Episode 894: An Irritable Societal Gesture

Episode 894: An Irritable Societal Gesture

Author: National Review July 24, 2026 Duration: 1:02:36

Today on The Editors, Charlie guest-hosts for Rich and is joined by MBD, Dan, and Jim to discuss the latest round of tariffs, some strange new respect for Ukraine from certain corners, and much more.

Editors’ Picks:

Light Items:

  • Charlie: Hornblower
  • Jim: Quiet house in the summer
  • MBD: Quitting coffee
  • Dan: Anticipating The Odyssey

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