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Cut through the noise of the modern news cycle.

Get to the heart of the issues at stake. In my podcast Matt Lewis & the News, I discuss politics, culture, and more with politicians, thinkers, and writers. If you’re looking for an intellectual take on important topics in current events and engaging commentary that gives complex issues the treatment they deserve, tune in to Matt Lewis & the News.

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Hyrum Lewis: ‘Left’ And ‘Right’ Are Myths

February 2, 2023

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Hyrum Lewis is a professor of history at BYU-Idaho, and the co-author of The Myth of Left and Right. On this podcast, he explains why adhering to the Left-Right political spectrum misleads and harms Americans.

David Frum on Conspiracy Theories

January 31, 2023

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David Frum, staff writer for The Atlantic, returns to the podcast to talk with Matt about the debt limit, the 2024 GOP primary race, “parental neglect,” the Hamilton 68 project, conspiracy theories, the hammer attack on Paul Pelosi, and more! Follow David Frum on Twitter. *** If you like this podcast, please consider leaving a five-star […]

Michael Strain: U.S. Debt is a ‘Termites In The Woodwork’ Problem

January 28, 2023

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Michael R. Strain is the director of Economic Policy Studies and the Arthur F. Burns Scholar in Political Economy at the American Enterprise Institute. He’s also the author of The American Dream Is Not Dead: (But Populism Could Kill It) During this podcast discussion, Michael talks about three things to know about the state of the US economy. He also talks about the right way to think about the debt ceiling.

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Meet Matt Lewis

Some have called him a “first-rate talent.” Others, “super smart.”

Wherever you stand on the political spectrum, he’ll challenge you to better understand and defend your ideas. Meet your host and guide for these engaging discussions: author and political commentator Matt Lewis.

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