The Ricochet Podcast

Today on the Ricochet Podcast, a rare three guest show: first, the dean of political pundits Michael Barone stops by to give us the low down on Trump, Jindal, and the rest of the field. Then, our own Richard Epstein (aka “The Human Paragraph”) stops by to opine on King v. Burwell (spoiler alert: Professor Epstein thinks the court got it wrong), and finally. R.R. Reno, Editor of First Things joins....

This week, we’re giving the regular crew off so we can bring you this special edition of the Ricochet Podcast featuring our entire editorial staff. Troy Senik, Jon Gabriel, Claire Berlinski, Tom Meyer, and Rob Long gather together (well, virtually though the magic of Skype) to opine on Trump and how he harms Jeb’s (!) chances at winning the nomination. Also, the future of education... Source Becom...

This week, the New York Times thinks a fishing boat is a yacht — luckily, we have fishing and GOP politics expert (and Florida native son) Rick Wilson to get us back on course. He also gives us (that includes Troy Senik, sitting in for Rob Long) a high-altitude overview of the 2016 race, including Jeb Bush, Rick Perry, and Carly Fiorina. Also, are we going back into Iraq? And finally... Source Bec...

It’s always must hear podcasting when our good friend Ann Coulter stops by and this episode is no exception. Ann’s new book Adios America: The Left’s Plan To Turn Our Country Into a Third World Hellhole is as provocative as the title suggests, and the conversation does not disappoint, including but not limited to her choice for 2016 (hint: Doc Brown needs to start warming up the DeLorean). Also......

You asked questions, we give answers. Also, Rob hates his iPhone, Peter loves his Beemer, and James doesn’t like artisanal cupcake shops (you’ll have to listen to decode that). Thanks to everyone for all the great questions. Music from this week’s episode: Watch Your Step by Elvis Costello and The Attractions The opening sequence for the Ricochet Podcast was composed and produced by James Lileks....

After a brief hiatus, The Ricochet Podcast returns with nothing short of revolution on its mind. Our guest this week: the great Charles Murray, to discuss his latest book By the People: Rebuilding Liberty Without Permission, an argument for civil disobedience. Will it catch on? Also, who are the top ten GOP candidates, should our candidates appear on George Stephanopoulos’s show (h/ Source Become...

This week, we turn our attentions across the pond and call on the endlessly entertaining and insightful James Delingpole to walk us through the intricacies of today’s elections in Great Britain as only he can. But that’s not all, we also cover the Texas shootings, the latest Presidential aspirants, Brady’s Ball-Ghazi (yes, a rare Ricochet Podcast sports topic), and if you live in Iowa or New... So...

A conversation with Sen. Tom Cotton and John O’Sullivan, National Review/NRI. Source Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-ricochet-podcast--5817275/support .

Adam Bellow, HarperCollins/Liberty Island, Rob Long, National Review/Ricochet and Jeremy Boreing, from Friends of Abe discuss the influence of popular culture on the political process on the political process and conservatism. Source Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-ricochet-podcast--5817275/support .

In this conversation with Stephen Moore of the Heritage Foundation, Ohio Governor John Kasich made it very clear he wants to run for president on Friday, repeatedly alluding to the prospect as he promoted his brand of unconventional, “compassionate” Republican politics. Source Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-ricochet-podcast--5817275/support .

National Review’s Rich Lowry talks with columnist, author, and Conservative wise man Charles Krauthammer. Source Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-ricochet-podcast--5817275/support .

In this conversation with Gov. Bobby Jindal and Heather Higgins, Independent Women’s Voice. Governor Jindal hammered President Obama today over his threats to veto legislation demanding transparency and the inclusion of anti-terror pledges in the Iranian nuclear deal, saying he “wish[es] Obama would negotiate with Iran as hard as he’s negotiating with the U.S. Senate.”... Source Become a supporter...

A conversation with Larry Kudlow and Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE). In this wide ranging conversation, Senator Sasse describes how Secretary of State John Kerry’s effort to whip votes in the Senate against legislation mandating congressional oversight of an Iran nuclear deal inadvertently blew up in the administration’s face. Source Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/t...

A conversation between Jeb Bush and National Review Editor Rich Lowry, recorded live from National Review Institute’s 2015 Ideas Summit at the Willard InterContinental Hotel in Washington, D.C. Source Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-ricochet-podcast--5817275/support .

From the National Review Institute 2015 Ideas Summit at the Willard InterContinental Hotel in Washington, D.C., an introduction from National Review Editor, Rich Lowry, then a panel discussion on the subject, “Why the Future Is Conservative.” The panel members are: Ramesh Ponnuru, National Review; Mona Charen, Ethics and Public Policy Center (and co-host of Ricochet’s Need to Know Podcast)... Sour...

This week, we take on one of the most debated topics on the site: gay marriage, religious freedom, and what the issues mean for the future of the Republican Party. We do it with two guests from opposite sides of the issue: Rod Dreher is an author (read his new book How Dante Can Save Your Life: The Life-Changing Wisdom of History’s Greatest Poem) columnist, and one of the brightest thinkers in......

Bonjour auditeurs fidèles du podcasts. Cette semaine, comme vous avez demandé, monsieurs Rob Long, Peter Robinson, et James Lileks aller en solo. Ils discutent Hillary, Rubio, agitent leur baguette magique à plusieurs grandes questions, et discutent des récents messages du la Feed membres. Enfin, qu’est-ce que le problème James avec un vif intérêt en toutes choses la France? Quel dilemme! Source B...

If it’s in depth political analysis and thinking you’re looking for, mazel tov, you’ve come to the right place. But before we get to that, we do a deep dive in to newly declared presidential candidate Rand Paul’s hair. Trust us folks, you’re not going to hear this on any MSM outlets, so buckle in. Then, Ricochet’s own Claire Berlinski checks in from France, aka The World’s Most Conservative... Sou...

This week, we give you the straight pepperoni on the Religious Freedom Restoration Act fight in Indiana and as expected, the podcast mirrors real life (or at least real life on Ricochet). Then, former HP CEO and current 90% decided Presidential candidate Carly Fiorina joins to discuss why she’s the best person to beat Hillary, why she won’t fall into the same CEO trap that Mitt Romney found... Sou...

Yep, it’s a special Wednesday edition of the Ricochet Podcast featuring our good friend Pat Sajak (note to prospective guests: when you’re a beloved and iconic contributor to Ricochet and the culture at large, we’ll accommodate your schedule). This week, Ted Cruz declares; can he win? Then, Pat joins to discuss his not happening Senate campaign, whether the weather is changing, and why we ought to...

This week on the Ricochet Podcast, it’s early in the cycle, but regardless, we call on The Washington Examiner’s Michael Barone and Ricochet’s own Paul Rahe, two of the most experienced voices on the political scene to help us parse 2016, some Congressional races, and the mayoral contest in the Second City. Also, the President tips one for Likud, the best cup of Joe on the planet... Source Become...

This week, we peruse Hillary’s email, National Review’s Charles C.W. Cooke on his new book The Conservatarian Manifesto (are you a Conservatarian? Take the quiz here), Law Talk’s John Yoo on Cotton’s letter, and the controversy behind Claire Berlinkski’s new profile pic. Music from this week’s episode: The Letter by The Boxtops The opening sequence for the Ricochet Podcast was composed and... Sour...

This week, a tribute to the late, great Leonard Nimoy (you must read James Lileks’ wonderful tribute, “ I Am, and Shall Always Be, Your Fan“), the great Col. Allen West on ISIS, veterans, and the President’s love for this country. Then, our GLoP pal John Podhoretz on Bibi’s speech and the chances of blocking the President’s deal. Music from this week’s episode: I Won’t Back Down by Johnny Cash The...

Our final podcast and the highlight of CPAC: National Review’s Jim Geraghty talks to actor Kevin Sorbo about his new film “Caged” about human trafficking, last year’s surprise hit “God’s Not Dead“, and the real most important question at CPAC: In a fight between Hercules and Xena, who would win? Source Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-ricochet-podcast--58172...

Jay Nordlinger and Jim Geraghty interview Jason Beardsley of The Underground Movement and Jay Redman of Wounded Wear, both distinguished combat veterans, working with Concerned Veterans for America. Source Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-ricochet-podcast--5817275/support .