John Podhoretz

Editor at Commentary Magazine

Columnist at New York Post

Editor of Commentary. "Stupid...actually kind of dumb" -- Tucker Carlson.

Articles

Why Men Are Fleeing the Democratic Party

2 days ago | commentary.org | John Podhoretz

The aftermath of the firebombings of Boulder Jews is a moment at which we can see, in stark relief, how the issues that have motivated the left over the past 20 years are not only threatening our social fabric but also at the core of the political changes in the United States, particularly as relates to men and the Democratic party. Give a listen. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts , , , or wherever you get your favorite podcasts.
The Intifada Is Here in America

3 days ago | commentary.org | John Podhoretz

The firebombing of Jews in Colorado, following the firebombing of the governor's mansion in Pennsylvania and the murder of two Israeli embassy officials in DC, makes it unambiguously clear that the new motive force on the radical left and among radical Islamists is direct violent attack against Jews. What are we going to do about it? Give a listen. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts , , , or wherever you get your favorite podcasts.
No Podcast Monday

4 days ago | commentary.org | John Podhoretz
The Case of the 20-Year-Old High Schooler

1 week ago | commentary.org | John Podhoretz

The media efforts to make Americans oppose Trump's anti-illegal efforts are running straight into the buzzsaw of common sense. So too with efforts to portray the distribution of food aid in Gaza. Give a listen. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts , , , or wherever you get your favorite podcasts. This podcast is produced by Commentary, Inc., a 501(c)(3) designated non-profit. If you would like to make a donation to keep this podcast strong, .
The Education of Donald J. Trump

1 week ago | commentary.org | John Podhoretz

Well, it took him long enough, but Donald Trump has now decided Vladimir Putin doesn't want peace. Who knew? Um...a lot of people? Plus, what's this about how Israel needs to wrap it up already? Give a listen. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts , , , or wherever you get your favorite podcasts. This podcast is produced by Commentary, Inc., a 501(c)(3) designated non-profit. If you would like to make a donation to keep this podcast strong, .
In Praise of 'Andor'

1 week ago | commentary.org | John Podhoretz

By John Podhoretz On this special holiday episode, Matt Continetti and I sing the praises of the brilliant Disney Plus series Andor and explain how it remains compelling even when it plays around with political themes that might be offensive to some of us. Give a listen. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts , , , or wherever you get your favorite podcasts. This podcast is produced by Commentary, Inc., a 501(c)(3) designated non-profit.
How to Fight the Homefront Intifada

2 weeks ago | commentary.org | John Podhoretz

Jonathan Schanzer joins the podcast to talk about efforts to combat the possible wave of anti-Jewish violence in America that might be triggered by the murders at the Capital Jewish Museum and whether the Trump administration's bludgeoning of Harvard is a wise strategy. Give a listen. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts , , , or wherever you get your favorite podcasts. This podcast is produced by Commentary, Inc., a 501(c)(3) designated non-profit.
The Terrorists Are Here

2 weeks ago | commentary.org | John Podhoretz

Noah Rothman joins the podcast this morning to talk about the horrors in DC last night and how they connect to the increasing embrace of violence on the left after 2015-which accelerated after the George Floyd killing and is now manifesting itself not only in the assassination of a health-care executive by new radical folk hero Luigi Mangione but now in the deliberate targeting of a Jewish event at a Jewish site by a berserk far leftist. Give a listen.
Terrorist Attack on Jews in Washington

2 weeks ago | commentary.org | John Podhoretz

Unspeakable news out of D.C.-a man named Elias Rodriguez of Chicago yelling "Free, Free Palestine" opened fire at an event at the entrance the Capital Jewish Museum. Two Israeli Embassy officials-a young couple about to be engaged next week in Jerusalem, according to a powerful and teary-voiced statement by Israeli ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter-were murdered.
Big Beautiful Corruption

2 weeks ago | commentary.org | John Podhoretz

Mark Halperin joins the podcast today to talk about the continuing fallout from the Biden revelations, whether the "big beautiful bill" will pass, and whether Donald Trump's announcement of a new missile-defense system passes the smell test. Give a listen. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts , , , or wherever you get your favorite podcasts. This podcast is produced by Commentary, Inc., a 501(c)(3) designated non-profit.