Coburn: 'Will I Accept a Tax Increase? Yes.'

Jun. 14, 2013

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On this week's episide, the professors discuss all-things NSA: Rand Paul and the Fourth Amendment, the fate of Edward Snowden, and the legality of wiretapping. Plus, your DNA and the law.

Need to Know: The Planet and Ramesh Ponnuru

Jun. 14, 2013

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On this week's Need To Know, Mona and Jay welcome Ramesh Ponnuru to discuss the NSA revelations, security versus freedom, and the recent college Republican survey. Also: protests in Turkey, elections in Iran, and Mona tries to get her hands around global warming.

Gang Warfare

Jun. 14, 2013

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Daniel Foster and Greg Corombos discuss Ed Meese's demolition of the Gang of Eight, Obama arming Syrian rebels, and Nancy Pelosi's take on  late-term abortion.

The Ricochet Podcast: Lessons from Lincoln

Jun. 13, 2013

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On this week's episode, Rob and James welcome National Review editor Rich Lowry, author of Lincoln Unbound: How an Ambitious Young Railsplitter Saved the American Dream — and How We Can Do It Again, to discuss his new book, the NSA, the IRS, Edward Snowden, and Abe Lincoln.

Genetic Disposition

Jun. 13, 2013

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Jim Geraghty and Greg Corombos discuss the Supreme Court's gene-patent decision, Edward Snowden in China, and Peter King's thoughts on Glen Greenwald.

Stephen Rodrick: The Magical Stranger

Jun. 12, 2013

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Listen to John J. Miller interview Stephen Rodrick, author of The Magical Stranger: A Son's Journey into His Father's Life.

Numbers Game

Jun. 12, 2013

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Jim Geraghty and Greg Corombos discuss Bush 43's surprising poll numbers, crackdowns in Turkey, and Ed Markey's math challenge.

Bernard Lewis & Norman Podhoretz: Chapter 5

Jan. 25, 2013

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Bernard Lewis & Norman Podhoretz discuss the American approach to the Middle East and what the future holds for our relations with the Islamic world.

Bernard Lewis & Norman Podhoretz: Chapter 4

Jan. 24, 2013

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Bernard Lewis & Norman Podhoretz discuss the death cult of fundamentalist Islam and the increased likelihood of a nuclear exchange between Israel and Iran that it brings.

Bernard Lewis & Norman Podhoretz: Chapter 3

Jan. 23, 2013

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Bernard Lewis & Norman Podhoretz discuss whether we should take seriously the threats to Israel's existence and the influence of  Nazism and Communism on modern Islamism.

Bernard Lewis & Norman Podhoretz: Chapter 2

Jan. 22, 2013

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Bernard Lewis & Norman Podhoretz discuss the decline of the notion of American exceptionalism, and the increasingly accepted idea of America as an imperialist power.

Bernard Lewis & Norman Podhoretz: Chapter 1

Jan. 21, 2013

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Bernard Lewis & Norman Podhoretz discuss the Turkish election of 1950 and the effect modernization has had on the development of democracy in the Islamic world.

Rob Long & John Yoo: Chapter 5

Jan. 11, 2013

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Rob Long and John Yoo look at Republican prospects for the 2014 midterm elections and reasons to be optimistic about the future of the Republic.

Rob Long & John Yoo: Chapter 4

Jan. 10, 2013

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Rob Long & John Yoo discuss the nightmare that is California.

Rob Long & John Yoo: Chapter 3

Jan. 9, 2013

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Rob Long & John Yoo discuss how in order for the Republican Party to succeed, it needs to attract the fiscally conservative yet socially liberal voter.

Stephen Rodrick: The Magical Stranger

Jun. 12, 2013

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Listen to John J. Miller interview Stephen Rodrick, author of The Magical Stranger: A Son's Journey into His Father's Life.

Rich Lowry: Lincoln Unbound

Jun. 11, 2013

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Listen to John J. Miller interview Rich Lowry, author of Lincoln Unbound: How an Ambitious Young Railsplitter Saved the American Dream---And How We Can Do It Again.

Robert P. George: Conscience and Its Enemies

Jun. 4, 2013

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Listen to John J. Miller interview Robert P. George, author of Conscience and Its Enemies: Confronting the Dogmas of Liberal Secularism.

Charles C. Johnson: Why Coolidge Matters

May. 28, 2013

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Listen to John J. Miller interview Charles C. Johnson, author of Why Coolidge Matters: Leadership Lessons from America's Most Underrated President .

Naomi Schaefer Riley: 'Til Faith Do Us Part

May. 17, 2013

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Listen to John J. Miller interview Naomi Schaefer Riley, author of 'Til Faith Do Us Part: How Interfaith Marriage is Transforming America.

Victor Davis Hanson: The Savior Generals

May. 14, 2013

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Listen to John J. Miller interview Victor Davis Hanson, author of The Savior Generals: How Five Great Commanders Saved Wars That Were Lost - From Ancient Greece to Iraq.

Kevin D. Williamson: The End Is Near and It's Going to Be Awesome

May. 7, 2013

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Listen to John J. Miller interview Kevin D. Williamson, author of The End Is Near and It's Going to Be Awesome: How Going Broke Will Leave America Richer, Happier, and More Secure.

Samuel Gregg: Becoming Europe

Apr. 30, 2013

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Listen to John J. Miller interview Samuel Gregg, author of Becoming Europe: Economic Decline, Culture, and How America Can Avoid a European Future.

Garbage In, Garbage Out

Jun. 17, 2013

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Jim Geraghty and Greg Corombos discuss Obama's plummeting poll ratings, food composting in New York, and Putin's bling ring.

Gang Warfare

Jun. 14, 2013

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Daniel Foster and Greg Corombos discuss Ed Meese's demolition of the Gang of Eight, Obama arming Syrian rebels, and Nancy Pelosi's take on  late-term abortion.

Genetic Disposition

Jun. 13, 2013

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Jim Geraghty and Greg Corombos discuss the Supreme Court's gene-patent decision, Edward Snowden in China, and Peter King's thoughts on Glen Greenwald.

Numbers Game

Jun. 12, 2013

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Jim Geraghty and Greg Corombos discuss Bush 43's surprising poll numbers, crackdowns in Turkey, and Ed Markey's math challenge.

Border Crossings

Jun. 11, 2013

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Jim Geraghty and Greg Corombos discuss Marco Rubio's insistence on legalization of immigrants before amnesty, four Democratic senators who may vote against the bill, and the NSA's inability to find Edward Snowden.

Private Affairs

Jun. 10, 2013

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Jim Geraghty and Greg Corombos discuss the public debate on security versus privacy, State Department cover-ups, and Chewbacca's lightsaber.

Someone to Watch Over Me

Jun. 7, 2013

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Daniel Foster and Greg Corombos discuss NSA surveillance, the NYT's outrage, and Dems blaming Bush.

Making the Call

Jun. 6, 2013

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Jim Geraghty and Greg Corombos discuss Obamacare's poll numbers, government searches of phone records, and man caves at the EPA.

Law Talk: Too Much Noise

Jun. 14, 2013

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On this week's episide, the professors discuss all-things NSA: Rand Paul and the Fourth Amendment, the fate of Edward Snowden, and the legality of wiretapping. Plus, your DNA and the law.

Need to Know: The Planet and Ramesh Ponnuru

Jun. 14, 2013

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On this week's Need To Know, Mona and Jay welcome Ramesh Ponnuru to discuss the NSA revelations, security versus freedom, and the recent college Republican survey. Also: protests in Turkey, elections in Iran, and Mona tries to get her hands around global warming.

The Ricochet Podcast: Lessons from Lincoln

Jun. 13, 2013

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On this week's episode, Rob and James welcome National Review editor Rich Lowry, author of Lincoln Unbound: How an Ambitious Young Railsplitter Saved the American Dream — and How We Can Do It Again, to discuss his new book, the NSA, the IRS, Edward Snowden, and Abe Lincoln.

Need to Know: Vive La France

Jun. 7, 2013

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On this week's Need To Know, Mona and Jay welcome Steve Malanga to discuss "Rise of The Republican Governors"; consider the Obama administration scandals; Mona details the problems with Hillary, Samantha Power, and Susan Rice; and Jay is impressed by ... France. C'est magnifique!

The Ricochet Podcast: Listen Up

Jun. 6, 2013

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On this week's episode, James, Rob, and Troy Senik (sitting in for Peter) welcome Michael Barone to discuss the administration scandals, immigration, Minnesota politics, and 2016; and Claire Berlinski reportds on the trouble in Turkey and Syria.

Need to Know: Fred Thompson

May. 31, 2013

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On this week's Need To Know, Jay and Mona welcome Fred Thompson to discuss the Obama scandals, how to maximize their impact, and how they actually relate to the Watergate and Lewinsky scandals.

Goldberg, Long & Podhoretz: Make Websters

May. 30, 2013

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On this week's episode, Rob, Jonah, and John discuss the Obama scandals, Behind The Candelabra, Star Trek: Into Darkness, Arrested Development, and the importance of making Webster.

The Ricochet Podcast: The Flat Heads

May. 30, 2013

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On this week's podcast, Rob, James, and Peter welcome WaPo's Jennifer Rubin and AEI's James Pethokoukis. The discussion includes scandal-palooza, immigration reform, Michele Bachmann, Apple's taxes, and the federal budget.

Are Liberal Vulnerabilities Now Apparent?

Apr. 10, 2013

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In the Sept. 16, 1992, episode of Firing Line, WFB interviews talk-radio host Rush Limbaugh. Purchase the full episode <a href="http://www.nationalreview.com/redirect/amazon.p?j=B007Q9QELW">here</a>.

Is Modern Architecture Disastrous?

Apr. 3, 2013

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In the Oct. 1, 1981, episode of Firing Line, WFB interviews author Tom Wolfe about the shibboleths of modern architecture. Purchase the full episode <a href="http://www.nationalreview.com/redirect/amazon.p?j=B007VHHO54">here</a>.

Presidential Hopeful: Ronald Reagan

Mar. 28, 2013

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In the January 14, 1980, episode of Firing Line, WFB has a wide-ranging discussion with Ronald Reagan about Eastern Europe, the energy crisis, and unemployment. Purchase the full episode <a href="http://www.nationalreview.com/redirect/amazon.p?j=B007QAGBMS" target="_blank">here</a>.

The Rising Tide of Islam

Mar. 21, 2013

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In the March 16, 1979, episode of Firing Line, WFB discusses the precepts and beliefs of the Islamic world with professors P. J. Vatikiotis, Gabriel Warburg, and Gabriel Ben-Dor.Purchase the full episode <a href="http://www.nationalreview.com/redirect/amazon.p?j=B007QCWNSC" target="_blank">here</a>.

Muggeridge Revisited

Mar. 13, 2013

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In the June 27, 1978, epiosode of Firing Line, WFB talks with Malcolm Muggeridge about recent comments from Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, and about the City of God and the City of Man. Purchase the full episode <a href="http://www.nationalreview.com/redirect/amazon.p?j=B007Q5DHHA" target="_blank">here</a>.

The Guilt of Alger Hiss

Mar. 6, 2013

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In the March 21, 1978, episode of Firing Line, WFB explores the Alger Hiss-Whittaker Chambers case with scholars Allen Weinstein and Athan G. Theoharis. Purchase the full episode <a href="http://www.nationalreview.com/redirect/amazon.p?j=B001E52U8U" target="_blank">here</a>.

Reflections on the Current Scene

Feb. 27, 2013

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In the December 6, 1969, episode of Firing Line, WFB has a wide-ranging discussion on conservative trends with Clare Boothe Luce. Purchase the full episode <a href="http://www.nationalreview.com/redirect/amazon.p?j=B007Q9QYA8" style="color:#FFFFFF;" target="_blank">here</a>.

Vietnam and the Intellectuals

Feb. 20, 2013

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In the April 3, 1969, episode of Firing Line, WFB discusses the debate over the Vietnam War with linguist and professor Noam Chomsky. Purchase the full episode <a href="http://www.nationalreview.com/redirect/amazon.p?j=B007Q292FE" target="_blank" style="color:#FFFFFF;">here</a>.

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