Podcast Episodes

Young MAGA Is Not Alright | Ruminant

Having a bad end of the year? You’re not alone. Listen to Jonah take on those who say there’s a war on Christmas, meander through some economic punditry (no, he is not an expert), and cheer on Ben Sh…

Published on 12 hours ago

‘You Can’t Turn Jesus into a Nazi Mascot’ | Interview: Russell Moore

With antisemites coming out of the woodwork and everyone all a-muddle about ‘Christian Zionism,’ there’s only one thing to do: break the glass and get Russell Moore. Join Rus and Jonah Goldberg as th…

Published on 3 days, 12 hours ago

Rights, Obligations, and Nostalgia | Interview: Megan McArdle

She’s back folks! Amid unprecedented fanfare, Megan McArdle returns to The Remnant to discuss our economic situation, perceptions of generational inequity, free-range kids, civil rights, and what we …

Published on 5 days, 12 hours ago

Directional Burkeanism | Ruminant

At the end of a long day, Jonah Goldberg lights a Montecristo and reflects on the passing of Norman Podhoretz, Megan McArdle’s weighty abortion article, the limits of ideas, originalism and Burkeanis…

Published on 1 week ago

Shadows On the Wall of Twitter’s Cave | Interview: Jesse Arm

The Manhattan Institute’s Jesse Arm joins Jonah Goldberg to talk about the makeup of the new GOP, the future of the parties, 2028, and perception vs. reality in American politics.

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Published on 1 week, 3 days ago

Ban Social Media for the Youth | Interview: Rahm Emanuel

Jonah Goldberg invites Rahm Emanuel, former Chicago mayor and ambassador to Japan, aboard The Remnant to talk about the culinary wonders of Japan, the need for a more centrist politics, income inequa…

Published on 1 week, 5 days ago

Trump Is Taking the Easy Way Out | Ruminant

His head all aswirl with yet-to-be-released Remnants, Jonah Goldberg moseys on down to the swamp for a swim with the punditry alligators. Jonah covers the Indiana redistricting that was not, gunboat …

Published on 2 weeks ago

A Man of Great Sideburns | Interview: James M. Bradley

On today’s episode, Jonah Goldberg is joined by James M. Bradley, the greatest living biographer of President Martin Van Buren. Together, they cover the institutionalization of the parties, the rise …

Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago

Yankee in Kevin Williamson’s Court | Interview: Colin Woodard

The Remnant coup d’état continues as Kevin Williamson sits down with journalist Colin Woodard to talk about our country’s most deeply seated cultural divisions. Woodard and Williamson cover Texas, th…

Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago

‘The Perception of Unfettered Power’ | Ruminant

After doing public penance for his recent absences from The Remnant, Jonah Goldberg launches into the important issues of the day, tackling sandwiches, the Oregon coast, Mitt Romney’s alligator faken…

Published on 3 weeks ago