Topic: Rich Lowry

2 chapters across the catalog

Divide & Ruin
Episode 793 7:09 - 10:55

793: Divide & Ruin

National Review Anti-Trump Issue, Rich Lowry and Glenn Beck

The National Review releases a special issue featuring various conservative figures, including Glenn Beck, attacking Donald Trump's candidacy. Editor-in-chief Rich Lowry is noted for a verbal slip where he refers to the candidate as "Donald Drunk." Analyst John Heilemann suggests on MSNBC that the establishment attack serves as an in-kind contribution to Trump by reinforcing his anti-establishment message.

Sir Thomas Nussbaum presents
Episode 680 39:18 - 44:44

680: Sir Thomas Nussbaum presents

Media Reaction, Sony Hack and National Security

Media commentators Rich Lowry and David Brooks discussed the Sony hack on PBS NewsHour, comparing the situation to historical censorship by dictators. While some pundits claim North Korea spent hundreds of millions on the attack, skeptics point out the country's lack of financial resources and technical infrastructure. The discussion highlights the media's push for the government to treat the hack as a national security issue.