The Ricochet Podcast

Weekly episodes of Ricochet’s flagship podcast feature our hosts James Lileks, Rob Long, Peter Robinson, and guests discussing the issues of the week.Listen to The Ricochet Podcast, along with more than 40 other original podcasts, at Ricochet.com. No paid subscription required.

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Shake It Up

Episode Date: February 19, 2015

We haven’t done one of these in a long time: a show with just the three hosts talking about the news. To be honest, it wasn’t planned that way, but a...

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The Optimists

Episode Date: February 12, 2015

This week on the Ricochet Podcast, we’re blinding you with science and with the prospect of a relaxing and intellectually stimulating National Review...

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Lies

Episode Date: February 5, 2015

We’re telling tales this week, tales about the effectiveness of vaccinations ( with our guest Dr. George Savage), we parse Brian Williams’ tales of th...

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The Boilermakers

Episode Date: January 28, 2015

This week, the men of the Ricochet Podcast travel to America’s heartland to interview a beloved figure from the country’s recent political past. Forme...

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State of The Union?

Episode Date: January 22, 2015

This week, Jon Gabriel sits in for Peter Robinson (he’ll be back next week –promise!) as we’re joined by two of the sharpest observers in politics. Ma...

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The Band Wagon Departs

Episode Date: January 15, 2015

This week, Troy Senik sits in for Peter Robinson. and we’re joined by the WaPo’s epic political reporter Bob Costa (follow him on Twitter here). We ch...

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Vive La Claire

Episode Date: January 8, 2015

This week, we’re lucky to have a live report on the tragedy in Paris from Ricochet’s own Claire Berlinski, who happened on the scene of the crime mome...

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Sorry, Not Sorry

Episode Date: December 18, 2014

The week, we’re not sorry. We’re not sorry for the use of enhanced interrogation techniques on known terrorists (our guest, the WSJ’s Bret Stephens is...

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Hitting For The Cycle

Episode Date: December 11, 2014

This year, opening day and Christmas came early. We’re blessed to have on two Hall of Fame guests: the great Thomas Sowell (get the new edition of his...

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Politics and Bourbon

Episode Date: December 4, 2014

“We have returned after a brief gratitude and bird-related holiday hiatus,” says James Lileks, and indeed we are. This week, Ferguson, Staten Island,...

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The News Dudes

Episode Date: November 21, 2014

The week, Troy Senik sits in for Peter Robinson as we wrap up the Cruise, discuss Obama’s immigration overstep, talk about the business of news with j...

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Pirates Of The Caribbean

Episode Date: November 16, 2014

Live from Dazzles Lounge on the MS Allure of the Seas, it’s a live Ricochet Podcast with Rob Long, James Lileks, and Jonah Goldberg (sitting in for a...

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Back To The Future!

Episode Date: November 6, 2014

As you might expect, we’re in a celebratory mood this week as Rob, Peter, and Troy Senik (James is off this week) recap, react and analyze the results...

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Wild About Milhouse

Episode Date: October 31, 2014

This week, our old pal Harry Shearer stops by to discuss his new web series Nixon’s The One. Also, Rob and James discuss the new book they’ve contribu...

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Not A Fan

Episode Date: October 22, 2014

This week on the Big Show: Ricochet contributor and political consultant to the stars @theRickWilson on the Governor’s race in Florida and a look at o...

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The Professors

Episode Date: October 16, 2014

This week, Ebola fever — catch it! (or don’t). Then, author/academic, and professional prognosticator, Alan Dershowitz. His new book Terror Tunnels: T...

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That's No Lady

Episode Date: October 8, 2014

It’s always great fun when our good pal Pat Sajak stops by for a visit, and today’s show is no exception. Along with America’s most beloved TV icon (h...

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Government Don't Work Good

Episode Date: October 2, 2014

This week, we’re fortunate to have two giants of America political punditry: the Washington Examiner’s Michael Barone and Hillsdale College professor...

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Brainless

Episode Date: September 25, 2014

This week, we discuss a bevy of not so smart moments (including one from the producer of this show — more about that in a moment), from the former gov...

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Tartan Spicy

Episode Date: September 18, 2014

This week, the tuned-out (and checked-out) President; James Delingpole on the Scottish secession vote, UKIP, and the horror that is Rotherham; Then, w...