Who are the Most Notable Writers at The Dispatch?

The Dispatch counts among its staff some of the brightest minds in politics, law, economics, religion, and tech. Dispatch authors bring expertise honed over decades to readers, commenting on political philosophy, major Supreme Court decisions, cultural phenomena, and campaigns and elections.

Jonah Goldberg is editor-in-chief and co-founder of The Dispatch, and prior to that Jonah spent two decades at National Review. He is also a bestselling author, longtime columnist for the Los Angeles Times, commentator for CNN, and a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. 

Sarah Isgur is a senior editor at The Dispatch and hosts the popular Advisory Opinions podcast. Prior to joining the company in 2019, she had worked in the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the federal government and on three presidential campaigns.

Kevin Williamson is national correspondent at The Dispatch and writes the Wanderland newsletter. Prior to joining the company in 2022, he spent 15 years as a writer and editor at National Review, worked as the theater critic at the New Criterion, and had a long career in local newspapers. He is also a writer in residence at the Competitive Enterprise Institute.

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