The Editors

Episode 873: Thunderclap in Virginia

May 12, 2026·1h 11m
Episode Description from the Publisher

Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Noah, and Michael discuss the panic among Democrats over the Virginia Supreme Court's recent decision, Robert Kagan's Atlantic piece about Iran, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's ridiculous comments about billionaires.  Editors’ picks: Rich: Also Jeff’s Carnival of Fools Charlie: John Gustavsson’s piece “Why Nigel Farage Will Never Be Prime Minister” MBD: Jeff’s Carnival of Fools “Spencer Pratt Seems Like the Only Sane Man in Los Angeles Politics” Noah: Jim’s Jolt “The Best-Prepared City in the World for Withstanding an Aerial Bombardment” Light Items: Rich: Chocolate croissant limit Charlie: Spiderman office MBD: Gen Alpha slang Noah: Mother’s Day weekend events Sponsors:ExpressVPNVaerRed Flags Press This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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