The Ricochet Podcast
842 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsWeekly episodes of Ricochet’s flagship podcast feature our hosts James Lileks, Rob Long, Peter Robinson, and guests discussing the issues of the week.
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Sycophants and Brutuses
June 19, 2020 20:46 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBAnother action packed show: Is the lockdown over or is this just intermission? Hey, did John Bolton write a book? Did the Supreme Court hand down some decisions? Leading off our guest spots this week is Coleman Hughes who has been on our radar for a while. In this moment, we thought it was high time he was on your’s, too. Be sure and read his essay Stories and Data: Reflections on race, riots... Source
500: Lick The Sugar
June 12, 2020 20:01 - 1 hour - 4.66 KBMilestones — they seem so important when they’re far away and then you arrive at them and then it suddenly doesn’t seem such a big deal. At the start of the year, we had some big plans to mark this achievement (if that’s what you can call it), but then the lockdown happened, and well, […] Sponsored by Freshly, Laurel Springs School, Nutrafol Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/ricochet-podcast/500-lick-the-sugar/. Now become a Ricochet me...
Lick The Sugar
June 12, 2020 20:01 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBMilestones — they seem so important when they’re far away and then you arrive at them and then it suddenly doesn’t seem such a big deal. At the start of the year, we had some big plans to mark this achievement (if that’s what you can call it), but then the lockdown happened, and well, the rest is…But, don’t fear — we actually put together a great show with a great guest: Roland Fryer... Source
Muzzles Not Masks
June 05, 2020 19:12 - 1 hour - 70 MBNow, that was a week. We try to put it all in some perspective — the protests, the riots, the looting, and the politics and we do so with the help of our guests, Andrew C. McCarthy and Victor Davis Hanson. And yes, the Lileks Post of The Week is back to blow the lid off knitting clubs. And, Rob outs himself as a super hero, Peter deals with civil unrest induced anxiety by reading biographies... Source
499. Muzzles Not Masks
June 05, 2020 19:12 - 1 hour - 4.48 KBNow, that was a week. We try to put it all in some perspective — the protests, the riots, the looting, and the politics and we do so with the help of our guests, Andrew C. McCarthy and Victor Davis Hanson. And yes, the Lileks Post of The Week is back to blow the lid off […] Sponsored by Laurel Springs School, The Zebra, Tommy John Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/ricochet-podcast/muzzles-not-masks/. Now become a Ricochet member for onl...
498. City of Lakes
May 29, 2020 21:34 - 1 hour - 4.55 KBWe don’t tend to do location work on this show, but when a major news event happens in the city where one of our hosts live, we get a up-close and personal view. And when that host is James Lileks and Minneapolis, the amount of detail, insight, and thoughtfulness could fill a dozen podcasts. James […] Sponsored by Eero, Express VPN, The Zebra Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/ricochet-podcast/city-of-lakes/. Now become a Ricochet member...
City of Lakes
May 29, 2020 21:34 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBWe don’t tend to do location work on this show, but when a major news event happens in the city where one of our hosts live, we get a up-close and personal view. And when that host is James Lileks and Minneapolis, the amount of detail, insight, and thoughtfulness could fill a dozen podcasts. James describes what the last few days have been like, and where he thinks his city is heading. Source
497. It Matters
May 22, 2020 19:37 - 1 hour - 4.73 KBWhat matters? Well, New York City for one. We get to that topic towards the end of this show, but prior to that we visit first with economist Kevin Warsh of the Hoover Institution. He has a lot to say about humongous stimulus packages, Congress, the role of China in this thing, and what the […] Sponsored by Express VPN, Freshly, Laurel Springs School Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/ricochet-podcast/it-matters/. Now become a Ricochet m...
It Matters
May 22, 2020 19:37 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBWhat matters? Well, New York City for one. We get to that topic towards the end of this show, but prior to that we visit first with economist Kevin Warsh of the Hoover Institution. He has a lot to say about humongous stimulus packages, Congress, the role of China in this thing, and what the Fed should and shouldn’t be doing. Then, newly minted Ricochet podcaster and chip the old block Spencer... Source
COVID Symposium: Ricochet Members Speak
May 18, 2020 19:56 - 59 minutes - 34.3 MBThe coverage surrounding COVID-19 is mostly pundits, politicians, and policy wonks yelling at each other. If you want to end the lockdown, they say you want old people to die. If you want to extend the lockdown, they say you want to destroy the economy. This leaves out the rest of us: that vast majority of everyday people who want to protect our physical health along with our economic health. Source
496. Inching Towards Normalcy
May 15, 2020 20:16 - 1 hour - 4.77 KBWe’re about 9 weeks into the Great American Shut Down and maybe, just maybe we’re starting to see a light at the end of this tunnel? To help us parse this, call on an actual scientist, our good friend from Stanford Medicine, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya who helped write the Santa Clara Study and the just […] Sponsored by Aveo Vision, Nutrafol, The Zebra Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/ricochet-podcast/inching-towards-normalcy/. Now become a R...
Inching Towards Normalcy
May 15, 2020 20:16 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBWe’re about 9 weeks into the Great American Shut Down and maybe, just maybe we’re starting to see a light at the end of this tunnel? To help us parse this, call on an actual scientist, our good friend from Stanford Medicine, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya who helped write the Santa Clara Study and the just released MLB study. We discuss where we are now, where we might be going... Source
In Like Flynn: A Conversation with Andrew McCarthy
May 14, 2020 18:40 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBOn the most recent edition of the Ricochet Podcast, former Federal prosecutor Andrew McCarthy was our guest to discuss the Michael Flynn case. In the course of that conversation, Andy mentioned to Rob that perhaps it might be valuable to have a longer, in depth conversation about the details of the case then was possible in a single guest segment on the Ricochet Podcast. As we are never one to let... Source
Warriors and Grandmas
May 09, 2020 01:52 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBWe know, we know — we’re 6 or 7 hours late with this. We had some technical difficulties during the recording of this show (we broke with tradition and training and left a bit of it in) which forced us to record this show in two sessions today, apologies for that. But that does not mean you, our faithful listeners are getting shortchanged. Far from it — this is one of the longest shows we’ve ever... Source
495. Warriors and Grandmas
May 09, 2020 01:52 - 1 hour - 5.52 KBWe know, we know — we’re 6 or 7 hours late with this. We had some technical difficulties during the recording of this show (we broke with tradition and training and left a bit of it in) which forced us to record this show in two sessions today, apologies for that. But that does not […] Sponsored by Express VPN, The Zebra Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/ricochet-podcast/warriors-and-grandmas/. Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.0...
Ask Dr. Savage
May 01, 2020 23:21 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBDr. George Savage is the Chief Medical Officer / Co-Founder at Proteus Digital Health, Inc (full disclosure: he’s also a member of Ricochet’s Board of Directors) and has been closely watching both government’s management of the Corona crisis, the evolution of the testing protocols, and the search for a treatment and ultimately, a vaccine. In this conversation with Rob Long, Dr. Source
494. Lockdown Rant
May 01, 2020 20:25 - 1 hour - 4.97 KBThis week on The Big Show, we inch our way back to normal with our first show in weeks without a COVID-19 specific guest. That’s not to say we don’t talk about it — we do, and then some. But the new cycle means that we have to address those icky charges against Joe Biden […] Sponsored by Aveo Vision, Quip, The Zebra Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/ricochet-podcast/lockdown-rant/. Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Jo...
Lockdown Rant
May 01, 2020 20:25 - 1 hour - 77.7 MBThis week on The Big Show, we inch our way back to normal with our first show in weeks without a COVID-19 specific guest. That’s not to say we don’t talk about it — we do, and then some. But the new cycle means that we have to address those icky charges against Joe Biden and to do that we call on the Ricochet Podcast’s Senior Sex and Gender Correspondent, the great Mollie Hemingway (yes... Source
Not Scary With Larry
April 24, 2020 22:10 - 1 hour - 76.3 MBThe Question of the Week, maybe the month, perhaps the year, oh, heck — likely of the century is “when is the economy re-opening?” Sure, we could round up a bunch of egg-head economists to ponder and scratch their chins, but instead we went directly to the West Wing, to the room where it happens (to coin a phrase) and got our old friend and former podcaster Larry Kudlow on the Skype machine. Source
493. Not Scary With Larry
April 24, 2020 22:10 - 1 hour - 4.89 KBThe Question of the Week, maybe the month, perhaps the year, oh, heck — likely of the century is “when is the economy re-opening?” Sure, we could round up a bunch of egg-head economists to ponder and scratch their chins, but instead we went directly to the West Wing, to the room where it happens […] Sponsored by Eero, Express VPN, The Zebra Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/ricochet-podcast/not-scary-with-larry/. Now become a Ricochet m...
492. Back To Work!
April 17, 2020 19:34 - 1 hour - 4.2 KBWe’re a full month into full lockdown and quite frankly. we’re just about fully filled with aggravation about it. We vent to each other and then we bring in a couple of really smart guys (and coincidentally, Ricochet podcasters): Avik Roy and Lanhee Chen. They (along with Bob Kocher and others) have published A New Strategy for […] Sponsored by Aveo Vision, Bound By Oath, SaneBox Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/ricochet-podcast/back-to...
Back To Work!
April 17, 2020 19:34 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBWe’re a full month into full lockdown and quite frankly. we’re just about fully filled with aggravation about it. We vent to each other and then we bring in a couple of really smart guys (and coincidentally, Ricochet podcasters): Avik Roy and Lanhee Chen. They (along with Bob Kocher and others) have published A New Strategy for Bringing People Back to Work During COVID-19, a manual for safely re... Source
491. The Senator and The Doctor
April 10, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 5.36 KBNo, we did not book Rand Paul on this supersized edition of The Big Show (90 minutes of clever and civil conversation!), we booked Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) to discuss the stimulus packages (speaking of super-sized), the federal government’s response to the crisis, and a boots-on-ground report from Ohio. And our good friend and go […] Sponsored by Hydrant, Lending Club, Quip Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/ricochet-podcast/the-senator...
489. The Senator and The Doctor
April 10, 2020 16:00No, we did not book Rand Paul on this supersized edition of The Big Show (90 minutes of clever and civil conversation!), we booked Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) to discuss the stimulus packages (speaking of super-sized), the federal government’s response to the crisis, and a boots-on-ground report from Ohio. And our good friend and go […] Sponsored by Hydrant, Lending Club, Quip Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/ricochet-podcast/the-senator...
The Senator and The Doctor
April 10, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBNo, we did not book Rand Paul on this supersized edition of The Big Show (90 minutes of clever and civil conversation!), we booked Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) to discuss the stimulus packages (speaking of super-sized), the federal government’s response to the crisis, and a boots-on-ground report from Ohio. And our good friend and go to authority on all things medical, Dr. George Savage checks up on... Source
490. Where’s My Flying Car?
April 03, 2020 21:43 - 1 hour - 4.73 KBThis week on The Big Show, we attempt to return to some sense of normalcy (while of course maintaining social distancing by at least 1,000 miles). Yes, we talk about that thing we’re all doing and what our new lives are like now. But then, we shift gears to visit with our good friend Ross […] Sponsored by Bound By Oath, The Zebra Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/ricochet-podcast/wheres-my-flying-car/. Now become a Ricochet member for o...
Where's My Flying Car?
April 03, 2020 21:43 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBThis week on The Big Show, we attempt to return to some sense of normalcy (while of course maintaining social distancing by at least 1,000 miles). Yes, we talk about that thing we’re all doing and what our new lives are like now. But then, we shift gears to visit with our good friend Ross Douthat, NYT columnist and podcaster (The Argument, which Ross co-hosts is one of our favorites) on the... Source
489. The One We Did On Video
March 27, 2020 20:50 - 1 hour - 5.3 KBStrange times call for improvisation and trying new things. So this week The Ricochet Podcast isn’t just a podcast, it’s also a Zoom webinar (sorry, the video is only for Ricochet members — not a member? Join today!). See James Lileks’ secret TV studio designed by a dyslexic! Rob Long owns and prominently displays Communist […] Sponsored by Lending Club, Ollie, The Zebra Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/ricochet-podcast/the-one-we-did-o...
The One We Did On Video
March 27, 2020 20:50 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBStrange times call for improvisation and trying new things. So this week The Ricochet Podcast isn’t just a podcast, it’s also a Zoom webinar (sorry, the video is only for Ricochet members — not a member? Join today!). See James Lileks’ secret TV studio designed by a dyslexic! Rob Long owns and prominently displays Communist propaganda! Peter Robinson is wearing a sweater! Wait, that’s not a... Source
488. Life During Wartime
March 20, 2020 20:12 - 1 hour - 5.03 KBSettle in, shelter-in-placers, we’ve got another super-sized (and shall we say, impassioned) edition of the Ricochet Podcast. In addition to the robust debaters, we’ve got Deb Saunders (self-quarantined from an undisclosed location) and Arthur Brooks who provides some much needed optimism in these dark days. Music from this week’s show: Life During Wartime by Talking […] Sponsored by Lending Club, Hydrant, The Zebra Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet...
Life During Wartime
March 20, 2020 20:12 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBSettle in, shelter-in-placers, we’ve got another super-sized (and shall we say, impassioned) edition of the Ricochet Podcast. In addition to the robust debaters, we’ve got Deb Saunders (self-quarantined from an undisclosed location) and Arthur Brooks who provides some much needed optimism in these dark days. Music from this week’s show: Life During Wartime by Talking Heads... Source
Special Ricochet Podcast: Dr. George Savage
March 16, 2020 20:16 - 48 minutes - 44 MBWith the country on virtual lockdown and many, many unanswered questions about the Corona Virus, we thought it was a good idea to do a stand alone podcast with our good friend and the most knowledgeable medical person we know (and full disclosure: Ricochet Board Member), Dr. George Savage. Rob Long, and later, Peter Robinson ask the questions on this show, but later in the week, we’ll open to the... Source
487.5. Special Ricochet Podcast: Dr. George Savage
March 16, 2020 20:16 - 48 minutes - 2.82 KBWith the country on virtual lockdown and many, many unanswered questions about the Corona Virus, we thought it was a good idea to do a stand alone podcast with our good friend and the most knowledgeable medical person we know (and full disclosure: Ricochet Board Member), Dr. George Savage. Rob Long, and later, Peter Robinson […] Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/ricochet-podcast/special-ricochet-podcast-dr-george-savage/. Now become a Ri...
The President of The Midwest
March 13, 2020 19:40 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBThis week on the pioneering social distanced produced podcast (we are all at least several hundred miles apart), we of course talk about the virus that went viral. And fair warning: there is some criticism of the President in this show. We also call on our old friend, Purdue University President Mitch Daniels, who in an alternate universe, is probably enjoying his second term as President of the... Source
487. The President of The Midwest
March 13, 2020 19:40 - 1 hour - 5.22 KBThis week on the pioneering social distanced produced podcast (we are all at least several hundred miles apart), we of course talk about the virus that went viral. And fair warning: there is some criticism of the President in this show. We also call on our old friend, Purdue University President Mitch Daniels, who in […] Sponsored by Quip, SaneBox Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/ricochet-podcast/the-president-of-the-midwest/. Now beco...
My Corona
March 06, 2020 22:02 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBRob Long is off this week, Law Talk’s John Yoo is sitting in. We’ve got Henry Olsen (he of The Horse Race podcast right here on this network) to chat about Super Duper Tuesday, Joementum!, and whether we’ve seen the last of the Socialist. Then, our friend and advisor Dr. George Savage stops by the tell us all about the Corona Virus — who’s got it, who doesn’t, what we can do about it and what we... Source
486. My Corona
March 06, 2020 22:02 - 1 hour - 4.41 KBRob Long is off this week, Law Talk’s John Yoo is sitting in. We’ve got Henry Olsen (he of The Horse Race podcast right here on this network) to chat about Super Duper Tuesday, Joementum!, and whether we’ve seen the last of the Socialist. Then, our friend and advisor Dr. George Savage stops by the tell […] Sponsored by Lending Club, Hydrant, Ollie Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/ricochet-podcast/my-corona/. Now become a Ricochet memb...
The Most Interesting Virus in the World
February 29, 2020 00:07 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBThe main topic? What else? The Coronavirus, which is roiling everything from the markets to the political arena and beyond. The Vice President is the new point man. Then we get down to the nitty gritty of the race for the Democratic nomination with Luke Thompson and talk to a sensible Democrat about the environment as we’re joined by the President of Environmental Progress, Michael Shellenberger... Source
485. The Most Interesting Virus in the World
February 29, 2020 00:07 - 1 hour - 3.94 KBThe main topic? What else? The Coronavirus, which is roiling everything from the markets to the political arena and beyond. The Vice President is the new point man. Then we get down to the nitty gritty of the race for the Democratic nomination with Luke Thompson and talk to a sensible Democrat about the environment […] Sponsored by ButcherBox, Earnest Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/ricochet-podcast/the-most-interesting-virus-in-the-wo...
Pardon Us
February 21, 2020 21:14 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBGotta make this brief as we are very, very busy around here: Peter Robinson? Not here this week. Jon Gabriel sits in for him. It’s really cold in NYC today. We break down the dumpster fire Democratic debate. Then, author and New York Times science writer (no that’s not a typo) John Tierny on his book The Power of Bad: How the Negativity Effect Rules Us and How We Can Rule It . We’re positive you... Source
484. Pardon Us
February 21, 2020 21:14 - 1 hour - 4.2 KBGotta make this brief as we are very, very busy around here: Peter Robinson? Not here this week. Jon Gabriel sits in for him. It’s really cold in NYC today. We break down the dumpster fire Democratic debate. Then, author and New York Times science writer (no that’s not a typo) John Tierny on his book The […] Sponsored by Lending Club, Quip Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/ricochet-podcast/pardon-us-2/. Now become a Ricochet member for ...
483. Everybody Must Get Stone
February 14, 2020 21:42 - 1 hour - 3.87 KBYeah, it another really busy week in the Ricochet Podcast Extended Universe (or as we like to call it, RIPEU, or repoo): we had a primary, some candidates drop out the race, we had a former Trump campaign advisor sentencing blow up into a fight between the President and his Attorney General. But we decided […] Sponsored by ButcherBox, Hydrant Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/ricochet-podcast/everybody-must-get-stone-2/. Now become a Ri...
The Greatest Week
February 07, 2020 21:12 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBA debacle in Iowa, a triumphant State of The Union speech, a rip-off, a socialist, a small town mayor with a big win — you name it, we discuss it on this week’s edition of The Big Show, aka The Ricochet Podcast. To help us sort through it all, we’ve got the great Deb Saunders, White House correspondent for the Las Vegas Review Journal, and Mr. New Hampshire himself, Michael Graham (listeners... Source
482. The Greatest Week
February 07, 2020 21:12 - 1 hour - 3.68 KBA debacle in Iowa, a triumphant State of The Union speech, a rip-off, a socialist, a small town mayor with a big win — you name it, we discuss it on this week’s edition of The Big Show, aka The Ricochet Podcast. To help us sort through it all, we’ve got the great Deb Saunders, […] Sponsored by Lending Club, Earnest Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/ricochet-podcast/the-greatest-week/. Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month!...
Can I Get A Witness?
January 30, 2020 23:37 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBDo not adjust your podcast app or web browser, you are in fact seeing this week’s Ricochet Podcast drop a day early. And we’ve got a good one for you: Chief Impeachment Pundit John Yoo stops by to grade Alan Dershowitz’s impeachment defense arguments and then The Wall Street Journal’s Kim Strassel gives no you-know-what’s about the Democrats and their tactics. Also, our crew punditizes (we just... Source
481. Can I Get A Witness?
January 30, 2020 23:37 - 1 hour - 4.06 KBDo not adjust your podcast app or web browser, you are in fact seeing this week’s Ricochet Podcast drop a day early. And we’ve got a good one for you: Chief Impeachment Pundit John Yoo stops by to grade Alan Dershowitz’s impeachment defense arguments and then The Wall Street Journal’s Kim Strassel gives no you-know-what’s […] Sponsored by Boll & Branch, ButcherBox, Lending Club Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/ricochet-podcast/can-i-get...
A Blast From The Past
January 24, 2020 21:28 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBYou asked for more face time with The Founders®, and here it is: our first Question Time show of 2020 (there will be more!). We cover some Ricochet history, get into a feisty debate about abortion, take a brief break with Henry Olsen, host of our new Horse Race podcast to make some hay (see what we did there?) on impeachment and some key Senate races. Also, Lileks opines on the new Star Trek... Source
480. A Blast From The Past
January 24, 2020 21:28 - 1 hour - 4.31 KBYou asked for more face time with The Founders®, and here it is: our first Question Time show of 2020 (there will be more!). We cover some Ricochet history, get into a feisty debate about abortion, take a brief break with Henry Olsen, host of our new Horse Race podcast to make some hay (see what we […] Sponsored by ButcherBox, Lending Club Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/ricochet-podcast/a-blast-from-the-past/. Now become a Ricochet m...
479. Benignly Pompous
January 17, 2020 17:42 - 59 minutes - 3.49 KBNow that impeachment is upon us we thought we’d let the guys do a long segment (that’s not a euphemism) on it themselves. Then, Niall Ferguson joins to explain why the Trump administration is like the Corleone family, but trust us — he means this as a compliment (calm down and read the column, MAGA […] Sponsored by Quip Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/ricochet-podcast/benignly-pompous/. Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a mo...
Benignly Pompous
January 17, 2020 17:42 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBNow that impeachment is upon us we thought we’d let the guys do a long segment (that’s not a euphemism) on it themselves. Then, Niall Ferguson joins to explain why the Trump administration is like the Corleone family, but trust us — he means this as a compliment ( calm down and read the column, MAGA folks). We go celestial with this week’s Lileks Post of The Week Winning the Cosmic Lottery by @ Source