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The Comments SectionJul 08, 2021
Ep. 15 - Drive Time with Ryan Brown and Guy Denton
This week, Jonah Goldberg’s drive time “pit crew” from The Remnant—Ryan Brown and Guy Denton—drop by the fan-pod for a drive-time style interview. Kevin from Texas, Alan from Georgia, and James from Maryland force Ryan to justify his love for the St. Louis Cardinals, witness Guy break so much news that he will likely need to change his name to Mark Steyn, and uncover the truth behind The Dispatch "softCabal" conspiracy. And there's so much more (except for any answers as to why Guy seems to hate his home country so much)! Don't forget to visit thedispatch.com and subscribe!
Show notes:
"Just Who is Welcome in the GOP?" - by Harvest Prude and Ryan Brown, Uphill, The Dispatch
"Jonah Goldberg: Conservatives are becoming too tribal." - an interview by Guy Denton
"David French: We should be concerned with American polarization." - an interview by Guy Denton
"George Will Stands Against Vehemence" - by Guy Denton, The Dispatch
Ep. 14 - Why Vote Republican?
The fanpod discusses the future of the Republican Party, Kevin asks why he should vote Republican, and Angie has a crush on Chris Stirewalt. Don't forget to visit thedispatch.com and subscribe.
Ep 13 - The Lost Episode
Recorded the beginning of May, 2021, the episode some thought lost has finally seen the light of day. Alan from Georgia hosts a "Best of Jonah's Articles" podcast which takes some unexpected turns through familial history with Donald Trump, how the Spanish-American War relates to outrage culture, and a senatorial earmark which benefitted 35 residents in West Virginia. Don't forget to visit thedispatch.com and subscribe!.
Ep. 12 - Fact Check: Does Khaya Himmelman know how to box? Yes.
Khaya Himmelman drops by the fan-pod to shed more light on fact checking for The Dispatch. Along the way, we learn how fact checking can influence your writing, a few Yiddish insults, what runners talk about with each other, and some 19th century Russian history. Don't forget to visit thedispatch.com and subscribe!
Ep. 11 - Audrey Fahlberg: An Interview Acapella in Discord Minor
This week, Audrey Fahlberg, reporter and ISI fellow for The Dispatch, joins the fan-pod to talk about reporting for The Dispatch, interviewing insurrectionists on 1/6, her acapella nerdery, and much more! Don't forget to visit thedispatch.com and subscribe!
Show Notes:
"Can an Anti-Trump Republican Win a Special Election in Texas?" - Audrey Fahlberg, The Dispatch
"The Storming of the Capitol" - Audrey Fahlberg and Andrew Egger, The Dispatch
"Billie Eilish: Queen of Electropop" - Audrey Fahlberg, The Dispatch
"A Day at the Million MAGA March" - Audrey Fahlberg, The Dispatch
Ep. 10 - Dispatch Fan, Michael Wood, Goes to Washington(?)
This week, Republican congressional candidate Michael Wood—a subscriber and fan of The Dispatch—joins the fan-pod to talk about how the Republican Party has lost its way and why the special election for the 6th U.S. Congressional District in Texas is the first battle in the war to take back the Republican Party from Donald Trump. This isn’t your typical candidate—and he has the education, experience, and policy chops to prove it. By the end of the podcast, you may forget this man is running for Congress!
Michael Wood for Congress - https://michaelwoodforcongress.com/
“Can an Anti-Trump Republican Win a Special Election in Texas?” - Audrey Fahlberg, The Dispatch
“Our Recommendation for US House District 6” - Editorial Board, The Dallas Morning News
“Opinion: Capitol attack wasn't just about people like Jenny Cudd” – Michael Wood, Midland Reporter-Telegram
Episode 9 - Fact Check: Did Alec Dent drop by the Fan Pod? Yes.
Lead Fact Checker for The Dispatch Fact Check Newsletter, Alec Dent, drops by the fan-pod to drop some facts and discuss his love of candy corn. No really, we promise he loves candy corn more than you! (And he also loves The Dispatch commenters more than most!)
“Column: I love candy corn, even during Valentine’s Day”
https://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2019/02/candy-corn-valentines-day-column-0213
“Column: I’m worried about our commenters”
https://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2019/03/commenters-column-0325
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Episode 8 - Sidney Powell Red Flagged (and the world doesn't end)
In this episode, Ben from Texas hosts as the crew battles over several topical issues after discussing the "Best of The Dispatch." Debates over gun control, Blinken's "defense" of the US, and preemptive war get heated (but stay civil)! Oh, and Kevin from Texas has a hard time staying objectively reasonable about Sidney Powell. Finally, the FanPod announces next week's guest: The Dispatch fact-checker, Alec Dent!
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Episode 7 - Education Policy (The Snyder Cut!)
Benjamin from West Virginia leads a (lengthy) discussion on education policy after the crew battles about earmarks while discussing this week's "Best of The Dispatch." We also celebrate Kaitlin from Colorado's equestrian success, and Angie from Ohio shares her poem. Finally, Doug retakes the lead in The Bee or Not The Bee (or so he says). So much fun it's really the fastest two hours in podcast history! No, really!
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Episode 6 - Declan Garvey: Based or Cringe?
Associate Editor for The Dispatch and TMD Aficionado Declan Garvey drops by the fan-pod (and he's based!).
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Episode 5 - Literally Dozens!
The dispatch fans meet up to talk about blogging, voting, and even a little poetry!
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Episode 4 - Podcast Episodes Have Pithy Titles
In which we review what Dispatch articles we enjoyed, whether there should be a third party, Originalism: what is it?, and conspiracy theories and friendship. We end with another rousing round of "To Bee or Not the Bee" where Doug continues his winning streak.
Episode 3
Join us this week for more talk about culture and to explore some quarter-baked ideas!
Episode 2
The second episode in which all manner of things are discussed. Please be sure to support Jack from KY's efforts in his own podcast here:
https://open.spotify.com/show/0JMZhbldkeo5PZrb2mdRrv
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Inaugural Podcast
In our first podcast, we gather round to discuss the issues that our members wanted to discuss from the week including human nature, Texas politics, impeachment proceedings, and on being wrong in America. Join us for a raucous good time and sign up if you'd like a chance to join in on one of our future podcasts!
Host: Ben from OR
Editor: Jack from KY
Attendees: Angie from OH, Kevin from TX, Doug from AZ, Ben from TX, and Alan from GA
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