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Mickey Kaus

Mickey is a journalist, pundit, and author, known for writing Kausfiles, a "mostly political" blog

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The Ricochet Podcast•9 episodes

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Mar 26
March 26, 2021The Ricochet Podcast
The Ricochet PodcastRicochet•March 26, 2021

South of The Border

We're late --really late-- so we're going to make this brief: we've got our old friend Mickey Kaus to talk about Biden's immigration policy, California politics, and other assorted ephemera, and we've got Mary Eberstadt on her book Primal Screams:How the Sexual Revolution Created Identity Politics. We also punditize (yes, we just invented that word) Biden's press conference, and debate what city would be better to move to: San Francisco or New York. Finally, what does "Zoom, Duck, Milkshake, Cinnamon Toast Crunch" mean? You'll have to tune in to find out. Music from this week's show: Illegal Alien by Genesis
Hosts:
•James Lileks•Peter Robinson•Rob Long
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January 2019

Jan 11
January 11, 2019The Ricochet Podcast
The Ricochet PodcastRicochet•January 11, 2019

Frozen Lizards and Steel Walls

The Big Show is back on the interwebs for another year of civil and clever conversation. Kicking off 2019 with us (sadly, Rob is off this week), are two old pals: Mickey Kaus and Byron York. The latter on the shut down, the new Congress and Byron's new podcast (coming next week!). Mickey, aka "America's Most Unusual Democrat" stops by to explain The Wall and whether or not any of it, some of it, or all of it will be built. Also, The Tucker Carlson Manifesto, and some predictions for the coming year. Music from this week's podcast: Wonderwall by Oasis
Hosts:
•James Lileks•Peter Robinson
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March 2018

Mar 30
March 30, 2018The Ricochet Podcast
The Ricochet PodcastRicochet•March 30, 2018

Coulter & Kaus at Columbia University, with Rob Long (Explicit)

In this bonus episode, Ricochet founder Rob Long leads a discussion between Ann Coulter and Mickey Kaus hosted by the Columbia University College Republicans. The event took place on March 27, 2018. Listener beware: There's some explicit language.
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•Rob Long
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January 2018

Jan 12
January 12, 2018The Ricochet Podcast
The Ricochet PodcastRicochet•January 12, 2018

The Hole Truth

Yes, we discuss that phrase, but no, we don't say the word. Instead, we do a deep dive on immigration with two of the sharpest minds on the issue: the Center for Immigration Studies's Mark Krikorian and our good pal Mickey Kaus. Dig in. Music from this week's podcast: Dreamer by Super Tramp
Hosts:
•James Lileks•Peter Robinson
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September 2017

Sep 9
September 9, 2017The Ricochet Podcast
The Ricochet PodcastRicochet•September 9, 2017

The Dreamers

Whenever immigration rises to the top of the national agenda, we like to call on the best guys we know on the topic, Mickey Kaus and Mark Krikorian. We do a deep dive into the Dreamers, DACA, and The Wall. Also, that deal with Chuck and Nancy, Rob defends Betsy DeVos, and James remembers a dog named Scout. Music from this week’s podcast: Bodhisattva by Steely Dan
Hosts:
•James Lileks•Peter Robinson•Rob Long
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August 2017

Aug 4
August 4, 2017The Ricochet Podcast
The Ricochet PodcastRicochet•August 4, 2017

The Huddled Masses

This week, our good pal Larry Kudlow sits in for the making-tv-great-again Rob Long. We've also got Henry Olsen, author of The Working Class Republican: Ronald Reagan and the Return of Blue-Collar Conservatism who tell us what why Reagan's greatest influence may have been Franklin Roosevelt, how The Great Communicator would've come down on the health care debate, and supposes who would have won in a Trump-Reagan electoral contest. Later, Mr. Immigration Mickey Kaus stops by to school us on why the Emma Lazarus poem isn't policy and what the media gets wrong over and over about this contentious issue. We also talk about the good economic news, and the tight ship John Kelly is running at the White House. Music from this week’s podcast: The Immigrant Song by Led Zeppelin The all new opening sequence for the Ricochet Podcast was composed and produced by James Lileks. Yes, you should absolutely subscribe to this podcast. It helps! And leave a review too! And for Peter’s sake: JOIN RICOCHET TODAY. @EJHill yearns to be free.
Hosts:
•James Lileks•Larry Kudlow•Peter Robinson
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February 2017

Feb 3
February 3, 2017The Ricochet Podcast
The Ricochet PodcastRicochet•February 3, 2017

The Party Line

When we want measured, calm commentary on the current political climate on the right, we always turn to the weirdest Democrat we know -- our old pal Mickey Kaus. He helps us navigate Trump's phone calls, the mysterious Steve Bannon, the wall, and assorted other unique aspects of the first weeks of the Trump administration. Then, Hoover's Adam J. White joins to help us analyze Neil Gorsuch, Trump's SCOTUS nominee. Finally, a few thoughts on 1934-ism and yes, Super Bowl picks! Public service announcement: if you’re not a member of Ricochet and enjoy this podcast, be one of the 1,500 and join today. Music from this week’s podcast: Freak Out by Chic The ALL NEW opening sequence for the Ricochet Podcast was composed and produced by James Lileks. Yes, you should absolutely subscribe to this podcast. It helps! And leave a review too! Lose our number, @EJHill.
Hosts:
•James Lileks•Peter Robinson
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May 2016

May 20
May 20, 2016The Ricochet Podcast
The Ricochet PodcastRicochet•May 20, 2016

Build That Wall

This week, we present a super-sized edition of the Ricochet Podcast (75 minutes plus of thoughtful jabbering!) where within, we attempt to answer a few burning questions: First, is Peter Robinson in the tank for Trump? Rob Long and James Lileks investigate. Then, Tevi Troy stops by to opine on his recent Politico piece, How GOP Intellectuals’ Feud With the Base Is Remaking U.S. Politics. Then, our old pal Mickey Kaus (aka The World's Most Unlikely Trump Supporter) joins to take a victory lap. Why? Because he's been saying for years that immigration would be a make or break issue for Republicans and he was right. But how does a liberal Democrat square his support for The Donald. You'll have to tune in to find out. Music from this week’s episode: You Only Live Twice by Nancy Sinatra The brand new opening sequence for the Ricochet Podcast was composed and produced by James Lileks. Yes, you should absolutely subscribe to this podcast. It helps! Support Our Sponsors!
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•James Lileks•Peter Robinson•Rob Long
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June 2014

Jun 19
June 19, 2014The Ricochet Podcast
The Ricochet PodcastRicochet•June 19, 2014

Murphy and Kaus

Political strategist Mike Murphy makes a long overdue return to the Ricochet Podcast to discuss what really happened in the Cantor-Brat race. Was it immigration or is all politics local? Our old friend Mickey Kaus has a point of view on that, and he joins to give his boots-on-the-ground analysis of what happened in VA-7. Spoiler alert: he and Mike disagree -- but in a very entertaining and knowledgable way. Finally, the answer is "This Ricochet editor is currently the reigning champion on Jeopardy." Remember to give your answer in the form of a question. Music from this week’s’ episode: America from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, West Side Story The opening sequence for the Ricochet Podcast was composed and produced by James Lileks. EJHill is 100% legal.
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•James Lileks•Peter Robinson•Rob Long
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