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May 2026

The Price of Drone Warfare
In Iran and Ukraine, inexpensive drones hammer against expensive missile interceptors. If the U.S. wants to retain its advantage, this equation needs to…
26:02
Babel Bots
In his first encyclical, Pope Leo XIV addressed the prospects of AI, warning against the enduring perils of Babel.
1:03:49
Behind the Music
John Kienker learns the stories that made the songs.
Is the AI Backlash Here?
A just-released Pew Research poll revealed that a majority of Americans are concerned about the exploits of Artificial Intelligence.
22:33
America 250: Go Big or Go Home ft. Matthew Mehan
Matthew Mehan joins the guys to discuss his latest work, The American Book of Fables, a richly illustrated tour through the nation’s wonders.
59:13
Lightning and Scepters
Chris Flannery considers what Sir Isaac Newton should have done in the American Revolution.
Homer’s Odyssey and Nolan’s Oddity
The Odyssey: Homer’s epic tale of a man’s harrowing return home from war. Today, the object of gender-critical, woke narrative extremes.
23:18
Pratt Boy Summer
Spencer Pratt, formerly a reality television star on MTV’s The Hills, has entered Los Angeles’s mayoral race as a Republican to challenge incumbent…
58:07
"The Renegade Academy," by Spencer Klavan
Associate Editor Spencer Klavan his piece, “The Renegade Academy,” featured in the spring 2026 issue.
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33:02
Hold Your Trojan Horses
Spencer Klavan is resisting the urge to pan Nolan’s Odyssey before it comes out.
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