Matt Lewis and the News
771 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 376 ratingsMatt Lewis is a Senior Columnist at The Daily Beast, and the author of Too Dumb to Fail. On this podcast, Matt and his guests engage in thoughtful, long-form discussions about politics, culture, history, public policy, and the news—all in a civil and respectful manner.
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Episodes
John Ziegler on Impeachment Hearings
November 14, 2019 23:00 - 30 minutes - 56.2 MBMediaite columnist and Individual 1 podcast host John Ziegler discusses the opening of the televised impeachment hearings.
Rob Neppell on Digital Disaster Response
November 13, 2019 18:03 - 20 minutes - 38 MBRob Neppell, director of technology innovation for crowd emergency disaster response (CEDR), talks about how new technologies and crowdsourcing are being used to save lives.
Stuart Stevens on Nikki Haley, Lindsey Graham, and Impeachment
November 12, 2019 21:03 - 28 minutes - 52.2 MBRepublican strategist Stuart Stevens talks with Matt about who Nikki Haley and Lindsey Graham have revealed themselves to be, and how Trump's Republican Party is different from the one he knew with Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush. They also discuss George W. Bush's famous first pitch during the 2001 World Series, and the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Erica Armstrong Dunbar on Harriet Tubman
November 11, 2019 11:59 - 35 minutes - 64.8 MBRutgers University professor Erica Armstrong Dunbar talks about her book, She Came to Slay: The Life and Times of Harriet Tubman.
Douglas Murray on The Madness of Crowds
November 07, 2019 18:07 - 46 minutes - 84.8 MBBestselling author Douglas Murray talks about his book, The Madness of Crowds: Gender, Race and Identity.
How We Got Trump
November 06, 2019 20:16 - 52 minutes - 96.9 MBIt's been four years since I turned in the manuscript for my cult classic book about the serious challenges facing the Republican Party, Too Dumb to Fail. A lot has changed since then, so I thought it might be fun to revisit the book and see what stands the test of time (and what doesn't). During this conversation with Chris Novembrino's "Don't Worry About The Government" podcast, we look back at Too Dumb to Fail to see how relevant it still is today.
Philip Klein on Fear Your Future
November 04, 2019 22:09 - 31 minutes - 57.8 MBWashington Examiner executive editor Philip Klein talks about his new book, Fear Your Future: How the Deck Is Stacked against Millennials and Why Socialism Would Make It Worse.
Andy Smarick on the Post-Trump GOP
November 01, 2019 21:02 - 35 minutes - 64.8 MBR Street's Andy Smarick talks about his column about The Post-Trump GOP: The optimistic case for a Trumpism-free conservatism and Republican party.
Katie Herzog on the Katie Hill Scandal
October 31, 2019 11:52 - 37 minutes - 67.8 MBIs Katie Hill a victim of "revenge porn," or a #MeToo abuser? Or both?? Katie Herzog of The Stranger weighs in. We also discuss Jordan Peterson, Naomi Wolf, Harvey Weinstein, "cancel culture," and more!
Mike Murphy on Republican Priests vs. Mathematicians
October 29, 2019 23:08 - 31 minutes - 57.2 MBGOP strategist Mike Murphy joins the podcast to talk about Republican attacks on Lt. Col. Alexander S. Vindman, the Marco Rubio vs. Jeb feud, the prospects of impeaching Trump, whether Democrats will blow it, why Republicans think Trump is magic, and more!
Jessica Pan on Talking to Strangers
October 27, 2019 15:59 - 25 minutes - 47.6 MBJournalist Jessica Pan talks about her book, Sorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want to Come: One Introvert's Year of Saying Yes.
Kathryn Jean Lopez on Faith
October 25, 2019 17:21 - 27 minutes - 51.2 MBKathryn Jean Lopez, a senior fellow at the National Review Institute, talks about her book, A Year With the Mystics: Visionary Wisdom for Daily Living.
Nayyera Haq on Wrestling with Political Identity
October 24, 2019 11:54 - 39 minutes - 73 MBNayyera Haq is an American culture and policy commentator who previously worked as Senior Director in the White House, and also served in the State Department as a spokesperson. During this conversation, she discusses how experience (and the times) led her from being the daughter of Reagan Republicans into the Democratic Party.
Josh Kraushaar on Red Flags for Senate Republicans
October 22, 2019 20:31 - 29 minutes - 54.5 MBNational Journal's Josh Kraushaar tells Matt that polls and fundraising reports show key GOP senators in political trouble, meaning that Democrats have a 50/50 shot to win back control of the upper chamber.
Explainer on Syria and the Kurds
October 18, 2019 17:16 - 1 hour - 115 MBJustin Roy briefs us about Syria and the Kurds. This is everything you need to know about recent developments--all in one place!
Thomas S. Kidd on Who is an Evangelical?
October 15, 2019 20:26 - 36 minutes - 66.5 MBThomas S. Kidd, distinguished professor of history at Baylor University, talks about his latest book, Who is an Evangelical The History of a Movement in Crisis.
David Pietrusza on the Black Sox Scandal
October 11, 2019 15:35 - 41 minutes - 76.7 MBAuthor and historian David Pietrusza talks about the Chicago Black Sox scandal of 1919.
Jeremy Peters on Covering Conservatives
October 09, 2019 15:33 - 49 minutes - 89.9 MBJeremy Peters, a New York Times reporter, talks with Matt about becoming a reporter, the conservative movement, the tea party, and Donald Trump. 3:00 minute mark – “Otherness” is working 5:45 – Palin on Steroids 9:00 – Rust belt for Trump 11 – Tea Party abandons fiscal responsibility 18 – The Left has gone Radical […]
Stephen Hayes on The Dispatch
October 08, 2019 20:49 - 36 minutes - 67.1 MBStephen Hayes, formerly the editor-in-chief of Weekly Standard, talks about teaming up with Jonah Goldberg to launch The Dispatch.
Comedian Jamie Kilstein on Cancel Culture
October 01, 2019 19:47 - 58 minutes - 107 MBJamie Kilstein returns to the show to talk about cancel culture, comedy, and self-defense.
Bill Weld–Live From The Texas Tribune Festival!
September 28, 2019 15:18 - 1 hour - 117 MBFormer Massachusetts governor Bill Weld talks with Matt about the Trump impeachment scandal, Weld's run for president, and more!
Chuck Klosterman on Impeaching Trump, Cancel Culture, and First Blood
September 24, 2019 22:34 - 1 hour - 126 MBChuck Klosterman is the bestselling author of eight books of nonfiction and two novels. He also served as the Ethicist for The New York Times Magazine for three years. During this podcast, Chuck and Matt discuss Donald Trump and the impeachment story, cancel culture and whether conservatism is the new "punk rock," the perils of Twitter, and the brilliance of Sylvester Stallone's First Blood.
Tom LoBianco on Mike Pence
September 23, 2019 21:29 - 50 minutes - 93.3 MBTom Lobianco talks about his new book, Piety & Power: Mike Pence and the Taking of the White House.
Mary Eberstadt on Primal Screams
September 21, 2019 10:21 - 40 minutes - 74.3 MBMary Eberstadt, a senior fellow at the Faith & Reason Institute, talks about her new book, Primal Screams: How the Sexual Revolution Created Identity Politics.
John Ziegler on the NYT Botched Kavanaugh Story
September 17, 2019 20:37 - 55 minutes - 102 MBJohn Ziegler returns to the show to talk about the New York Times' botched story about Brett Kavanaugh. He and Matt also discuss how Malcolm Gladwell's new book blows apart the Penn State scandal.
Former FBI Agent Greg Shaffer on Survival
September 10, 2019 20:56 - 48 minutes - 88.4 MBmer FBI special agent and hostage rescue team operator Greg Shaffer talks about his book, Stay Safe: Security Secrets for Today's Dangerous World.
Jackie Gingrich Cushman on Our Broken America
September 09, 2019 16:52 - 38 minutes - 70.7 MBColumnist and author Jackie Gingrich Cushman talks about her new book, Our Broken America: Why Both Sides Need to Stop Ranting and Start Listening.
Jeff Nelligan on Raising Resilient Sons
September 07, 2019 11:59 - 37 minutes - 68.7 MBJeff Nelligan, a public affairs executive in Washington, D.C., shares lessons from his book, Four Lessons From My Three Sons: How You Can Raise Resilient Kids.
Ho-Fung Hung on Hong Kong Protests and Moral Clarity
September 06, 2019 13:42 - 22 minutes - 40.3 MBHo-Fung Hung, Johns Hopkins professor and author of The China Boom, talks about the Hong Kong protests--and why The West should be showing more moral clarity.
Katie Herzog on Emotional Support Horses and Cancel Culture
September 03, 2019 19:52 - 33 minutes - 61.1 MBKatie Herzog, "the second most hated writer at The Stranger," talks with Matt about emotional support horses flying on commercial planes, Dave Chapelle's Netflix special, cancel culture's newest trend (tattling to the boss!), the campaign aimed at embarrassing Trump's journalist enemies, and more!
Scott Lincicome on Trump’s Tariffs
August 29, 2019 21:07 - 31 minutes - 57.1 MBScott Lincicome is an international trade attorney, an Adjunct Scholar with the Cato Institute, and a Senior Visiting Lecturer at Duke University Law School where he teaches a course on international trade law. During this podcast conversation, he and Matt discuss Donald Trump's tariffs.
Eric Kaufmann on Whiteshift
August 28, 2019 12:58 - 39 minutes - 73.2 MBEric Kaufmann has been researching immigration, religion, and national identity for more than twenty years. During this interview, he talks with Matt about his book, WhiteShift: Populism, Immigration, and the Future of White Majorities.
T.K. Coleman on Work and Meaning
August 24, 2019 11:34 - 51 minutes - 93.8 MBT.K. Coleman is Education Director for Praxis and Director of Entrepreneurial Education at the Foundation for Economic Education. During this interview, T.K. and Matt Lewis discuss how to find meaning and purpose in your work, and how to succeed in a world where the deck is stacked against you.
John Delaney on ‘Impossible Promises and Fairytale Economics’
August 22, 2019 16:49 - 19 minutes - 34.9 MBFormer Maryland Rep. John Delaney calls in from the campaign trail in rural Iowa to talk with Matt about his presidential campaign--and what it's like to be one of the few sane moderates running. During this podcast interview, Delaney talks about his debate fight with Elizabeth Warren, his criticism of "fairytale economics," his support of a carbon tax, and much more!
Clifford Thompson on Being a Black Man in Trump’s America
August 20, 2019 20:41 - 49 minutes - 89.8 MBClifford Thompson received a Whiting Writers’ Award for nonfiction in 2013 for Love for Sale and Other Essays. During this podcast, he discusses his forthcoming new book, What It Is: Race, Family, and One Thinking Black Man's Blues.
Joe Walsh on Why Trump Needs a Primary Challenge
August 16, 2019 14:51 - 25 minutes - 46.1 MBFormer Congressman Joe Walsh talks about his New York Times op-ed, "Trump Needs a Primary Challenge."
Bill Scher on Bernie and Warren
August 14, 2019 01:34 - 21 minutes - 39.6 MBBill Scher discusses his column, “Not Enough Room in 2020 Primary for Sanders and Warren," as well as why the Iowa caucuses could get weird.
Ben Howe on The Immoral Majority
August 11, 2019 21:30 - 53 minutes - 98.5 MBBen Howe is an author, columnist, podcaster, television writer, filmmaker and award-winning political ad producer. During this interview, Ben talks about his new book, The Immoral Majority.
Dan Pink on When (Rebroadcast)
August 08, 2019 20:48 - 47 minutes - 87.9 MBMiles Davis said "Time isn't the main thing it's the only thing." He was right. And Daniel Pink's new book When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing explains the science behind why we should be thinking more about when we do things. Want to know why you should never schedule a medical procedure in the afternoon, what time of day you should exercise, or why rock bands should always finish with their best song?
Denaye Barahona on Simple Happy Parenting
August 06, 2019 12:47 - 1 hour - 115 MBDenaye Barahona, Ph.D., discusses her new book Simple Happy Parenting with Matt.
Andrew Yang Interview
August 01, 2019 22:11 - 25 minutes - 46.4 MBIt's no secret that I think Andrew Yang is the most compelling Democrat running for president in 2020. A few months ago--back when almost nobody knew who he was--I had a chance to interview him. Coming on the heels of his breakout debate performance on Wednesday night in Detroit, I thought it might be fun to share our interview with you.
Jen Psaki on 2020 Dems and Debates
July 29, 2019 11:50 - 40 minutes - 73.6 MBJen Psaki, a CNN political commentator who previously served as White House communications director in Barack Obama’s administration, talks with Matt about the 2020 Democratic presidential race, the importance of debates, working for Barack Obama, John Kerry, and more!
John Ziegler on Robert Mueller and Al Franken
July 25, 2019 22:15 - 45 minutes - 82.9 MBJohn Ziegler returns to the podcast to talk about Robert Mueller's testimony before two congressional committees, as well as Jane Mayer's look at the allegations made against Al Franken.
Tim Alberta on American Carnage
July 23, 2019 23:27 - 35 minutes - 64.9 MBTim Alberta, chief political correspondent for Politico Magazine, talks about his new book, American Carnage: On the Front Lines of the Republican Civil War and the Rise of President Trump.
Eric Nelson on Book Publishing Tips
July 19, 2019 19:13 - 40 minutes - 74.1 MBSo you want to write a book? Eric Nelson, VP/Editorial Director of Broadside Books, gives Matt some insider secrets on the book publishing world, how to get a bestseller, and the economics of the publishing industry.
Bruce Mehlman on the 2020 Elections & The Future of American Politics
July 17, 2019 21:22 - 27 minutes - 50.1 MBBruce Mehlman returns to the podcast to discuss his latest infographic slideshow, "The 2020 Elections: And the Future of American Politics."
Ravi Zacharias on Jesus, Civility, and Suffering
July 16, 2019 14:34 - 35 minutes - 65.6 MBRavi Zacharias has spent the past 45 years commending the Christian faith and addressing life’s great existential questions of origin, meaning, morality, and destiny with eloquence and grace. During this episode, he talks with Matt about the importance of apologetics, why all religions aren't the same, the importance of civility, and the problem of emptiness and suffering.
Peter Wehner on Trump
July 14, 2019 12:59 - 50 minutes - 92.5 MBPeter Wehner is a Senior Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, a contributing opinion writer for the New York Times, and a contributing editor for The Atlantic magazine. During this podcast discussion, he joins Matt to talk about his latest book, The Death of Politics: How to Heal Our Frayed Republic After Trump.
John Ziegler on Joe Biden’s Missing Offensive Line
July 11, 2019 23:11 - 32 minutes - 59.7 MBJohn Ziegler, senior columnist at Mediaite, talks about Joe Biden's tough road to the Democratic nomination.
Jamie Kilstein on How To Be Awesome
July 03, 2019 20:06 - 1 hour - 114 MBComedian and podcaster Jamie Kilstein returns to the pod to discuss how to overcome obstacles. Whether it's making it in standup comedy or martial arts (Jamie) or hustling gigs in a garage band (Matt), getting ahead requires perseverance and a positive attitude.