Episode 863: Demo Day

Episode 863: Demo Day

Author: National Review April 7, 2026 Duration: 1:17:55

Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Jim, and Noah discuss the U.S. and Israel hitting Iran’s infrastructure, defense spending, and much more.

Editors’ Picks:

Light Items:

  • Rich: Balls and strikes challenge system
  • Charlie: Busch Gardens
  • Jim: Robotics
  • Noah: Easter dinner

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