light on data, but with feel-good anecdotes
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“If you want a less angry "go team," this is the place. (Don't worry, we still call liberals 'idiots' here.) But if you want a deeper look at anything political, try elsewhere. Rather than stake out and defend a position, Lileks too often condescendingly attacks some hypotheical liberal for crying about the end of the world. Sarcasm can be funny in small doses, but it seems like he uses it to hide from nuance, pretending we're all on the same page on every topic. Rob Long typically brings more to the table; I wish he was part of the discussion more often. Even so, I prefer a little more data to back up claims over "some guy I know at ..."
An example of a typical line: "[Term limits] may be a bad idea whose time has come," because right now "we have more people" than they do. ... Guys! Have you looked at the numbers? I don't even think that's true right now.”Read full review »
midwestern centrist via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/31/17
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“I’m a liberal over here but I still enjoy the Ricochet podcast. Always up to date on conservative perspectives for modern events. I appreciate the candor, intellectual debate and humor you all bring. Keep up the good work (and maybe bring a liberal to interview on the show, just so we can dabble...”Read full review »
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11/11/17
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“I like the interplay between Lileks, Robinson, and Long almost as much as the content. It has been a lifesaver during this past election season. A must for people looking for a great center-right podcast.”
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01/02/17
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“This is the most fun weekly political show on the planet.”
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