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Inspiring Olympic Tribute, The Masks Return, Biden’s Radical ‘Prosecutor’

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Hosted by Greg Corombos & Jim Geraghty

Join Jim and Greg as they cheer the great story of an Iranian defector dedicating his silver medal to Israel. They also fume as the CDC and the Biden administration force vaccinated people to wear masks again. And they slam President Biden for nominating someone who doesn’t believe in prosecuting drug dealers and other crimes to be a federal prosecutor.

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Bishop Wash
Bishop Wash
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I find the power of the euphemism “the n-word” strange. This one word is so verboten that it can never be uttered. It has to always be referred to as “n-word” and everyone knows what it means. I’m not advocating that people start using it. I find it strange that it’s been decided that this […]
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California Recall Momentum, Manchin’s Laughable Threat, Cuomo’s Deep Delusion

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Hosted by Greg Corombos & Jim Geraghty

Jim and Greg welcome poll numbers showing the recall effort against California Gov. Gavin Newsom gaining serious momentum. They also laugh at West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin for trying to pressure Republicans into supporting the “infrastructure” bill or else Democrats won’t spend trillions on that or on their even more bloated legislation. And they hammer New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo for claiming he’s told the truth the entire time during the COVID pandemic.

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Three Martini Lunch

Dems’ 2022 Damage Control, Americans Losing Optimism, Open Borders & Travel Bans

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Hosted by Greg Corombos & Jim Geraghty

Jim is back! He and Greg get a kick out of Democrats already blaming voting reforms in red states for their forthcoming losses in 2022. They also groan as American optimism for the next year plummets over the past three months and President Biden seems poorly positioned to address the many concerns. And they throw up their hands as the Biden administration continues to hold the door open for COVID-positive illegal immigrants but refuses to allow vaccinated Europeans into the U.S.

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The Case Against Roe, Pelosi’s Committee Radicals, Hunter’s Art Shows

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Hosted by Greg Corombos
With guest Byron York

Byron York is in for Jim Geraghty today.  Byron and Greg cheer Mississippi’s attorney general for telling the Supreme Court there is no constitutional right to an abortion. They also react to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi rejecting certain Republicans from the January 6th commission by pointing out the radical lefties she has named to the panel. And they have some choice words for the Biden administration after learning that Hunter Biden will be meeting prospective buyers of his ridiculously overpriced art when the transactions are supposed to be anonymous.

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Infrastructure Roadblock, Pelosi’s Political Games, Biden’s Bumbling Lies

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Hosted by Greg Corombos
With guest Alexandra DeSanctis

Alexandra Desanctis Marr is in for Jim today.  Alexandra and Greg cheer Senate Republicans for blocking the Democrats’ very expensive “infrastructure” bill, which doesn’t even exist yet. They also slam House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for further politicizing the committee tasked with investigating the Capitol Hill riot by rejecting two GOP members. And they scratch their heads after President Biden’s latest town hall is filled with false statements and incoherent moments.

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Cuomo’s Dwindling Donors, FBI & the Whitmer Plot, Dems’ Amnesty Scheme

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Hosted by Greg Corombos
With guest Byron York

Byron York is in for Jim. Today, Greg and Byron are glad to see New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo losing some of his longtime donors. They also react to a Buzzfeed story about the FBI’s infiltrating militia groups in Michigan leading up to the kidnapping plot against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. But did the FBI only foil the plot or did it push militia members to pursue the idea in the first place? And they reveal how congressional Democrats are planning to pursue an amnesty policy through the massive spending bill they hope to pass this year.

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Dems Pretend They’re Not Dems, Inflation Will Linger, Biden’s Border Disaster

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Hosted by Greg Corombos
With guest Rob Long

Rob Long in for Jim today.  Rob and Greg get a kick out of Democrats in multiple states gearing up for 2022 by not mentioning they are Democrats or by criticizing their own party. They also shudder as economists expect this inflation to last for years and media acts like Biden policies have nothing to do with it. And they discuss how horribly wrong President Biden was in claiming the illegal immigration surge at our border would taper off when the summer heat arrived.

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HubWonk #64

The Oldest Hatred: Calling Out Antisemitism In Its Many Forms

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Hosted by Joe Selvaggi
With guest Jeff Jacoby

Hubwonk host Joe Selvaggi talks with Boston Globe opinion writer Jeff Jacoby about the troubling increase in antisemitic incidents, including the recent attack on a Boston rabbi, and how our current political rancor fans the flames of bigotry nationwide.
Related: The Boston Globe: How to speak out against antisemitism

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John H.
John H.
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In computer science there is something called the Turing test. I do not claim to understand it but I think it goes as follows: “If journalism and the output of a computer program cannot be distinguished, and neither journalists nor programmers are embarrassed by this, then mission accomplished.” Nevertheless I have fond memories of reading […]
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Hartmann von Aue
Hartmann von Aue
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I just got the rejection notice on article about culture war issues in European politics that I had submittd to First Things . I am now looking for other possible venues to submit it to. It’s about 3,300 words. It am not inclined to submit to Commentary because they take forever to respond and it seems too […]
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Bumbling Texas Dems, China’s Sinister Hacking, Psaki’s Social Media Meddling, More Speech Police

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Hosted by Greg Corombos
With guest Rob Long

Rob Long is in for Jim. Today, Rob and Greg serve up two good martinis, plus a bad and a crazy.  They start by getting a kick out of the Texas Dems’ PR stunt getting more bizarre, as five members test positive for COVID while they remain on the lam.  They welcome public denunciation of China’s destructive hacking efforts but wonder just how tough the world will get in confronting Beijing.  They also fire back at White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki for suggesting that a user who is banned on one social platform for “misinformation” should be banned on all of them. And they get a kick out of the government renaming animals like Asian carp and gypsy moths to avoid offending someone.

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The ‘Undimmed Danger’

Cow Girl
Cow Girl
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Holy Moly!  I read a piece on a website (I don’t even know where or how I ended up there) and I’m still wondering why it was written. The title references Trump’s “….undimmed danger” and the point being made: “It’s the extreme danger that the US system of government, Constitution and cherished freedoms would face if an ex-President even now trying to revive his demagogic political career ever gets anywhere near the Oval Office again.”

Why is Trump such a scary bad guy to these people? Is it because he came into office and simply bypassed the press? Is it because he didn’t pay enough attention to the “consensus of the interagency?”  Is it because he beat The Hillary so well in that election where she was supposed to be the First Woman President?

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Three Martini Lunch

Disney CTU, Blocking Slave Labor Imports, BLM Defends Cuban Commies, Left’s Book Banning

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Hosted by Greg Corombos & Jim Geraghty

Four martinis for the price of three today! First, Jim and Greg are thrilled to know their vision for Disney CTU is now a reality. They also cheer the Senate for passing legislation banning imports likely produced through slave labor in China’s Xinjiang Province. Then they hammer the Black Lives Matter Organization for defending the communist regime in Cuba, blaming the U.S. embargo for the misery there, and praising the Cuban government for giving asylum to an American cop killer. Finally, they react to the American Booksellers Association apologizing for including a “violent” book in its recent mailing – because it urges parents to be wary of the transgender movement.

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Texas Elections Bill Passes, Biden’s Voting Malarkey, Dems’ $3.5 Trillion Nightmare

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Hosted by Greg Corombos & Jim Geraghty

Join Jim and Greg as they enjoying watching the Texas Senate pass a voting reform bill despite the publicity stunt from Democrats. They also unload on President Biden for absurdly calling state elections legislation the worst threat to our democracy since the Civil War. And they shake their heads as Senate Democrats start pushing a $3.5 trillion spending bill to accomplish many more horrible policy goals once the infrastructure deal is done.

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Texas Dems Go AWOL, Government & Your Text Messages, WHO Does China’s Bidding Again

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Hosted by Greg Corombos & Jim Geraghty

Join Jim and Greg as they hammer Democrats in Texas for fleeing to Washington to avoid voting on an election reform bill. They also note how the media has very different views depending on whether Republicans or Democrats are trying to block legislation. They also rip the Biden administration for even thinking about injecting “fact check” messages into our texting threads to counter alleged disinformation. And they groan as the World Health Organization keeps catering to China, this time by buying 110 million doses of Chinese COVID vaccines that don’t work very well.

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Cubans Demand Freedom, Massive Master’s Degree Debt, Kamala & Kinkos

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Hosted by Greg Corombos & Jim Geraghty

Jim & Greg cheer on the Cubans taking to the streets to demand their freedom, despite the very real threat of punishment from the government. They also shake their heads at a new Wall Street Journal report showing the massive amount of debt Master’s degree students are piling up and then not getting the lucrative jobs they dreamed about. And they get a kick out of Vice President Kamala Harris being reluctant to support voter ID requirements because she believes Americans in rural areas don’t have access to photocopiers.!

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Avenatti Sentenced, McAuliffe’s Awful Week, Hunter Biden’s ‘Art’

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Hosted by Greg Corombos & Jim Geraghty

Jim and Greg are glad to see Michael Avenatti sentenced to prison for his extortion crimes and discuss how how our political environment turned a fame-seeking lawyer into a left-wing media darling. They also enjoy Terry McAuliffe’s rough week in the Virginia governor’s race and how his ties to President Trump could cool off support on the left. And they throw up their hands as Hunter Biden’s “artwork” goes on sale at ridiculous prices and the Biden administration tries to conceal who buys it.

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Tlaib’s DHS Insanity, Coddling Commies for Climate Change, Kerry’s Latest Hypocrisy

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Hosted by Greg Corombos & Jim Geraghty

Join Jim and Greg as they slam radical Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib for wanting to defund Customs & Border Patrol, ICE, and the entire Department of Homeland Security. They also unload on the 40 leftist groups urging President Biden to look the other way on Uighur genocide and Hong Kong repression in order to build cooperation for a climate change agenda. And they have fun with John Kerry getting caught doing what John Kerry does best – thinking the rules don’t apply to him.

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NEA Flunks Again, Wolf Vetoes Voter ID, Independence Day

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Hosted by Greg Corombos & Jim Geraghty

Greg is back. Join him and birthday boy Jim Geraghty as they hammer the National Education Association for wanting every student vaccinated before agreeing to face-to-face instruction. They also slam Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf for vetoing legislation that would require Voter ID and signature matching there. And they are grateful for the inspiring Independence Day message from former President Thomas Whitmore.

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