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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Modern Men

Episode Date: May 2, 2013

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich (visit his site, Gingrich Productions) stops by to discuss disruptive technology, rail against big governmen...

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Just Over The Border

Episode Date: April 25, 2013

This week we’re all about The Big Issues. First, RNC Chairman Reince Priebus stops by to talk about how we get back to the business of winning electio...

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Boston

Episode Date: April 18, 2013

This week on the podcast, we’re, of course, all about Boston. Also, our own Mollie Hemingway on the media and the Gosnell trial and National Review’s...

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The Iron Lady

Episode Date: April 12, 2013

This week on the podcast, we take a look back at Margaret Thatcher with someone who knew and worked with her: the great John O’Sullivan. We discuss he...

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Prager, Wilson, and Jaws

Episode Date: April 5, 2013

This week on the podcast, a double shot of big guests. First, our old pal Dennis Prager stops by for some cogent views on SSM, religion, and why it’s...

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Angry Birds

Episode Date: March 22, 2013

This week, we’re all over the place. First, Fouad Ajami joins to discuss the 10th anniversary of the Iraq war. Was it worth it? Fouad says yes. Tell u...

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Habemus CPAC

Episode Date: March 14, 2013

We’re live from CPAC this week, as we cover all the news and controversy from the conference with Troy Senik, our man on the ground in Maryland, and K...

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Filibuster!

Episode Date: March 7, 2013

After a brief hiatus, the Ricochet Podcast returns this week with our old friends Pat Sajak and Mickey Kaus. We talk filibusters, drones, that dinner...

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It's A Beautiful Day

Episode Date: February 21, 2013

This week on The Ricochet Podcast, social conservatives make their case to Rob, Haley Barbour makes his case for a new party coalition, Victor Davis H...

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Not Much Love

Episode Date: February 14, 2013

It’s action packed post-State of the Union podcast. We chat with GOP rising star Artur Davis on the President’s speech, the GOP response, and how to a...

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The Party of The Future

Episode Date: February 7, 2013

This week on The Ricochet Podcast, Lileks is MIA with Skype issues, but we soldier on without him as we ponder nothing less than the future of the par...

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Silent Cal

Episode Date: February 1, 2013

This week on the Ricochet Podcast, Dr. Walter Russell Mead joins to discuss U.S. foreign policy. Then, author Amity Shlaes discusses her important new...

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Who's The Homer?

Episode Date: January 24, 2013

Inauguration blues, liberalism coming on strong, Roe v. Wade is 40: what to do, what to do? Our guests Fox News contributor and talk radio host Monica...

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Guns and Vicodins

Episode Date: January 17, 2013

It’s another super-sized edition of the podcast with our guests The Weekly Standard‘s Andy Ferguson and The Washington Free Beacon’s Matt Continetti....

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Got The Fever

Episode Date: January 10, 2013

This week on the podcast, new minted CNN Chief Washington correspondent Jake Tapper stops by to discuss his new book The Outpost: An Untold Story of A...

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At Large And Nationwide

Episode Date: January 5, 2013

First podcast of 2013 and it’s a doozy: Rob Long checks in from Paris and New York, Peter reveals his secret workout routine, and James explains how t...

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The Diner 2012 Christmas Special

Episode Date: December 24, 2012

Ricochet members, here’s a treat especially for you, courtesy of James Lileks: A special edition of James’ legendary radio show (and later, a podcast)...

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Figgy Pudding

Episode Date: December 20, 2012

This week we take on guns, super heroes, the meaning of Christmas, the people who ring the bells, and parse that darned figgy pudding song. And yes, o...

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A Punch In The Nose

Episode Date: December 14, 2012

This week on the Ricochet Podcast, we’re joined by political consultant Mike Murphy for a look at the GOP’s future. Are demographics destiny? Is gay m...