The Dispatch Podcast

1. An Extinction-Level Event for MAGA

   Steve Hayes is joined by Jonah Goldberg, Megan McArdle, and David French to discuss the results of the midterm elections, J.D. Vance’s postmortem on X, and whether Democrats can resist the pull of…

   Nov 6, 20261 h 24 min
2. Why Haley Stevens Endorsed Mike Rogers

   Steve Hayes is joined by Jonah Goldberg, Sarah Isgur, and Mike Warren to discuss Haley Stevens’ endorsement of Mike Rogers and whether this will affect the race for a Michigan Senate seat for…

   Nov 2, 20261 h 11 min
3. Democrats Play Dirty in Alaska

   Steve Hayes is joined by Jonah Goldberg, Mike Warren, and John McCormack to discuss the case of two Dan Sullivans in Alaska’s Senate race and the Republican Party’s final pitch to voters before the…

   Oct 30, 20261 h 21 min
4. Can Democrats Maintain Their Momentum?

   Steve Hayes and guests Chris Stirewalt, Sarah Isgur, Chuck Todd, and Jonah Goldberg dove into the biggest questions related to the upcoming vote. Will the Democrats maintain their momentum, or could…

   Oct 26, 20261 h 13 min
5. Vivek Ramaswamy's Vicious Attack Ad May Backfire

   Steve Hayes is joined by Jonah Goldberg, Megan McArdle, and Kevin Williamson to discuss Vivek Ramaswamy's attack ad against Amy Acton and Williamson's reporting from Texas. The Agenda: —Ramaswamy's…

   Oct 23, 20261 h 20 min
6. Will the Midterm Elections Be Secure?

   How confident can we be that the 2026 midterms will run smoothly? When will we know which party has secured House and Senate majorities? Should we expect any meddling, foreign or domestic?Steve…

   Oct 19, 20261 h 24 min
7. A Blue Wave or an Anti-Incumbent Wave?

   Steve Hayes is joined by Sarah Isgur, Jonah Goldberg, and Mike Warren to discuss the state of the midterms and whether South Carolina is truly a competitive state in 2026. The Agenda: —The first…

   Oct 16, 20261 h 15 min
8. Why Trump Wants to Lift Russian Sanctions

   Steve Hayes is joined by Jonah Goldberg, David French, and Mike Nelson to discuss President Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Russian diesel and the Pentagon’s planned execution of Fort Hood…

   Oct 13, 20261 h 11 min
9. What Midterm Polling May Be Getting Wrong

   Steve Hayes is joined by Jonah Goldberg, Mike Warren, and Chris Stirewalt to discuss how the midterms are shaping up less than one month out and what to expect from a Democrat-controlled Congress…

   Oct 9, 20261 h 19 min
10. Can the State Be Trusted With the Death Penalty?

    Steve Hayes is joined by Jonah Goldberg, Mike Warren, and John McCormack to discuss the botched execution of convicted murderer Christa Pike and Angela Paxton’s “endorsement” ad for Senate candidate…

    Oct 6, 20261 h 13 min

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