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The Editors

The Editors

By: National Review
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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.National Review Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences
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  • Episode 787: A Pre-Fourth Celebration

    Episode 787: A Pre-Fourth Celebration
    Jul 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.
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Episode 785: NYC's Reckless Dive

    Episode 785: NYC's Reckless Dive
    Jun 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:

    • Rich: John O’Sullivan's magazine piece "Margaret Thatcher Is Having a Moment"
    • Charlie: John Yoo’s piece "Trump’s Strike on Iran Was Constitutional"
    • MBD: Daniel J. Mahoney’s magazine piece "The Sovereignty of Excellence"
    • Jack: Mark Wright’s post "Young New Yorkers Don’t Remember Why NYC Elected Giuliani and Bloomberg"

    Light Items:

    • Rich: Doesn’t like gelato
    • Charlie: Documentaries on the submersible
    • MBD: Moving up ceremony
    • Jack: Lasagna

    Sponsors:
    Future of Freedom podcast

    This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.
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    1 hr and 20 mins
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The commentary is witty and insightful. I learn more with each episode. Very well done production!

Stellar political commentary

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Yes, conservative reason exists in these dark days. Intelligent, topical, self-deprecating and funny. Highly recommended.

My goto podcast

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best conservative political podcast, 2x weekly podacst and a true delight to listen to. Charlie is based.

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