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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It's Friday, and it's 5 o'clock somewhere. That means it's time for episode 16 of The Charles C. W. Cooke Podcast, in which Charles addresses everyone's favorite topic—how we can address our deficits and national debt, and why, despite their protestations, the Republicans aren't serious about doing so—and then chats with Vic Matus about his book on…
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Charles C. W. Cooke & Nate Hochman: Is There a Need for More Government Regulation on Big Tech?
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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with opposing viewpoints in the debate over the need for further government regulations on Big Tech. First on the show is Nate Hochman, staff writer at National Review and author of the recent essay, "Conservatives for the Fairness Doctrine". Later, we hear from Charles…
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DeMeco's Arrival, Call McNair and Nick Caserio Bingo Card, Rockets Winning streak
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DeMeco Talk 790, Rockets Talk, Shut Yo/Ain't Nobody Got Time
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DeMeco Ryans Finishes 2nd Interview, Big-12 Schedule and Rockets Talk.
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DeMeco Ryans Flight Watch, Conference Championship Recap, Super Bowl Preview.
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Texans Zeroing In On DeMeco Ryans as Head Coach, Conference Title Talk
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Astros Name Dana Brown as GM, Dana Browns Press Confrence
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Scott Roland Hall Of Fame?, Texans Round 2 of Interview's
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Rockets Victory Tuesday, Texans Interview Kafka and Evero, U of H Vs LSU in 2027
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Cowboys Playoff Failures, Dak Will Never Win A Super Bowl, World Baseball Classic Talk
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Matt Obtains Cal M Nair's Questions For DeMeco Ryans, Gary Parrish Talks College Hoops, Non Florida Stories
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Editors’ Picks: Rich: Andrew Stuttaford’s magazine piece "The False Promise of Electric Cars" Charlie: Also MBD’s piece Maddy: MBD’s piece "The Anti-Bigots Suggest Ivan Provorov Go Die in Ukraine" MBD: Jessica Hornik's magazine piece "1938: A Response to Tom Stoppard’s Leopoldstadt" Light Items: Rich: Whiskey Myers song “Stone” Charlie: Classical m…
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Colin Cowherd's Comments On Texans? Where Is The Big 12 Football Schedule? Rockets Lose To Worst Team In League
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Special Episode: 'The Way Ahead,' a Conversation with Rich Powell [512]
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On the fifteenth episode of The Charles C. W. Cooke Podcast, Charles looks at the case of hockey player Ivan Provorov, and argues that a tolerance for political silence should, in almost every imaginable circumstance, be the default position. Charles's guest this week is Billy Binion, a writer at Reason who tells him about the many disturbing cases…
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Stephen Silas Talks John Wall Comments, Guessing The Texans Next Head Coach, Shut Yo Bum Ass Up
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Rockets Coach Stephen Silas on John Wall Comments & Current Losing Streak
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Episode 511: Polycrisis? What Polycrisis?
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Rich, Charlie, Jim, and MBD discuss the latest round of Obama-era classified papers discovered at President Biden's home, Governor DeSantis's changes at Florida's New College, and the latest meeting at Davos.By Michael Brendan Doughert, Rich Lowry, Charles C.W. Cooke, Jim Geraghty
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Michael Connor In For Matt, Division Round Is Set, Texans Continuing Interviews, Will Michael Know? Gut Feelings
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SportsRV Is Back! Sean Payton Speaks On Texans, CJ Stroud Entering The 2023 NFL Draft To No Surprise, Rockets Losing Streak Continues
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Astros Sign Players Avoiding Arbitration, Wild Card Weekend Picks, Non Florida Stories
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Special Episode: 'Nuclear Energy Now,' a Conversation with John Kotek [510]
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Is Sean Payton Really Interested In Texans Job? Will The Texans Try Our Another Carr At QB? Kelvin Sampson, I Just Don't Get It
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Kelvin Samson Joins The Matt Thomas Show To Discuss His Number 1 Ranked Cougars!
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Rich, Charlie, MBD, and David Bahnsen discuss the Consumer Product Safety Commission's ill-fated plan to ban gas stoves, the news that there is a second tranche of classified documents in Joe Biden's possession, and the improving economic outlook.By Michael Brendan Doughert, David L. Bahnsen, Rich Lowry, Charles C.W. Cooke
In this fourteenth episode of The Charles C. W. Cooke Podcast, Charles proposes that you should be deeply suspicious of anyone who picks up a cause, and, ten minutes later, sounds as if they’ve been fighting in favor of it for their entire life. Such people are impressionable, excitable, and ridiculous—and, ultimately, dangerous. After that, he ask…
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Stephen Silas Talks LA Road Trip, Back To Back Games Vs Kings, De'Aaron Fox
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Michael Connor In, Stephen Silas Joins The Program, Carlos Correa Finally Passed A Physical, Shut Yo Bum Ass Up
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Michael Connor In, Does Caserio Have One Foot Out The Door? Jonathan Alexander, Gut Feelings
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Editors’ Picks: Rich: Dan's post “Another Setback for the Democrats’ Stolen-Election Conspiracy Theory” Charlie: Oliver Traldi's magazine piece "Finding Fascism" Jim: Brittany Bernstein’s piece “House Republicans Launch Subcommittee to Investigate Covid Origins” Jack: Maureen Condic’s piece “Actually, We Do Know When Human Life Begins” Light Items:…