Near perfect. Related, my eldest son at age 14 went to a Red Hot Chili Pepper concert. Why? He asked his mother and not I. Anyway early Sunday morning, before church, he comes bounding out of his room wearing a “Mr. Dogg” t- shirt. I immediately asked him what he paid. $20. So after pointing out he couldn’t wear it around me, to school, to church or around anyone I knew, he sold it to me. What I didn’t know was that he bet all his friends $20 each that I would confiscate the shirt. And, and, he knew I would ultimately forget about the incident and much later found the shirt and took it to college. And I’m with Lucretia, drinking peaty scotch is like eating a salad constructed with bull nettle.

The show is overall pretty good, but Lucrecia is a complete populist and is just awful.

What a marvelous musical outro!

The podcast was so much better before John joined. John’s Republican Party is Mittens Romney and Ukraine Mitch. We don’t need anymore fake conservatives we already have our quota. Joe Wall

Lucretia doesn't seem to know how off-putting her blind Trumpism sounds. I understand that her heart is in the right place, but her viewpoints are just so fringe, that the people echoing her talking points are actively losing the GOP very winnable elections. I think it's time to find a better female perspective for the show. Her analysis on the Kevin McCarthy debacle was cringeworthy and embarrassing. If she can't see how bad this situation is, she does not deserve to be a political analyst on a serious podcast. Edit from Oct 14th: Lucretia said she liked RFK Jr "because he's against the Deep State." That's insane. Edit from December: Lucretia tried to sweep January 6 under the rug. Does she think that 9/11 was just some faked conspiracy with holograms? Edit from June, 2024. Lucretia really is certifiably stupid. She makes fun of Larry Hogan, who may be the only Republican capable of winning a Senate seat in Maryland. She really wants to live in a world where the Republicans have 25 senators, and never pass a single thing.

If this were a drinking game where we had to take a shot every time Lucretia said “stupid” or “idiot judge” we’d all end up like Bon Scott after 10 minutes. Brutal. Had to turn it off.

A great discussion highlighting the different viewpoints on the border crisis so that individuals can decide for themselves what is right.

Lucretia is so rude and judgmental. More John & Steve, LESS crazy Lucretia, please.

Look—I’ll question the logic and organization behind a conspiracy theory but you guys are straight up wrong about the FBI—it’s rotten to the core. It has abandoned its fundamental mission and it is using technical tools against the American people. From the FBI investigation of Larry Nassir which was botched beyond belief to Jan 6th investigation to the Gretchen Whitmer kidnapping plot to concentration on white supremacist threat which has utterly no evidence to back it up. They are a political hack-show. Lucretia didn’t even bring up the best points in defense of her thesis. They are a lost cause

John: “Be not afraid” of all things bereft of government watchdogs. Lucretia: Hoping you’re writing a biography or memoir! And Steve: No matter what John and Lucretia say, I relish the ‘all things climate farce’ within discussions. Here in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan you are all well respected for intelligent discourse and humor. God Bless.

I’d give this podcast 5 stars if Lucretia wouldn’t interrupt so much.

I thought adding a third “bartender” to the Three Whiskey Happy Hour would interfere with the chemistry of Steve and Lucretia, but I look forward to the episodes even more now that John has joined. The way these three interact is remarkably entertaining. I’m 30 and love the history lessons of them simply talking about their pasts.

I like the show but your discussion of the tanks is wildly inaccurate. Abrams has 2 crew members. Wrong. Ammunition is radioactive. Wrong. The rounds are depleted uranium. McMasters is one of the greatest tank commanders. Just wrong. He was a Captain in Desert Storm. Listen more to the smart lady who talks on this show and please don’t comment on things you know about.

The most brilliant and entertaining political podcast I have found. Three smart conservatives rip to shreds the woke left in America b

How deep? Very deep.

Chicken Little has no voice on this show. The sky is not falling. Linda Lee Denno is Lucretia.

I like Steve but Lucretia is overbearing and constantly interrupts, ruining the show. Find it hard to believe that she’s a “fan favorite“. I am a 50-year-old educated female. I don’t disagree with her ideas, but I can barely stand her voice. She is so insistent and so sure she is 100% right, it’s off-putting. Poor Steve.

I was about to tune in for Charles Murray but then I looked up Steve Sailer’s credentials and opted not to. Giving voice to heterodox ideas is one thing but platforming a Holocaust-denying, scientific racist who writes a regular column for VDARE is several bridges too far.

I’m a longtime fan of Hayward’s work, and, despite some reservations about Murray’s second-rate understanding of genetics and other scientific matters, I’ve always defended his serious social science. But Steve Sailer should be beyond the pale. Why are “respectable conservatives” elevating VDARE writers? Powerline should be ashamed.

The hosts and their topics, humor, pace and guests are both enjoyable and educational. I look forward to this podcast as much as I do publication of the Week in Pictures.

Excellent podcast in general, but today was a special treat with John "McRib" Yoo. The trio delved into all manner of Supreme Court decisions, both good and bad, and had a lively discussion of all things law and political science. Along with Yoo & Epstein on LAw Talk and the boys at Ruthless, I look forward to each episode. Keep it up!

I never miss an episode of this gem of a podcast. The interlocutors are both brilliant conversationalists; I could listen to their banter and their serious explanations for hours. Best wishes to Steve on his recovery from surgery.

A wonderful conversation about an intriguing 5 person character study in the book Downeast. Steve & Ms Georges easily could have elongated this conversation but respectfully tantalized prospective book buyers with concise and insightful questions/comments. Positive, hopeful and enjoyable.

Top content is their analysis of Supreme Court decisions of the past. Please provide more of these.

Excellent podcast with Robert Bryce! He should be a regular guest. Thanks Steven.

I would be hard pressed to name a more enjoyable podcast. Love the give and take between Steve and Lucretia. I always learn something from these sessions, even when it concerns whiskey or whisky.

Finaly a touch of the conservative toes in the waters of this distinction. Brilliantly enjoyable; yet superficial for some. But unique. Who is doing this stuff? back in the day - Enthusiastically encouraged Krafhthammer Will Goldberg Hanson (just war) etc to attempt distinctions and influences re: Declaration preamble etc. IE between NL and NR. And how one flows out of t’other. Lucretia did this, then Hayward followed-up. Finnis et al implicit. But just so. Comment: Two distinct things; as a Thomist and Gilson type Existentialist - hey Hayward does anybody now know your distinctions? I swooned intellectually, hee hee. Search general web. Nobody doing this. Thankful, and per so-called existentialists, with none upon thars. Suess. Thankfully, Tim

Steve is smart and able to break down Strauss and Jaffa and historic concepts for people who are unfamiliar. “Lucretia ” is great.

Lucretia and Steve are both excellent. Keep her on every week, Steve.

There’s no way either Steve nor “Lucretia” are in any way tethered to reality.

Why yes, Virginia there is a Santa Claus and Easter Bunnies and fat pink elephants capable of weaving through needle eyes with all the grace of Olympic gymnast. So pay heed to our Washington Post columnist Henry Olsen. Your midnight nightmares of massive vote dumps for Biden are all within normal parameters and you can calm yourself, my darling, America’s election integrity is intact. Just ask Olsen.

Why invite this never Trumper?! Normally I love your podcast.

Steve, thanks for the out load laughs and reprive from recent numbing events.

But it’s better when Steve solos.

This is a great podcast. Steve and Lucretia are an entertaining duo and any car trip goes by faster when these 2 are along for the ride.

I want to be adopted by Lucretia. The Lady of Intrigue upped her volume on this show, and outdistanced our lovely and self effacing host, Steve Hayward! Her most important message: We can’t assume that GOP leaders learned anything in the last 4 years. We push them, and Trump should push the Biden Administration into a very vulnerable starting gate.

The worst thing about this podcast is it’s only an hour or so long. Steve and Lucretia don’t apologize for being conservative and maintain a highbrow, wide-ranging conversation. Often, these conversations lead down into tangents that become more interesting than the original topic. Please make more/longer episodes.

This is the only podcast I consider a “must-listen” for both insight and humor. It’s a stress reliever to hear folks rationalize the world from a conservative perspective....and not take themselves so seriously. Thank you PL!

If sanity is what you seek while searching for context and thought leadership in these times, the Powerline crew is essential. Their disciplined output over all these years is a daily reminder of the power and influence of great ideas, written with flair. Congrats from another long-time reader and admirer of all of your work.

When it’s good, it’s really good, but like anything in this format, it lives or dies by its guests. Unfortunately, “fan favorite Lucretia” is one of the worst. She occasionally makes interesting points, but for the most part, she rambles, interrupts, criticizes, has trouble collecting her thoughts, and takes up way more than her share of air time to not actually say that much. Without Lucretia: 5/5 With Lucretia: 2/5 Because she’s on so dang often, I’m giving a ver generous 3/5.

Do more of this Steve, background noise and all! This was stimulating and productive!

Never miss podcast, and I enjoy listening while hiking in the mountains with my dog. However, I was disappointed in the John Tamny interview. I realize that Steve could only push back so much given all John's puppy love, and I am sure John is a smart guy, but dealing in reality? Not so much. He reminds me of a talking head in the 1930s esposuing the wonderments of Germany and the Soviet Union. Also, his take on China is incomplete and naive. If Steve wants more on China, the rammifications of its entrance into the WTO and the subsequent impact on the US, Mexico , etc leading to the major reason why Donald Trump was elected President, he should read, then interview Stewart Paterson, whose new book: "China, Trade and Power: Why thew West's Economic Engagement has Failed" nails it.

On Saturday, September 21st I had the incredible experience of visiting the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. And then on Sunday, September 22nd, I heard this great podcast about Ronald Reagan. I wholly agree that while Trump and Reagan share some policies, Reagan’s sunny, optimistic, happy, inclusive personality stands in stark contrast with Trump’s grievance politics.

Excellent.

I’ve been listening for about 30 episodes and getting quite an education and having fun too. Steve has a sense of humor and is engaging. The guests are also very interesting especially Lucretia. I’m also a fan of the Power Line Blog as well. Keep it up Steve and thanks.

Great! Informative and insightful!

The more Lucretia the better!

Low-information morons. Poor production, vapid dialogue. Fear of peer-reviewed science.

So far only listened to "Reckoning With Race", very impressive. The blog PowerLineBlog.com is solid. Stop by some Saturday for the "Week In Pictures" feature. I continue to listen to each show: consistently educational and enjoyable!

Irrespective of one’s perspective on any of the issues covered in these podcasts, listening to them will stretch one’s mind, giving food for thought.