Podcastpalooza and the Week in Headlines
Just when you thought we were done with the Supreme Court for the summer, lawfare goes into overtime. . .
With the July 4 holiday safely behind us, we’re back to the usual weekend podcast double-header, featuring the Ricochet podcast where Charles C.W. Cooke and I catch up with James Lileks as he marks a big week—his last day at the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, and his harrowing tale of being a carjacking victim, prompting a brief discussion of the pros and cons of carrying. As usual, listen right here, or at Ricochet:
Next up is the Three Whisky Happy Hour, where we have a special guest this week: Prof. Phil Munoz of Notre Dame University (though he’s on loan to the University of Texas at Austin this semester), who has a heterodox view of some of the Supreme Court victories of this last term, leading to a lively discussion amongst us. We’re not sure whether Phil will ever want to do this again!
So listen here if you can’t wait, or when the episode goes live on Ricochet:
And now of course, headlines:
The Times scooped Chris Rufo for the same reasons a trial attorney chooses to reveal his client's or his witness's weaknesses before the other side gets to: to shape the way the harmful information is revealed so as to reduce the damage.
The leftists who attacked the Times for it live in a bubble and are unaware that there are people who get their news from other than exclusively left wing sources.
Ref: 3 WHH
I am 50 mins in and have become a tad impatient with Steve's mic not being properly adjusted in volume for me/us to hear him.
Other than that I am enjoying the discussion, and must say please have Phil back anytime. In fact make it 4 WHH if you like. Much better having 3 against 1 rather than just 2 against 1. And everybody knows who 'the 1' is. Although it is clear that Lucretia and Steven - to John, 'just lump it and be quiet' ;-) - do a ---- good job keeping 'the 1' in check on sound conservative views and arguments.
Anyhow,
Til next week,
Jim