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Bill Kristol Podcast

126 articles 2015–2017

Persons of the Year

TWS Podcast · December 22, 2017

This week on the Kristol Clear podcast, editor-at-large Bill Kristol makes the case for the people who mattered most in 2017.

Moore Aftershocks

TWS Podcast · December 15, 2017

Editor at large Bill Kristol talks with host Eric Felten about the fallout from Tuesday's defeat of GOP Senate candidate Roy Moore in the Alabama special election.

Flynn Cops a Plea

TWS Podcast · December 1, 2017

This week on the Kristol Clear Podcast, editor at large Bill Kristol discusses Michael Flynn's plea agreement with special counsel Robert Mueller.

Kristol Clear: Sex and Taxes

TWS Podcast · November 18, 2017

This week on the Kristol Clear Podcast, editor at large Bill Kristol talks with host Eric Felten about the need for accountability, responsibility, and deliberation in our politics.

The GOP Surrender

TWS Podcast · October 27, 2017

This week on the Kristol Clear podcast, editor at large Bill Kristol on the announced retirements of President Trump's Senate antagonists.

Trump Decertifies Iran

TWS Podcast · October 13, 2017

This week on the Kristol Clear Podcast, editor at large Bill Kristol talks with host Eric Felten about the president's action on the Iran nuclear deal.

What Can He Be Thinking?

TWS Podcast · August 25, 2017

This week on the Kristol Clear podcast, editor at large Bill Kristol talks with host Eric Felten about the president's topsy-turvy week. Does Donald Trump have a strategy, or is he just lurching from thing to thing?

Locked and Loaded

TWS Podcast · August 11, 2017

This week on the Kristol Clear podcast, editor at large Bill Kristol talks with Eric Felten about the North Korean crisis, the benefits of an organized White House, and Shakespeare's "Measure for Measure."

The Week in Trump

TWS Podcast · August 3, 2017

This week on the Kristol Clear podcast, editor at large Bill Kristol talks about how President Trump packs in months' worth of upheaval into just a week's time.

The Senate Pulls the Plug

TWS Podcast · July 28, 2017

Today on the Kristol Clear podcast, filling in for Bill Kristol is senior writer Michael Warren, who talks about the Senate's epic failure to repeal Obamacare, and the chaos being spread by the president's new communication director, Anthony Scaramucci.

Trump's Troubles Mount

TWS Podcast · July 14, 2017

This week on the Kristol Clear podcast, editor at large Bill Kristol discusses how the Donald Jr. Russia meeting is throwing a wrench into the workings of his father's White House.

Credit Where Credit Is Due

TWS Podcast · July 7, 2017

This week on the Kristol Clear podcast, editor at large Bill Kristol explains why Donald Trump's Warsaw speech was a high point for his presidency.

Killer Summer Reading

TWS Podcast · June 30, 2017

On this episode of the Kristol Clear podcast, editor at large Bill Kristol talks with Eric Felten about his favorite mystery and thriller writers, just in time for choosing books for the beach.

Read the Bill

TWS Podcast · June 23, 2017

Today on the Kristol Clear podcast, editor at large William Kristol talks with host Eric Felten about the Senate leadership's proposed repeal, replace (or at least rethink) of Obamacare. Can support be built for healthcare legislation that is rushed?

Is the GOP Trump-Branded?

TWS Podcast · June 9, 2017

Today on the Kristol Clear podcast, editor at large Bill Kristol talks with Eric Felten about what it means, over the long haul, for Republicans to be the party of Trump. And, who had the worse week, Donald Trump or Theresa May?

Will Comey Fallout Turn Trump Into a One-Term Wonder?

TWS Podcast · May 12, 2017

Today on the Daily Standard podcast, editor at large William Kristol discusses his recent editorial and how the Comey firing and its after effects have changed the political climate profoundly in just a few days. Talk of Trump not finishing his term isn't just a punchline any more.

Kristol Reports from Middle America!

TWS Podcast · May 5, 2017

Today on the Daily Standard podcast, editor at large William Kristol shares his perspective on the House's passage of the American Health Care Act and the road ahead in the Senate for Obamacare repeal.

Kristol: Trump 'Mugged by Reality'

TWS Podcast · April 8, 2017

It's the Kristol Clear edition of The Daily Standard podcast. Every week Bill Kristol brings his insights and expertise to the biggest stories. This week it's all about Syria: What President Trump has learned from handling his first foreign-policy challenge, and what we've learned about him.

Arrogant Liberals Give Elitism A Bad Name

TWS Podcast · March 18, 2017

Editor at large William Kristol's weekly Kristol Clear podcast, where he defends the common sense of the American people from liberal elitism, while defending the role of intellectualism in American life; he talks about Angela Merkel's uncomfortable visit with Donald Trump; and bemoans the lack of…

What Happens In Vegas...The GOP's Big Gamble On Obamacare

TWS Podcast · March 11, 2017

Editor at large William Kristol's weekly Kristol Clear podcast, where what happens on the podcast stays on the podcast as Bill talks about how he likes to spend time in Vegas. Speaking of gambling, the GOP is taking a big—and completely unnecessary—gamble by rushing a big, comprehensive Obamacare…

The GOP Isn't The Party Of Trump...Yet

TWS Podcast · February 24, 2017

Bill Kristol talks about CPAC—or is it T-PAC—and the embrace of Trump by conservatives and the GOP. Is it his party now? Michael Graham rails against the rise of identity politics. And which one's better: Orwell's 1984 or Huxley's Brave New World?

First Lesson for GOP of 2017: Prepare the Battlefield

TWS Podcast · January 7, 2017

In Editor at large William Kristol's weekly Kristol Clear podcast, Bill Kristol sees a lesson for the GOP in early stumbles out of the 2017 gate: Prepare the battlefield. Also, observations about the South from Kristol, a New York City native, visiting Georgia this week

Your 'Kristol Ball' Predictions For 2017

TWS Podcast · December 30, 2016

Editor at large William Kristol's weekly Kristol Clear podcast, with predictions for the Trump administration, the Supreme Court and the wall; Why Barack Obama tried--and failed--to be the Harry Truman of the Palestinian state; Plus Bill's review of Rogue One, and why conservatives should embrace…

Trump's Transition--The Only 'Chaos' is the Media Coverage

TWS Podcast · November 19, 2016

Editor William Kristol's weekly Kristol Clear podcast, where he discusses why Trump's transition is going better than many expected. Why the Sessions, Pompeo, Flynn team gives conservatives reasons to both hope...and worry, and how Trump continues to be blessed by the quality of his enemies.

Election Eve Predictions

TWS Podcast · November 4, 2016

Editor William Kristol's weekly Kristol Clear podcast, where Kristol makes his final predictions for the (seemingly never-ending) 2016 presidential race.

The Future of Post-Trump Conservatism

TWS Podcast · October 28, 2016

Editor William Kristol's weekly Kristol Clear podcast, on why you should root for the Cleveland Indians, his recent editorial on conservatism and populism and nationalism, and the future of the post-Trump GOP.

Despite Birther Controversy, It's Hillary's Campaign That's Dying

TWS Podcast · September 16, 2016

Editor William Kristol's weekly Kristol Clear podcast, where he discusses the state of the presidential race after a week of health scares, TV doctor visits,the return of "Birtherism," and how the media are (unintentionally) boosting the electoral prospects of the Trump they hate so much.

Hillary Hearts The (Alt-Right-Free) GOP

TWS Podcast · August 27, 2016

Editor William Kristol's weekly Kristol Clear podcast, on Hillary's "alt-right" attack, the lingering Clinton scandals, and he answers the question "How does a neocon have fun in the summer of Trump?"

Kristol Clear Podcast: The GOP's Trump Dilemma

TWS Podcast · August 13, 2016

Editor William Kristol's weekly Kristol Clear podcast on the surprising reason why he can't vote for Hillary Clinton; Is it cut-and-run time for GOP on Trump campaign?; And the songs Bill would add to Obama's summer playlist.

Kristol on Kaine

TWS Podcast · July 23, 2016

The WEEKLY STANDARD Podcast with editor William Kristol on Hillary's VP pick, Virginia's Tim Kaine.

Cheer Up!

TWS Podcast · May 20, 2016

The WEEKLY STANDARD Podcast with editor William Kristol on the coming "third world" election and why an independent third-party bid could cheer us all up.

Unity Uber Alles?

TWS Podcast · May 13, 2016

The WEEKLY STANDARD Podcast with editor William Kristol on Donald Trump's unity overtures and the bizarre recordings of Trump trying to serve as his own PR flack.

Pass the Hemlock

TWS Podcast · May 4, 2016

The WEEKLY STANDARD Podcast with editor William Kristol on the Trump win in Indiana, and the news that Cruz and Kasich are dropping out.

Trump's Waterloo?

TWS Podcast · April 6, 2016

The WEEKLY STANDARD Podcast with editor William Kristol on Trump's big loss in the Wisconsin primary.

Kristol: The Case Against Trump

TWS Podcast · January 23, 2016

The WEEKLY STANDARD Podcast with editor William Kristol on the new issue of THE WEEKLY STANDARD, and his contribution to National Review's Trump symposium.

Kristol: Donald Trump is an Ignoramus

TWS Podcast · December 18, 2015

The WEEKLY STANDARD Podcast with editor William Kristol on Trump shouting his love of Vladimir Putin, and why the Democrats are hiding their debates with a consciously poor debate strategy.

Kristol: The Party of the Iran Deal

TWS Podcast · September 11, 2015

THE WEEKLY STANDARD podcast with editor William Kristol on the Iran deal.This podcast can be downloaded here. Subscribe to THE WEEKLY STANDARD's iTunes podcast feed here.ADVERTISEMENTThis podcast is brought to you by The Great Courses. TWS Podcast Listeneirs Can Get up to 80% off by visiting this…

Kristol: Fiorina's Moment?

TWS Podcast · September 4, 2015

THE WEEKLY STANDARD podcast with editor William Kristol on the Donald Trump plateau, his signing of the GOP loyalty pledge and what that means, and whether or not Carly Fiorina can sieze on some of her momentum going into the CNN debate.