Episode 868: ‘Microlooting’ Madness

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 Sponsors:VaerRed Flags PressCatholic Charities This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Sponsors:VaerFastGrowingTreesUniversity of Austin This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Sponsors:VaerUniversity of AustinFounders Fire, by Arthur Herman. This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Sponsors:Made InVaerRed Flags Press This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Sponsors:Made InVaerFastGrowingTrees This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Sponsors:ExpressVPNDonorsTrustVaer This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on The Editors, Rich, Michael, Andrew, and Dan discuss the cease-fire, Trump’s outrage against far-right influencers, and some tension between the Vatican and the U.S. Editors’ Picks: Rich: Luther’s post "Why So Grim About Iran?" and John Puri’s post "A Strait-Up Debacle" MBD: Matthew X. Wilson’s piece “Will Hungary Reject the European Consensus? ” Andrew: James Lilek’s piece “Space Captures the Imagination” Dan: Luther’s writings about the war Light Items: Rich: Kosher sushi MBD: Perfect Days Andrew: Route 66 Dan: Visiting Kentucky Sponsors:VaerDonorsTrustUniversity of Austin This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Jim, and Noah discuss the U.S. and Israel hitting Iran’s infrastructure, defense spending, and much more. Editors’ Picks: Rich: Jeff’s magazine piece “A Journey to the End of Popular Culture” Charlie: Rich’s piece “Trump Wants More Guns — and Should Get Them” Jim: Noah’s post “Another Windfall for the Bottomless ‘Blue Texas’ Money Pit” Noah: Andy’s piece “The Iranian Sharia-Supremacist Regime and ‘Civilian’ Infrastructure” Light Items: Rich: Balls and strikes challenge system Charlie: Busch Gardens Jim: Robotics Noah: Easter dinner Sponsors:Made InVaerUniversity of Austin This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, MBD, and Dan Foster discuss Trump’s Iran war speech, the birthright citizenship ruling, and fertility kerfuffle rippling around the airwaves. Editors’ Picks: Rich: Elliott Abrams’s piece “The President’s Not-So-Reassuring Iran Address” Charlie: Noah’s recent Iran war pieces MBD: Dan McLaughlin’s magazine piece “The Opposite Errors of Two American Statesmen” Dan: NR’s editorial “A Hormuz Handoff?” Light Items: Rich: Middleburg, VA Charlie: Artemis II MBD: Easter liturgies Dan: Looking forward to Easter Sponsors:DonorsTrustVaerUniversity of Austin This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Noah, and Dan Foster discuss whether or not Trump will pull out of Iran, a praise-worthy SCOTUS ruling, and much more. Editors’ Picks: Rich: Päivi Räsänen's piece "My Criminal Conviction Is a Terrible Blow to Free Speech in Europe" Charlie: Graham Hillard’s magazine piece “Are Robots People Too?” Noah: Andrew Stuttaford’s post “Defense Tech and Drones: A Ukrainian Lesson” Dan: Charlie’s magazine piece “Against Misery” Light Items: Rich: Project Hail Mary Charlie: Limoncello Noah: His wife’s birthday party Dan: Praise for his cousin Sponsors:DonorsTrustVaerFast Growing Trees This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.