Episodi

  • Michael Knowles on why the left's populist rebrand won't work

    Michael Knowles on why the left's populist rebrand won't work
    Jul 31 2026
    Is the old political divide giving way to a new populist era? In this episode of “Make It Make Sense,” Carine Hajjar talks with conservative commentator Michael Knowles about the forces reshaping both major parties ahead of the midterms. They discuss the rise of democratic socialism, whether Republicans have abandoned small-government conservatism, the use of federal power against universities, Donald Trump’s economic challenges, the political consequences of the Iran war and whether JD Vance can hold together the MAGA coalition in 2028.
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    36 min
  • Fareed Zakaria: Is America losing the world?

    Fareed Zakaria: Is America losing the world?
    Jul 29 2026
    Is America walking away from the world order it created? In this episode of “Make It Make Sense,” Carine Hajjar talks with Post columnist Fareed Zakaria about the forces reshaping global affairs. They discuss America’s retreat from international leadership, the political backlash against globalization and the risks posed by artificial intelligence, as well as the growing rivalry between the United States and China, tensions over Taiwan and whether the war with Iran has strengthened Tehran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz.
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    31 min
  • Did DEI break colleges?

    Did DEI break colleges?
    Jul 28 2026
    Can America reject racial preferences without ignoring racial inequality? In this episode of “Make It Make Sense,” Carine Hajjar talks with economist and author Glenn Loury about race, opportunity and ideological diversity in American life. They discuss the decline of the Black Lives Matter era, affirmative action after the Supreme Court’s ruling, why more Black men have supported Donald Trump, the political backlash facing higher education and whether government pressure on universities threatens academic freedom.
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    37 min
  • How can California be saved? Ask Steve Hilton.

    How can California be saved? Ask Steve Hilton.
    Jul 24 2026
    Can California afford to keep going in the same direction? In this episode of “Make It Make Sense,” Kate Andrews talks with gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton about his campaign to overhaul the state’s government and economy. They discuss California’s high cost of living, his proposal to make the first $150,000 of income tax-free, whether frustrated Democratic voters could support a Republican, the proper role of government in regulating AI, and what California can learn from the United Kingdom.
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    29 min
  • Newsom has pushed California to a tipping point

    Newsom has pushed California to a tipping point
    Jul 23 2026
    Is the United States turning into the Golden State? In this episode of “Make It Make Sense,” Kate Andrews talks with historian Victor Davis Hanson about the political and cultural shifts reshaping America. They discuss Christopher Nolan’s take on “The Odyssey,” the war with Iran, Gavin Newsom’s record in California, and whether democratic socialism is a genuine grassroots movement or a project driven by urban elites.
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    35 min
  • Why have political double standards gotten worse?

    Why have political double standards gotten worse?
    Jul 21 2026
    Are double standards becoming the norm in American politics? In this episode of “Make It Make Sense,” Carine Hajjar and Brad Palumbo, an independent journalist and YouTube creator, break down the growing fractures on both the left and the right. They discuss recent Senate races involving Graham Platner and Abdul El-Sayed; the controversy surrounding Ken Paxton in Texas; and how media echo chambers, viral clips and conspiracy theories are pushing the country further apart.
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    32 min
  • Why doesn’t Europe have AC?

    Why doesn’t Europe have AC?
    Jul 17 2026
    Is AC a luxury or a necessity? In this episode of "Make It Make Sense," Cato Institute research fellow Chelsea Follett joins James Hohmann to discuss Europe's cultural and regulatory resistance to air conditioning. The conversation explores the dangers of modern "degrowthism" and climate fatalism, contrasting them with a solutions-oriented, pro-technology mindset.
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    31 min
  • Does the right have a cancel culture problem?

    Does the right have a cancel culture problem?
    Jul 16 2026
    Is higher education too powerful to ignore? In this episode of "Make It Make Sense," Jason Willick sits down with Greg Lukianoff, president and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, to unpack the escalating war over campus free expression, Title IX and the Trump administration's tactics targeting Harvard. They also dive into the psychology of modern censorship and peer into the future of AI, warning why elite control over algorithmic outputs might be the ultimate threat to human knowledge.
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    34 min