The Commentary Magazine Podcast

AEI's Adam White joins us today to discuss the white house counsel warning democrats against investigations of the Trump administration that may involve "criminality" and the historical context of congressional oversight, and Chris Van Hollen's efforts to prevent Chuck Schumer from becoming Senate Majority Leader. Plus, a look at the silver linings of the Trump administration.
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Our friend Matt Continetti joins us to discuss Jensen Huang's resignation from Nvidia after further infidelity allegations were uncovered, its economic and geopolitical implications, and whether the scandal is much larger than anyone realized considering other Chinese efforts to undermine the American AI sector. Plus, Trump takes Vance off the foreign policy beat, White House counsel Will Scharf's warning to democrats, and Matt recommends Jews vs. Rome by Barry Strauss.
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We are joined by FDD's Jonathan Schanzer from Jerusalem on this Veteran's Day to discuss President Trump's announcement that the Iran war is "effectively over" and whether that is the last word on the conflict, the failed attempt to impeach Pete Hegseth, and the ramifications of JD Vance's vision for the region and the future of the country.
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Contributing editor Eli Lake is back to discuss Trump's 60 Minutes interview with Ross Douthat, the merits of the articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the appointment of Stephen Miller as White House Chief of Staff, the counter protestors at the antisemitic Philadelphia bike protest, and the Chinese honeypotting of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. Plus, John recommends I Play Rocky.
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John is joined by 2026 Commentary roastee, former Israeli ambassador to the US Ron Dermer, to discuss the state of affairs for Israel in the current moment, the prospects of an anti-American US president, and the massive drawbacks of America rolling back its relationship with Israel due to the rising tide of anti-America and anti-Israel hatred in academia and politics. Plus, a breakdown of the coalition building efforts in Israel after Gadi Eisenkot was tasked with forming a new government, and how might that government differ from the Netanyahu government.
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