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The Gene Genie

The longer I live, the wronger I get to be.

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The last time Razib Khan—a geneticist and author of the Unsupervised Learning Substack—appeared on The Remnant to discuss genes and behavior, Jonah couldn’t resist focusing their conversation exclusively on canines. Today, Razib is finally back to explore the genetic makeup of the world’s second most important animal, human beings. He and Jonah try to keep the science simple and the nudity tasteful as they explore some highfalutin topics: How has our knowledge of genetics evolved over time? What can our genes tell us about our ancestors? And are genes the ultimate predictor of intelligence and disease?

Show Notes:

– Razib’s Substack, Unsupervised Learning

– Razib: “The Longer I Live, the Wronger I Get to Be”

– Razib interviews Chris Stringer

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About Jonah Goldberg

Editor in chief & co-founder of The Dispatch and Remnant podcast host. A scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, an L.A. Times columnist, CNN commentator, and author of three NYT bestsellers. Goldberg worked at National Review for two decades.
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David Responds to Trolls

Who needs enemies when you got friends like these?

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David takes the first ten minutes to respond to Twitter trolls over his latest New York Times article before he and Sarah revisit their arguments over the Supreme Court’s per curium ruling on the Trump-Colorado case.

The Agenda:
—Defending the Supreme Court
—Erasing the Constitution
—Confusion over the Trump ruling
—Consequentialism vs. originalism
—Judicial restraint and originalism
—Erasing Chevron
—SCOTUS hears bump stock case
—Explaining the string cheese factors

Show Notes:
-Kevin Williamson: Slate Publishes Gun-Control Fiction

–Advisory Opinions Episode with Professor Amanda Tyler

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About Sarah Isgur

Sarah Isgur is a senior editor at The Dispatch and is based in northern Virginia. Prior to joining the company in 2019, she had worked in every branch of the federal government and on three presidential campaigns. When Sarah is not hosting podcasts or writing newsletters, she’s probably sending uplifting stories about spiders to Jonah, who only pretends to love all animals.
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About David French

David French is a columnist for the New York Times. He’s a former senior editor of The Dispatch. He’s the author most recently of Divided We Fall: America's Secession Threat and How to Restore Our Nation.
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Bad Habits

Get people to want to agree with you. Then show them how.

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How do habits influence behavior? Significantly, according to returning Remnant favorite Cass Sunstein, Harvard professor and co-author of the new book Look Again: The Power of Noticing What Was Always There. In it, he argues that breaking habits and routines can enable us to find greater fulfillment in life. But why did humans evolve to acquire habits in the first place? How do habits desensitize us? And how can we encourage people to adopt healthy habits of the heart?

Show Notes:

– Cass’ new book, Look Again

– Cass and co-author Tali Sharot on how we become habituated to horrible things 

– Cass’ Democracy and the Problem of Free Speech

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About Jonah Goldberg

Editor in chief & co-founder of The Dispatch and Remnant podcast host. A scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, an L.A. Times columnist, CNN commentator, and author of three NYT bestsellers. Goldberg worked at National Review for two decades.
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Should the RNC Pay Trump’s Legal Bills?

Plus: An RNC purge?

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Henry Barbour, Republican National Committeeman from Mississippi, discusses his proposed resolutions that would bar the RNC from spending money on Trump’s legal bills.

The Agenda:
—Getting back to the RNC’s roots
—Electing Lara Trump
—Did Ronna McDaniel get what she deserved?
—Speaking out against Trump
—Concerns about an RNC purge

Show Notes:

-Super Tuesday coverage from The Dispatch

-Watch the interview on our YouTube channel

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About David M. Drucker

David M. Drucker is a senior writer at The Dispatch and is based in Washington, D.C. Prior to joining the company in 2023, he was a senior correspondent for the Washington Examiner. When Drucker is not covering American politics for The Dispatch, he enjoys hanging out with his two boys and listening to his wife's excellent taste in music.
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Indictment Watch: The Supreme Court Decides Whether States Can Disqualify Trump

Jan. 6ers running for Congress?

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The Supreme Court issued an unanimous decision on Monday dismissing efforts to block Trump from the Colorado ballot. Sarah and David review the ruling and then go on to  disagree about pretty much everything. Stay tuned for a feisty debate.

The Agenda:
–Colorado cannot remove Donald Trump from its ballot
-SCOTUS not touching the “Did Donald Trump engage in insurrection or aiding the enemies of the United States?” question
-Also not touching, “Is Trump an officer?”
-5-4 ruling on who can enforce Section 3 of the 14th Amendment

Show Notes:

-Electoral Count Reform Act

-Section 3 of the 14th Amendment

-Colorado Supreme Court’s Majority Opinion

-Maine Secretary of State’s original decision on removing Trump

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About Sarah Isgur

Sarah Isgur is a senior editor at The Dispatch and is based in northern Virginia. Prior to joining the company in 2019, she had worked in every branch of the federal government and on three presidential campaigns. When Sarah is not hosting podcasts or writing newsletters, she’s probably sending uplifting stories about spiders to Jonah, who only pretends to love all animals.
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About David French

David French is a columnist for the New York Times. He’s a former senior editor of The Dispatch. He’s the author most recently of Divided We Fall: America's Secession Threat and How to Restore Our Nation.
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Nat Cons and Gen Z

Tucker Carlson, John Bolton, Josh Hawley, and Peter Thiel walk into a bar.

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David Brog, executive director of the Maccabee Task Force, joins Jamie to discuss the October 7 attacks on Israel, anti-Israeli sentiment on college campuses, and his experience organizing national conservative conferences.

The Agenda:
—Young Americans increasingly support Palestinians
—The impact of critical race theory
—Brog’s time at the Edmund Burke Foundation
—Debating America’s foreign involvement
—The future of national conservatism

Show Notes:

-Reuters/Ipsos Poll: Israel-Hamas War and 2024 Election

-ISPU Poll: Religious Groups’ Views on Ceasefire

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About Jamie Weinstein

Jamie Weinstein is the host of Monday’s episode of The Dispatch Podcast, based in Washington, D.C. Prior to joining The Dispatch, he was the host of The Jamie Weinstein Show. He has previously written for Rolling Stone, The Daily Beast, and National Review, among other publications, and has appeared as a commentator on CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, and HBO’s “Real Time w/ Bill Maher.” When Jamie is not hosting, he is spending time with his wife and three rambunctious boys or working on his many entrepreneurial pursuits.
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Bored Out of Their Minds

Boredom kills.

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Jonah, used and abused by CNN, is prepared to deliver a level of rank punditry not yet seen in legacy media. He begins today’s episode of The Ruminant by eulogizing Mitch McConnell’s tenure in the Senate, noting the positive correlation between disdain for McConnell and general unseriousness. Briefly touching on the state of primaries and Biden’s low popularity, he then explains his most recent G-File on Aaron Bushnell’s suicide and how boredom is (not so slowly) killing us. Stick around for some ruminations on his episode with James Kirchick.

Show Notes:
—G-File on boredom
—The Remnant with James Kirchik
—Principles First conference

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About Jonah Goldberg

Editor in chief & co-founder of The Dispatch and Remnant podcast host. A scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, an L.A. Times columnist, CNN commentator, and author of three NYT bestsellers. Goldberg worked at National Review for two decades.
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Nikki Haley’s Super Tuesday Countdown

Taking down The Don.

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Former South Carolina Gov. and GOP candidate Nikki Haley joins David Drucker to discuss why she’s still in the race, why her voters aren’t committed to voting for Trump if she drops out, and how the GOP  has changed from its small government roots.


The Agenda:
– In what direction is the party going
-Bloated government under Republicans
-America’s relationship with Putin 
-Why Trump won’t win the primary

Show Notes:

-Watch the interview here

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About David M. Drucker

David M. Drucker is a senior writer at The Dispatch and is based in Washington, D.C. Prior to joining the company in 2023, he was a senior correspondent for the Washington Examiner. When Drucker is not covering American politics for The Dispatch, he enjoys hanging out with his two boys and listening to his wife's excellent taste in music.
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The Trials of Donald Trump, Explained

The Collision takes over.

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Donald Trump’s trials represent an unprecedented clash of American politics and law. To make sense of the madness, The Dispatch launched The Collision newsletter, written by Sarah Isgur and Mike Warren. With the ex-president’s multiple cases crawling through the courts, Sarah and Mike (and a spice-addled Jonah) compare the legal arguments of the different trials, break down the possible timelines, and consider the political ramifications of this mess we’re in.

The Agenda:
—SCOTUS hearing Trump’s immunity case
—The lawfare argument
—Majorities can be wrong
—Alvin Bragg’s hush money case
—Different rules for elites
—Dead to rights on obstruction
—Georgia on their mind
—Biden impeachment update

Show Notes:

—The Collision newsletter

—Liam Neeson does improv

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About Sarah Isgur

Sarah Isgur is a senior editor at The Dispatch and is based in northern Virginia. Prior to joining the company in 2019, she had worked in every branch of the federal government and on three presidential campaigns. When Sarah is not hosting podcasts or writing newsletters, she’s probably sending uplifting stories about spiders to Jonah, who only pretends to love all animals.
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About Michael Warren

Michael Warren is a senior editor at The Dispatch and is based in Washington, D.C. Prior to joining the company in 2023, he was an on-air reporter at CNN and a senior writer at the Weekly Standard. When Mike is not reporting, writing, editing, and podcasting, he is probably spending time with his wife and three sons.
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About Jonah Goldberg

Editor in chief & co-founder of The Dispatch and Remnant podcast host. A scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, an L.A. Times columnist, CNN commentator, and author of three NYT bestsellers. Goldberg worked at National Review for two decades.
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Sore Losers and Dr. Phil

Gorsuch a babe.

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Sarah and David have some legal catch-up to do but first on the docket is some rank punditry on Donald Trump’s endless legal saga.

The Agenda:
—Why is there a delay on Trump’s cases?
—David explains NetChoice v. Paxton
—McElrath v. Georgia update
—No Labels considers Nikki Haley
—Dr. Phil’s our guy
—Home Depot and free speech
—NCAA name, image, likeness rules
—AO dating app update

Today’s episode is supported by Burford Capital. Follow the link to learn more: http://burfordcapital.com/ao

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About Sarah Isgur

Sarah Isgur is a senior editor at The Dispatch and is based in northern Virginia. Prior to joining the company in 2019, she had worked in every branch of the federal government and on three presidential campaigns. When Sarah is not hosting podcasts or writing newsletters, she’s probably sending uplifting stories about spiders to Jonah, who only pretends to love all animals.
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About David French

David French is a columnist for the New York Times. He’s a former senior editor of The Dispatch. He’s the author most recently of Divided We Fall: America's Secession Threat and How to Restore Our Nation.
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Too Cool for School

Higher education. Nuke from orbit, or?

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If the American Enterprise Institute were a prison, education policy scholars Rick Hess and Michael McShane would be the leaders of its most feared inmate gang. Today, they join Jonah not simply to pressure him into swearing loyalty, but to discuss their new book, Getting Education Right: A Conservative Vision for Improving Early Childhood, K-12, and College. It’s no secret that America’s education system is struggling, but what can actually be done to reform it? What does it mean to be a conservative in education? Are teachers paid enough? And does the Department of Education have any reason to exist?

Show Notes:

–Rick’s page at AEI

–Mike’s page at AEI

–Rick and Mike’s new book, Getting Education Right

–The Remnant with Brad Wilcox

–Rick and Mike: “The Past and Future of Education Reform”

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About Jonah Goldberg

Editor in chief & co-founder of The Dispatch and Remnant podcast host. A scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, an L.A. Times columnist, CNN commentator, and author of three NYT bestsellers. Goldberg worked at National Review for two decades.
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Queer Factors

The real problem are the straight people.

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Today’s episode of The Remnant features James Kirchick, the prolific pundit and author of Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington. Recently, James published an essay in Liberties that examined how gay culture has changed in American life since the 1980s. But despite the success of the gay rights movement, LGBTQ issues remain prominent in the culture war. Why is this the case? Where do we go from here? And how would Jonah’s grandpa feel about this episode?

Show Notes:
—Watch this episode on YouTube

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Editor in chief & co-founder of The Dispatch and Remnant podcast host. A scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, an L.A. Times columnist, CNN commentator, and author of three NYT bestsellers. Goldberg worked at National Review for two decades.
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The Future of the Conservative Movement

"Let the lie come into the world, let it even triumph. But not through me."

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Sarah is joined by Steve, Jonah, and Mike for a live roundtable on the future of the Republican Party at the Principles First Summit in Washington, D.C.

The Agenda:
—Why do we keep talking about the primary?
—South Carolina’s foreshadowing
—Rebuilding the sane GOP faction
—Advice for Joe Biden
—Primary reform, viable third parties, or term limits
—Live Q&A

Show Notes:

—Watch this episode on YouTube

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About Sarah Isgur

Sarah Isgur is a senior editor at The Dispatch and is based in northern Virginia. Prior to joining the company in 2019, she had worked in every branch of the federal government and on three presidential campaigns. When Sarah is not hosting podcasts or writing newsletters, she’s probably sending uplifting stories about spiders to Jonah, who only pretends to love all animals.
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About Steve Hayes

Steve Hayes is the editor and CEO of The Dispatch.
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About Jonah Goldberg

Editor in chief & co-founder of The Dispatch and Remnant podcast host. A scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, an L.A. Times columnist, CNN commentator, and author of three NYT bestsellers. Goldberg worked at National Review for two decades.
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About Michael Warren

Michael Warren is a senior editor at The Dispatch and is based in Washington, D.C. Prior to joining the company in 2023, he was an on-air reporter at CNN and a senior writer at the Weekly Standard. When Mike is not reporting, writing, editing, and podcasting, he is probably spending time with his wife and three sons.
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Live From Alabama

Don't go to law school without a business plan.

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Former U.S. Assistant Attorneys General Stephen Boyd and Jody Hunt, as well as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama Prim Escalona join Sarah Isgur for a live recording of Advisory Opinions at the University of Alabama.

The Agenda:
—An update on the Alabama IVF ruling
—To go to law school or not to go?
—Private practice vs public service
—Relationship and mom advice in high-stressed jobs
—Audience QA

Show Notes:
—Chevron Deference discussed on Advisory Opinions.

Today’s episode is supported by Burford Capital. Follow the link to learn more: http://burfordcapital.com/ao

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Sarah Isgur is a senior editor at The Dispatch and is based in northern Virginia. Prior to joining the company in 2019, she had worked in every branch of the federal government and on three presidential campaigns. When Sarah is not hosting podcasts or writing newsletters, she’s probably sending uplifting stories about spiders to Jonah, who only pretends to love all animals.
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Is North Korea Preparing for War?

From unification to annexation.

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Jamie is joined by Nicholas Eberstadt, a political economist at the American Enterprise Institute, to explain the recent fear that North Korea is preparing for war.

The Agenda:
—The ideological shift in North Korea
—Shifting American policy
—China’s power over North Korea
—Giving Kim Jong-un credit
—North Korea’s prognosis
—Where will we be in 25 years?

Show Notes:
—38 North: Is Kim Jong Un Preparing for War?

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About Jamie Weinstein

Jamie Weinstein is the host of Monday’s episode of The Dispatch Podcast, based in Washington, D.C. Prior to joining The Dispatch, he was the host of The Jamie Weinstein Show. He has previously written for Rolling Stone, The Daily Beast, and National Review, among other publications, and has appeared as a commentator on CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, and HBO’s “Real Time w/ Bill Maher.” When Jamie is not hosting, he is spending time with his wife and three rambunctious boys or working on his many entrepreneurial pursuits.
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What We’re Paying for in Ukraine

Does the U.S. need to provide continuous aid?

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Mark Cancian, senior adviser with CSIS International Security Program, joins Mary to discuss the ongoing battle for aid to Ukraine and its intersection with U.S. defense capabilities and stockpiles.

The Agenda:
-Breaking down the quantity and quality of aid provided by the U.S. to Ukraine
-Where Ukraine would be without the U.S.
-Maintaining stockpiles
-Is the stalled supplemental aid package DOA?

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About Mary Trimble

Mary Trimble is the editor of The Morning Dispatch and is based in Washington, D.C. Prior to joining the company in 2023, she interned at The Dispatch, in the political archives at the Paris Institute of Political Studies (Sciences Po), and at Voice of America, where she produced content for their French-language service to Africa. When not helping write The Morning Dispatch, she is probably watching classic movies, going on weekend road trips, or enjoying live music with friends.
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