The Ed Morrissey Show

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.

What might be worse than NBC's hiring of Ronna McDaniel? Their attempt to dump her to coddle their staff. Andrew Malcolm and I discuss the latest version of a news-staff tantrum and point out several instances of rank hypocrisy in their claims on "journalistic integrity." We also discuss the Baltimore bridge destruction caused by an out-of-control container ship, and the problems that will bring t...

How did the Elon Musk-Don Lemon partnership end before it began? Andrew Malcolm and I take a look at the former CNN anchor's claims that Musk is racist with a very large grain of salt. We also talk about the entitled media in general and the credibility bloodbath of their "bloodbath coverage." Andrew has some good advice for Trump, and we have some bad jokes for each other, too.

Those of us who lived with the "Evil Empire" knew its character, even if we may not have realized the depths of its depravity. With Academia chock-full of communist apologists, Bill Whittle and Daily Wire+ want to remind everyone of the mass-murdering Marxists when they seize power. Bill's new documentary series An Empire of Terror has already begun streaming on the platform, and Bill walks us thr...

"Take care of the land, and the land will take care of you." That core Midwest ethos got betrayed by the elites and institutions long before Donald Trump seized on the anger, and it had nothing to do with "white rural rage" either. Andrew Malcolm captured more than he may have known in his brilliant true-crime book Final Harvest: An American Tragedy, and we connect dots in today's podcast.

Will this State of the Union be Joe Biden's last? Andrew Malcolm and I discuss those prospects, which depend at least a little on what happens two days earlier on Super Tuesday. Right now it looks like it's all over but the shouting in both nomination chases, but the Supreme Court decision on the 14th Amendment might be a fresh wild card.

Joe Biden's not the only one whose competence is in question. Andrew Malcolm and I discuss the Dylan Byers report that the White House press corps has colluded to keep Biden's cognitive crisis a secret out of "indelicacy." We explore that issue at length, including a discussion of 2018's The Front Runner, an overlooked film about the Gary Hart scandal in the 1988 cycle. We also discuss the media's...

Joe Biden had a very bad week, but did Robert Hur's report do more to indict the media? Andrew Malcolm and I debate who's actually wearing fewer clothes -- the emperor or his court jesters. This all feeds into a sense of impending doom, as Andrew discusses in his latest column. Plus, we both salute Taylor Swift on her first Super Bowl win.

Will the Kansas City Chiefs have its good-luck charm on hand for the Super Bowl? Andrew Malcolm and I have fun discussing Taylor Swift's impact on the NFL, but we're a lot more frustrated with the none-too-swift House Republicans this week. We also discuss the disgrace of Joe Biden's abandonment of US allies in Afghanistan -- not to mention American citizens and legal permanent residents,too. And...

How did Kamala Harris end up a heartbeat away from the presidency? Charlie Spiering discusses his new book Amateur Hour: Kamala Harris in the White House, and Harris' strange emergence from California's Democrat machine politics. Will she hold up as the party's running mate for an incumbent who seems barely competent in public? Find out more as we discuss Harris' prospects in 2-24 and beyond.

Will Michelle Obama really replace Joe Biden on the Democrat ticket? Andrew Malcolm makes the pitch, although I'm still very skeptical about the prospects. We also debate whether the media's trying to convince everyone that the GOP primary is over, or whether it's really over and they're just grudgingly admitting it. Andrew and I also talk football and why we're looking forward to Taylor Swift's r...

Will this be the shortest competitive primary in memory? Donald Trump can arguably clear the field with a big win in New Hampshire. Andrew Malcolm expresses his frustration with the primary system and its front-loading of two small states. We also discuss the football playoffs with all of the enthusiasm that two guys whose teams have already lost can muster.

Mergers and acquisitions in health care don't just limit your choices in medicine. They also help the federal government control outcomes even where Medicare and Medicaid don't apply. Dr. Marion Mass of Free2Care.org discusses the ramifications of the two-tiered reimbursement model from CMS, how consolidation in North Carolina all but eliminated patient choice, and how to reform the system properl...

What happened to America? In the wake of the worst slaughter of the Jews since the Holocaust, the American Left has gone all-in on support for the Hamas terrorist perpetrators of the October 7 massacres. Five For Fighting's John Ondrasik has released a new song and powerful video, 'Okay,' and joins me to discuss why we need to put political tribalism aside and stand up for decency and civilization...

Iowa voters have spoken -- but how much should we read into the results? Andrew Malcolm and I discuss the history of the Iowa caucuses, and why the weight of incumbency may dictate outcomes for both parties. We also discuss the early calls by the networks on the caucus results, and both of us lament the ends of the season for our teams in the NFL playoffs.