Episode 802: A Pretextual Raid

Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Jim, and Noah discuss what we know about Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer, new cancel culture developments, and Kathy Hochul’s endorsement of Zohran Mamdani.Editors’ Picks:Rich: All of Jeff’s coverage of Charlie Kirk’s assassinationCharlie: Noah’s post “Chris Murphy Doesn’t See You”Jim: MBD’s post “Cancellation and Violence"Noah: NR’s editorial “Drugmakers Have a Right to Advertise”Light Items:Rich: Fenway ParkCharlie: Also Fenway ParkJim: Homecoming dance formalwearNoah: Kids’ birthday partySponsor:Made InThis podcast was edited 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, Noah, and Jim discuss the horrific murder of Charlie Kirk on a Utah college campus yesterday. 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 vile murder in Charlotte, Ezra Klein’s thoughts on a possible government shutdown, the Phillies’ Karen, and much more.Editors’ Picks:Rich: Charlie’s post “What the Hell Is Charlotte’s Mayor, Vi Lyles, Talking About?”Charlie: Dan’s piece “Can New Yorkers Unite Against Mamdani?"Jim: NR's Editorial "Lessons from the Charlotte Horror"Noah: Rick Brookhiser's post "Zohran Mamdani Missed New York’s Turnaround — So He Learned Nothing from It"Light items:Rich: Sports memorabilia auction siteCharlie: Jags winJim: Football in a new eraNoah: First time in Yankee stadiumSponsors:Made InSentinel Books' Listening to the Law, by Justice Amy Coney BarrettThis 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, Dominic, and Audrey discuss the U.S. strike on Venezuelan drug smugglers, what’s going on with Google, Tim Kaine’s recent comments, and much more.Editors:Rich: Kayla’s post “The Scourge of the Urban Motor Bike”Charlie: Rich’s piece “Tim Kaine Is an Ignoramus”Dominic: William Beach and Erica L. Groshen's piece "How Can the White House, Congress, and Others Repair Damaged Trust in Official Statistics?"Audrey: Jim’s Jolt "Malcolm Gladwell Reaches His Tipping Point on Trans Athletes"Light Items:Rich: Doesn’t like the DFW airportCharlie: Fall baseball for his kidsDominic:The Green Bay PackersAudrey: Destination wedding in ItalySponsors:The Hamilton School at the University of FloridaMoinkSentinel Books' Listening to the Law, by Justice Amy Coney BarrettThis 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 latest tariff news, the CDC firings and resignations, and the Fed’s new stake in Intel.Editors’ Picks:Rich: Caroline Downey’s new YouTube channelCharlie: Dominic Pino’s magazine piece “The Hidden Damage from Tariffs”Jim: Gregory Slayton’s piece “Time to Force Putin to the Negotiating Table”Noah: Dominic Pino’s post “Another Boring, Straightforward Ruling that the President Does Not Have Unilateral Power to Tariff Anything from Anywhere at Any Rate”Light Items:Rich: Grilling over the weekendCharlie: Private tour of the USS New JerseyJim: End of summer weatherNoah: High school footballSponsors:Made InExpressVPNThis 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 Jack discuss Trump’s beef with Lisa Cook, the president’s announcement about flag burnings, and the horrific tragedy in Minnesota.Editors’ Picks:Rich: Abigail’s piece "One Out of Five Faculty Jobs Still Require DEI Statements. Universities Just Don’t Call It ‘DEI’ Anymore"Charlie: Noah’s post “What Happened to Not Naming the Shooter?”MBD: WFB Jr.'s piece “The Beatles and the Guru"Jack: Joseph Epstein’s magazine piece “A Thought for Your Pennies”Light Items:Rich: More than halfway through War and PeaceCharlie: LudwigMBD: Mets resurrectionJack: Got engagedSponsors:The Hamilton School at the University of FloridaMade InFastGrowingTreesThis 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.

Rich, Charlie, Jim, and Noah discuss the raid on John Bolton's house, the prospect of the National Guard being deployed to Chicago, and Tucker Carlson's increasingly absurd WWII revisionism. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, MBD, and Phil discuss Gavin Newsom’s presidential chances, Cracker Barrel’s controversial facelift, and much more.Editors’ Picks:Rich: MBD’s post "No, America Should Not Take Ukraine as Its Permanent Dependent"Charlie: Andy’s piece "Appeals Court Throws Out Half-Billion-Dollar Fine Against Trump in Civil Fraud Case"MBD: Noah’s magazine piece "The New Generation of Urban Radicals"Phil: Jeff’s post "Gavin Newsom Is Not the Front-Runner"Light Items:Rich: Angel hair pastaCharlie: Featured speaker at a citizenship ceremonyMBD: Christopher Dawson’s booksPhil: A Japanese movieSponsors:The Hamilton School at the University of FloridaThe Bully Pulpit podcastMoinkThis 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 Trump’s White House meeting with world leaders, the tussle over mail-in voting, and much more.Editors’ Picks:Rich: John Hasson "One Big Thing That Critics of Trump’s Move Against D.C. Crime Miss"Charlie: Aidan Grogan’s piece “The Coming Japanification of Economies”Jim: Audrey Fahlberg’s piece “‘Blackmail’ Accusations and Awkward Phone Calls: A Summer of Tension on the Virginia GOP Ticket”Noah: K-Lo's piece "Canada’s Assisted Suicide Regime Is the West’s Cry for Help"Light Items:Rich: A card and memorabilia showCharlie: His kids’ baseball tryoutsJim: The big college drop-offNoah: FeastingSponsors:Made InThe Hamilton School at the University of FloridaThis 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, Jack Butler guest-hosts for Rich, and is joined by Charlie, Noah, and Dominic. They discuss Trump’s supposed “takeover” at the Kennedy Center, tariff updates, and the future of the Democratic Party.Editors’ PicksJack: Daniel J. Flynn’s magazine piece "Star Trek’s Forgotten Encounter with NR"Charlie: NR’s editorial “Beware the Return of Inflation”Noah: Charlie’s piece “D.C.’s Home Rule Is a Luxury, Not a Right”Dominic: Audrey’s piece “D.C. Mayor’s ‘Productive’ Meeting with Trump Officials”Light Items:Jack: CaliforniaCharlie: Chick-fil-ANoah: Plumbing disasterDominic: A/CSponsors:The Hamilton School at the University of FloridaThe Bully Pulpit podcastThis 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.