
Stop Making Excuses for Americans
Kevin D. Williamson of The Dispatch muses about the voters' culpability for Trump, socialism, and the "Abundance" agenda. They explore the cultural and economic decline of American civic virtue, the b...
9 Jun 20251h 1min

Most Corrupt Ever
The Atlantic's Jonathan Rauch joins Mona to talk about Trump's Achilles Heel.
2 Jun 202544min

Conservatism RIP?
Jay Nordlinger returns to discuss whether conservatism remains valid in the MAGA era. Sponsors: Listen now to the NPR Politics Podcast, only from NPR – wherever you get podcasts. REFERENCES: Ag...
26 Mai 202550min

How Americans Can Cease Being Rich
Economist Noah Smith delves into the myth of the "hollowed out" middle class, the folly of protectionism, and more. He and Mona differ on Trump's handling of Covid and . . . American chocolate. Suppo...
19 Mai 20251h

Nobody Dresses Anymore
Columnist and music critic Jay Nordlinger joins Mona for an excursion into classical music. No coat or tie required. REFERENCES: Here’s a list of every musical piece played in the episode. Thom...
12 Mai 20251h 26min

Dealmaker: The Greatest Trump Myth
The New Yorker's Susan Glasser joins Mona to discuss Trump's big beautiful deals, the cowardice of the press, and more. Head to moshlife.com/MONA to save 20% off plus FREE shipping on the Best seller...
5 Mai 20251h 5min

The Case for Class-Based Affirmative Action
Mona talks with Richard Kahlenberg about a proposal to make college admissions more fair in a post race preferences world. The Mona Charen Show is a weekly, one-on-one discussion that goes in depth o...
28 Apr 202546min

MAGA Grievance: A Short History
The Atlantic's Peter Wehner offers insights into the transformation of the GOP from the party that passed PEPFAR to the MAGA warriors of today. The Mona Charen Show is a weekly, one-on-one discussion...
21 Apr 20251h 6min




















