The Dispatch Podcast
Episodes
Sen. Schmitt’s Failed Attack on Jack Smith
The Dispatch Podcast roundtable dissects Senator Eric Schmitt’s failed attempt to trap former Special Counsel Jack Smith in perjury during a Senate…
Can Democrats Flip a Kansas Senate Seat?
Hosts Steve Hayes, Jonah Goldberg, Kevin Williamson, and Mike Warren analyze the 2026 midterm landscape, focusing on the competitive Senate race in…
President Trump’s Influence Continues to Wane
Steve Hayes, Jonah Goldberg, and Megan McCrindle analyze the significance of recent political events, starting with Trump's UN speech and its implications for U.
Is Trump’s Greenland Deal a Foreign Policy Victory?
The Dispatch Podcast examines a new US-Denmark agreement on Greenland, debating whether it represents a strategic win or a hollow diplomatic victory that damaged NATO relations.
Why GOP Candidates Are Ignoring Trump
The Dispatch Podcast roundtable analyzes why Republican candidates are ignoring Trump’s advice to center midterms on him, instead distancing…
Will Artificial Intelligence ‘Kill Us All?’
Host Steve Hayes and guests Jonah Goldberg, Mike Warren, and Klon Kitchen analyze Jacob Coxon’s resignation from Anthropic, which sparked fears that AI could end humanity by 2030.
Did We Win the War on Terror?
Host Steve Hayes and guests Jonah Goldberg, Mike Nelson, and David French reflect on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, sharing personal memories from that day.
The Very Bad Midterms to Come for the GOP
Host Steve Hayes and colleagues Kevin Williamson, Michael Renault, and Jonah Goldberg discuss the likely Republican losses in the 2026 midterms and the ensuing "post-Trump reality.
Can the GOP Survive Trump’s Approval Numbers?
The Dispatch Podcast panel analyzes President Trump’s controversial strategy of campaigning for unpopular Republicans in the 2026 midterms, citing…
The Pentagon’s Unprecedented Plan for Venezuelan Oil
The Dispatch Podcast examines the Trump administration’s controversial oil deal with Venezuela, where the Pentagon takes a stake in a venture led by a businessman facing international warrants.
The AI Data Center Moral Panic
The Dispatch Podcast examines the political backlash against data centers, analyzing whether it stems from legitimate concerns or a moral panic fueled by misinformation and AI anxiety.
How The U.S. Racked Up Its $40 Trillion Debt
The Dispatch Podcast examines the U.
Why Trump Is Snubbing South Korea
The Dispatch Podcast analyzes President Trump’s decision to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea, attributing it to his personal…
What’s Next for the Right?
The Dispatch Podcast hosts discuss the future of the Republican Party, launching Michael Warren’s new newsletter, Next Right, which analyzes post-Trump conservative politics.
Are Democratic Socialists Reaching Their Limits?
The Dispatch analyzes Francesca Hong’s surprising loss in the Wisconsin Democratic primary and Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan, debating whether…