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August 22, 2023
Debates, Wildfires, and Counterprogramming
Friends of the pod Jamie Weinstein and Will Rahn talk with Matt about who is likely to come out ahead of the GOP primary debate, and whether the debate will move the needle. They also discuss Donald Trump’s “counterprogramming” with Tucker Carlson, and whether the media should be harder on Joe Biden for his handling of the Maui wildfires.
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August 21, 2023
GOP Debate Preview and Polls
Bill Scher of Washington Monthly returns to the pod to preview Wednesday’s GOP primary debate and to unpack a spate of new polls.
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August 16, 2023
Songwriter Rick Lee James on ‘Keep Watch, Dear Lord’
Rick Lee James is a singer and songwriter, speaker, author, Podcast host, and chaplain. During this conversation, he talks with Matt about his great new song, “Keep Watch, Dear Lord.”
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– What is the “Matt Lewis & the News” Podcast? –
Get to the heart of the issues at stake. In the podcast Matt Lewis & the News, Matt discusses politics, culture, and more with politicians, thinkers, and writers. If you’re looking for an intellectual take on important topics in current events and engaging commentary that gives complex issues the treatment they deserve, tune in to Matt Lewis & the News.
August 11, 2023
Making ‘Bull Durham’
Thirty-five years ago this summer, Bull Durham hit the theaters. On this episode, film director and screenwriter Ron Shelton talks about his book, The Church of Baseball: The Making of Bull Durham: Home Runs, Bad Calls, Crazy Fights, Big Swings, and a Hit. (This podcast episode first aired on September 22, 2022.)
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Matt K. Lewis is a Senior Columnist at The Daily Beast, a CNN political commentator, and the author of Too Dumb to Fail.
– What is the “Matt Lewis & the News” Podcast? –
Get to the heart of the issues at stake. In the podcast Matt Lewis & the News, Matt discusses politics, culture, and more with politicians, thinkers, and writers. If you’re looking for an intellectual take on important topics in current events and engaging commentary that gives complex issues the treatment they deserve, tune in to Matt Lewis & the News.
August 9, 2023
Jonathan Taplin on The Band’s Robbie Robertson and The Hypnotist
With the death of Robbie Robertson, the the leader and lead guitar player for the Band, I thought this was a good time to revisit my 2021 talk with Jonathan Taplin, who was tour manager for Bob Dylan and The Band. During our talk Taplin shares many stories about his life and career, including a good one about Robbie Robertson and a hypnotist. (This episode originally aired on April 29, 2021.)
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– What is the “Matt Lewis & the News” Podcast? –
Get to the heart of the issues at stake. In the podcast Matt Lewis & the News, Matt discusses politics, culture, and more with politicians, thinkers, and writers. If you’re looking for an intellectual take on important topics in current events and engaging commentary that gives complex issues the treatment they deserve, tune in to Matt Lewis & the News.
August 8, 2023
Ross Douthat on ‘The Deep Places’
New York Times columnist Ross Douthat talks with Matt about his new book, The Deep Places: A Memoir of Illness and Discovery. (This episode originally ran on October 20, 2021.)
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Matt K. Lewis is a Senior Columnist at The Daily Beast, a CNN political commentator, and the author of Too Dumb to Fail.
– What is the “Matt Lewis & the News” Podcast? –
Get to the heart of the issues at stake. In the podcast Matt Lewis & the News, Matt discusses politics, culture, and more with politicians, thinkers, and writers. If you’re looking for an intellectual take on important topics in current events and engaging commentary that gives complex issues the treatment they deserve, tune in to Matt Lewis & the News.
August 2, 2023
Why Psychiatrically Unwell Behavior Dominates Social Media
Addiction expert Dr. Nicholas Kardaras talks with Matt about his book, Digital Madness: How Social Media Is Driving Our Mental Health Crisis–and How to Restore Our Sanity. (This episode was originally broadcast on October 14, 2022.)
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Matt K. Lewis is a Senior Columnist at The Daily Beast, a CNN political commentator, and the author of Too Dumb to Fail.
– What is the “Matt Lewis & the News” Podcast? –
Get to the heart of the issues at stake. In the podcast Matt Lewis & the News, Matt discusses politics, culture, and more with politicians, thinkers, and writers. If you’re looking for an intellectual take on important topics in current events and engaging commentary that gives complex issues the treatment they deserve, tune in to Matt Lewis & the News.
July 31, 2023
The Triumph of Nancy Reagan
Washington Post columnist Karen Tumulty talks with Matt about her book, The Triumph of Nancy Reagan. (This episode was originally broadcast on April 27, 2021.)
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Matt K. Lewis is a Senior Columnist at The Daily Beast, a CNN political commentator, and the author of Too Dumb to Fail.
– What is the “Matt Lewis & the News” Podcast? –
Get to the heart of the issues at stake. In the podcast Matt Lewis & the News, Matt discusses politics, culture, and more with politicians, thinkers, and writers. If you’re looking for an intellectual take on important topics in current events and engaging commentary that gives complex issues the treatment they deserve, tune in to Matt Lewis & the News.
July 25, 2023
Why Innocent People Get Stuck in Prison
Legal scholar Daniel S. Medwed talks with Matt about his new book, Barred: Why the Innocent Can’t Get Out of Prison. (This episode first aired on October 10, 2022.)
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Matt K. Lewis is a Senior Columnist at The Daily Beast, a CNN political commentator, and the author of Too Dumb to Fail.
– What is the “Matt Lewis & the News” Podcast? –
Get to the heart of the issues at stake. In the podcast Matt Lewis & the News, Matt discusses politics, culture, and more with politicians, thinkers, and writers. If you’re looking for an intellectual take on important topics in current events and engaging commentary that gives complex issues the treatment they deserve, tune in to Matt Lewis & the News.
July 15, 2023
Mike Murphy on Why Trump Won’t Win The Primary
GOP Strategist Mike Murphy, co-host of the “Hacks on Tap” podcast, joins Matt to discuss the state of the GOP field, and why he still doesn’t think Donald Trump will be the nominee. He also talks about the Biden’s other granddaughter, the writer’s strike, and the importance of finding a hobby that isn’t politics. Enjoy!
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– Who is Matt Lewis? –
Matt K. Lewis is a Senior Columnist at The Daily Beast, a CNN political commentator, and the author of Too Dumb to Fail.
– What is the “Matt Lewis & the News” Podcast? –
Get to the heart of the issues at stake. In the podcast Matt Lewis & the News, Matt discusses politics, culture, and more with politicians, thinkers, and writers. If you’re looking for an intellectual take on important topics in current events and engaging commentary that gives complex issues the treatment they deserve, tune in to Matt Lewis & the News.
