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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.

  • Episode 643: Columbia’s Cowardice
    Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Noah, and MBD discuss the lunacy on Columbia University’s campus, Mike Johnson’s passage of Ukraine aid in the House, and Trump’s Manhattan trial.
  • Episode 642: NPR’s Doomed Trajectory
    Today on The Editors, Noah, Charlie, Maddy, and Michael discuss the political response to Iran’s attack on Israel, the continued fight over Ukraine funding, and the meltdown at NPR.
  • Episode 641: Iran Strikes Israel
    Today on The Editors, Noah stands in for the absent Rich, and he’s joined by Jim, Phil, and Dominic. They discuss Iran’s blatant weekend attack on Israel, the Trump hush-money trial, and Tax Day.
  • Episode 640: Uncertainty in AZ
    Today on The Editors, Rich, Michael, Phil, and Dominic discuss Trump’s chances in Arizona, Biden’s inflation stumbling block, and O. J. Simpson’s death.
  • Episode 639: A Dodge on Abortion
    Today on The Editors, Rich, Jim, Michael, and Noah discuss Trump’s new abortion stance, Biden’s student-loan-forgiveness absurdities, and the calls for Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s resignation.
  • Episode 638: The Social-Media Strain
    Today on The Editors, Rich, Noah, Michael, and Jack discuss the dangers of social media for kids, the WCK tragedy’s impact on the Israel–Hamas war, and Richard Dawkins’s “cultural Christian” claims.
  • Episode 637: What’s It Worth?
    Today on The Editors, Rich, Jim, Noah, and Dominic discuss the Truth Social sale, if Biden actual wants Nikki Haley voters, and new reporting on the Havana syndrome.
  • Episode 636: Vetting the Veeps
    Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Maddy, and MBD discuss Trump’s veep choices, consider the abortion-pill arguments before SCOTUS, and remember Joe Lieberman.
  • Episode 635: Hanging by a Thread
    Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Ramesh, and Noah discuss the crumbling House majority, the NBC meltdown over Ronna McDaniel becoming a contributor, and the worrisome EV trend.
  • Episode 634: Manhattan Transfer
    Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Michael, and Maddy discuss Trump’s bond woes, the Fed vs. Texas on the border, and Bernie Sanders’s desire for a four-day work week.
  • Episode 633: There Will Be Blood . . . Maybe
    Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Noah, and Phil discuss Trump’s weekend speech, attempts to memory-hole Covid, Fani Willis’s legal issues, and much more.
  • Episode 632: Robert Hur Defends Himself
    Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Maddy, and Michael discuss Robert Hur’s testimony, Chuck Schumer’s anti-Netanyahu speech, and the NHS’s continued pull-back from puberty blockers.
  • Special Episode: Jessica Melugin [631]
    On this special sponsored edition of The Editors, Rich is joined by CEI's Jessica Melugin to discuss antitrust law, the FTC, and much more.
  • Special Editors: School-Choice Success: A Conversation with Tommy Schultz [578]
    On this special sponsored edition of The Editors, Rich is joined by Tommy Schultz, the CEO of the American Federation for Children. They discuss the booming school-choice movement and its future.
  • Special Episode: 'The Way Ahead,' a Conversation with Rich Powell [512]
    On this final episode in our special energy series, Rich is joined by ClearPath CEO Rich Powell to discuss new energy technologies.
  • Special Episode: 'Nuclear Energy Now,' a Conversation with John Kotek [510]
    In today's episode, Rich Lowry is joined by John Kotek, Senior Vice President of Policy Development and Public Affairs at The Nuclear Energy Institute, to discuss the role of nuclear energy in providing safe and affordable energy for America.
  • Special Episode: What's Going on in California? A Conversation with Jason Fordney [502]
    On this special episode of The Editors, we continue our series on energy as Rich is joined by Jason Fordney, a veteran energy journalist. They focus their discussion on California’s energy situation and touch on numerous other topics, ranging from the attempted Diablo Canyon shutdown and electric vehicles.
  • Special Episode: Turning the Tide on Campus Censorship [498]
    On this special edition of The Editors, Rich is joined by Nico Perrino, the Executive Vice President of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression and the creator and cohost of the So To Speak podcast. They discuss the latest developments in the fight for free speech on campus. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression's mission is to defend and sustain the individual rights of all Americans to free speech and free thought — the most essential qualities of liberty. FIRE educates Americans about the importance of these inalienable rights, promotes a culture of respect for these rights, and provides the means to preserve them.
  • Special Episode: American Energy Independence [495]
    On this second episode of National Review's special energy series, Rich is joined by Arthur Herman, New York Times bestselling author and senior fellow and director of the Quantum Alliance Initiative at Hudson Institute. Join them as they dive deep into a discussion about America's essential need for energy independence.
  • Special Episode: How to Fix the Grid, with Brad Viator [489]
    In this first installment of our series on energy, Rich is joined by Brad Viator to discuss the ins and outs of the American grid. Brad Viator is an energy consultant with more than a decade of experience leading public policy for the utility industry. He previously served as Vice President of External Affairs at The Edison Electric Institute, the trade association for investor-owned electric utilities. In this role, Brad led external engagement with state elected officials and state regulatory leaders. He also led federal political engagement and EEI’s PowerPAC, as well as labor relations, local and community affairs, and a burgeoning Corporate Social Responsibility Practice.