Return of the G-File

In the words of Gene Wilder, “There’s no earthly way of knowing … in which ...

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In the words of Gene Wilder, “There’s no earthly way of knowing … in which direction we are going.” That’s the mood on the latest Remnant, which sees Jonah flying solo in a second – and more streamlined – attempt at an audio G-File. Some of this is an expansion on the topics in this week’s G-File, but most of it consists of unique, free-flowing observations from Jonah’s mind. Huzzah for keeping sanity during quarantine! Let us know what you think of this format on the @JonahRemnant Twitter, through Jonah at @JonahDispatch, or by email at theremnantpod@gmail.com – we want to know!

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    Eric Sharf

    Just caught up with this. That was a helluva good podcast! Like catching up with a friend over a cigar and a drink. I look forward to the next one!

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  2. Matt D

    To me, the refurbished audio G-file is great. It almost hits my only problem with the written G-file. For the written one, I end up getting lost in the segways midway through. And by the end feel like I didn’t get the point. That may be a me-problem, but is pretty consistent in my experience. For the audio G-file, I’d like to hear the primary argument wrapped up in a bow.

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    Dave IL

    First, one doesn't have to be a professional writer to look at Kevin's work and think, "Wow, why didn't I write something like that?" OTOH, I don't think I'd care to share some shots of "brown liquor" with him. (So much to comment on - so little time. )
    The question of separating the head of state from head of government came up in high school, (1960's). I spent a lot of time trying to figure out how to elect a head of state but, sadly, no one would care about a non-royal head of state who didn't accrue swag vicariously from the military. I'm still working on it though.
    I hadn't been watching the WH virus briefings, but I did yesterday. I assume that Drs Fauci and Brix are medical doctors, but they gave the impression that they had managed to defend a PhD dissertation against faculty members who either got there on Daddy's coattails (Trump) or through inglorious longevity (Acosta). It's hard to imagine Acosta passing high school algebra, let alone a college statistics class. It's hard to imagine Trump passing any course which required reading.

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    JDW

    I like guests but this g-file was a good one. It had a focus I believe that sometimes is lacking when it's just you Jonah. So you had something to say and you were passionate about it. That makes a good audio g-file.

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  5. Mark Layton

    I liked the solo podcast. You should see if Podhoretz has any tips, since most of his podcasts turn onto soliloquies 😀

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      Dave IL

      😀😀😀 So true!

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  6. Mark Layton

    I would love to hear a discussion of the fog of war aspect to the corona virus. I get frustrated by how many people act like the correct course of action should be known for this Unique event. People treat all decisions as binary choices where the answer is either right or wrong when many decisions can be 55% right based on the available knowledge

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  7. jrlnoland

    Thanks for doing it, I learned from it. Please post a link to the "best memo ever." I'd like to read the whole thing.

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    Philbnichols

    Enjoyed this. Seems like your hesitation is just lack of familiarity. Pacing could help. Back & forth, with a cigar in one hand and a single malt in the other. We'll let you know if you go too far. :D

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    David

    Outstanding! More please. To copy from a previous comment you coalesce thoughts that are forming In the outer limits of my brain.

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  10. ROBERT

    This totally works! Keep it going. Makes my work commute much shorter! These podcasts are interesting, illuminating and entertaining.
    I agree with you on KDW. I had never heard of him until he was hired and fired within a 10 minute span at The Atlantic. I checked him out and now never miss anything he writes.
    Same with you - but that came after reading Suicide of the West!
    Gret work!

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