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National Review 18 Episodes Jul 2, 2026

Unravel the threads of American politics with incisive commentary and in-depth analysis on the state of the political scene. Join National Review editors and writers Rich Lowry, Charles C. W. Cooke, Jim Geraghty, Michael Brendan Dougherty, Phil Klein, Noah Rothman, and Audrey Fahlberg, plus guests for political commentary you can't get anywhere else. Longing for a refreshing dose of sanity? All you need to do is tune in.

Episodes

Episode 888: Happy Fourth! Jul 2, 2026 01:07:27 Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, MBD, and Ramesh discuss all things U.S.A. as we approach America's 250th birthday. Sponsors:DonorsTrustVaer This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Episode 887: Reading the Rulings Jun 30, 2026 01:26:59 Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, MBD, and Phil discuss the recent SCOTUS decisions, Scott Wiener’s fall from grace with certain segments of his party, and much more. Editors’ Picks: Rich: Dan’s SCOTUS ruling analyses Charlie: Also Dan’s Supreme Court pieces MBD: Brian Garner’s magazine piece “The Heart of Conspiracy” Phil: Emphatic agreement about Dan’s pieces Light Items: Rich: Rating
Episode 886: The Red Menace Returns Jun 26, 2026 01:14:58 Today on The Editors, Noah is again hosting for Rich and is joined by Charlie, Dan, and Michael. They discuss the primaries in New York, Trump’s meeting with GOP Senate members, and much more. Editors’ Picks: Noah: MBD’s piece “What Social Media Looks Like to Men” Charlie: NR’s editorial “Bernie Moreno’s Left Turn” Dan: Skyler Safriet’s piece “Among Trump’s True Believers on the National Mall"
Episode 885: Reflecting Pool Failures Jun 23, 2026 01:14:06 Today on The Editors, Noah guest-hosts while Rich is away on assignment and is joined by Charlie, Phil, and Jim. They discuss updates on Trump’s Iran deal, Keir Starmer’s demise, and the Reflecting Pool failure. Editors’ Picks: Noah: Jim’s Jolt “TThe U.S. Loses Its War Against Iran” Charlie: Jim’s Jolt “Trump’s Face Takes Over Washington” Jim: Brittany Bernstein’s Forgotten Factcheck “The New
Episode 884: How Bad Is the MOU? Jun 19, 2026 01:27:10 Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, MBD, and Dan discuss the MOU, the new Barack Obama Presidential Center, and the San Francisco Giants. Editors’ Picks: Rich: Abigail’s work on Great Britain's grooming scandal Charlie: Phil’s piece “Trump’s Prompt and Utter Humiliation” MBD: Daniel J. Flynn’s piece “The Department of Education Was a Bad Idea Then — and It Still Is” Dan: Jim’s magazine piece
Episode 883: Do We Have a Deal? Jun 16, 2026 01:12:44 Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, MBD, and Noah discuss the MOU, Trump’s birthday celebration, and much more. Editors’ Picks: Rich: NR’s editorial “Release the Text of the Iran Deal” Charlie: Hans A. von Spakovsky and Marc Wheat “The Bill of Rights’ Missing Amendment” Noah: Kaitlyn Kiepert’s piece “Coming Soon: Humanity’s First Outpost in Deep Space” MBD: Ramesh’s magazine piece “The Fight
Episode 882: Disparate Discussions Jun 12, 2026 01:13:47 Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Michael, and Dan discuss the reaction to the Karmelo Anthony sentence, the DOJ announcement about disparate impact, and Europeans' reactions to the U.S. as they explore the country while attending World Cup games. Editors’ Picks: Rich: Sarah Schutte's upcoming magazine piece Charlie: Christian Schneider’s piece “The Left’s Citizens United Dishonesty Continue
Episode 881: Disappointment in LA Jun 9, 2026 01:08:00 Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Jim, and Noah discuss the LA primary, Trump’s dramatic exit from a TV interview, and much more. Editors’ Picks: Rich: Dan’s tribute “R.I.P. Gordon Wood” Charlie: Jeff’s piece “In California, the Real Scandal Is What’s Legal” Jim: Noah’s post “Russia Is Losing Its War, and Congress Should Help Finish the Job” Noah: Seth Cropsey’s piece “In Europe, Trump Can
Episode 880: Feeling the Pain in Maine Jun 5, 2026 01:15:01 Today on The Editors, Noah, Phil, MBD, and Dan discuss Graham Platner's evolving controversies, and the anti-establishment victories in the recent primaries. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Episode 879: Maine Character Syndrome Jun 2, 2026 01:12:41 Rich, Charlie, Noah, and Jim discuss the latest controversies around Graham Platner, whether Hasan Piker and Cenk Ugyur should have been banned from Britain, and the Trump's dropping his "weaponization fund."     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Episode 671: Don't Pack the Court Jul 30, 2024 01:01:01 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Special Editors: School-Choice Success: A Conversation with Tommy Schultz [578] Sep 7, 2023 00:48:39 AFC Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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