Should Mainstream Media Platform MAGA Thinkers?

Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 AM UTC ·4 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 3 views

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Should Mainstream Media Platform MAGA Thinkers? Williamson / August 7, 2026 Unlocked The Dispatch Podcast Listen on your player of choice Text Size Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads Email (0) Open and scroll to the comments section Episode Transcript Steve Hayes is joined by Jonah Goldberg and Kevin Williamson to discuss Ross Douthat's departure from the New York Times to CBS News and reflect on the times in their careers where they got an issue wrong.

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▪Should Mainstream Media Platform MAGA Thinkers?
▪Williamson / August 7, 2026 Unlocked The Dispatch Podcast Listen on your player of choice Text Size Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall.
▪Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads Email (0) Open and scroll to the comments section Episode Transcript Steve Hayes is joined by Jonah Goldberg and Kevin Williamson to discuss Ross Douthat's departure from the New York Times to CBS News and

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Should Mainstream Media Platform MAGA Thinkers? Steve Hayes, Jonah Goldberg, & Kevin D. Williamson / August 7, 2026 Unlocked The Dispatch Podcast Listen on your player of choice Text Size Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads Email (0) Open and scroll to the comments section Episode Transcript Steve Hayes is joined by Jonah Goldberg and Kevin Williamson to discuss Ross Douthat's departure from the New York Times to CBS News and reflect on the times in their careers where they got an issue wrong. The Agenda: —Who Will Replace Ross Douthat? —MAGA representation in media —Intellectual honesty vs.

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