Podcasts by Need to Know

E289. “Her Own Body,” and Treason from 2019-05-24T21:41:22

Is it treason to criticize the president? If so, Mona and Jay are in big trouble. They also take swipes at Beto, Mayor Pete, farm subsidies, and more, while pausing to appreciate a Mr. Smith Goe...

E289. “Her Own Body,” and Treason from 2019-05-24T21:41:22

Is it treason to criticize the president? If so, Mona and Jay are in big trouble. They also take swipes at Beto, Mayor Pete, farm subsidies, and more, while pausing to appreciate a Mr. Smith Goes t...

E288. Great Patriot Podcasters from 2019-05-15T22:07:24

Jay and Mona do tariffs, mercantilism, the NRA and other grifters, Harvard and Harvey Weinstein, the Uighers, and Franklin Graham’s stunning fundraising gambit.

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E288. Great Patriot Podcasters from 2019-05-15T22:07:24

Jay and Mona do tariffs, mercantilism, the NRA and other grifters, Harvard and Harvey Weinstein, the Uighers, and Franklin Graham’s stunning fundraising gambit.

E287. God Bless America from 2019-05-03T23:40:07

Yes, Mona and Jay talk about Kate Smith, recently the victim of a terrible injustice. But they don’t play “God Bless America” at the end. They have Kate Smith in “I&rsquo...

E287. God Bless America from 2019-05-03T23:40:07

Yes, Mona and Jay talk about Kate Smith, recently the victim of a terrible injustice. But they don’t play “God Bless America” at the end. They have Kate Smith in “I’ll Be Seeing You,” that classic ...

E286. Making All Political Arguments into Legal Disputes from 2019-04-26T18:01:02

Law professor Adam White joins the podcast to discuss the Mueller report, the contours of obstruction, and our trend toward criminalizing matters that deserve political treatment. Jay and Mona t...

E286. Making All Political Arguments into Legal Disputes from 2019-04-26T18:01:02

Law professor Adam White joins the podcast to discuss the Mueller report, the contours of obstruction, and our trend toward criminalizing matters that deserve political treatment. Jay and Mona then...

E285. Is Twitter Twisting Us? from 2019-04-08T21:08:59

Jay and Mona consider the days when Democrats were deregulators (truly), how great our air transport system is (truly), and cheating at golf, among many other things. Music: Laura Dickinson, Com...

E285. Is Twitter Twisting Us? from 2019-04-08T21:08:59

Jay and Mona consider the days when Democrats were deregulators (truly), how great our air transport system is (truly), and cheating at golf, among many other things. Music: Laura Dickinson, Come F...

E284. Heroes And Heels from 2019-03-30T16:44:03

Jay and Mona pay tribute to a great French pilot and a tough Mossad agent. They also talk of Biden’s flaws, the Democrats’ drift, the Mueller report, and a great show — “...

E284. Heroes And Heels from 2019-03-30T16:44:03

Jay and Mona pay tribute to a great French pilot and a tough Mossad agent. They also talk of Biden’s flaws, the Democrats’ drift, the Mueller report, and a great show — “1776.” Music From Thi...

E283. Immigration, Sí or No? from 2019-03-15T18:54:58

The Atlantic’s David Frum joins to discuss his thoughtful article on limiting immigration. Jay and Mona then get sidetracked on several issues and have fun doing so.

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E283. Immigration, Sí or No? from 2019-03-15T18:54:58

The Atlantic’s David Frum joins to discuss his thoughtful article on limiting immigration. Jay and Mona then get sidetracked on several issues and have fun doing so.

E282. Oh My, Omar from 2019-03-11T13:45:02

Benjamin Parker of The Bulwark joins Jay and Mona to discuss the anti-Semitism kerfuffle in the Democratic Party, reparations for slavery, Joe Biden (how dare he call Mike Pence a nice guy), and...

E282. Oh My, Omar from 2019-03-11T13:45:02

Benjamin Parker of The Bulwark joins Jay and Mona to discuss the anti-Semitism kerfuffle in the Democratic Party, reparations for slavery, Joe Biden (how dare he call Mike Pence a nice guy), and th...

E281. Norks to Nixons from 2019-03-02T14:00:21

Jay and Mona dissect the Cohen hearing, the Hanoi summit, Amy Klobuchar’s character, Netanyahu’s decline, and the last Nixon brother to pass away, before paying tribute to the great ...

E281. Norks to Nixons from 2019-03-02T14:00:21

Jay and Mona dissect the Cohen hearing, the Hanoi summit, Amy Klobuchar’s character, Netanyahu’s decline, and the last Nixon brother to pass away, before paying tribute to the great Andre Previn.

E280. Warrentless Childcare from 2019-02-22T19:13:14

Lindsey Burke of Heritage joins to examine the Democrats’ proposals for universal pre-K. Jay and Mona then reflect on Ilhan Omar v. Elliott Abrams, Kamala Harris v. Neomi Rao, and Robert K...

E280. Warrentless Childcare from 2019-02-22T19:13:14

Lindsey Burke of Heritage joins to examine the Democrats’ proposals for universal pre-K. Jay and Mona then reflect on Ilhan Omar v. Elliott Abrams, Kamala Harris v. Neomi Rao, and Robert Kraft’s tr...

E279. Never Apologize from 2019-02-11T20:52:23

Is that the standard now? Jay and Mona consider the travails of Virginia’s governor, Rep. Ilhan Omar, Elizabeth Warren and many others in this age of shame and shamelessness. They also tal...

E279. Never Apologize from 2019-02-11T20:52:23

Is that the standard now? Jay and Mona consider the travails of Virginia’s governor, Rep. Ilhan Omar, Elizabeth Warren and many others in this age of shame and shamelessness. They also talk Green N...

E278. Infanticide, the KKK, and the SuperBowl from 2019-02-05T00:29:47

That was the past week. Jay and Mona cover it, with poll data, a little Starbucks, a little Medicare for All, and some reminiscences about the religion of anti-racism.

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E278. Infanticide, the KKK, and the SuperBowl from 2019-02-05T00:29:47

That was the past week. Jay and Mona cover it, with poll data, a little Starbucks, a little Medicare for All, and some reminiscences about the religion of anti-racism.

E277. Goo-Goos, Amigos, and Other Characters from 2019-01-25T22:47:29

Beholding the government-shutdown fiasco, Jay recalls an old term: “goo-goo.” He and Mona discuss “the wall and the cave,” the Democratic field so far, and “The Thr...

E277. Goo-Goos, Amigos, and Other Characters from 2019-01-25T22:47:29

Beholding the government-shutdown fiasco, Jay recalls an old term: “goo-goo.” He and Mona discuss “the wall and the cave,” the Democratic field so far, and “The Three Amigos.” They also ask if the ...

E276. Is Max Boot Right? from 2019-01-18T06:37:37

A loaded question. There is lots of agreement and some disagreement with this honest man. Then Jay and Mona launch into the news of the week: Bill Barr, the wall, Brexit, left-wing conspiracy th...

E276. Is Max Boot Right? from 2019-01-18T06:37:37

A loaded question. There is lots of agreement and some disagreement with this honest man. Then Jay and Mona launch into the news of the week: Bill Barr, the wall, Brexit, left-wing conspiracy theor...

E275. Chicken from 2019-01-10T23:50:20

Over the Wall, the R’s and the Dems are playing a game of chicken. That’s one thing Mona and Jay say about this shutdown drama. Who’s going to swerve away first? Is the border ...

E275. Chicken from 2019-01-10T23:50:20

Over the Wall, the R’s and the Dems are playing a game of chicken. That’s one thing Mona and Jay say about this shutdown drama. Who’s going to swerve away first? Is the border a genuine national em...

E274. Pow Wow Chow from 2019-01-04T22:07:06

Elizabeth Warren is running. The Boston Globe’s Jeff Jacoby analyzes her “likeability” among other things with Mona. Jay joins later to talk about another Massachusettsite &nda...

E274. Pow Wow Chow from 2019-01-04T22:07:06

Elizabeth Warren is running. The Boston Globe’s Jeff Jacoby analyzes her “likeability” among other things with Mona. Jay joins later to talk about another Massachusettsite – or is it Utahite?

E273. French and Friends from 2018-12-21T22:27:59

David French joins Jay and Mona to explode myths (“Flynn was framed!”) and analyze where things stand with a president unmoored. Secretary Mattis is gone, but Steven Miller goes on a...

E273. French and Friends from 2018-12-21T22:27:59

David French joins Jay and Mona to explode myths (“Flynn was framed!”) and analyze where things stand with a president unmoored. Secretary Mattis is gone, but Steven Miller goes on and on.

E272. Jay for Oscar Host! from 2018-12-14T20:45:03

Jay is back. Mona and Jay lament the passing of the Weekly Standard, note the president’s ISO for COS, ask about the wall, talk a little Russia, a little Flynn, and Cohen, and praise the f...

E272. Jay for Oscar Host! from 2018-12-14T20:45:03

Jay is back. Mona and Jay lament the passing of the Weekly Standard, note the president’s ISO for COS, ask about the wall, talk a little Russia, a little Flynn, and Cohen, and praise the free press...

E271. Remembering One Man and Remembering American History from 2018-12-11T01:58:02

In this bonus episode, Mona and colleagues discuss the work of the late Bruce Cole – a believer in America who left a great legacy.

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E271. Remembering One Man and Remembering American History from 2018-12-11T01:58:02

In this bonus episode, Mona and colleagues discuss the work of the late Bruce Cole – a believer in America who left a great legacy.

E270. Johnson and Lake from 2018-12-07T18:55:36

It sounds like a PR firm or a face cream, but it’s our two guests this week. Bloomberg’s Eli Lake sits in for Jay as co-host, and Eliana Johnson of Politico offers her insights on st...

E270. Johnson and Lake from 2018-12-07T18:55:36

It sounds like a PR firm or a face cream, but it’s our two guests this week. Bloomberg’s Eli Lake sits in for Jay as co-host, and Eliana Johnson of Politico offers her insights on staff shake-ups a...

E269. Playing Hurt from 2018-11-16T22:15:10

Mona went splat and broke her wrist, but still shows up. She and Jay talk trade, Amazon and its critics, election fraud, Deep Fake fraud, Jim Acosta, entitlements, and the passing of three notab...

E269. Playing Hurt from 2018-11-16T22:15:10

Mona went splat and broke her wrist, but still shows up. She and Jay talk trade, Amazon and its critics, election fraud, Deep Fake fraud, Jim Acosta, entitlements, and the passing of three notable ...

E268. About Last Tuesday from 2018-11-09T20:54:52

Mona and Jay begin with a guest, Charles Lane. (Jay is late but butts in when he arrives.) They talk about the midterm elections and about Central America. Chuck has done extensive reporting fro...

E268. About Last Tuesday from 2018-11-09T20:54:52

Mona and Jay begin with a guest, Charles Lane. (Jay is late but butts in when he arrives.) They talk about the midterm elections and about Central America. Chuck has done extensive reporting from L...

E267. Who’s Inciting Whom? from 2018-11-02T20:10:45

Jay and Mona talk about the eternal curse of anti-Semitism, executive orders – who’s for them, who’s against them and does it depend entirely upon whose ox is gored? Left wing ...

E267. Who’s Inciting Whom? from 2018-11-02T20:10:45

Jay and Mona talk about the eternal curse of anti-Semitism, executive orders – who’s for them, who’s against them and does it depend entirely upon whose ox is gored? Left wing and right wing violen...

E266. Jumping on the Caravan from 2018-10-23T22:00:51

In this (typically) wide-ranging hour, Mona and Jay talk about the caravan, up from Central America: Is it salted with Middle Eastern terrorists? They also discuss our northern neighbor, Canada,...

E266. Jumping on the Caravan from 2018-10-23T22:00:51

In this (typically) wide-ranging hour, Mona and Jay talk about the caravan, up from Central America: Is it salted with Middle Eastern terrorists? They also discuss our northern neighbor, Canada, wh...

E265. TALLLK OR TOK? from 2018-10-13T12:00:52

Charlie Sykes joins Mona to chew over the past week and exult in a new project they’ve helped to create. Then Mona and Jay review the lessons of the Khashoggi story, the “woman thing...

E265. TALLLK OR TOK? from 2018-10-13T12:00:52

Charlie Sykes joins Mona to chew over the past week and exult in a new project they’ve helped to create. Then Mona and Jay review the lessons of the Khashoggi story, the “woman thing,” Betsy DeVos,...