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The Editors

The Editors

By: National Review
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Unravel the threads of American politics with incisive commentary and in-depth analysis on the state of the political scene. Join National Review editors and writers Rich Lowry, Charles C. W. Cooke, Jim Geraghty, Michael Brendan Dougherty, Phil Klein, Noah Rothman, and Audrey Fahlberg, plus guests for political commentary you can't get anywhere else. Longing for a refreshing dose of sanity? All you need to do is tune in.National Review Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Episode 870: Maine Shakeup
    May 1 2026

    Today on The Editors, Rich, Noah, Michael, and Dan discuss the SCOTUS ruling on racial gerrymandering, the Comey indictment, and the Maine Senate race.

    Editors’ Picks:

    • Rich: Giorgia Meloni’s piece “Why ‘Meritocracy’ Enrages the Left"
    • Noah: Phil’s post “Maine Shows Antisemitism Is a Shortcut to Success in the Modern Democratic Party”
    • MBD: Armond White’s piece “The Rummage Sale of The Devil Wears Prada 2
    • Dan: Noah’s post “The Monarchical Logic of Trump’s Tariffs”

    Light Items:

    • Rich: Hotel alarm clocks
    • Noah: Musical season
    • MBD: Your Friends and Neighbors
    • Dan: The Pitt

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    This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.


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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Episode 869: Another Assassination Attempt
    Apr 28 2026

    Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Jim, and Michael discuss the attempted assassination on Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, some worrisome political angles of the Iran war, and much more.

    Editors’ Picks:

    • Rich: David L. Bahnsen’s magazine piece “The Next Supply-Side Battle”
    • Charlie: Jim’s Jolt “If You’re Going to Commit a Terrible Crime, Be Handsome First”
    • Jim: Michael’s piece “The Assassination Doomscroll”
    • MBD: Charlie’s Corner post “Barack Obama Is Still Annoying”

    Light Items:

    • Rich: Falafel sandwiches
    • Charlie: Cool Hand Luke
    • Jim: NFL Draft
    • MBD: Daredevil: Born Again

    Sponsors:
    Vaer
    FastGrowingTrees
    University of Austin

    This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.


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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Episode 868: ‘Microlooting’ Madness
    Apr 24 2026

    Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Dan, and new panelist John Puri discuss the redistricting decision in Virginia, the allegations against the SPLC, and “microlooting.”

    Editors’ Picks:

    • Rich: Dan Flynn’s piece “What’s with the Allergy to Patriotism?”
    • Charlie: Eric Tung's magazine piece "Remembering the Originalist in Chief"
    • Dan: David Bahnsen’s magazine piece “The Next Supply-Side Battle”
    • John: NR’s editorial “Don’t Lift Spirit”

    Light Items:

    • Rich: The Inheritance of Rome by Chris Wickham
    • Charlie: Electric drum set
    • Dan: Watching the draft with Jim Geraghty
    • John: Filoli gardens

    Sponsors:
    Vaer
    University of Austin
    Founders Fire, by Arthur Herman.

    This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.


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    1 hr and 19 mins
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