The Ed Morrissey Show

When it comes to coverage of Donald Trump and the strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, some things Andrew Malcolm and I just can't explain. When it comes to Margaret Brennan's embarrassing interview of Marco Rubio, some things you just can't explain about that, too. In fact, the Left is having a very tough time explaining its freak-out over the weekend about Trump, especially in the media -- and...

What was the biggest surprise in the past week? Israel's massive and nearly instantaneous defenestration of Iran's regime reminds both Andrew Malcolm and myself of the destruction of Hezbollah last year. We talk about the implications for the region, and what the US might do to hasten the end of the conflict. We also talk about Democrats' resistance to voter incentives and disincentives and wonder...

Five years ago, urban riots ravaged American cities while the media insisted that the protests were "mostly peaceful." Did they learn anything from summer of George Floyd? Nope, says Andrew Malcolm, even though the narrative propaganda is even more threadbare this time in Los Angeles. We discuss a rare disciplinary action by ABC News over bias, and why the ideologue executives in the Protection Ra...

Things looked bad enough for the media and Democrats on Friday afternoon -- and then two major developments dropped. Andrew Malcolm and I discuss the impact of the Hur tapes leak on the sense of betrayal felt by American voters. Then the Bidens made a stunning announcement about Biden's health -- which showed that there was no end of deception in the Biden White House and among Democrat officials.

The US and Iran are negotiating a potential deal to keep Tehran from getting a nuclear weapon. But can they be trusted? Alireza Jafarzadeh describes the import of the exposure of their secret facility in Samnan, why it's clear that the Iranian regime is pursuing nuclear weapons, and what the US must get from talks to ensure they don't succeed.

Our long drought is over! Andrew Malcolm returns to our weekly podcast and discusses the media coverage of the Vatican conclave. We also take the Pultizer board to task for its disgraceful award announcement last week. Andrew also gives us some background on his most unusual assignment as a war correspondent, plus much more!

What is the most important thing for women entering perimenopause and menopause? Agency, says Amy Alkon, the author of "Going Menopostal: What you (and your doctor) need to know about the real science of menopause and perimenopause." Amy shares the lessons from her own journey, exposes how so much of what doctors do is not based on science, and offers concrete advice in her own brash and inimitabl...

Phelim McAleer and Ann McIlhenny have carved out a cultural platform with verbatim theater -- and it hits the Left where it lives. Their latest production, Trans On Trial, brings the courtroom drama of a British fight over free speech, dissent, and the losing ground of progressive unreality. Phelim joins me to discuss his latest play and its reception in the UK, what it means for the trans debate...

Comedian and podcaster Chrissie Mayr made headlines two years ago by taking on Dylan Mulvaney and the hecklers who tried to shut her down. Mayr remains as defiant as ever, and talks about the importance of fearlessness in comedy and speech. She discusses the nature of hecklers and would-be censors, why comedy is so important to ensuring free speech, and her upcoming comedy tour.

Democrats keep using Hitler as an analogy for anything in American politics they don't like, and Jeff Dunetz has had enough. He argues that the comparisons between Hitler and Donald Trump are not just ludicrous on their face, but also a form of Holocaust denial. Jeff also talks about his efforts to win a set at the World Zionist Congress in Jerusalem this October.

What's worse -- hiding the truth of Joe Biden's incompetence or claiming virtue in revealing it now? Andrew Malcolm and I discuss the latest literary genre in politics and the continuing collapse in media credibility. Speaking of which, we both discuss the terrorist fangirling of Taylor Lorenz and the Left more generally. We also talk about the tariff debate and China's recent zone-flooding on the...

What did I miss on my vacation? Not much, Andrew Malcolm informs me, except more of the same outrage as before! Andrew takes a critical look at the media industry and its credibility collapse. We discuss how their cover-up of Biden's cognitive decline accelerated public distrust in their product, as well as the new literary genre known as Now It Can Be Told.

So writes John Kass, in an essay that Andrew Malcolm flagged for our latest episode. The mainstream media certainly seems on board with the effort to kill Tesla; Andrew and I compare their coverage of an extended domestic-terror campaign against Elon Musk's business interests and their obsession with January 6. The potential return of Rahm Emanuel gives Andrew a chance to recall his earlier connec...

What are the "woke mind viruses," and how do we cure the body politic of them? Author T.S. Dixon joins me to discuss his new book The Woke Mind Viruses, and what he sees as the origins and aims of the woke movement. Donald Trump and Elon Musk are on the right path, T.S. warns, but it will take a much larger effort to eradicate these viral plagues once and for all.

Chuck Schumer has led his party into a box canyon. Now he wants them to leap off the nearest ledge. Daily Caller columnist Mary Rooke discusses the bizarre refusal of Democrats to listen to voters, offer any sort of policies that address their concerns, and choice to align themselves with the fringe of the electorate on almost every issue. Plus: What is "the good life"?

From autopens to CRs, Democrats appear to have forgotten everything they ever knew about politics. Andrew Malcolm and I discuss the basics that have been forgotten and why Donald Trump needs to learn a lesson from it. Chuck Schumer's humiliation won't be the last for Democrats.

It's been a week since Donald Trump's speech to Congress. What did it reveal about Trump -- and about Democrats? We also discuss how Jeff Bezos plans to revamp the Washington Post, and how Patrick Soon-Shiong is already ahead of the curve at the LA Times. Andrew also wonders when Trump will get a US source out of a Pakistani prison.

What will Donald Trump tell a joint session of Congress tonight? Andrew Malcolm and I game out the potential asks and points for Trumpian triumphalism. The border will almost certainly be a big topic for the latter. We also wonder what lessons Democrats are learning -- and which lessons they aren't.

What do the twelve most formative battles in Western history tell us? Author Michael Walsh presents them in his new book "A Rage to Conquer," detailing the fascinating lessons from The Iliad to the World Trade Center. Michael and I discuss some of the connecting threads between these battles, why Napoleon Bonaparte gave us modern Europe, and how a return to masculine virtue and martial spirit is e...

Has any president since FDR had a more robust first month in office? Andrew Malcolm note how popular Donald Trump has become and debate how much of that is his agenda and how much the sense of action contributes. We also discuss the housecleaning at MSNBC, the popularity of Trump's agenda, and more!

The first Trump Bowl may have been a bust on the field, but it was a boon for Donald Trump and conservatives. Andrew Malcolm and I discuss the retreat of wokery, Trump's enthusiastic reception, and a little bit about the game too. We also discuss Trump's newfound popularity as a leader, and why he's starting off with a huge boost in job approval.

What is the one quality that has been restored to American public life? Leadership, Andrew Malcolm and I agree. Plus, we both note that this is the most energetic fortnight in decades, perhaps in 92 years. Not that we were there, of course! For Democrats wondering what went wrong, perhaps that's the place to start.

Did it feel like Donald Trump enacted an entire four-year agenda this week? It certainly did to Phil Kerpen of AmericanCommitment.org. Phil and I marvel at the energy and breadth of Trump's first week as president (again!), and look ahead to what comes next. Will Trump tackle the debt and federal spending -- especially at its real source?

What did you enjoy most on Inauguration Day? Andrew Malcolm and I discuss the historic events on January 20, the running start made by Donald Trump, and what the departure of the Bidens really means.

Just what will be Joe Biden's legacy? Andrew Malcolm and I debate that in light of the election and especially in relation to Donald Trump's sudden upswing in popularity. Plus: How has that impacted the confirmation process for Trump's Cabinet appointments?