    • Noah: Rich’s piece “The Remarkable Idiocy of Comic Dave Smith”
    • MBD: K-Lo’s piece "The Iraqi Bishop Who Saw Life for What It Is"

    Light Items:

    • Rich: Loves this time of year
    • Charlie: His kids learning to ride bikes
    • Noah: Ibérico pork update
    • MBD: Inflatable pool

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    This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.

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    1 hr and 14 mins