Compact Podcast

Trump plans to redevelop Gaza and poses a tariff stand-off with Mexico and Canada, and Dark Woke arises. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

The confirmations hearing for Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr. begin, and a woman is sued in France for refusing to have sex with her husband. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Trump is inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States, and the team breaks everything down from the attendees to the fashion. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Chris Cutrone joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his new Compact piece "The Future Belongs to America. So Should Greenland." https://www.compactmag.com/article/the-future-belongs-to-america-so-should-greenland/   Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

The wildfires rage on in LA and corporate America undergoes a vibe shift in the aftermath of Trump's re-election. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Trudeau resigns, right-wing populism triumphs (or gets tamed?), and and the rape-gang scandal continues. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

A terrorist kills revelers on Bourbon Street, debates over H1-B visas ensue, and "the Resistance" collapses. Geoff Shullenberger joins Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Gord Magill joins Geoff Shullenberger and Ashley Frawley to discuss the future of Trump's relationship with Canada.  Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

The team discusses CNN's video of the release of a Syrian captive, the "war on Christmas," and our favorite Christmas movies. Ashley Frawley, Stephen Adubato, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Bashar al-Assad is ousted from Syria, Daniel Penny is acquitted, and the assassin of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is found. Ashley Frawley, Sohrab Ahmari, and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Holly Jean Buck joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss her new Compact piece "The Rise of Green MAGA." https://www.compactmag.com/article/the-rise-of-green-maga/ Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

The UK considers assisted-suicide legislation and President Biden pardons his son, Hunter. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Trump announces more cabinet picks, and Sohrab shares a big announcement. Sohrab Ahmari joins Geoff Shullenberger. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Biden authorizes escalations in Ukraine, Trump picks more cabinet members, and leftists debate among themselves. Geoff Shullenberger joins Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Trump announces his new cabinet appointments. Sohrab Ahmari and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Seneca Scott joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his new Compact piece "Black Oaklanders' Political Revolution." https://www.compactmag.com/article/black-oaklanders-political-revolution/ Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

The team breaks down Trump's victory and Harris's loss. Sohrab Ahmari and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Mayor Ras Baraka of Newark, New Jersey joins Compact's editorial fellow Stephen G. Adubato to discuss urban progressivism, public safety, and housing policy. Read Stephen's profile of the Mayor in Compact: https://www.compactmag.com/article/in-newark-a-progressivism-that-works/ Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Trump and Harris put forth their "closing arguments," but suffer distractions that have sent the media into a frenzy. Sohrab Ahmari and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

The team takes a break from the election and, in honor of the upcoming festivities, chats about some of their favorite horror books and films. Sohrab Ahmari and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Harris's media blitz explodes, Sohrab Ahmari announces his new book, and several new Hollywood films flop. Sohrab Ahmari and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

William Thibeau joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his new Compact piece " How the US Military Ditched Merit ." https://www.compactmag.com/article/how-the-us-military-ditched-merit/ Read William's full report at The Claremont Institute. https://dc.claremont.org/ identity-in-the-trenches-the- fatal-impact-of-diversity- equity-and-inclusion-on-u-s- military-readiness/ Compact Magazine is reader-su...

Hurricane Helene hits the South, Harris is wary of threats from Iran, and "deepfakes" are suppressed. Geoff Shullenberger joins Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access.

Ross Barkan joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his new Compact piece " The Death and Life of Progressive Urbanism ." Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

The vice presidential debate is shockingly tame, and longshoremen flex their labor power. Sohrab Ahmari joins Geoff Shullenberger. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access.