The Ed Morrissey Show

Who knew Andrew Malcolm is a Swiftie? We discuss his VIP column praising the pop superstar for her hard work and integrity, The same cannot be said for the New York Times and the rest of the mainstream media in covering the war Hamas started with Israel.

The American media almost all fell for a Hamas lie .... but only the New York Times won't report the story accurately six days later. Andrew Malcolm and I discuss the latest infuriating Bif Misinformation moment from the people who love to lecture on that topic, and try to drill down to why the media seems to love Hamas propaganda. Also, do we have two major parties or do we have four? And for a b...

What's the difference between reporting and "journalisming"? Andrew Malcolm and I delve into why that's important after the horrific Hamas massacres in Israel. Are they connected to the pro-massacre demonstrations at some of the nation's most prestigious colleges?

As the world waits for the upcoming ground operation in Gaza, Jeff Dunetz of Lidblog.com gives us background and updated information on the war. We discuss the big political reshuffle that led to the unity government, the effects of the mass mobilization, and the media coverage that has descended into farce at times.

Israel found itself in its worst war in 50 years, and Joe Biden still can't be found. Andrew Malcolm and I discuss two successive days of pre-noon "lids" at the White House, and the terrible way in which the media rushed to blame Israel for Hamas' barbaric attacks on civilians. The unseriousness of Biden and the media afflicts Congress as well.

What's it like to be immortal -- but still human? Breitbart's John Nolte explores that question in his new novel Borrowed Time, and talks with me about his process and his ambition for moving into apolitical fiction. We also discuss the state of the entertainment industry and the necessity of conservatives to engage it.

What lessons can we learn from 20 years in the free-speech battleground? The first lesson is that we're losing ground on it, as Andrew Malcolm and I discuss. What started off as a free market has rapidly turned into an exercise in government/Big Tech control and intimidation.  We also discuss the GOP debate, the five-alarm fire that wasn't on Capitol Hill, the GOP's circular firing squad, and...

"What is truth?" The same question that blinded Pilate has done the same to modern culture. In his new book, "The War on Men," Dr. Owen Strachan diagnoses the destruction wrought by the nihilistic sexual revolution and trans ideology, especially on men. We discuss the theological and practical issues surrounding traditional male roles and biology and why women should read this book with a careful...

An attempt to reach out to Russian youth may end up alienating Catholics in central and eastern Europe from Pope Francis. Veteran Vaticanista Francis X. Rocca of The Wall Street Journal joins me to discuss his report on pushback coming to the Vatican from those Catholics who remember Soviet domination much better than the pontiff apparently does. We discuss Pope Francis' blind spot when it comes t...

Robert Menendez remains defiant, but is anyone listening? Andrew Malcolm and I discuss Menendez's stunning defense and its utter lack of credibility. We also marvel at the Washington Post's repudiation of its own poll and why they're doing so. How much longer can the Protection Racket Media circle the wagons around Joe Biden?

Why does Medicare pay two different rates for the same procedures? Dr. Richard Kube of Prairie Spine & Pain Institute of Peoria, Illinois explains how government sets incentives that eliminate patient choice and forces independent providers to pack up. Thirteen years after ObamaCare, the problems are only getting worse -- but some common sense changes could at least start us on the path of rea...

What has gotten into our governing elite these days? Andrew and I discuss sex scandals involving three politicians and what it says about our low expectations these days. We also wonder how Bob Dole and Daniel Inouye could get into a suit for decades, and then wonder why John Fetterman needs and exception. Did Mitt Romney have a point in his retirement?

Does Michelle Luhan Grisham have the authority to suspend the Constitution? Andrew Malcolm and I debate next steps in New Mexico, as well as Joe Biden's absence from 9/11 anniversary commemorations. Is the White House afraid to put him out in public, or do they just not care about the anniversary of the deaths of 3,000 Americans? Plus, Andrew delivers a verdict on fruitcake, and discusses the rush...

Two years after the Taliban takeover, ISIS is now also resurgent -- and insurgent in Afghanistan. Andrew Malcolm and I discuss the failures of American policy and execution that led to these outcomes and the silence of the media. We also discuss a new essay at the Free Press that exposes the Academia-Media corruption around climate change. Plus, Andrew discusses his beautiful essay at Red State ab...

Should we focus on who won or lost the debate? Or should we focus on what strategies the candidates used, and what those reveal? Andrew argues that both DeSantis and the GOP primary electorate need to take the "long road" approach, and more or less agree about Ramaswamy. I also regale Andrew with the harrowing tales of my jury duty this week, and more!

The Biden administration has announced its first ten prescription medicines to qualify for their price "negotiation" with manufacturers. This isn't much of a negotiation, as American Commitment president Phil Kerpen reveals. The new authority for price "negotiation" includes draconian tax penalties for those companies that refuse to allow Medicare/Medicaid to set price caps. The end result won't b...

Who scored and who didn't at the first GOP presidential debate? A.J. Kaufman and I take a look at some fresh polling data and try to game out what comes next. Did Trump make a mistake in skipping the debate, or did he hit a home run in his Tucker Carlson interview?

Donald Trump announced that he won't do primary debates. Andrew Malcolm and I discuss the tactic and the strategy. Will this allow the other candidates to break past the media focus on Trump and his legal fights? We also discuss the rise of Vivek Ramaswamy from the tertiary pack, and what that might mean.

Did Joe Biden blow a hole in his media-generated empathy persona? Or did he just expose his cognitive issues? It might be both in Biden's "no comment" answer regarding the Maui fires, Andrew Malcolm and I suggest. We also analyze the latest in the Hunter Biden probe, and take another critical look at the lack of media interest in the corruption surrounding Biden Inc. We also try to ketchup on cond...

The pro-abortion lobby won a constitutional-process initiative in Ohio this week. Does that mean they'll win on an abortion-rights amendment in November? Michael J. New says not so fast. A midsummer special election is different than a November election -- and Michael has some precedents for his optimism as well.

Can a boy battle through physical infirmity to grasp his dreams of professional sports stardom? Can a father find enough faith to leave his son in God's hands? A new film about the true story of baseball star Rickey Hill gives us a look at those questions, as does "The Hill" director/producer Jeff Celentano. We talk about faith, about the film, and about the long road both traveled to get this sto...

Do revisionists have a point about the Japanese surrender? Andrew Malcolm spent years in Japan and offers his own unique perspective on the annual August debate, made more acute by the release of Oppenheimer. We also talk about NBC News' latest "Republicans pounce!" narrative, and discuss the strange new direction taken by the New York Times.

Where else but Washington DC can a man come to town with only a suitcase and a briefcase -- and leave with four homes and a fortune?  Matt Lewis discusses his new book Filthy Rich Politicians, and how many different ways exist for our governing class to make their fortunes at our expense. Can a new bill in the Senate put a stop to it, or will voters have to muscle up and put an end to the gri...

Have we stopped being a serious people? Andrew Malcolm and I discuss the death penalty, the presidential election, and how Americans largely avoid engaging in either debate in the serious manner required. We also talk about Donald Trump's interview with Maria Bartiromo and his own refusal to engage in the debates.

Has Bidenomics succeeded or failed? Peter Grandich joins us to discuss the question, but Peter worries more about the impact of the BRIC nations as they emerge. We also talk about the crisis in confidence with the DoJ, FBI, and now the Secret Service on the rule of law. Is the biggest divide in American politics really GOP v Democrats or insider v outsider?