Beg to Differ with Mona Charen - Episodes Tagged with “Donald Trump”

Beg to Agree

The Bulwark — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 12:30:00 -0500

Author and foreign correspondent Michael J. Totten joins the group to discuss conspiracy thinking at home and abroad, the Biden cabinet so far, and Stop the Steal.

Special Guests: Bill Galston, Damon Linker, Linda Chavez, and Michael J. Totten.

Nearly There

The Bulwark — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 11:00:00 -0500

Jon Fasman of The Economist joins all of the regulars to discuss what we know and what we don’t about the election. Deep breaths.

Special Guests: Bill Galston, Damon Linker, Jon Fasman, and Linda Chavez.

RIP GOP?

The Bulwark — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 12:30:00 -0400

George F. Will and Jonathan V. Last join to discuss the state of the parties, the likely outcome, and whether the filibuster and Electoral College should stay.

Special Guests: Bill Galston, Damon Linker, George F. Will, and Jonathan V. Last.

Closing Argument? What Closing Argument?

The Bulwark — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 12:30:00 -0400

Election guru Josh Kraushaar joins B2D to discuss the ragged end game, what to watch on Nov. 3, and the disgrace of orphaned children at the border.

Special Guests: Bill Galston, Damon Linker, Josh Kraushaar, and Linda Chavez.

Roid Rage

The Bulwark — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 13:00:00 -0400

David Frum returns to B2D. He and the panel discuss the VP debate, the president’s mental state, abuse of power, and the future of the political parties.

Special Guests: Bill Galston, Damon Linker, David Frum, and Linda Chavez.

If Trump Loses, Should We Lock Him Up?

The Bulwark — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 12:45:00 -0400

Politico’s Tim Alberta joins the BTD panel to talk about changing suburbs, the Middle East breakthrough, Electoral College woes, and perp walking ex-presidents.

Special Guests: Bill Galston, Damon Linker, Linda Chavez, and Tim Alberta.

Escape from Partisanship

The Bulwark — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 14:00:00 -0400

On this week's Beg to Differ with Mona Charen, Charlie Sykes joins the usual cast to discuss Biden in Kenosha, Trump and decency, the politicization of COVID-19, and an escape from partisanship.

Special Guests: Bill Galston, Charles Sykes, Damon Linker, and Linda Chavez.

Qwazy for QAnon

The Bulwark — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 10:30:00 -0400

On this week's Beg to Differ with Mona Charen, Kim Wehle and Jonathan Last join the usual crew to discuss QAnon and the GOP, the Biden/Harris ticket and voting by mail.

Special Guests: Bill Galston, Jonathan V. Last, Kim Wehle, and Linda Chavez.

Swan Song

The Bulwark — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 11:15:00 -0400

On this week’s Beg to Differ with Mona Charen, Lawfare’s Benjamin Wittes describes his disturbing experience with DHS. The group also discusses the Swan/Trump interview and the lessons of Beirut.
Special Guests: Benjamin Wittes, Bill Galston, Damon Linker, and Linda Chavez.

Postpone the Election Edition

The Bulwark — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 12:30:00 -0400

On this week's Beg to Differ, A.B. Stoddard joins the usual crew to discuss mail-in voting in the 2020 election, Trump floating delaying it, Louie Gohmert, Herman Cain, and COVID-19, and a discussion about the Veepstakes and Congress skewering Big Tech.

Special Guests: A.B. Stoddard, Bill Galston, Damon Linker, and Linda Chavez.

Should Never-Trump Republicans Vote Straight Democrat in November?

The Bulwark — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 11:30:00 -0400

On this week's Beg to Differ with Mona Charen, Bret Stephens joins the usual crew to address the federal invasion of Portland and other cities, Trump's saber-rattling toward China, and how to punish the GOP for its descent into Trumpism.

Special Guests: Bill Galston, Bret Stephens, Damon Linker, and Linda Chavez.

Some Optimistic Notes

The Bulwark — Fri, 03 Jul 2020 12:45:00 -0400

On this week's Beg to Differ, Eliot Cohen joins David Priess and the usual crew to discuss the President's Daily Briefing, Russian bounties, and the 2020 elections.

Special Guests: Bill Galston, David Priess, Eliot Cohen, and Linda Chavez.

Barring the Doors of Justice?

The Bulwark — Fri, 15 May 2020 12:15:00 -0400

On this week’s Beg to Differ podcast, AEI’s Adam White joins the panel to ponder Bill Barr’s bona fides, untangle the Flynn case, analyze the Supreme Court’s oral arguments, and chew over the right's demonization of Anthony Fauci.

Special Guests: Adam J. White, Bill Galston, Damon Linker, and Linda Chavez.

Still No Plan

The Bulwark — Fri, 08 May 2020 13:00:00 -0400

On this week's Beg to Differ with Mona Charen, A.B. Stoddard joins regulars Damon Linker, Linda Chavez, and Bill Galston to discuss the next phase of COVID-19 bumbling from the White House, the #ReOpen protests, the 2020 race and down ballot elections, and whether the Trump coalition is eroding.

Special Guests: A.B. Stoddard, Bill Galston, Damon Linker, and Linda Chavez.

Does it Matter if Tara Reade is Not Credible?

The Bulwark — Fri, 01 May 2020 11:30:00 -0400

On this week’s Beg to Differ with Mona Charen, Scott Lincicome rebuts some myths about the drug supply, and the whole crew addresses COVID, the economy, and those Tara Reade allegations.

Special Guests: Bill Galston, Damon Linker, Linda Chavez, and Scott Lincicome.

Reality TV Meets Reality

The Bulwark — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 11:30:00 -0400

On this week's Beg to Differ Podcast with host Mona Charen, Rachel Kleinfeld and Jim Swift join regular panelists Damon Linker, Linda Chavez, and Bill Galston to discuss remote voting, COVID-19, the conservative protests about the precautions, and how President Trump carried water for China for 50 days. Also, how to save the November election.

Special Guests: Bill Galston, Damon Linker, Jim Swift, Linda Chavez, and Rachel Kleinfeld.

Viruses Create Antibodies

The Bulwark — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 11:00:00 -0400

On this week's Beg to Differ with Mona Charen, Peter Wehner from the Ethics and Public Policy Center joins regular panelists Linda Chavez, Damon Linker, and Bill Galston to discuss Coronavirus, the firing of Captain Crozier and Inspectors General, and the 2020 election.

Special Guests: Bill Galston, Damon Linker, Linda Chavez, and Peter Wehner.

This is Not a Test

The Bulwark — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 14:15:00 -0400

On this week's Beg to Differ with Mona Charen Podcast, Vox's Jane Coaston joins Bill Galston, Damon Linker, and Linda Chavez to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic, the level of trust in American institutions, and the bright side of working from home.

(Editor's note: since this was an entirely remote podcast, there may be slight audio discrepancies.)

Special Guests: Bill Galston, Damon Linker, Jane Coaston, and Linda Chavez.

Remain Calm, Trump is in Charge?

The Bulwark — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 10:15:00 -0400

On this week's episode of Beg to Differ with Mona Charen, special guest Bill Kristol joins regular panelists Bill Galston, Linda Chavez, and Damon Linker to discuss President Trump's response to Coronavirus, the resurgence of Joe Biden in the Democratic Primary, plus the uncertain political future of Jeff Sessions.

Special Guests: Bill Galston, Bill Kristol, Damon Linker, and Linda Chavez.

Two Cheers for Biden — and Concerns

The Bulwark — Sat, 07 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0500

On this week's Beg to Differ with Mona Charen Podcast, Will Saletan from Slate joins panelists Linda Chavez and Bill Galston to discuss the Biden South Carolina surge, his big Super Tuesday, and Coronavirus and its impacts.

Special Guests: Bill Galston, Linda Chavez, and Will Saletan.

Time for a Stop Bernie Movement?

The Bulwark — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -0500

On this week's Beg to Differ Podcast with host Mona Charen, special guest Ramesh Ponnuru joins regular panelists Damon Linker, Linda Chavez, and Bill Galston to discuss the 2020 Democratic primaries, the 2016-2020 primary parallels, and the future of healthcare.

Special Guests: Bill Galston, Damon Linker, Linda Chavez, and Ramesh Ponnuru.

Trump, the Corruption Fighter!

The Bulwark — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 10:45:00 -0500

On this week's Beg to Differ Podcast with host Mona Charen, regular panelists Bill Galston and Damon Linker are joined by Sarah Longwell and Maya MacGuineas from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget to discuss a decade of trillion dollar deficits, the economy, the 2020 elections, and the impeachment of President Trump.

Special Guests: Bill Galston, Damon Linker, Maya MacGuineas , and Sarah Longwell.

Doublethink

The Bulwark — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0500

On this week's Beg to Differ Podcast with host Mona Charen, regular panelists Bill Galston, Linda Chavez, and Damon Linker discuss the opening days of the impeachment trial of President Trump and how Republicans and Democrats are reacting to the trial as it pertains to 2020.

Special Guests: Bill Galston, Damon Linker, and Linda Chavez.

Why Are We Polarized?

The Bulwark — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 12:00:00 -0500

On this week's Beg to Differ Podcast with host Mona Charen, regular panelists Bill Galston and Damon Linker are joined by special guest Jonathan Rauch to discuss the impeachment of President Trump, the 2020 elections, and the importance of institutions.

Special Guests: Bill Galston, Damon Linker, and Jonathan Rauch.

They Impeached Trump Jesus.

The Bulwark — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 10:15:00 -0500

On this week's Beg to Differ Podcast with host Mona Charen, regular panelists Bill Galston and Linda Chavez are joined by special guest Will Saletan to discuss the impeachment of President Trump, the debate leading up to the vote, and Trump's hellish insults during his impeachment / Merry Christmas rally. Plus, a look at the 2020 democratic primaries.

Special Guests: Bill Galston, Linda Chavez, and Will Saletan.

Killers and Losers

The Bulwark — Fri, 25 Oct 2019 10:15:00 -0400

On this week's episode of Beg to Differ with Mona Charen, she is joined by regular panelists Linda Chavez, Bill Galston, and Damon Linker to discuss the latest on the impeachment inquiry, what House and Senate Republicans are doing to cover for President Trump, a wide-ranging discussion about interventionist U.S. foreign policy from Iraq to Syria, and why "endless truces" are a good thing. Plus, a look at the 2020 elections and the Democratic primary.

Special Guests: Bill Galston, Damon Linker, and Linda Chavez.

Impeachment and Impunity

The Bulwark — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 09:00:00 -0400

On the very first episode of The Bulwark's Beg to Differ Podcast, host Mona Charen is joined by Linda Chavez, Bill Galston, and Damon Linker to discuss developments in the House impeachment inquiry. Is impeachment a winning strategy, or is censure a better option? Will any Republicans find religion and join in the effort? Plus, an examination of the problems of populism, from conspiratorial thinking to perpetual victimhood.

Special Guests: Bill Galston, Damon Linker, and Linda Chavez.