The Jamie Weinstein Show

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Episode 109: Ben Rhodes 08/31/2021

Episode 109: Ben Rhodes In the latest episode of "The Jamie Weinstein Show," the controversial former foreign policy adviser to President Obama, Ben Rhodes, discusses his new book, Afghanistan and much more. /episode/index/show/jamieweinsteinshow/id/20316998

Episode 108: Kmele Foster 05/19/2021

Episode 108: Kmele Foster Kmele Foster is no font of conventional wisdom. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the co-host of "The Fifth Column" podcast opens up about how he became a libertarian, race in America, the Trump era and much more. /episode/index/show/jamieweinsteinshow/id/19157870

Episode 107: Eric Metaxas 03/31/2021

Episode 107: Eric Metaxas Eric Metaxas has opinions In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the radio host and author talk about his new book "Fish out of Water," his claims that last November's presidential election was stolen, his anti-Covid vaccine comments, and much more. /episode/index/show/jamieweinsteinshow/id/18544439

Episode 106: Jonathan V. Last 01/22/2021

Episode 106: Jonathan V. Last Jonathan V. Last is more prescient than he is optimistic these days. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the editor of the Bulwark.com talks about the state of the country, the future of the Republican Party, where Trump goes from here and much, much more. /episode/index/show/jamieweinsteinshow/id/17644769

Episode 105: Ben Smith 11/24/2020

Episode 105: Ben Smith Ben Smith may write the one column that politicos of all ideological stripes can't wait to read every week. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the media columnist for The New York Times discusses how the Biden administration will be different in treating the media than the Trump administration, whether Trump's exit will be bad for business for the media, whether there is a double standard in how the media treat conservatives vs liberals and much more. /episode/index/show/jamieweinsteinshow/id/16939064

Episode 104: Rich Lowry 11/16/2020

Episode 104: Rich Lowry For over two decades, Rich Lowry has edited arguably the most important magazine in modern American conservatism. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the longtime editor of National Review opens up about his thoughts on Donald Trump's presidential tenure, what happens to the GOP after Trump, whether he regrets the magazine's "Against Trump" editorial, his thoughts on Bill Buckley, his influences and so much more. /episode/index/show/jamieweinsteinshow/id/16820903

Episode 103: Matt Lewis Interviews Jamie Weinstein 11/02/2020

Episode 103: Matt Lewis Interviews Jamie Weinstein Jamie Weinstein should be familiar to The Jamie Weinstein Show listeners because, well, he is the host of the show. In this very special episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the tables are turned on Jamie as Matt Lewis joins the show to ask Jamie many of the questions Jamie often asks guests. /episode/index/show/jamieweinsteinshow/id/16648739

Episode 102: Victor Davis Hanson 10/28/2020

Episode 102: Victor Davis Hanson Many consider Victor Davis Hanson the top intellectual defender of President Donald J. Trump. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein, with one week before the 2020 presidential election, Professor Hanson makes his case for Trump's re-election against strident pushback. /episode/index/show/jamieweinsteinshow/id/16575767

Episode 101: H.R. McMaster 10/22/2020

Episode 101: H.R. McMaster Retired Gen. H.R. McMaster is not only a decorated soldier but a well-respected historian. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the former National Security Adviser to President Trump opens up about what it is like working for Trump, his new book "Battlegrounds," his influences and much more. /episode/index/show/jamieweinsteinshow/id/16485023

Episode 100: Michael Medved 10/19/2020

Episode 100: Michael Medved Michael Medved speaks his mind, consequences be damned. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the long-time conservative radio host and author opens up about why he's supporting Biden for president, what he makes of the Trump administration, why he left (or was forced out of) Salem Radio, his influences and much more. /episode/index/show/jamieweinsteinshow/id/16452602

Episode 99: Bill Ayers 09/23/2020

Episode 99: Bill Ayers Bill Ayers is back. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein, the founder of The Weather Underground opens up about the current protest movement in the U.S., his thoughts on Defund the Police, his son becoming the DA of San Francisco, the 2020 election and much more. /episode/index/show/jamieweinsteinshow/id/16121948

Episode 98: Brian Stelter 09/11/2020

Episode 98: Brian Stelter Brian Stelter returns. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the chief media correspondent for CNN and author of the new book "Hoax" discusses his new book, Trump's effect on the media, Fox News and how it is different from other cable news networks, and much more. /episode/index/show/jamieweinsteinshow/id/15970784

Episode 97: John Bolton 09/07/2020

Episode 97: John Bolton If you are a listener of this podcast, John Bolton needs no introduction. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the former National Security Advisor to Donald Trump discusses his new book "The Room Where It Happened," the fallout from his criticism of President Trump, his influences and much more. /episode/index/show/jamieweinsteinshow/id/15906026

Episode 96: Tim Miller 09/03/2020

Episode 96: Tim Miller Tim Miller is a longtime Republican operative turned leader of the Never Trump movement. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the former top level communications aide to both the Jon Huntsman for President and Jeb Bush for President campaigns opens up about how his views have evolved, what has surprised him about the Trump administration, whether he believes there is a place in the GOP for him after Trump, how the media has covered Trump and much more. /episode/index/show/jamieweinsteinshow/id/15877232

Episode 96: Tim Miller 09/03/2020

Episode 96: Tim Miller /episode/index/show/jamieweinsteinshow/id/15871001

Episode 95: Ben Askren 04/27/2020

Episode 95: Ben Askren Ben Askren is a champion several times over. In the latest episode of "The Jamie Weinstein," the retired combat sports superstar opens up about his political views, the Coronavirus pandemic, what it takes to be a champion athlete, his career and much, much more. /episode/index/show/jamieweinsteinshow/id/14150792

Episode 94: Matt Lewis 04/14/2020

Episode 94: Matt Lewis Matt Lewis is back. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the first-ever to be recorded remotely, the Daily Beast columnist and CNN columnist talks all things Coronavirus. /episode/index/show/jamieweinsteinshow/id/13982036

Episode 93: Jonah Goldberg 02/04/2020

Episode 93: Jonah Goldberg For two decades, Jonah Goldberg has been one of America's premiere conservative polemicists. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the long-time conservative commentator and founder of the new publication The Dispatch opens up about being a Trump-skeptical conservative in the Age of Trump, why he left the National Review, the state of the Trump presidency, how he feels the media has covered Trump and much more. /episode/index/show/jamieweinsteinshow/id/13012901

Episdoe 92: Senator Ted Cruz 12/16/2019

Episdoe 92: Senator Ted Cruz If you're a listener of political podcasts, I'm guessing Sen. Ted Cruz needs no introduction. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the Texas senator discuses his relationship with Donald Trump, impeachment, foreign policy, the ideological fight within conservatism, his influences and so much more. /episode/index/show/jamieweinsteinshow/id/12417473

Episode 91: Jim Antle 11/11/2019

Episode 91: Jim Antle Jim Antle knows the Right as well as anybody. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the editor of The American Conservative opens up about what he sees as the pros and cons of the Trump presidency, how Trump came to win the 2016 Republican primary, Trump's scandals, the fall of the Weekly Standard and much more. /episode/index/show/jamieweinsteinshow/id/11982617

Episode 90: Joe Walsh 09/16/2019

Episode 90: Joe Walsh Joe Walsh is running for president. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the former firebrand tea party Congressman talks about his incendiary past, why he is primary challenging Trump, whether he regrets not voting for Hillary in 2016, his Rand Paul-like foreign policy, his influences and much more. /episode/index/show/jamieweinsteinshow/id/11267243

Episode 89: Tim Alberta 07/29/2019

Episode 89: Tim Alberta Tim Alberta may have just penned the most important book of the Trump era. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the Politico magazine correspondent and author of the new book "American Carnage" opens up about his new book, how Trump book over the GOP, his influences and much more. Show Roadmap What has surprised Alberta about the Trump era On his interactions with Trump Why Trump won the primary On how Trump took over the GOP On how Pence, Mulvaney, Cruz and others ultimately came around to supporting Trump On how the Freedom Caucus folded On the Conways and Schlapps On his career and influences /episode/index/show/jamieweinsteinshow/id/10689467

Episode 88: Mollie Hemingway 07/19/2019

Episode 88: Mollie Hemingway Mollie Hemingway is seen by many as among the most prominent conservative defenders of Donald Trump. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, Hemingway discusses her new book on the Kavanaugh hearings "Justice on Trial," the rise of Trump, why she came around to supporting Trump, the state of the media and much more. Show Roadmap On what she's learned from her interactions with Trump On why she thinks Trump won the Republican primary On whether she thinks Trump's recent tweets about "the Squad" were racist Her thoughts on a Pizzagate conspiracist being named a Lincoln Fellow On why she thinks what she calls the "Russian Hoax" is a conspiracy theory worse than 9/11 Trutherism On the state of the media On whether it is fair to ask who funds the Federalist? On her new book "Justice on Trial" On her career, influences and friendship with Christopher Hitchens /episode/index/show/jamieweinsteinshow/id/10578860

Episode 87: George Will 07/09/2019

Episode 87: George Will George Will is the undisputed king of conservative commentary. In the latest episode of "The Jamie Weinstein Show," the Washington Post columnist opens up about his new book "The Conservative Sensibility," his atheism, the 2020 election, the role of human rights in U.S. foreign policy, his influences and so much more. Show Roadmap On his new book "The Conservative Sensibility" Will on majoring in religion -- and becoming an atheist Why America is a propositional nation On whether he could imagine any scenario where Trump is a successful president On whether Americans have a duty to vote On what was the last American war Will thought was wise On what role Will believes human rights should play in American foreign policy On who he sees as his successor On Matt Drudge, Sebastian Gorka, Roger Ailes and Tucker Carlson On his career and influences /episode/index/show/jamieweinsteinshow/id/10455260

Episode 86: Alexander Nazaryan 06/19/2019

Episode 86: Alexander Nazaryan Alexander Nazaryan believes his book on the Trump administration isn't like all the others. In the latest episode of "The Jamie Weinstein Show," the author of the new book "The Best People" opens up on Trump's presidency, the media's coverage of Trump, his new book and much more. Show Roadmap What's surprised Nazaryan about Trump's presidency Why Nazaryan thinks Trump won Why Nazaryan agrees with conservative criticism that the media is liberally biased What makes Nazaryan's book different than the other books on the Trump administration What Nazaryan learned about Trump's decision making process On whether those who cooperated with Nazaryan get better treatment than those who didn't in his book On the revelations in Nazaryan's new book Nazaryan defends certain quotes in his book On his career and influences /episode/index/show/jamieweinsteinshow/id/10203371

Episode 85: Darren Beattie 05/27/2019

Episode 85: Darren Beattie Darren Beattie is no stranger to controversy. In the latest "The Jamie Weinstein Show," the former White House speechwriter who was fired for giving a speech at a conference with nefarious connections opens up about why he thinks he got a raw deal, why he became the first non-tenured professor to endorse Trump, his influences and much more. Show Roadmap On growing up in Palau On his PhD thesis On why he endorsed Trump and how he came to work for the administration Beattie defends speaking at the HL Menken Club conference On why he thinks Trump won the GOP primary On foreign policy, immigration and more On the Russian investigation On his influences On working for Matt Gaetz /episode/index/show/jamieweinsteinshow/id/9931196

Episode 84: Matt Lewis 04/12/2019

Episode 84: Matt Lewis If you are a regular listener of The Jamie Weinstein Show, you know who Matt Lewis is. In his third appearance on the podcast, Lewis opens up about the 2020 presidential race, discusses whether he could vote for Trump or any of the Democratic presidential contenders and takes a slew of questions submitted on Twitter. Show Roadmap On the state of Trump's presidency On the state of NeverTrump Will Trump get a primary challenge -- perhaps even from Ann Coulter? What he makes of the Democratic Field: Joe Biden, Beto, Kamala Harris, Mayor Pete, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren Could Matt vote for any of the Democratic candidates -- could he vote for Trump in 2020? Why does everyone hate Howard Schultz? Could a big name Democratic candidate we are not talking about still jump in the race? Twitter Qs from regular listeners of the show A unique set of closing questions /episode/index/show/jamieweinsteinshow/id/9373679

Episode 83: Jane Coaston 03/18/2019

Episode 83: Jane Coaston Few reporters for left-of-center publications cover the right-of-center as well as Jane Coaston. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the Senior Politics Reporter for VOX opens up on the rise of Trump, state of the conservative movement, 2020, what it was like to be a liberal editing the conservative newspaper in college and much more. Show Roadmap On how Trump is doing 2 years in On why Trump won On what it was like to edit a conservative paper in college as a liberal On the state of the NeverTrump movement On whether she still thinks you should punch Nazis On the state of the media On 2020 Twitter Qs Closing Questions /episode/index/show/jamieweinsteinshow/id/9045410

Episode 82: Bret Stephens 03/06/2019

Episode 82: Bret Stephens Bret Stephens has opinions. In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein, the conservative New York Times columnist discusses the rise of Trump, how Trump might be the more appealing candidate in 2020, why he doesn't regret supporting the Iraq War, why he left the Wall Street Journal and much more. Show Roadmap On how Trump is doing 2 years in On the time Bret Stephens met Trump On whether Stephens could imagine Trump being the better option in 2020 On the state of the media and whether NeverTrumpers are overrepresented On whether he believes the Iraq War was a mistake On Benjamin Netanyahu's legacy On MBS and how the U.S. should have responded to the murder of Jamal Khashoggi On Matt Drudge, Sean Hannity and Victor Davis Hanson On his career and why he left the Wall Street Journal On his influences /episode/index/show/jamieweinsteinshow/id/8903708

Episode 81 : Bill Press 02/22/2019

Episode 81 : Bill Press In the latest episode of The Jamie Weinstein Show, the longtime progressive political commentator opens up about Trump, the politics of the Green New Deal, his friends in cable news, 2020 and so much more. Show Roadmap Press on what’s surprised him about the Trump presidency Press on the one time he met Donald Trump On what explains Trump's rise What three policies Press would institute if he were king for a day Is the Green New Deal a political loser for Democrats? On 2020 -- and why he isn't ready yet to support Bernie again On Jim Traficant, Tom Steyer, Roger Ailes, Matt Drudge, Bill O'Reilly, Sean Hannity, Rudy Giuliani and Dick Morris On his career and influences /episode/index/show/jamieweinsteinshow/id/8745122

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