The Fifth Column

The hosts discuss William Shatner’s enduring curiosity at 95, a trip to Montreal highlighting Quebec’s cultural shifts and the US-Canada trade war, and the diplomatic fallout from Trump’s tariffs.

Ben Smith joins The Fifth Column to discuss his new venture, Semaphore, and its $10 billion valuation driven by profitable journalism and high-profile tech events.

Stephanie Slade discusses her new book on fusionism, defining it as a synthesis of classical liberalism and Judeo-Christian virtue.

The hosts play "Clip Roulette," analyzing random video segments including Tucker Carlson’s bizarre claims about nuclear weapons and a vigil for Jason Rezaian.

Former ABC News correspondent Terry Moran discusses his non-renewal after tweeting that Stephen Miller’s hatred is his "spiritual nourishment.

Hosts Camille Foster, Michael Moynihan, and Matt Welch critique the political left’s retreat from "Woke 1.

Hosts Camille Foster, Michael Moynihan, and Matt Welch interview David Frum, who discusses his new podcast, his conservative roots, and the political legacy of 1989.

Jason returns from a chaotic European trip, recounting karaoke mishaps and power outages.

Rick MacArthur, president of Harper’s Magazine, discusses the 2020 Harper’s Letter on free speech and its cultural impact.

Hosts Camille Foster and Matt Welch welcome guest Jesse Singal to discuss the release of Dr.

Chris Cuomo joins The Fifth Column to discuss his career across major news networks and his reflections on covering the Trump era.