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Michael Barone

Michael Barone is Senior Political Analyst for the Washington Examiner, resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and longtime co-author of The Almanac of American Politics.

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The Ricochet Podcast

The Purple Reign

It's not often that a news story breaks while we're recording the podcast, but that's exactly what happened today. We started off talking politics with Bill Kristol and Michael Barone (the former on #NeverTrump and the possibility of a third party and the latter on the now very important California primary and Michael's WSJ piece "Trump Can’t Break the Republican Party") and wound up discussing the passing of Prince and Queen Elizabeth's 90th birthday. Eclectic, thou art our brand. Music from this week’s episode: Purple Rain by Prince The opening sequence for the Ricochet Podcast was composed and produced by James Lileks. Yes, you should absolutely subscribe to this podcast. It helps!
Hosts:
James LileksPeter RobinsonRob Long
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February 2016

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The Ricochet Podcast

Breakfast In America

Let's get right to the point: we've got Larry Kudlow (shameless plug: listen to Kudlow and Pawlenty's Money & Politics podcast) who may or may not be the next Senator from Connecticut to school on why Donald Trump ought to be taken seriously and other matters both political and economic, followed by the great Michael Barone, who joins us from the side of the road in South Carolina. He breaks down the primary scene and gives us a look ahead as well. Finally, Bernie and Al break bread -- as one wag on Twitter put it, "guy who wants to raise taxes has breakfast with guy who doesn't pay them." Music from this week’s episode: Breakfast In America by Supertramp The opening sequence for the Ricochet Podcast was composed and produced by James Lileks. Over easy, EJHill. Yes, you should absolutely subscribe to this podcast. It helps!
Hosts:
James LileksPeter RobinsonRob Long
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September 2015

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The Ricochet Podcast

There’s No Debate

Debate number two is in the history books now, and to help us parse all the performances we call on two experts: Michael Barone and Rick Wilson. Who won, who lost, who scored and who fumbled? All questions answered within. Also, whither Scott Walker? And, We're Number 1! Music from this week’s episode: King For a Day by XTC The opening sequence for the Ricochet Podcast was composed and produced by James Lileks. Get me a rewrite, EJHill. Yes, you should absolutely subscribe to this podcast. It helps! Help Ricochet by Supporting Our Sponsors! For a limited time The Great Courses has a Special offer for Ricochet listeners. Order any of these 4 Business & Presentation courses – for just $9.95. Go to thegreatcourses.com/RICOCHET This podcast is brought to you by Harry’s Shave. For the finest shave at the best price, got Harrys.com and use the coupon code RICOCHET at checkout.
Hosts:
James LileksPeter RobinsonRob Long
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June 2015

The Ricochet Podcast
The Ricochet Podcast

Three Headed Hydra

Today on the Ricochet Podcast, a rare three guest show: first, the dean of political pundits Michael Barone stops by to give us the low down on Trump, Jindal, and the rest of the field. Then, our own Richard Epstein (aka "The Human Paragraph") stops by to opine on King v. Burwell (spoiler alert: Professor Epstein thinks the court got it wrong), and finally. R.R. Reno, Editor of First Things joins for a rousing chat about Pope Francis' Encyclical and what it means for the Catholic church going forward. Also, while Rob drives through Dixie, some thoughts about the Confederate flag, and are we too close to each other? Tune in to find out. Music from this week’s episode: Carolina In The Morning by Judy Garland The opening sequence for the Ricochet Podcast was composed and produced by James Lileks. Yes, you should absolutely subscribe to this podcast. It helps!
Hosts:
James LileksPeter RobinsonRob Long
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November 2014

3 Whisky Happy Hour
3 Whisky Happy Hour

Introducing Power Line: Obama’s Gift to Republicans

You read them. You love them. And now they have their very own show. In their first episode, John Hinderaker, Scott Johnson, Paul Mirengoff, and Steven Hayward are joined by Michael Barone to dissect the numbers behind the GOP's historic election. Is President Barack Obama the gift that going to keep on giving to Republicans?
Hosts:
John HinderakerPaul MirengoffScott JohnsonSteve Hayward
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February 2014

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The Ricochet Podcast

Twist and Shout

This week, Lileks on sports (really!), moderates on Ricochet, Michael Barone on ObamaCare and Christie, Nathan Harden on Phillip Seymour Hoffman and his book "Sex and God at Yale". Also, a shout-out to Don and Mendel and to some guys who first appeared on TV 50 years ago today. Read Michael Barone's WSJ op-ed How ObamaCare Misreads America. And visit The College Fix, edited by Nathan Harden. Music from this week's episode: All My Loving by The Beatles (live on The Ed Sullivan Show, February 9th, 1964) The Ricochet Podcast opening theme was composed and produced by James Lileks. Yeah, yeah, yeah, EJHill Help Ricochet by supporting our advertisers! FoodyDirect.com is a curated, online marketplace of America’s most iconic regional restaurants and artisan food producers. For 20% off your first order (food only) visit FoodyDirect.com/Ricochet and use the coupon code RICOCHET at checkout.
Hosts:
James LileksPeter RobinsonRob Long
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June 2013

The Ricochet Podcast
The Ricochet Podcast

Listen Up

Lots to talk about this week, and we have the guests who are more than up to the task (Troy Senik is sitting in for Peter): Michael Barone, the dean of American political journalism, joins to discuss the scandals, the state of immigration, Minnesota politics, and, yes, even 2016. Then, our pal Claire Berlinski (follow her on Twitter here) calls in from Istanbul to give us a boots-on-the-ground report on the trouble in Turkey and Syria. Last but certainly not least, James Lileks reviews Star Trek: Into Darkness. How many Quatloos does he give it? You'll have to tune in to find out. Music from this week's show: Telephone Line by Electric Light Orchestra The Ricochet Podcast opening theme was composed and produced by James Lileks. Can you hear EJHill now? Help Ricochet by supporting our advertisers! Get a free audio book and 30 free days of Audible on us! Go to audiblepodcast.com/ricochet today! Buy James Lileks' new book Tiny Lies. Available for only $1.25. Get your copy today!
Hosts:
James LileksRob LongTroy Senik
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