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The Commentary Magazine Podcast

Commentary Magazine

Commentary is America"s premier monthly magazine of opinion: General, yet Jewish. Highly variegated, with a unifying perspective.Listen to The Commentary Magazine Podcast, along with more than 40 other original podcasts, at Ricochet.com. No paid subscription required.

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61:04

Beirut Canal

The Commentary Magazine Podcast ·

2026/04/17

Contributing editor Jonathan Schanzer joins us on this episode (recorded Thursday night) to discuss whether the announced ceasefire in Lebanon heralds a positive outcome for the region or holds Israel back on the brink of a victory over Hezbollah, and how this connects to the ongoing Iran conflict.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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68:53

Arch Support

The Commentary Magazine Podcast ·

2026/04/16

Matt Continetti is back to discuss the proposed triumphal arch in DC, whether the proposed design is appropriate for our nation's capital, and compare the state of America at 250 with the 1976 bicentennial. Plus, more on Iran and their alleged nuclear materials, the democratic turn against aid to Israel, and Matt recommends James S.A. Corey's The Faith of Beasts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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73:23

Attacks and a Tax

The Commentary Magazine Podcast ·

2026/04/15

On this Tax Day we discuss the IMF's prediction of a global recession, Trump's threats to withdraw from NATO and his feud with the Pope, JD's Vance's comments at a Turning Point USA event and his political future, and the April Fools controversy at UNC.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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63:44

Swalwell That Ends Well

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2026/04/14

Today we discuss dubious reports on the Americans offering Iran to suspend uranium enrichment for 20 years, and how the ongoing naval crisis might affect Trump's upcoming summit with Xi Jinping. Plus, Eric Swalwell resigns from congress over sexual misconduct allegations, the Israeli-Lebanese talks in DC, and the online feud between the White House and the Vatican. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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72:33

New Kids on the Blockade

The Commentary Magazine Podcast ·

2026/04/13

Contributing editor Eli Lake is back to discuss the collapse of the Islamabad talks and the announced American blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Trump picking a fight with the pope, the collapse of Eric Swalwell's gubernatorial campaign, and the emerging troubles for Republicans in the midterm elections. Plus, John recommends The Audacity on AMC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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76:45

Waterways and Means

The Commentary Magazine Podcast ·

2026/04/10

Today we discuss the upcoming Iran negotiations in Pakistan, what Trump's plan might be considering the nonexistent ceasefire and ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and Israel's shifting focus to Hezbollah. Plus, Trump's scathing assault on the right wing podcast sphere, and John recommends Goodfellas.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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72:30

Cease Or No Cease

The Commentary Magazine Podcast ·

2026/04/09

FDD's Jonathan Schanzer joins us again today to discuss the non-ceasefire in the Iran war, the gap between the American proposal and Iranian demands, who is even in charge of the Iranian government right now, and is JD Vance out of his depth as a negotiator, Pakistan's role as mediator. Plus, the Lebanon factor, Netanyahu's political future in Israel, and Christine recommends Damien Valdez's essay Chokepoints are the true crossroads of history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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70:14

Hormuz Tollbooth

The Commentary Magazine Podcast ·

2026/04/08

Contributing editor Eli Lake is back along with National Review's Noah Rothman to discuss the newly announced ceasefire in the Iran War, and debate whether the United States has the upper hand in negotiations, and what the future of the region might look like. Plus, John recommends Daniel Okrent's Stephen Sondheim biography Art Isn't Easy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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65:04

Threat Assessment

The Commentary Magazine Podcast ·

2026/04/07

Contributing editor Eli Lake joins a full house today to discuss the American and Israeli attacks on Kharg Island and president Trump's escalating online threats towards Iran. Is this just bluster and negotiating tactics, or will the president follow through and attack Iranian power plants? Plus, the incredible Artemis 2 moon mission, the podcast learns about Clavicular and mogging, and Eli recommends Menachem Begin's memoir White Nights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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64:12

No Man Left Behind

The Commentary Magazine Podcast ·

2026/04/06

We are back to cover everything that happened over Passover: The firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi, presidential libraries, Trump's Truth Social post threatening Iran on Easter, the Artemis II mission, and the stunning rescue operation of the downed American airmen. Plus, Seth recommends Kat Rosenfield's new novel, How to Survive in the Woods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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62:56

Mourning in Michigan

The Commentary Magazine Podcast ·

2026/03/31

On our last show before Passover we discuss Michigan senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed's comments on the death of Ayatollah Khamenei published by the Free Beacon, and the democratic dilemma regarding more radical candidates. Plus, the absurd Dark Money accusations against AIPAC, and Eliana and Christine recommend the movie Nuremberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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67:32

Wild Kharg

The Commentary Magazine Podcast ·

2026/03/30

Contributing editor Jonathan Schanzer joins us for another update on the Iran war and Trump's comments on the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian oil, what type of ground operations might be launched, and how can the president sell his plans to the public? Plus, John recommends the new streaming sitcom American Classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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58:14

How Does it End?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast ·

2026/03/27

Today we discuss the lingering questions regarding Trump's Iran strategy - is he still pursuing a definitive end to the war, or searching for an exit ramp due to rising oil prices and the situation in the Strait of Hormuz? We also touch on the historical context of American losses of life and equipment, and the consequences of American treatment of its international allies. Plus, the fight over TSA funding reaches the boiling point, and the emerging danger of prediction market abuse by

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71:54

Antisocial Media

The Commentary Magazine Podcast ·

2026/03/26

Today we discuss social media companies losing lawsuits in California and New Mexico over child safety and addictive practices and the shifting public perception on these ubiquitous platforms. Will the growing realization of the dangers of these services lead to a substantial change in legislation or regulation, or will the change come from shifting social acceptability? Plus, Chrstine recommends Ruth Wisse's NEH Jefferson Lecture.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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59:23

The Post-Persuasion Age?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast ·

2026/03/25

Today we discuss democrats flipping the Florida house seat that includes Mar-a-Lago and the importance of attractiveness and normalcy to political candidacy, as well as the uncertainty surrounding Trump's 15 point plan to end the Iran war and the inconsistent communication with the American public, and a new lawsuit against UCLA. Plus, John and our producer Noam recommend the new film Project Hail Mary.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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62:09

Popping Crazy Pills

The Commentary Magazine Podcast ·

2026/03/24

Today we conduct a brief review of the things that make us feel like we're taking crazy pills: The reactions to Trump deploying ICE to help assist with TSA logjams, Stanley McChrystal's interview on Iran, Mike Mullen's farcical recounting of the Bin Laden raid, the upcoming hagiographical Michael Jackson biopic, Claudine Gay's new teaching career, and Tucker Carlson's praise of Islamic culture and Sharia law.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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67:45

Oil Shock, Missile Relief

The Commentary Magazine Podcast ·

2026/03/23

FDD's Jonathan Schanzer joins us to discuss the prospect of an Iranian uprising, as well as negative media reports on the progress of the war after two major strikes on Israeli population centers and an American ultimatum to open the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, the current state of Iran's missile arsenal, and what potential steps can the U.S. take next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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56:23

Boered to Death

The Commentary Magazine Podcast ·

2026/03/20

Contributing editor Eli Lake joins us on this Friday to discuss the media's emerging quagmire narrative a mere 20 days into the war with Iran and what an American victory will look like, and how the attempts to mollify Iran in the past have led to the current unlikely regional coalition. Plus, how the Middle East conflict impacts the Indo-Pacific region and the Ukraine war.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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67:28

The Pod-Caste System

The Commentary Magazine Podcast ·

2026/03/19

Today we discuss the torrent of right wing podcast commentary regarding the war in Iran and the importance of a victory in the conflict to combating their narratives, as well as more revelations on Zohran Mamdani's wife, and the aftermath of Joe Kent's resignation and appearance on Tucker Carlson's show. Plus, the new sexual misconduct allegations against Cesar Chavez.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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78:39

Kentridiction

The Commentary Magazine Podcast ·

2026/03/18

Our old friend Noah Rothman joins us today to discuss Joe Kent's resignation letter and reinvention as a Tuckerite - the strange new respect by anti-Trump pundits, the true purpose of the career Israel-bashers, and will others follow his lead? Plus, the latest developments on the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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