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The Editors

The Editors

National Review

Unravel the threads of American politics with incisive commentary and in-depth analysis on the state of the political scene. Join National Review writers like Rich Lowry, Charles C. W. Cooke, Jim Geraghty, Michael Brendan Dougherty, Jack Butler, and more for political commentary you can’t get anywhere else. Longing for a refreshing dose of sanity? All you need to do is tune in.

  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    Episode 874: Trump in China

    Today on The Editors, Rich, MBD, Phil, and Noah discuss Trump’s trip to China, Kamal Harris’s radicalism, and much more.

    Editors’ Picks:

    • Rich: Charlie’s post “The Media Remain Blind to Democratic Radicalism”
    • MBD: Daniel J. Flynn’s piece “Keeping America Prosperous — Far Beyond 250”
    • Phil: Dan’s piece “Disbarring John Eastman Breaks Yet Another Norm Against Lawfare"
    • Noah: Rachel O'Donoghue's piece “Time for the Times to Retract the Israeli-Rape Column”

    Light Items:

    • Rich: Late Antiquity by Peter Brown
    • MBD: Project Hail Mary
    • Phil: Gun range
    • Noah: Blood and Progress

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    This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.


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    15 May 2026, 5:05 pm
  • 1 hour 11 minutes
    Episode 873: Thunderclap in Virginia

    Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Noah, and Michael discuss the panic among Democrats over the Virginia Supreme Court's recent decision, Robert Kagan's Atlantic piece about Iran, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's ridiculous comments about billionaires. 

    Editors’ picks:

    • Rich: Also Jeff’s Carnival of Fools
    • Charlie: John Gustavsson’s piece “Why Nigel Farage Will Never Be Prime Minister”
    • MBD: Jeff’s Carnival of Fools “Spencer Pratt Seems Like the Only Sane Man in Los Angeles Politics”
    • Noah: Jim’s Jolt “The Best-Prepared City in the World for Withstanding an Aerial Bombardment”

    Light Items:

    • Rich: Chocolate croissant limit
    • Charlie: Spiderman office
    • MBD: Gen Alpha slang
    • Noah: Mother’s Day weekend events

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    This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.


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    12 May 2026, 7:04 pm
  • 1 hour 14 minutes
    Episode 872: Marco’s Moment

    Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Phil, and Dan discuss Marco Rubio’s recent comments, the data center freakout, and much more.

    Editors’ Picks:

    • Rich: NR’s editorial “In Defense of Data Centers”
    • Charlie: Noah’s post “That Same Old Song”
    • Phil: Jeff’s piece “Katie Porter Gives California’s Game Away at the Debate”
    • Dan: Christopher Schneider’s piece “I’m Not a Pundit, I Just Play One on TV”

    Light Items:

    • Rich: John Sterling
    • Charlie: Trivia night
    • Phil: Yankees
    • Dan: Texas

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    7 May 2026, 4:26 pm
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    Episode 871: So Long, Spirit

    Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Jim, and Noah discuss the fall of Spirit Airlines, the latest out of the Strait of Hormuz, and rumblings about John Fetterman’s party affiliation.

    Editors’ Picks:

    • Rich: Caroline’s piece “Call Her Daddy Is Setting Women Back"
    • Charlie: Andrew’s magazine piece “Hitting the Mother Road: Rediscovering Route 66”
    • Jim: NR’s editorial “’Don’t Pull Out of Germany”
    • Noah: Dan’s interview “Justice Gorsuch on 1776, His Court Colleagues, and the Patriotic-Education Gap: Transcript”

    Light Items:

    • Rich: Yankee Stadium field tour
    • Charlie: Kid’s championship game
    • Jim: Drinking with neighbors
    • Noah: First mow of the season

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    This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.


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    5 May 2026, 4:59 pm
  • 1 hour 11 minutes
    Episode 870: Maine Shakeup

    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 May 2026, 6:25 pm
  • 1 hour 8 minutes
    Episode 869: Another Assassination Attempt

    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

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    This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.


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    28 April 2026, 5:58 pm
  • 1 hour 18 minutes
    Episode 868: ‘Microlooting’ Madness

    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

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    This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.


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    24 April 2026, 5:26 pm
  • 1 hour 17 minutes
    Episode 867: Praising Clarence Thomas

    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

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    This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.


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    21 April 2026, 4:44 pm
  • 1 hour 11 minutes
    Episode 866: Open or Closed?

    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

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    This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.


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    17 April 2026, 6:32 pm
  • 1 hour 16 minutes
    Episode 865: Strait Stand-Off

    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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    This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.


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    14 April 2026, 5:15 pm
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    Episode 671: Don't Pack the Court
    Rich, Charlie, Jim, and Noah discuss the Biden-Harris plan to pack the Supreme Court, what version of Kamala Harris will run for president, and who Harris will choose as her VP. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
    30 July 2024, 7:03 pm
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