Ep. 257: DebatableSponsored by Wine Access Will Ocasio Cortez meet Ben Shapiro in debate? Does anyone care about issues these days? Jay and Mona speak of Rubio's evolution, the Manafort case, how conspiracy theories are like pornography, and raindrops on concert goers. MoreJoin the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/need-to-know/debatable/.Podcast listeners: Now become a Ricochet…
Ep. 256: Mission ImpossibleSponsored by Casper Political philosopher Yuval Levin joins Mona to talk about our dysfunctional Congress. Later, Jay and Mona consider the Koch/Trump war, the press, the mob, the out of touch elites, the Democrats, and an enduring musical theme: Mission Impossible. MoreJoin the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/need-to-know/mission-impossible/.Podcast listeners: Now become a…
Ep. 255: Balls and StrikesSponsored by Casper Jay and Mona consider the pitfalls of calling balls and strikes. How do you measure harm from lying? They touch on two good Republican congressmen, and one who went tragically bad. They talk about the FBI, and the Mafia, and end with two musicals. Music from this episode: The Room Where It Happens…
Ep. 254: Who Is “Extremely Strong and Powerful”?Sponsored by Wine Access President Trump batted his lashes at Vladimir Putin and then faced a backlash. Charen and Nordlinger consider NATO, useful idiots, Bill Browder, our "foe" the EU, and more. Need to Know listeners have been hearing Mona talk about Wine Access for some weeks now. MoreJoin the conversation and comment on this…
Ep. 253: Rocky Mountain HighSponsored by Wine Access Great judges are made not born. Jay and Mona praise the Federalist Society for giving the nation a pool of highly qualified, conservative judges, and President Trump for appointing them. Yale Law students can't handle it. Is Jim Jordan a victim of the deep state? Should we abolish ICE (er, no),…
Ep. 252: Mona MattersSponsored by Wine Access This week, Mona's book, "Sex Matters: How Modern Feminism Lost Touch with Science, Love, and Common Sense," is published. Jay wants to question her about it. So he does. A conversation on crucially important subjects, ending with a song: "Love and Marriage," by Jimmy Van Heusen and Sammy Cahn, sung (impeccably)…- Ep. 252: Mona MattersSponsored by Wine Access This week, Mona's book, "Sex Matters: How Modern Feminism Lost Touch with Science, Love, and Common Sense," is published. Jay wants to question her about it. So he does. A conversation on crucially important subjects, ending with a song: "Love and Marriage," by Jimmy Van Heusen and Sammy Cahn, sung (impeccably)…
Ep. 251: Separation and Other AnxietySponsored by Wine Access The world is bursting with issues, and, in a quick-paced 'cast, Mona and Jay discuss a few of them: family separation at the border; Trump and North Korea; and the doings of Emmanuel Macron in France. As you know, "Need to Know" begins with the Sabre Dance, which is from a Khachaturian ballet called…- Ep. 251: Separation and Other AnxietySponsored by Wine Access The world is bursting with issues, and, in a quick-paced 'cast, Mona and Jay discuss a few of them: family separation at the border; Trump and North Korea; and the doings of Emmanuel Macron in France. As you know, "Need to Know" begins with the Sabre Dance, which is from a Khachaturian ballet called…
Ep. 250: C WordsSponsored by Wine Access Two cropped up in the discussion -- one unmentionable, the other not. Jay and Mona covered North Korea, Roseanne Barr, Samantha Bee, sarcasm on Twitter, the economy, Trey Gowdy and much more. A meaty meal! Music from this week's show: From Beethoven's String Quartet No. 13 in B flat, Op. 130…- Ep. 250: C WordsSponsored by Wine Access Two cropped up in the discussion -- one unmentionable, the other not. Jay and Mona covered North Korea, Roseanne Barr, Samantha Bee, sarcasm on Twitter, the economy, Trey Gowdy and much more. A meaty meal! Music from this week's show: From Beethoven's String Quartet No. 13 in B flat, Op. 130…
Ep. 249: Meg(h)an EditionSponsored by Wine Access Two Megans are featured this week: the great Washington Post columnist Megan McArdle, and the newest member of the Windsor clan, Meghan Markle. The trio of McArdle, Nordlinger, and Charen tackle the welfare state, the NFL, the abortive Korea Summit, and graduation season. MoreJoin the conversation and comment on this podcast…- Ep. 249: Meg(h)an EditionSponsored by Wine Access Two Megans are featured this week: the great Washington Post columnist Megan McArdle, and the newest member of the Windsor clan, Meghan Markle. The trio of McArdle, Nordlinger, and Charen tackle the welfare state, the NFL, the abortive Korea Summit, and graduation season. MoreJoin the conversation and comment on this podcast…
Ep. 248: Gaza, “Animals,” And Hooray For AppropriationSponsored by Casper, Wine Access Jay and Mona catch up on the Gaza attempted invasion, the latest awful school shooting, Mattis and McCain, and the death of 3 giants. Music from this week's episode: Largo from Xerxes. George Frideric Handel. MoreJoin the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/need-to-know/gaza-animals-hooray-appropriation/.Podcast listeners: Now become a Ricochet…- Ep. 248: Gaza, “Animals,” And Hooray For AppropriationSponsored by Casper, Wine Access Jay and Mona catch up on the Gaza attempted invasion, the latest awful school shooting, Mattis and McCain, and the death of 3 giants. Music from this week's episode: Largo from Xerxes. George Frideric Handel. MoreJoin the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/need-to-know/gaza-animals-hooray-appropriation/.Podcast listeners: Now become a Ricochet…
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