Jamie Weinstein
Creator of "Finding Matt Drudge"/Weinstein RE Investment/previously podcast intv host for @TheDispatch & @NRO /CTG Dinner Society/Sometimes TV pol opinion guy
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Episode 5: What's a political poll got to do with it?
This episode, we take a look at what political polling can tell us about democratic participation, public policy, and political priorities.
The New Three Legs of Conservatism | Interview: Matt Lewis
Authoritarianism takes over the GOP. Published August 25, 2025 In Jamie Weinstein’s final Dispatch Interview Podcast, he invites Matt Lewis, podcaster and columnist for The Daily Beast, to grade President Donald Trump’s foreign policy, national security, and economic policy objectives. The Agenda: —The raid of John Bolton’s house —The new three legs of conservatism —D.C. crime and the national guard —California Gov.
The Right-Wing Revolt Against Supporting Israel | Interview: Curt Mills
Is Israel responsible for forever wars? Published August 11, 2025 What happens when America’s Middle East policy collides with conservative skepticism? Jamie Weinstein goes head-to-head with Curt Mills, Executive Director of The American Conservative, to unpack the politics, power plays, and high-stakes history behind U.S.–Israel relations.
Blind the Enemy
Standing up to brittle regimes. Published July 28, 2025 General H.R. McMaster joins Jamie Weinstein to discuss Iran’s weakened military state, the United States’ backtracking in Ukraine, and the conditions needed for a new Palestinian political order.
The Last Centrist
Is there a way out of our division? Published July 21, 2025 Jamie Weinstein is joined by Michael Smerconish, host of SiriusXM’s The Michael Smerconish Program and CNN’s Smerconish, to discuss the state of centrism and the future of the Republican Party. The Agenda: —Centrism in 2025 —Third-party viability —Government efficiency —The role of media in political division —Trump’s Epstein problem —Trump’s letter to Epstein —Republicans in 2028
The Bad-Faith Problem | Interview: Jamie Weinstein
How to interview a bad-faith actor. By and Published July 14, 2025 We’re flipping the script this week, with executive producer Adaam James Levin-Areddy talking to Jamie Weinstein about Jamie’s interviewing philosophy and the future of the show. The Agenda: —Interviewing bad-faith actors —The Mehdi Hasan interview —Douglas Murray/Dave Smith debate —Future guests and format —Jamie’s most regretted interview
Tucker Versus MAGA
‘Regime change in Iran may look very bloody.’ Published June 30, 2025 David Frum joins Jamie Weinstein to break down Trump’s Iran strikes, the brewing civil war within MAGA over foreign policy, and the winners (and losers) of the tariff war. The Agenda: —The state of the Trump administration —Analyzing the Iran strikes —MAGA’s foreign policy split —Immigration policy —J.D. Vance and opportunism —What’s going on with the Democratic Party?
Hubris in Legal Movements
By and Published June 24, 2025 Sarah Isgur and David French cover two less-exhilarating Supreme Court decisions (faxes, anyone?) and re-visit the Skrmetti decision. It’s four decisions from the district courts, though, that really steal the show. The Agenda: —TikTok ban ticks on —Diamond Alternative Energy v. EPA —McLaughlin Chiropractic Associates, Inc. v. McKesson Corp. —What constitutes gender dysphoria? —Free expression in the spa?
Can Trump Attack Iran Without Congressional Approval?
‘We cannot allow Iran to move to nuclear enrichment.’ Published June 19, 2025 Jamie Weinstein is joined by Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska to discuss her new book, Far from Home: An Alaskan Senator Faces the Extreme Climate of Washington, D.C., as well as Congress’ role in the Iran-Israel conflict. The Agenda: —Lessons learned from Congress —Congressional approval and conflict with Iran —Should the U.S. support regime change?
Can Anyone Save the Democrats?
‘Joe Biden on a bad day is better than Trump on a good day.’ Published June 9, 2025 Former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu joins Jamie Weinstein to discuss his experience advising former President Joe Biden, the challenges facing the Democratic Party, and where political messaging fails. The Agenda: —How bad was Joe Biden’s mental decline? —Strategy for the Democratic Party —The immigration debate and its impact on voters —Reaching out to the working class
Why America Needs to Win the A.I. War
‘Once you’ve won, there’s no second place.’ Published June 2, 2025 Megan McArdle joins Jamie Weinstein to react to the first few months of Donald Trump’s presidency and to explain why America needs to win the A.I. race. The Agenda: —Liberation Day: “It was shambolic” —Trump’s shadow Cabinet —What DOGE got right (and wrong) —Elon Musk: A “managerial mad genius?” —Paul Ryan vindicated again —How to adapt to an A.I. world —Calm before the A.I. storm
Inside Israel’s Leadership Crisis
‘We must fight Hamas and we must destroy Hamas.’ Published May 27, 2025 Seasoned journalist Matti Friedman joins Jamie Weinstein to unpack the current state of Israel’s war against Hamas, exploring the tension between military objectives and the return of hostages. He also delves into the role of American leadership, the morality of warfare, and what the future might hold for Israeli-Iranian relations.
What Remains of Conservatism
How much can Trump get away with? Published May 19, 2025 Jay Nordlinger, formerly of National Review and the author of the Onward and Upward Substack, joins Jamie Weinstein to discuss President Donald Trump’s MAGAfication of the GOP. They explore themes of corruption, transparency, American exceptionalism, and the evolution of the Republican Party, while reflecting on the legacy of conservatism and the future of conservative journalism.
Trump vs. Harvard
Published May 12, 2025 Harvard professor Harvey Mansfield joins Jamie Weinstein to discuss the Trump administration’s fight against Harvard and its protest culture on campus. The Agenda: —Harvard’s lefty culture —Are Jewish students safe on campus? —Let’s stick to the Constitution —Elites in democracy —Defining successful students
Surviving Trump’s Tariffs
‘You can’t undo uncertainty.’ Published April 28, 2025 Jamie Weinstein is joined by Josh Barro, author of the Very Serious newsletter and co-host of Serious Trouble, to explain everything wrong with Donald Trump’s tariff regime. The Agenda: —You can’t undo uncertainty —What does Trump really believe about tariffs? —Reinventing trade alliances —Political consequences for a recession —Will America rebound? —America’s debt crisis
The Legacy of Pope Francis
A 'Maverick' Pope? Published April 21, 2025 Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, editor of Our Sunday Visitor and co-host of the “Godsplaining” podcast, joins multimedia producer Victoria Holmes to discuss the legacy of Pope Francis, the political back and forth among cardinals, and the future of the Catholic Church.
How Democracies Fall and Rise
‘Freedom is at existential risk right now.’ Published April 21, 2025 Jamie Weinstein is joined by sociologist Larry Diamond to explain how democracies rise and fall and what history might tell us about Donald Trump’s slouch towards tyranny. The Agenda: —Signs of a democratic crisis —Weaponizing the government —Missing the forest for the trees —Trump 1.0 vs.
Destroying Global Trade
The pandemic didn’t teach us anything. Published April 14, 2025 Ryan Peterson, CEO of Flexport, a platform for global logistics, joins Jamie Weinstein to discuss the effects of President Trump’s tariffs and how companies are being swallowed by the trade wars. The Agenda: —Understanding the executive orders —Businesses are devastated by losses —How brands like Walmart are coping —Dealmaking with China —What is the end game?
Can We Beat China? | Interview: Sen. Tom Cotton
'The threat with China is much worse than you think.' Published April 7, 2025 GOP Sen. Tom Cotton joins Jamie Weinstein to discuss his news book, Seven Things You Can’t Say About China, as well as the looming military threats against Taiwan and the Republican Party’s divided foreign policy views.
Literally and Seriously
A common refrain during the president’s first campaign was that the media took him literally but not seriously while his supporters took him seriously but not literally. The press would point and sputter at his demagoguery, disturbed by what his popularity revealed about right-wing opinion but confident that the same country that twice elected Barack Obama wouldn’t replace him with an authoritarian clown.
Trump’s Deportations Are ‘Performance Art
Plus: The former ambassador’s reaction to the Signal saga. Published March 31, 2025 Jamie Weinstein is joined by John Bolton, former ambassador to the United Nations and Donald Trump’s onetime national security adviser, to discuss the Trump administration’s mass deportation program, the “loss of American prestige,” and the Signal saga.
Stumped By Stumpage
Wanderland Canadians stand accused of ... subsidizing hundreds of millions of Americans. Published March 24, 2025 Scroll to the comments section Audio versions are only available to subscribers of The Dispatch. Join Today! to listen to this post.
Rethinking the Democratic Playbook
Autopsies and resolutions. Published March 24, 2025 Jim Kessler, the executive vice president for policy at the Third Waythink tank, joins Jamie Weinstein to discuss the failures of the Biden administration, where Democrats could gain ground, and whether Donald Trump will lose his mojo. The Agenda: —What is Third Way? (00:00) —Did the Democrats botch the government funding fight?
Do You Even Empire, Bro? Original
I would like to send Peter Navarro or some other daffy representative of the Trump administration back in time to sit down with Augustus or Henry VIII and try to explain U.S. trade problems: Navarro: “Well, Augie (or Hank), here’s the thing. We’re pretty much the richest country in the world—the richest big one, anyway—and, as a consequence of that, everybody wants to sell stuff in our market, because it is a big marketplace full of rich people.
A Second Civil Rights Movement?
How electing Barack Obama gave us Donald Trump. Published March 17, 2025 Political analyst Juan Williams joins Jamie Weinstein to discuss his new book, New Prize for These Eyes, which argues that America is experiencing a second civil rights movement, distinct from the first. He explores the impact of Barack Obama’s presidency on race relations, the backlash that followed, and the emergence of movements like Black Lives Matter.
The German Firewall Is Coming Down
The AfD’s recent electoral performance marks a new era for far-right politics in Germany. Published March 3, 2025 James Kirchick, author of The End of Europe, joins Jamie Weinstein to discuss Vice President J.D. Vance’s controversial speech at the Munich Security Conference, the recent German elections, and the rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.
The Shock Factor
‘It’s about the reaction.’ Published February 24, 2025 MSNBC anchor Joe Scarborough joins Jamie Weinstein to discuss the first month of Donald Trump’s presidency and whether or not we should hit the panic button over the elected “king.” The Agenda: —Separating signal from the noise —The seven-year itch (to ghost) —Will SCOTUS stop President Trump? —Using the Justice Department —The future of the GOP
The Bad Guys Original
Boiling Frogs Are Americans ready to make the world safe for autocracy? Published February 19, 2025 Government under Donald Trump has its amusements. One fun feature left over from his first term is Republican politicians using their appearances on news shows to lobby him through the television set, knowing he’s a hopeless TV addict and will see it at some point. It’s true to the idiotic spirit of Trumpy politics: Even policy is a performance. It happened again on Sunday when Rep.
Peace in Ukraine
‘No, it’s a joke.’ Published February 17, 2025 War correspondent Tim Mak joins Jamie Weinstein to discuss the latest news out of Ukraine following President Donald Trump’s calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The Agenda: —What’s on the negotiating table? —Throwing Ukraine to the wolves —Ukraine’s response to the Biden administration’s actions —Russia’s economic issues —Controlling rare earth minerals
When A Weak Iran Goes Nuclear
Is regime change in Iran plausible? Published February 3, 2025 Jamie Weinstein is joined Michael Singh, the managing director and Lane-Swig senior fellow at The Washington Institute, to explain how the Trump administration can take on a weakened—but potentially nuclear—Iranian regime.
Did Trump Revoke Secret Service Protection for Obama and His Family? Original
Social media users are circulating a post claiming that President Donald Trump has revoked Secret Service protection for former President Barack Obama and his family. The post was first shared by a satirical Facebook account, America’s Last Line of Defense. The account describes itself as a “network of trollery and propaganda for cash,” though the post itself has no satire labeling.
Boris Johnson on U.K. Grooming Gangs and 'Performative Buffoonery'
Plus: Why Johnson is optimistic for a second Trump term. Published January 14, 2025 Jamie Weinstein is joined by former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson to discuss his relationship with Donald Trump, the U.K. “grooming gangs,” and his new book, Unleashed.
Assad's Reckoning
Can Syrian rebels end the Assad regime? Published December 7, 2024 Jamie is joined by Jonathan Spyer—director of research at the Middle East Forum and writer for the Jerusalem Post—to explain the insurgency in Syria. The Agenda: —Syria post-ISIS —The fall of Assad’s regime? —Lessons from Israel and Gaza —Syrian Kurds —Turkey’s interests in Syria —Proxy War or Local Uprising? —What should happen next?
The Age of Corruption Roars On Original
Joe Biden’s pardon of his son lays the groundwork for more abuses by the incoming Trump administration. Published December 3, 2024 Like only a few of the bit players from the hundreds of scandals great and small in American political history, Hunter Biden has finally achieved a kind of immortality.
Leaning Into Nihilism Original
On Joe Biden’s corrupt pardon of his son. Published December 2, 2024 Joe Biden’s pardon of Hunter Biden has landed at an awkward moment for classical liberals, when many of us are transitioning from caring a lot about civic norms to caring not at all. Where you are in that transition will determine how outraged you feel about the president’s act of clemency. If you haven’t yet fully shed your idealism about America following Donald Trump’s reelection, you’re disgusted.
Defending Taiwan
A response to last week’s Dispatch Podcast. Published December 2, 2024 Michael Mazza, a senior fellow at the Global Taiwan Institute, joins Jamie to discuss the United States’ relationship with Taiwan relationship and what to do if China invades. The Agenda: —Responding to Lyle Goldstein’s argument —China’s military capabilities —Consequences of Taiwan falling —Taiwan’s chipmaking capabilities —Nuclear war
Debating American Involvement in Taiwan
The case against American engagement in Taiwan. Published November 25, 2024 Jamie is joined by Lyle Goldstein—director of the China Initiative at Brown University and the director of Asia Engagement at Defense Priorities—to discuss Goldstein’s case against American engagement in Taiwan. The Agenda: —Potential Chinese invasion scenarios —Democracy vs. realism —Red lines in the Pacific —Strategic ambiguity —China’s military capability —World War II —Moral considerations
Appointing Toadies
How worried should we be about the DOJ? Published November 18, 2024 National Review’s Andy McCarthy joins Jamie to defend his vote for Trump, discuss what we considers to be the weaponization of the Justice Department, and debate the implications of Rep. Matt Gaetz’s nomination as attorney general. Buckle in folks, we’re just getting started. The Agenda: —A binary choice —Will Gaetz be confirmed?
The Foreign Policy of a Second Trump Administration
The next president is inheriting a lot of geopolitical chaos. Published November 11, 2024 Jamie welcomes Rich Goldberg, a senior adviser at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and former National Security Council staffer during the Trump administration, to discuss the future of U.S. foreign policy under President-Elect Donald Trump. Together, they explore key strategies, potential challenges, and the incoming administration’s approach to global diplomacy.
As Goes Pennsylvania
On Kamala Harris’ Josh Shapiro mistake. Published November 4, 2024 Charlie Dent, former GOP representative and senior policy adviser at DLA Piper, joins Jamie to discuss how Harris could win Pennsylvania and what motivates voters in swing states. The Agenda: —Harris’ chances in collar counties —As Northhampton county goes —Swing states, post-Dobbs —The Madison Square Garden rally —When will we get Pennsylvania results? —Trump’s illiberalism —January 6 —Moderating on abortion
Voting Against Kamala
The conservative case for Donald Trump. Published October 30, 2024 Jamie is joined by nationally syndicated radio host and political commentator Hugh Hewitt to explain why he thinks a Kamala Harris presidency will be disastrous enough to justify a vote for Donald Trump. The Agenda: —Does Harris believe in anything? —Friends to Israel —The case for Trump —Trump’s foreign policy —The John Kelly remarks —Trump’s staff —J.D. Vance and Tucker Carlson —Against Never Trumpers
Voting Against Trump
A conservative’s case for Harris. Published October 21, 2024 Notorious RINO and Atlantic writer David Frum joins Jamie Weinstein to explain why he’s voting for Kamala Harris this election. Frum, a former speechwriter for President George W. Bush and a longtime critic of Donald Trump, believes that the current Republican Party no longer reflects conservative principles and has been overtaken by populism.
The Deciders
Jamie Weinstein is the host of Monday’s episode of The Dispatch Podcast, based in Washington, D.C. Prior to joining The Dispatch, he was the host of The Jamie Weinstein Show.
The Deciders
When the CEO meets the president. Published October 14, 2024 Tevi Troy, author of The Power and the Money, joins Jamie to discuss the clash and collusion of business and politics. The Agenda: —When the CEO met the preisdent —Barack Obama and Elon Musk —Selective enforcement of policies — —Are Republicans anti-business?
A Year Since Oct 7: The Future of the War (Part 2)
The balance of power in the Middle East, one year after October 7. Published October 7, 2024 Jamie Weinstein is joined by Dan Senor—author of The Genius of Israel and host of the Call Me Back podcast—to discuss the future of governance in Gaza, what the death of Hezbollah leadership means for Israel and Iran, and why he remains optimistic for Israel’s future.
A Year Since Oct 7: Israel After the Massacre (Part 1)
How will Israelis remember the worst pogrom since the Holocaust? By , , , and Published October 7, 2024 Jonah, Adaam, and Charlotte join Jamie for the first half of a two-part series commemorating the horrific October 7 attacks on the Israeli people.
The Highest Calling
The presidents who defined America. Published September 30, 2024 Jamie is joined by David Rubenstein—co-founder of The Carlyle Group and author of The Highest Calling: Conversations on the American Presidency—to discuss the legacies of presidents from Abraham Lincoln to Joe Biden and what we can do about America’s debt. The Agenda: —Original interviews with presidents —Is Lincoln the greatest president? —Unpredictable paths to the presidency —Franklin D.
Is Iran Suicidal?
Jamie Weinstein is the host of Monday’s episode of The Dispatch Podcast, based in Washington, D.C. Prior to joining The Dispatch, he was the host of The Jamie Weinstein Show.
Donald Trump’s Soul
Jamie Weinstein is the host of Monday’s episode of The Dispatch Podcast, based in Washington, D.C. Prior to joining The Dispatch, he was the host of The Jamie Weinstein Show.
MAGA No More?
Jamie Weinstein is the host of Monday’s episode of The Dispatch Podcast, based in Washington, D.C. Prior to joining The Dispatch, he was the host of The Jamie Weinstein Show.
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