Episode 840: Insurrection Act Inquiries

Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Michael, and Phil discuss Trump’s backing down in Minneapolis, what’s going on in Iran, and the resident’s takes on housing.Editors’ Picks:Rich: Dan’s post “New Jersey and Seattle Take Further Steps Toward Open State Insurrection”Charlie: Yuval Levin’s magazine piece “America the Durable”Michael: Charlie’s piece “ Why the Second Alex Pretti Video Matters — and Doesn’t”Phil: Dan’s post “Read a History Book, Tim Walz”Light Items:Rich: School of RockCharlie: The Taking of Pelham One Two ThreeMichael: NurembergPhil: Snow strategySponsors:University of AustinExpressVPNThis 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 Phil discuss all things Minneapolis.Editors’ Picks:Rich: The new magazine issueCharlie: Gordon Wood’s magazine piece “The Five Greatest Words in the Declaration”Jim: Noah’s piece “The Scale of the Iranian Massacre Comes into View”Noah: Yuval Levin’s magazine piece “America the Durable”Light Items:Rich: Good pulled pork sandwichesCharlie: His wife’s biscottiJim: Sam DarnoldNoah: Near-fist-fightSponsors:University of AustinExpressVPNThis 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, Michael, and Phil discuss Trump’s backing down over Greenland, the Lisa Cook kerfuffle, and the declining murder rate.Editors’ Picks:Rich: John Gustavsson's piece “Trump’s Greenland Gambit Alienates the European Right He Once Inspired”Charlie: Looking forward to reading new issue of the magazineMBD: Alexandra DeSanctis’s magazine piece "Rediscovering the American Story"Phil: Dan McLaughlin’s piece “Vance Will Have to Choose Between Tucker and the Presidency”Light Items:Rich: War and Power by Phillips O'BrienCharlie: His son playing flag footballMBD: Puzzle gamesPhil: Snow prepSponsors:University of AustinThe Witherspoon InstituteThis 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 Greenland debacle, the absurdities coming out of Minneapolis, and much more.Editors’ Picks:Rich: Craig Young’s magazine piece “A Valentine to America’s Sweetheart City”Charlie: Andy’s piece “Handle the Renee Good Shooting by the Book”Jim: Jeff’s post “Our Impossibly Small-Souled President”Noah: Jim’s post "Kamala Harris’s Presidential Campaign Was Run by a Bunch of Lunatics"Light Items:Rich: Documentary about Houston Oilers coach Bum Phillips Charlie: Oculus headsetJim: Snow prepNoah: Netflix gamesSponsors:University of AustinMade InThe Witherspoon InstituteThis 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, Michael, and Audrey discuss the latest news out of Minneapolis, if Trump has lost his chance on Iran, and much more.Editors’ Picks:Rich: Also John’s postCharlie: John Puri’s post "Buying Greenland for $700 Billion Is Not a Great Idea"MBD: Abigail’s magazine piece "The U.K. Is in Peril"Audrey: Jeff’s post “To Hell with Minnesota”Light Items:Rich: RFK’s food pyramidCharlie: Mark Twain by Ron ChernowMBD: Winter sportsAudrey: Ireland tripSponsors:University of AustinExpressVPNMade InVaerThis 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.

On today’s edition of The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Jim, and Noah discuss the massive unrest in Iran and Trump’s response to it, Jerome Powell’s recent statement, and more fallout for last week’s tragic shooting in Minnesota.Editors’ Picks:Rich: Charlie’s post “On Football and Pain”Charlie: Dan’s piece “How the Supreme Court May Untangle the Tariff Knot”Jim: Charlie’s piece “Trump Should Hope His Credit Card Interest Cap Never Becomes Policy”Noah: Dan McLaughlin’s piece “The Problem Isn’t ICE. It’s ICE Watch”Light Items:Rich: Men of Honour: Trafalgar and the Making of the English Hero by Adam NicolsonCharlie: pulled porkJim: Home B&BNoah: American Dream MallSponsors:University of AustinWitherspoonStrawberryVaerThis 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, Michael, and Phil discuss the shooting in Minneapolis, the latest on Venezuela, and Cea Weaver.Editors’ Picks:Rich: Also Jeff’s postCharlie: Jeff’s post “To Hell with Minnesota”MBD: Armond White’s piece “The Better-Than List for 2025, the Year of Sedition”Phil: Charlie’s post “How Not to Think About the ICE Shooting in Minnesota”Light Items:Rich: Good movies and bad onesCharlie: Bridge over the River KwaiMBD: Macklin CelebriniPhil: Downton Abbey: The FinaleSponsors:University of AustinVaerStrawberryMade InThis 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 capture of the Maduros, what this capture means on an international scale, and Tim Walz’s announcement.Editors’ Picks:Rich: Josh Treviño’s piece “In Venezuela, the Era of Escaping Consequences Is Over”Charlie: John O’Sullivan’s magazine piece “Tom Stoppard, the Real Thing”Jim: Noah’s post "Trump Sides with Iran’s Dissidents"Noah: Guy Denton’s piece “The Devil’s Favorite Libertarian”Light Items:Rich: Thoughtful Christmas giftsCharlie: Statue of Liberty LEGO setJim: Holiday party season endingNoah: New carSponsors:University of AustinDonorsTrustWitherspoonVaerThis 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.

On today's special year-end episode, Rich is joined by Charlie, Phil, and Michael to discuss the high, lows, and in-betweens of 2025 -- and to give a few predictions for 2026.  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 Ben Shapiro’s AmFest speech, recent Epstein files news, and Heritage Foundation resignations.Editors’ Picks:Rich: Jonathan Leef’s magazine piece “The Polyamory Delusion”Charlie: Vahaken’s magazine piece “Friday Night Fights”Jim: Becket Adams’s piece “Republicans Still Crave the Mainstream Media’s Affection”Noah: Mark Wright’s magazine piece “What Ukraine Means for Americans”Sponsors:University of AustinMade InUnprecedented Assault: How Big Government Unleashed America's Socialist Left by JT YoungVaerThis 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.