Episode 788: Gaming the System

Today on The Editors, Jack Butler stands in for Rich, and he, along with Charlie, Audrey, and Phil discuss Elon Musk's third party, divisions within the Pentagon over Ukraine, how long Trump's political success can last, and much more. Light items:Charlie: WimbledonAudrey: Rewatched Les MisPhil: Exciting license-plate sightingJack: Birthday shenanigansEditors' Picks:Charlie: The debt crisis debate on the CornerAudrey: Jeff’s "Why the Mamdani College-Application Story Is Personal for the Left’s Intelligentsia"Phil: Also editors’ “free lunch” discourse on the CornerJack: Jeff’s "Elon Musk Accidentally Unleashes MechaHitler"Sponsors:Allegiance GoldNRI’s Burke to Buckley programMoinkBully Pulpit Podcast

Today on The Editors, Noah stands in for Rich, and he, along with Charlie, Jim, and Dominic discuss the terrible media responses to the tragic Texas flooding, Zohran Mamdani’s controversial college application, and much more.Editor’s Picks:Noah: Today’s editorial "The Milei ‘Miracle’ Is a Vindication of Free Markets"Charlie: Dan’s feisty post "District Judge Rules Congress Lacks Spending Power, Must Fund Planned Parenthood No Matter What"Jim: Andy’s post "Trump DOJ Walks Back Its Epstein Blather"Dominic: Neal B. Freeman's piece “New Economic Plan, Old Economic Folly”Light Items:Everyone talked about their 4th of July weekend celebrations.Sponsors:Burke to BuckleyMade InThis podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.

Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Michael, and Dominic discuss the surprising news out of U-Penn and the Trump-Paramount settlement. More importantly, however, they discuss America and her wonders and delights on this pre-July 4 episode.

Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Jim, and Noah discuss more Mamdani promises, a proposed undocumented migrant center in Florida, and much more.Editors’ Picks:Rich: Luther Abel on Cracker BarrelCharlie: Also Mark’s pieceJim: Jeff Blehar’s pieceNoah: Mark’s pieceLight Items:Rich: F1 movieCharlie: Bike lesson endingJim: Hilton Head sharksNoah: Cabin seasonSponsor:Future of Freedom podcastThis podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.

Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, MBD, and Jack discuss the rise of Zohran Mamdani in New York City, the implications of new rulings from SCOTUS,  and much more.Editors’ Picks:Rich: John O’Sullivan's magazine piece "Margaret Thatcher Is Having a Moment"Charlie: John Yoo’s piece "Trump’s Strike on Iran Was Constitutional"MBD: Daniel J. Mahoney’s magazine piece "The Sovereignty of Excellence"Jack: Mark Wright’s post "Young New Yorkers Don’t Remember Why NYC Elected Giuliani and Bloomberg"Light Items:Rich: Doesn’t like gelatoCharlie: Documentaries on the submersibleMBD: Moving up ceremonyJack: LasagnaSponsors:Future of Freedom podcastThis podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.

Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, MBD, and Noah discuss Trump’s decision to bomb Iran’s nuclear facilities over the weekend.Editors’ Picks:Rich: Brittany Bernstein’s piece "U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli Is Reminding Californians They’re Not Exempt from Federal Law"Charlie: Robert P. George’s magazine piece “The Age of Feelings”Noah: Rich’s piece “The Remarkable Idiocy of Comic Dave Smith”MBD: K-Lo’s piece "The Iraqi Bishop Who Saw Life for What It Is"Light Items:Rich: Loves this time of yearCharlie: His kids learning to ride bikesNoah: Ibérico pork updateMBD: Inflatable poolSponsors:Made InThe Bully Pulpit PodcastThis podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.

Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Michael, and Jack discuss Trump’s current stance toward striking Iran, the turmoil in the NYC mayoral race, and much more.Editors’ Picks:Rich: Armond White’s piece "Does Jaws Still Matter?"Charlie: Rich’s piece “Donald Trump Is a Republican Moderate”MBD: Jack’s magazine piece "Bad Bets: The New Culture of Sports Gambling"Jack: WFB Jr.’s piece “Mayor, Anyone?”Light Items:Rich: Chapelle RowanCharlie: Evening swimsMBD: FranceJack: Watching a storm roll inSponsors:Future of Freedom podcast
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Editors’ Picks:Rich: Phil’s post "Iran Has Attacked America Via Proxy for Decades. By Supporting Israel, Trump Is Repaying the Favor"Charlie: John O’Sullivan's magazine piece "Margaret Thatcher Is Having a Moment"Jim: Kayla Bartsch’s dispatches from IsraelNoah: Andy’s piece "The Point Is to End the Iran Nuclear Threat, Not to Secure a ‘Deal’"Light Items:Rich: Phil Rizzuto baseball cardCharlie: His kids taking him out for Father’s DayJim: Father’s Day barbecueNoah: Ibérico hamSponsors:Made InThe Bully Pulpit podcastThis podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.

Editors’ Picks:Rich: Charlie’s piece "Yes, We Should Have Bombed Japan"Charlie: Rob Long’s magazine piece "Trump and Musk’s Therapy Session"Ramesh: Judson Berger’s magazine piece "What We Lost When We Stopped Making Home Movies"Noah: Phil’s post “Why Israel Needed to Act Now”Light Items:Rich: White peacock escapeCharlie: Phase two of his swimming pool revampRamesh: Your Friends and Neighbors Noah: Grad party con'tSponsors:DonorsTrustThe Bully Pulpit podcast from the Center for Renewing America

Rich, Charlie, Noah, and Phil discuss the riots in Los Angeles, the return of Abrego Garcia, and the end of Greta Thunberg's seafaring adventure.