The Editors
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.
Fri, April 25, 2025
Episode 747: A Dizzying Drop
Editors’ Picks: Rich: David Zimmermann's piece " When ‘Made in America’ Isn’t an Option, Small Business Owners Facing Tariffs Have Nowhere to Go " Ramesh: Douglas Murray's magazine piece " Israel Understands the Enemy It Faces — Do the Rest of Us? " MBD: Jack’s magazine piece " RFK Jr.’s MAHA Brouhaha " Phil: Jeff Blehar’s post " DNC Sends David Hogg to the Abattoir " Light Items: Rich: Yankees all-time lineup Ramesh: Crumbl Cookies MBD: After Stoicism by Thomas Ward Phil: NFL Draft Sponsors: FastGrowingTrees Otherwise Objectionable , a new podcast from CEI This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.
Tue, April 22, 2025
Episode 746: Powell, the Pentagon, and the Pope
Editors’ Picks: Rich: Noah’s post “ We Are Not at War with Venezuela ” Noah: Becket Adams’s weekend column “ Yes, There Is a Left-Wing Violence Problem in This Country ” MBD: Rich's piece " Abrego Garcia Gamed the System " Jim: Jeff Blehar’s newsletter “ It’s Easy to ‘Wing It’ Until You Actually Have to Fly ” Light Items: Rich: Spring cleaning Noah: Easter meal MBD: In Ireland during the Masters Jim: Final robotics competition of the year Sponsor: Otherwise Objectionable , a new podcast from CEI
Thu, April 17, 2025
Episode 745: Israel, Iran, and Us
Editors’ Picks: Rich: NR’s webathon Phil: Ryan Mills’s piece “ North America’s Auto Supply Chain Took Decades to Build. Trump’s Tariffs Could Crush It ” Ramesh: Vahaken Mouradian's magazine piece " American Becoming: The Making of a New U.S. Citizen " Dominic: Christian Schneider’s piece “ Universities Get Schooled on Federal Funding ” Light Items: Rich: Going to Milwaukee Phil: Aaron Judge Ramesh: Books for Lent by Edward Feser Dominic: Rest Is History club subscription Sponsors: DonorsTrust FastGrowingTrees This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.
Tue, April 15, 2025
Episode 744: Exemption Examples
Editors’ Picks: Rich: Audrey Fahlberg’s Morning Jolt today " Republicans Weigh Raising Taxes on Highest Earners " Noah: Rich’s piece “ Howard Lutnick Makes No Sense ” Phil: Andy’s post “ Salvadoran President’s Remarks Do Not Alter Trump Administration’s Duty to Comply with Court Order to Facilitate Detainee’s Return ” Jack: Jeff’s piece “ Trump Tests the True Limits of Presidential Power ” Light Items: Rich: His Nespresso machine Noah: NRI Phil: Shout-out to his parents on their wedding anniversary Jack: Prince of Egypt Sponsors: Otherwise Objectionable , a new podcast from CEI MadeIn
Fri, April 11, 2025
Episode 743: High Pressure
Rich, Charlie, Dominic, and Audrey discuss the latest in the trade war, the budget vote in the House of Representatives, and Trump's executive order to restore high-pressure showers.
Tue, April 08, 2025
Episode 742: Import, Export, Deport, Exhort
Rich, Charlie, MBD, and Phil discuss the ongoing fallout from Donald Trump's tariffs, the Supreme Court's decision in the Alien Enemies Act case, and the progressive protests that have sprung up around the country.
Fri, April 04, 2025
Episode 741: Where Were You on 'Liberation Day'?
Editors' Picks: Rich: Haley's piece " Female Fencer Disqualified from Tournament After Refusing to Compete Against Trans-Identifying Male " MBD: William F. Buckley Jr.'s " Senator Buckley's Proposal " Dominic: Russ Latino's " Mississippi Is on the Move with Conservative Reforms " Light Items: Rich: An unfortunate calf tear Charlie: Oxford-Cambridge dinner MBD: Watching 'Mob Land' Dominic: Discovered '30 Rock'
Tue, April 01, 2025
Episode 740: Tax Travails
Editors’ Picks: Rich: Christian Schneider's piece " The Supreme Court Killed March Madness " Charlie: Audrey Fahlberg’s magazine piece " How John Thune Plans to Deliver " Phil: WFB Jr.'s piece " Ayn Rand, R.I.P. " Noah: Dan’s piece “ Trump-Targeted Law Firm Paul Weiss Was Already Bending the Knee, in Another Direction ” Light Items: Rich: Borg vs McEnroe Charlie: The far reaches of Wisconsin Phil: Smoke alarm scare Noah: His wife’s birthday Sponsors: FastGrowingTrees The Otherwise Objectionable podcast from CEI This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.
Fri, March 28, 2025
Episode 739: Trump Pulls the Trigger on Auto Tariffs
Editors’ Picks: Rich: NR's editorial " Securing the Seas Is Deeply American " Charlie: Dominic's magazine cover story " Free Trade Is How You Live Your Life " MBD: Richard Reinsch's magazine piece " Burnham’s Counterrevolution " Dominic: Audrey’s piece " Senate Republicans Are Surprised and Disappointed That the White House Pulled Stefanik’s Nomination " Light Items: Rich: Hearts of Darkness documentary Charlie: Bad blood test experience MBD: The Studio Dominic: Caine Mutiny by Herman Wouk Sponsor: DonorsTrust This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.
Tue, March 25, 2025
Episode 738: Signaling Disaster
Editors’ Picks: Rich: Dan's post " Canada’s Liberals Think Trump Has Saved Them " Jim: The Ideas Summit Noah: John Noonan's piece " America Needs Good Men Like Mike Waltz " MBD: Andrew Stuttaford's post " The Ozempic Economy: Adjusting to Longer Life Expectancy " Light Items: Rich: March Madness disappointment Jim: College tour Noah: End of the tractor saga MBD: Guy Ritchie movies Sponsors: FastGrowingTrees Otherwise Objectionable , a new podcast series from CEI This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.
Fri, March 21, 2025
Episode 737: Live from D.C.
Editors’ Picks: Rich: Also Andy’s work Charlie: Andy McCarthy’s work MBD: Abigail’s post " ‘Vagina Museum’ Raises Money to Stay Open, for Now " and piece " San Francisco Spa Defends Push for ‘Phallus-Free Environment’ " Noah: Jim Geraghty’s Jolt “ Putin Is Playing Trump ” Phil: Rich’s JFK piece " Sorry, Everyone — Oswald Still Acted Alone " Light Items: Rich: The Black Bag Charlie: His son’s birthday MBD: His daughter’s dance school success Noah: The Ideas Summit Phil: Time travel Sponsors: ExpressVPN FastGrowingTrees This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.
Tue, March 18, 2025
Episode 736: Are The Houthis Getting What They Deserve?
Rich: Charlie’s piece " Blow the Houthis Out of the Water " Charlie: Dan’s post “ Democrats Are More Unpopular Than Ever ” Jim: Andy’s post " Trump Admin Defying Judge over Hearing About Its Earlier Defiance " Noah: Rich’s piece " If AOC Is the Democratic Future, the Party Is Even Worse Off Than We Think " Light Items: Rich: Cracking eggs Charlie: Universal Studios Jim: Robotics (again) Noah: Garage Night Sponsors: Made In The Otherwise Objectionable podcast from CEI This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.
Fri, March 14, 2025
Episode 735: Tariffying Canada
Today on The Editors, Rich, Dominic, Noah, and MBD discuss whether the U.S. can legally deport Mahmoud Khalil, whether or not President Trump can annex Canada, the administration's recently announced 25% tariff on European alcoholic beverages, and Senator Chuck Schumer's decision to vote for the GOP's continuing resolution.
Tue, March 11, 2025
Episode 734: The Market Takes a Tumble
Editors’ Picks: Rich: Also Andy’s pieces Phil: Andy’s post " What’s the Best Argument for Columbia Agitator’s Arrest and Deportation? " and piece " Can Trump Deport a Green-Card-Holding, Pro-Hamas Columbia Grad? " Jim: Audrey’s piece " In the Air with President Donald Trump " Audrey: Jim’s Jolt " Get Ready for the Democratic Retreat on Trans Athletes " Light Items: Rich: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Phil: The Jets' new quarterback Jim: High school robotics competition Audrey: Air Force One ride Sponsors: DonorsTrust Made In This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.
Fri, March 07, 2025
Episode 733: Tariff Whiplash
Editors’ Picks: Rich: Jim’s Jolt " Get Ready for the Democratic Retreat on Trans Athletes " Charlie: Dominic’s post " Why Wait to Use the Tariff Magic Wand? " Phil: Yuval Levin's post " Cut Spending by Using the Law, Not by Breaking It " Dominic: Jim’s post " Hey, Remember That TikTok Ban? " Light Items: Rich: Sartorial success Charlie: Visiting Gainesville Phil: Couch fiasco Dominic: The American Shakespeare Center Sponsors: Moink FastGrowingTrees DonorsTrust This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.
Mon, March 03, 2025
Episode 732: What Happened in the Oval Office?
Editors Picks: Rich: Luther’s post “ It Is Time to Be Done with Ukraine ” Charlie: NR's editorial " The Loathsome Tate Brothers " MBD: Abigail’s post " Terror in the U.K.? " Andrew: Christian Schneider's piece " Trump Should Take a Bite out of Nonsensical Laws " Light Items: Rich: Field of Dreams Charlie: Boys are morons MBD: Fountains of Wayne Andrew: Studying Spanish with his son Sponsors: Made In ExpressVPN This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.
Fri, February 28, 2025
Episode 731: Bezos Makes His Move
Editors’ Picks: Rich: Also Haley’s post Charlie: Noah’s magazine piece “ They Think We’re Stupid ” MBD: Noah’s piece “ The Conservative Lifestyle Is Suddenly in Fashion ” Jack: Haley Strack’s post “ No Welcome Mat for the Tate Brothers ” Light Items: Rich: Tampa, Fla. Charlie: Watching (select) Fawlty Towers episodes with his kids MBD: Spring Training Jack: Running with a friend NRI Ideas Summit This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.
Tue, February 25, 2025
Episode 730: DOGE Days
Editors’ Picks: Rich: Seth Cropsey’s piece " Why We Need a Trillion-Dollar Defense Budget " Charlie: Jeff’s newsletter " The Most Effective Leader Senate Republicans Ever Had " Noah: David Bahnsen’s piece " Curb Your Hysteria " Dominic: Jack Fowler’s post ‘ Remembering Buckley’s Profound Classic, Up from Liberalism ’ Light Items: Rich: Yankees’ Spring Training Charlie: a local French restaurant Noah: Trash Dominic: FreeCon Sponsors: The Herzog Foundation The Strategy Dialogues by John Hillen This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.
Fri, February 21, 2025
Episode 729: Ukraine Under the Bus?
Editors’ Picks: Noah: Charlie’s magazine piece " In the Time of Peak Trump " Charlie: Rich’s piece “ Ukraine Never Should Have Made the Mistake of Getting Invaded ” Phil: Charlie’s post “ There Are Rumors Trump Is Working Up to 7D Chess ” Ramesh: Noah’s magazine piece " They Think We’re Stupid " Light Items: Noah: A bummer of a vacation Charlie: Meryl Streep Phil: New Kindle Ramesh: Back catalogue of the Jayhawks Sponsor: The Strategy Dialogues by John Hillen This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.
Mon, February 17, 2025
Episode 728: Munich
Rich, Charlie, MBD, and Phil discuss JD Vance's speech in Munich, Donald Trump's quid pro quo with Eric Adams, and the flap over the "Gulf of America."
Thu, February 13, 2025
Episode 727: Real Intelligence
Rich, Charlie, MBD, and Dominic discuss the latest from DOGE, the Trump administration's position on Ukraine, and JD Vance's refreshing speech on AI.
Tue, February 11, 2025
Episode 726: A Constitutional Crisis?
Editors’ Picks: Rich: Phil’s post " Abolish the Nickel, Too " Charlie: Noah’s post “ So, No Regrets? ” Jim: Phil’s posts on Israel Noah: Andy piece " Fight over Fired Inspectors General Is Fight over Foundations of the Administrative State " Light Items: Rich: Major League Charlie: The Beatles Anthology Jim: Bowling Noah: South Korean reality TV Sponsors: Made In The Strategy Dialogues by John Hillen This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.
Fri, February 07, 2025
Episode 725: A (Re)Development in Gaza
Editors’ Picks: Rich: Allen C. Guelzo's magazine piece " The Shock of Antietam " Charlie: Dan’s piece " Birthright Citizenship Is Still in the Constitution " MBD: NR's editorial " A Victory for Women Athletes " Phil: Abigail Anthony’s piece “ How I May Have Solved a Murder ” Light Items: Rich: Washington Capitols Charlie: Philomena Cunk MBD: The Mets Phil: Hosting a tailgate party Sponsor: ExpressVPN This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.
Tue, February 04, 2025
Episode 724: Tussling over Tariffs
Editors’ Picks: Rich: Caroline Downey’s videos Charlie: Luther’s magazine piece " There’s Something about Curling " Jim: Andy's piece " Governor Pritzker’s Partisan Lawfare Against President Trump’s J6 Pardons " Noah: Dominic's post " The U.S. Does Not Need a Sovereign Wealth Fund " Light Items: Rich: Listening to news articles Charlie: Winning a game of Madden Jim: Dog sitting Noah: Prom party Sponsor: Made In This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.
Fri, January 31, 2025
Episode 723: A Freeze and a Thaw
Editors’ Picks: Rich: Phil’s post " Bill Cassidy’s Finest Hour " Charlie: WFB Jr.’s piece " The Great American Gun War " MBD: Armond’s piece " The Day of the Locust Has Finally Arrived " Dominic: Phil’s post “ Trump’s War on Bureaucrats Is the Anti–Student Loan Bailout t” Light Items: Rich: Rising early Charlie: The annual sports desert MBD: Home movie night Dominic: Bowling Sponsor: The Witherspoon Institute This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.
Tue, January 28, 2025
Episode 722: Colombia Backs Down
Editors’ Picks: Rich: Giancarlo Sopo’s post “ Selena Gomez’s Crocodile Tears Were Not for Migrants ” Charlie: NR Capital Matters piece “ Don’t Substitute Tariffs for Income Taxes: You’ll Get Both ” by David R. Henderson & Phillip Magness Jim: Noah’s post “ The Covid Iconoclasts Were Right About Everything ” Noah: Jim and Andrew’s coverage of DeepSeek Light Items: Rich: Kevin Harlan’s voice Charlie: The Witches by Roald Dahl Jim: Hundreds of wings Noah: Winter Sponsor: DonorsTrust This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.
Fri, January 24, 2025
Episode 721: Down with DEI
Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, MBD, and Phil discuss various facets of Trump's slew of executive orders and the ridiculous kerfuffle over Elon Musk's hand gestures.
Tue, January 21, 2025
Episode 720: The Inauguration
Editors’ Picks: Rich: Also Kayla's post Charlie: Yuval’s post " Trump Redux Begins " Jim: Jeff’s newsletter “ It’s Finally Over ” Noah: Kayla Bartsch’s post " Melania’s Revenge Hat " Light Items: Rich: Cracking eggs Charlie: Lights Jim: School story Noah: Snow day Sponsors: DonorsTrust Made In This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.
Fri, January 17, 2025
Episode 719: A Lousy Address
Editors’ Picks: Rich: Dominic’s post " Bob Uecker, R.I.P. " Charlie: Noah’s piece “ Democrats Invent a New Bogeyman ” MBD: Everything Abigail Anthony has written about the “ grooming gangs ” Dominic: Jim’s Jolt from today " The Chinese Government and TikTok, Eager to Celebrate Trump’s Inauguration " Light Items: Rich: Garlicky black pepper shrimp from Epicurious Charlie: Kids’ football season MBD: watching hockey Dominic: Bob Eucher R.I.P. Sponsor: The Witherspoon Institute This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.
Mon, January 13, 2025
Episode 718: TikTok on the Brink
Editors’ Picks: Rich: NR's editorial “ Pay Up, Mr. Mann ” Charlie: Jim’s work as well Jim: Jeff Blehar’s work Noah: Charlie’s podcast “ This Podcast Is Huge in Greenland ,” and Jim’s work on the CA fires Light Items: Rich: A Complete Unknown Charlie: Another travel nightmare Jim: VA schools finally being open Noah: Visiting NYC Sponsor: Made In This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.
Tue, July 30, 2024
Episode 671: Don't Pack the Court
Rich, Charlie, Jim, and Noah discuss the Biden-Harris plan to pack the Supreme Court, what version of Kamala Harris will run for president, and who Harris will choose as her VP.
Thu, September 07, 2023
Special Editors: School-Choice Success: A Conversation with Tommy Schultz [578]
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Thu, January 19, 2023
Special Episode: 'The Way Ahead,' a Conversation with Rich Powell [512]
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Fri, January 13, 2023
Special Episode: 'Nuclear Energy Now,' a Conversation with John Kotek [510]
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Wed, December 21, 2022
Special Episode: What's Going on in California? A Conversation with Jason Fordney [502]
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Mon, December 12, 2022
Special Episode: Turning the Tide on Campus Censorship [498]
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Mon, December 05, 2022
Special Episode: American Energy Independence [495]
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Thu, November 17, 2022
Special Episode: How to Fix the Grid, with Brad Viator [489]
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