• 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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    Catholic Charities

    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:
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    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
  • Episode 867: Praising Clarence Thomas
    Apr 21 2026

    Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Jim, and Noah discuss the ongoing negotiations with Iran, the great Clarence Thomas, and much more.

    Editors’ Picks:

    • Rich: Roy Eappen’s piece “The Transgender House of Cards Just Came Crashing Down”
    • Charlie: Audrey Fahlberg’s magazine piece “Does the Filibuster Have a Future?”
    • Jim: Judd’s Weekend Jolt “The Phineas and Ferb Presidency"
    • Noah: Brittany Bernstein’s piece “Are the Eleven Dead or Missing U.S. Scientists Really Connected?”

    Light Items:

    • Rich: How Progress Ends by Carl Benedikt Frey
    • Charlie: Clarence Thomas’s speech
    • Jim: Miami NRI event
    • Noah: Vacation

    Sponsors:
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    This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.


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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Episode 866: Open or Closed?
    Apr 17 2026

    Today on The Editors, Rich, MBD, Phil, and Dan discuss the current state of affairs around the Strait of Hormuz, Hasan Piker, Zohran Mamdani, and much more.

    Editors’ Picks:

    • Rich: Also Andrew’s piece
    • Dan: Jim’s post “Europe Has Plenty of Oil, It Just Doesn’t Want to Use It”
    • MBD: Bryan A Garner’s magazine piece “Trash Talk from the Oval Office”
    • Phil: Andrew Stuttaford’s magazine piece “Hitting the Mother Road: Rediscovering Route 66”

    Light Items:

    • Rich: NBC series The Fall and Rise of Dinkins
    • Dan: North Carolina mountains
    • MBD: Julian Jackson’s De Gaulle biography
    • Phil: Doesn’t like A Gentleman in Moscow

    Sponsors:
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    This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.


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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Episode 865: Strait Stand-Off
    Apr 14 2026

    Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Jim, and Noah discuss the United State’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Viktor Orbán’s defeat in Hungary’s recent election, and much more.

    Editors’ Picks

    • Rich: Jeff’s Carnival of Fools “Everybody Knew About Eric Swalwell. Except You and Me"
    • Charlie: Mike Coté’s piece “Are There Really Alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz?"
    • Jim: Henry Olsen’s piece “Orbán’s Total Defeat”
    • Noah: Jim’s Jolt “President Trump’s Self-Inflicted Divine Mess”

    Light Items:

    • Rich: Birds
    • Charlie: Rollercoasters
    • Jim: Regional finals
    • Noah: TFAS conference

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    DonorsTrust
    Vaer

    This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.


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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Episode 864: Who Won?
    Apr 10 2026

    Today on The Editors, Rich, Michael, Andrew, and Dan discuss the cease-fire, Trump’s outrage against far-right influencers, and some tension between the Vatican and the U.S.

    Editors’ Picks:

    • Rich: Luther’s post "Why So Grim About Iran?" and John Puri’s post "A Strait-Up Debacle"
    • MBD: Matthew X. Wilson’s piece “Will Hungary Reject the European Consensus? ”
    • Andrew: James Lilek’s piece “Space Captures the Imagination”
    • Dan: Luther’s writings about the war

    Light Items:

    • Rich: Kosher sushi
    • MBD: Perfect Days
    • Andrew: Route 66
    • Dan: Visiting Kentucky

    Sponsors:
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    DonorsTrust
    University of Austin

    This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.


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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Episode 863: Demo Day
    Apr 7 2026

    Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Jim, and Noah discuss the U.S. and Israel hitting Iran’s infrastructure, defense spending, and much more.

    Editors’ Picks:

    • Rich: Jeff’s magazine piece “A Journey to the End of Popular Culture”
    • Charlie: Rich’s piece “Trump Wants More Guns — and Should Get Them”
    • Jim: Noah’s post “Another Windfall for the Bottomless ‘Blue Texas’ Money Pit”
    • Noah: Andy’s piece “The Iranian Sharia-Supremacist Regime and ‘Civilian’ Infrastructure”

    Light Items:

    • Rich: Balls and strikes challenge system
    • Charlie: Busch Gardens
    • Jim: Robotics
    • Noah: Easter dinner

    Sponsors:
    Made In
    Vaer
    University of Austin

    This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.


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    1 hr and 18 mins