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Sweet Baby Jesus! Are We Really Arguing About Sodomy with John Fugelsang? - Members Only #292

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.wethefifth.comTwas the episode before Christmas, and all through the show, The hosts were debating how the political winds blow. Matt Welch was present, the whole crew was there, With Moynihan and Kmele, live on the air.The guest was John Fugelsang, with a name meaning “Birdsong,” Who’d been banished to Cali to write for so long. With a book about “Hate” and the “Flo…

Black Irish, Ice Queens, and Body Snatchers (w/ Tina Nguyen) - #537

We’re joined by Tina Nguyen, Senior Reporter at The Verge, covering “Big Tech vs. Big Government death matches.” ⁃ All I want for Christmas is Wendy Williams-branded booze ⁃ Someone is a bit cracked out… ⁃ Big tech versus big government ⁃ (David) Sacks of cash ⁃ Susie goes wilding ⁃ The swamp is a viper pit ⁃ Hate the media. Need the media ⁃ A non-denial denial of a non-denial denial ⁃ MAGA’s son and heir ⁃ He has a thrill running up his leg ⁃ The Bezos bust ⁃ Trump crashes through the normie barrier ⁃ Seth Rogan and the Orwell abomination ⁃ The body snatchers are back! ⁃ That said….this will be the greatest documentary since Hoop DreamsPrefer to watch & chat live with other members of the Fifthdom? This episode premieres over on our YouTube channel at 12PM EST.Follow The Fifth ColumnYouTube: @wethefifthInstagram: @we.the.fifthX: @wethefifthTikTok: @wethefifthFacebook: @thefifthcolumn This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.wethefifth.com/subscribe

Not Even Matt Drudge Can Make Today Better - On Rob Reiner, Bondi Beach, and DJT (Members Only #291)

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.wethefifth.com* RIP Rob Reiner* Sorry about the horrific murders but…Go Bills!?* It was a great American who created Spinal Tap* Reaction from conservative pundits vs. conservative politicians* Trump’s derangement syndrome* And he doubles down…* The Islamist attack in Australia* Assimilation and integration: Europe vs. America* We’re just better at it* They’re going to speak English and…

Nobody Likes a Gossip Cop (w/ Dan Abrams) - #536

Dan Abrams is the CEO and Founder of Abrams Media Chief Legal Analyst for ABC News, host of On Patrol: Live on Reelz, host of SiriusXM radio’s “The Dan Abrams Show,” host and executive producer of “Court Cam” on A&E Network.He is also the author of numerous New York Times bestselling books about forgotten trials in history and is also the founder of Mediaite.* In defense of legacy media. Sort of.* Hating journalists while feeding journalists* From “terror TV” to ❤️Qatar❤️* Just Jared* The King of Korruption* The legacy of lawfare* Alvin Bragg: Trump’s best friend* Prosecuting Hitler, Chavez, and Trump* The Inspectors General Massacre* Kash’s lady jacket* Post-Kavanaugh radicalization* Rogan optimism* Did Dan help destroy American civility??* Is Alan Keyes making sense?* From gossip cops to actual cops...* Does Dan produce “cop-aganda”??* No, but Dan likes copsPrefer to watch & chat live with other members of the Fifthdom? This episode premieres over on our YouTube channel at 10am EST.The Fifth Column (A Podcast) is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Follow The Fifth ColumnYouTube: @wethefifthInstagram: @we.the.fifthX: @wethefifthTikTok: @wethefifthFacebook: @thefifthcolumn This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.wethefifth.com/subscribe

Members Only #291 - Leader of the Asshole Nation (w/ Kevin O'Leary)

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.wethefifth.comMichael Moynihan sits down with entrepreneur, actor, and bon vivant Kevin O’Leary to talk about politics, money, and being an asshole.* The economics of...hockey? (He’s Canadian. It makes sense)* Mr Wonderful vs. Idiot King* Pierre misses the open net* Swiss watches and Swiss gold* Sell the damn chips to China!* The importance of the Hill staffer* Kevin just made thi…