God Save America

The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg

The Dispatch

Politics, News

4.6 • 6.3K Ratings

🗓️ 30 January 2025

⏱️ 71 minutes

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Summary

New York Times columnist and best-selling author Ross Douthat joins The Remnant today to discuss his new book, Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious, and dive into some rank punditry. Ross and Jonah Goldberg talk tech execs in Washington, spiritual metaphysics, and what Emilia Perez says about the relationship between culture and politics.Later in the episode, Ross explains why religion—no matter what flavor—is necessary for a healthy individual and a thriving nation. Show Notes: —Pre-order Ross’ new book —Ross’ conversation with Marc Andreessen The Remnant is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch’s offerings—including Jonah’s G-File newsletter, weekly livestreams, and other members-only content—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:32.6	Music Ladies and gentlemen, can I please have your attention.
0:49.1	Can you digger? Greetings, dear listeners. This is Jonah Goldberg, host of the Remnant podcast.
1:01.1	Brought to you by the Dispatch and Dispatch Media. Very excited about today's guest,
1:05.2	another fan favorite. We've been doing a string of fan favorites of late. And today, of course,
1:10.3	I am referring to National Review
1:12.2	film critic, Ross Douthat, who also occasionally appears in the New York Times and occasionally
1:18.2	writes books about stuff. Intermittent, intermittent podcaster, Ross Douthit. That's probably the best.
1:26.1	Occasional remnant guest, Ross Douth is how I'm, how I asked to be introduced
1:30.4	at most speaking engagements.
1:32.6	Husband, a famous cat author?
1:34.6	Husband.
1:35.5	Yep.
1:36.1	By the way, I still feel bad I've never had Mrs. Douthit on here to talk about cats.
1:40.5	If she's still available for plugging the book, I would be happy to have her on here.
1:44.7	Oh, I'll mention it to her. She is currently locked away in our office working on another book.
1:50.8	This is, you know, a periodic phase of our married life is that, you know, she has to go into
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