The Ed Morrissey Show

Just how radical is Tim Walz' record in Minnesota? The Daily Caller's Katelynn Richardson joins me to discuss what may end up causing the Harris-Walz ticket to stumble in the general election.

What do the polls tell us -- and what do the media tell us about the polls? Andrew Malcolm and I take a close look at the latest CBS News/YouGov poll, and what it tells us about the fundamentals of the race. We also discuss how Donald Trump lost his focus last week, and debate whether a scandal story about Harris' husband will have any impact at all -- and whether it should.

If this is Kamala Harris' political honeymoon, it's not terribly sweet. Andrew Malcolm and I discuss the largely static polling, especially in the battleground states. We also discuss the mainstream media's desperation for "Kamalot!", and why we may have already seen the end of Peak Kamala. We also wonder who's running the country, talk briefly about Joe Biden's Bogus Journey, and much more!

Isaac Newman wanted to stop his school from indoctrinating its students rather than educating them. His union, however, fully backed the DEI policies imposed by the school district. When a union board position opened up, Newman tried to run for it -- only to be told the position was reserved for non-white candidates. Now Newman is suing the union, and speaks to us about that fight and what DEI is...

Have we turned a corner in the hours since an assassin nearly killed Donald Trump? Tammy Bruce, author of the upcoming book Fear Itself, previews her warning about a "fear industrial complex" attempting to panic the American electorate into a Leftist authoritarianism. We discuss the example set by Trump, the pandemic as a laboratory experiment, and all the ways in which the Left is trying to panic...

It had been a momentous 48 hours in politics, and a close brush with a potentially destabilizing assassination. Andrew Malcolm and I discuss the events in Butler County and Donald Trump's instincts to get up and fight. Did that inform his choice of running mate? We also talk about JD Vance, and preview the GOP convention.

Why has Hunter Biden begun participating in policy meetings in the White House? Andrew Malcolm and I discuss the implications of having a convicted felon in the Oval Office -- an issue raised by Biden against Donald Trump. Biden insists he's not withdrawing, and we discuss next steps on all sides. And did a 1993 Hollywood film predict our current predicament?

We could say we told you so, but we know one thing -- the media didn't. Andrew Malcolm and I discuss the shocking way in which the media has conspired with Democrats to gaslight the American electorate. What comes next for Biden? Can Democrats pull a switcheroo?

How will Donald Trump choose his running mate? Andrew Malcolm and I game out the Veepstakes for the GOP, as well as the timing of the decision. We also discuss the Washington Post's woes, where no one seems to know exactly how to climb out of the hole from their collapse. Andrew and I also briefly tackle the White House trial balloon on a deal with Hamas.

Is the WaPo about to shift direction? Veteran newspaperman Andrew Malcolm discusses the ouster of Sally Buzbee, and reflects on the desperation of the capital's primary newspaper. Will hiring new executives from two conservative newspapers  change the WaPo's woke direction, and/or stem the bleeding? Plus we'll look at the ways in which Joe Biden bungled the Donald Trump verdict, and what may...

Why did Joe Biden send Robert DeNiro to Donald Trump's trial? The move backfired in more ways than one, and Andrew Malcolm discusses the media reaction. I review the closing arguments from the defense, and we both relate it to mob movies. Plus, we discuss Richard Dreyfuss and the lost art of engagement, and talk about the latest of Andrew's 'Memories' essays at RedState!

Andrew Malcolm discusses the latest entry in his Memories series, about his lifelong habit of sending messages in a bottle -- and how it connects him to his father. We also talk about the potential debate trap for Donald Trump, and the far more dangerous debate trap for Joe Biden. Michael Cohen wrapped up his disastrous turn as Alvin Bragg's star witness, and I discuss how it reminds me of the lat...

If a CUNY caves in a New York City borough, does the American media hear it? Law professor Jeffrey Lax says that the cancellation of two Hillel events have nothing to do with "safety concerns," but are surrenders to "anti-American" activists on campus, These protests are professionally organized by Marxists, including faculty members, and Jews are only their first target. Even if the American medi...

He was one of the people who stood up to the medical establishment -- and paid a price for it -- during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now Dr. Jay Bhattarcharya warns that far from learning its lesson, the same practitioners of Scientism want to reinforce all the worst aspects of their pandemic policies: censorship, autocracy, and unaccountability. Thanks to the World Health Organization, they plan to mak...

Andrew Malcolm and I get to the bottom of a viral Joe Biden clip. Regardless of how some are interpreting it, it's yet another instance of Biden's decrepitude on display. That has real-world consequences in foreign policy. We also tackle the lack of consequences in Academia and its consequences for America. Plus, Hamas counts on media malpractice to achieve its strategic goals, and we discuss how...

Five for Fighting's John Ondrasik took the stage in Tel Aviv earlier this month to help draw attention to the plight of hostages held by Hamas. Little did he know that Iran would choose that moment to launch a massive missile/drone attack on Israel. John talks about what happened, why it's so important to stand up against Iran and Russia, and his focus on those who are suffering most in this war.

Will radical activists derail the Democrat convention in Chicago? Andrew Malcolm discuss our skepticism, but we're a lot more skeptical about Hunter Biden's plan to sue Fox News. We also discuss the unspoken problem with rooftop solar, the ongoing issues with EVs, and why you don't talk about shooting the dog.

It sounds like a James Bond villain's secret organization. And reality may not be far behind it. Scott Walter, author of the new book  ARABELLA: The Dark Money Network of Leftist Billionaires Secretly Transforming America, reveals how America's wealthiest progressives use dark-money networking to fundamentally transform American politics.

What does it say when Google has become fed up with progressive activism in its workplace? Andrew Malcolm and I discuss the implications of the firing of more than two dozen radicals at Google's HQs and the CEO's declaration that disruptive politics will no longer be tolerated. Will this convince Google to abandon efforts to strangle conservative opinion on line? We also discuss Joe Biden's latest...

How can you make a film for $10,000? It's not easy, explains Paul Roland about his film Exemplum, but faith and perseverance play large roles. Paul talks about how his faith informs his craft, what we can get from 'Exemplum,' and what Paul has coming next -- or at least a hint or two.

On the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, Andrew Malcolm recalls one remarkable story from a career full of interesting tales. We discuss how he came across the story, and why such human-interest stories grab us. We also discuss the film Titanic and why that resonates for similar reasons. Plus, Andrew gives his thoughts on the credibility meltdown at NPR, and why it has lost its way.

Veterans provided Donald Trump a big burst of energy in 2016. Chad Caton, national director of Veterans for Trump, talks about the new strategy to energize veterans in 2024. They are also active in Republican primaries, helping to find more conservative candidates, and taking a broad view of all policy arenas.

How was the total eclipse in central Texas? Andrew Malcolm and I have a lot of fun with that question, as well as with the old film Capricorn One. We took a less lighthearted look at Joe Biden's policies in the Middle East, the desperation of his handlers, and the Protection Racket Media.

Christine Blasey Ford got the media to hear her story. Why won't they listen to Mark Judge's story as well? Last week, Washington Post columnist Kathleen Parker excoriated the media for promoting Ford while ignoring Judge and Leland Keyser, two witnesses that dismantled Ford'a claims about Brett Kavanaugh. Mark joins me to discuss the aftermath of the Ford memoir, the six-year nightmare of the Kav...

What did we learn from our dads? Andrew Malcolm and I trade some stories from our misbegotten youths, and discuss why dads seem to be the missing element in American culture. We discuss Shakira and her take on 'Barbie,' the old-fashioned days when we could respect and admire presidents, and the need to embrace Psalm 146 verse 3 in politics.