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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.

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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.

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Episodes
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Episode 796: The Moon Goes Nuclear

8/5/2025
At least, Noah hopes it will. Why? To find out, listen in to today’s Editors, where your regular Tuesday crew discusses gerrymandering (and its proper pronunciation), reactors on the Moon, and much more. Editors’ Pick: The Flight of the LegislatorsThe Water Is WideRepublicans’ Summer Challenge: Selling the Big, Beautiful Spending Bill to VotersJasmine Crockett, Genuine CounterfeitLight Items: The Naked GunThe OutfitSponsors: Made In ExpressVPN The Hamilton School at the University of Florida This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.

Duration:01:05:20

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Episode 795: California’s Lucky Escape

8/1/2025
Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Jim, and Michael discuss Kamala Harris’s decision to skip the California gubernatorial race, the ridiculous Sydney Sweeney jeans controversy, and more. Editors’ Picks: New issue of the print magazineThe Left Is Still Denying Reality The Water Is WideThe Fantastically Daft Meltdown over Sydney Sweeney’s JeansLight Items: Sponsors: Allegiance Gold The Hamilton School at the University of Florida Finding Reagan by Kent Strobl This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.

Duration:00:46:18

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Episode 794: Trump’s EU Trade Deal

7/29/2025
Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Andrew, and Noah discuss Trump’s negotiations with the EU, accusations that Israel is inhibiting aid to Gaza, and much more. Editors' Picks: South Park Illustrates the Real Economics of Television ComedyPreparing for a Long WarHow We Built the Arsenal of DemocracyOn Israel, Democrats Are the Party of Mamdani, but Republicans Aren’t the Party of TuckerLight Items: Downfall: The End of the Imperial Japanese EmpireWorld at WarSuperman Sponsors: Allegiance Gold Made In The Hamilton School at the University of Florida

Duration:01:00:35

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Episode 793: Trump's AI Revolution

7/25/2025
On today’s edition of The Editors, Jack Butler guest-hosts for the absent Rich Lowry, and is joined by Charlie, Jim, and Michael to discuss Tulsi Gabbard’s announcements about Obama, news out of Ukraine, and Trump’s remarks on AI. Editors’ Picks: Tributes to Ed FuelnerMoria GleasonBenjamin RothoveTucker Carlson’s Dark TurnEverything That’s Going OnNo Sacred Cows: Eddington Skewers America’s MadnessLight Items: SupermanSponsors: Allegiance Gold Finding Reagan This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.

Duration:01:07:47

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Episode 792: Time's Up for 'The Late Show'

7/22/2025
Today on The Editors, Noah guest-hosts for Rich and is joined by Charlie, Phil, and Dominic. They discuss CBS’s decision to cancel Stephen Colbert’s ‘The Late Show,’ Hunter Biden’s recent media appearances, and much more. Editors’ Picks: House Republicans Still Have Some Reaganism Left in ThemNo Autopsy Can Restore the Democratic Party’s ViabilityRussiagate Re-Revisited: Gabbard Urges DOJ to Prosecute Obama OfficialsThe Associated Press Confuses on Illegal Immigrants and MedicaidLight Items: Guns and MosesSponsors: Allegiance Gold Made In This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.

Duration:01:12:29

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Episode 791: Epistolary Intrigues

7/18/2025
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: Exclusive: Trump Admin to Cut Off Federal Funding to Hospitals That Provide Gender-Transition Services to MinorsThe U.K.’s Double Standard on Free ExpressionThe 25 Greatest Mets of the Last 25 YearsConfronting the Iranian Regime Helps the Women It OppressesLight Items: Perennial Favorites Sponsors: Allegiance Gold The Bully Pulpit podcast This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.

Duration:01:14:24

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Episode 790: An Epstein Coverup?

7/15/2025
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: The 1619 Project Has Failed. Why Do Academics Still Take It Seriously?Big Bird Deserves to Lose This TimeLooking for a Pulse at the Newark Museum of ArtJoe Biden’s Autopen FollyLight Items: Jurassic World RebirthSponsors: Allegiance Gold Made In ExpressVPN This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.

Duration:01:11:40

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Episode 789: Is This 'Peak Trump'?

7/11/2025
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: Editors' Picks: The debt crisis debate on the CornerWhy the Mamdani College-Application Story Is Personal for the Left’s IntelligentsiaAlso editors’ “free lunch” discourse on the CornerElon Musk Accidentally Unleashes MechaHitlerSponsors: Allegiance Gold NRI’s Burke to Buckley program Moink Bully Pulpit Podcast

Duration:01:12:55

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Episode 788: Gaming the System

7/8/2025
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: The Milei ‘Miracle’ Is a Vindication of Free MarketsDistrict Judge Rules Congress Lacks Spending Power, Must Fund Planned Parenthood No Matter WhatTrump DOJ Walks Back Its Epstein BlatherNew Economic Plan, Old Economic FollyLight Items: Everyone talked about their 4th of July weekend celebrations. Sponsors: Burke to Buckley Made In This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.

Duration:01:04:09

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Episode 787: A Pre-Fourth Celebration

7/3/2025
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.

Duration:01:22:25

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Episode 786: Crocodile Tears over ’Alligator Alcatraz’

7/1/2025
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: Light Items: F1 Sponsor: Future of Freedom podcast This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.

Duration:01:11:50

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Episode 785: NYC's Reckless Dive

6/27/2025
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: Margaret Thatcher Is Having a MomentTrump’s Strike on Iran Was ConstitutionalThe Sovereignty of ExcellenceYoung New Yorkers Don’t Remember Why NYC Elected Giuliani and BloombergLight Items: Sponsors: Future of Freedom podcast This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.

Duration:01:19:43

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Episode 784: Bombs Away

6/23/2025
Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, MBD, and Noah discuss Trump’s decision to bomb Iran’s nuclear facilities over the weekend. Editors’ Picks: U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli Is Reminding Californians They’re Not Exempt from Federal LawThe Age of FeelingsThe Remarkable Idiocy of Comic Dave SmithThe Iraqi Bishop Who Saw Life for What It IsLight Items: Sponsors: Made In The Bully Pulpit Podcast This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.

Duration:01:14:01

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Episode 783: Iran Gets a Two Weeks' Notice

6/20/2025
Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Michael, and Jack discuss Trump’s current stance toward striking Iran, the turmoil in the NYC mayoral race, and much more. Editors’ Picks: Does Jaws Still Matter?Donald Trump Is a Republican ModerateBad Bets: The New Culture of Sports GamblingMayor, Anyone?Light Items: Sponsors: Future of Freedom podcast ExpressVPN This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.

Duration:01:16:55

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Episode 782: Does Israel Need Trump’s Help?

6/17/2025
Editors’ Picks: Iran Has Attacked America Via Proxy for Decades. By Supporting Israel, Trump Is Repaying the FavorMargaret Thatcher Is Having a MomentKayla Bartsch’s dispatches from IsraelThe Point Is to End the Iran Nuclear Threat, Not to Secure a ‘Deal’Light Items: Sponsors: Made In The Bully Pulpit podcast This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.

Duration:01:19:11

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Episode 781: Israel Goes There

6/13/2025
Editors’ Picks: Yes, We Should Have Bombed JapanTrump and Musk’s Therapy SessionWhat We Lost When We Stopped Making Home MoviesWhy Israel Needed to Act NowLight Items: Your Friends and Neighbors Sponsors: DonorsTrust The Bully Pulpit podcast from the Center for Renewing America

Duration:01:11:04

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Episode 780: The Long Hot Summer Begins

6/10/2025
Rich, Charlie, Noah, and Phil discuss the riots in Los Angeles, the return of Abrego Garcia, and the end of Greta Thunberg's seafaring adventure.

Duration:01:24:02

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Episode 759: The Breakup

6/6/2025
Editors’ Picks: That’s a Wrap for Greta ThunbergHarvey Milk Is Undeserving of a ShipMedicaid Enrollment Should DeclineThe New York City Democratic Mayoral Primary as the Angolan Civil WarLight Items: Sponsors: Moink The Future of Freedom Podcast

Duration:01:06:56

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Episode 758: Horror in Colorado

6/3/2025
Editors’ Picks: Where Are the Dot Connectors?The Commencement Address Harvard NeedsBad Therapy Tanked the Birth RatesSummers Before ScreensLight Items: The World at WarSponsors: Made In Future of Freedom podcast

Duration:01:15:24

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Episode 757: AI Eyes Your Job

5/30/2025
Editors’ Picks: No, Trump Isn’t Racially ‘Resegregating’ SchoolsWes Anderson Shows How the World WorksGet Ready for the ‘Trump Is Senile’ News Cycle’When IVF Met MAHALight Items: The Story of ArtYour Friends and NeighborsSponsors: The Bully Pulpit Podcast from Center for Renewing America Future of Freedom podcast This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.

Duration:01:16:53