The Ricochet Superfeed

As the late Johnny Thunders would say, “Rock and roll is simply an attitude.” And we bring the attitude this week with Free Press contributor Eli Lake, as we talk Graham Platner’s Maine implosion, underestimating the Ukranians and how Donald Trump may have stumbled to the right answer in Iran. All that and Eli leads […]

Join Jim and Greg for the Friday 3 Martini Lunch as they walk through the many Candace Owens conspiracy theories proven wrong in this week’s hearings in the Charlie Kirk murder case, a surprising new poll of American Jewsish voters, a Wisconsin candidate using the Green Bay Packers as an example of socialism, and Apache […]

Guests: Gad Saad and Stephen Smith Host Scot Bertram talks with Gad Saad, professor, evolutionary behavioral scientist, and host of The Saad Truth podcast, about the potential dangers of altruism and his new book, Suicidal Empathy: Dying to Be Kind. And Stephen Smith, dean of humanities and Temple Family Chair in English Literature at Hillsdale College, discusses the […]

A new federal tax credit could dramatically expand educational opportunities for millions of students next year. Jim Blew of the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Coalition and Peter Murphy of the Invest in Education Coalition join the podcast to describe how the new “Education Freedom Tax Credit” will incentivize private donations to scholarship granting organizations (SGOs), […]

Erick Erickson takes listener calls on an Open Line Thursday, discussing the realities of immigration enforcement, ICE operations, and why Hispanic Americans strongly oppose illegal immigration. He defends law enforcement against left-wing attacks and contrasts postmodern emotional appeals with facts on the ground. Additional topics include: – Escalating U.S. actions against Iran, including strikes on […]

Graham Platner suspends his Senate campaign, Candace Owens faces mounting scrutiny over her claims in the Tyler Robinson case, and Day 3 of the pretrial hearing brings major courtroom developments. In today’s episode, we break down Platner’s emotional resignation, Gavin Newsom’s latest election comments, the Texas birth tourism controversy, Trump’s response to the birthright citizenship […]

The Democratic Socialists of America have laid their plans, are on the march, and have been making steady gains. But established orders aren’t toppled in a day… and there’s trouble in paradise. Henry rants his way through the fall of Graham Platner, Abdul El-Sayed’s edge in his race for Michigan’s Senate seat, and Melat Kiros’ […]

As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, fundamental questions about the Constitution and the balance of power are once again at the center of American politics. John Yoo joins to examine the Supreme Court’s landmark term, arguing that its recent decisions have restored presidential authority over the administrative state, […]

Who’s afraid of trial by jury? A lot of people, and even some Supreme Court justices. In this episode, PLF’s Steve Simpson and Cato Institute’s Tommy Berry discuss exactly why the Founders cared about the right to a jury trial and the ways the government tries to keep us from getting one. And we tell the harrowing […]

Europe is always angry, but the last two weeks particularly so. First it was Trump’s tariffs, then it was Greenland, and now it’s the NATO budget—that the U.S. is carrying by 50%, mind you. What Europe should really be upset about is the socialist agenda ruining their countries: DEI, redistribution, green energy, open borders, you […]

Erick Erickson breaks down the latest US strikes on Iranian coastal targets, the suspension of Iran’s oil sales, and ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. He critiques the fragile ceasefire, JD Vance’s comments, and Iran’s rearmament efforts. He also delivers a strong defense of capitalism through the inspiring story of Driscoll’s — the family […]

President Trump reacts as the Iran ceasefire unravels and delivers a blunt message on Iran, Europe, immigration, and energy. Meanwhile, rumors surrounding Mitch McConnell’s health explode online after a surprising update from Scott Jennings sparks debate over whether the longtime senator is still fit to serve. The conversation then shifts to the growing controversy surrounding […]

In this week’s episode of The Learning Curve, co-hosts Center for Strong Public Schools’ Alisha Searcy and Dr. Helen Baxendale of Great Hearts Academies interview Dr. David Steiner, Executive Director of the Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy and former New York State Commissioner of Education. Dr. Steiner discusses the importance of an academic content-rich, liberal arts […]