Compact Podcast

Oct 31 2024 178 ep. 36 mins 259
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Sohrab Ahmari, Geoff Shullenberger, Nina Power, and Matthew Schmitz discuss current events.

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Closing Arguments

Oct 31 2024 41 mins  
Trump and Harris put forth their "closing arguments," but suffer distractions that have sent the media into a frenzy. Sohrab Ahmari and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

The Horror Show

Oct 24 2024 43 mins  
The team takes a break from the election and, in honor of the upcoming festivities, chats about some of their favorite horror books and films. Sohrab Ahmari and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Blitz and Flops

Oct 17 2024 47 mins  
Harris's media blitz explodes, Sohrab Ahmari announces his new book, and several new Hollywood films flop. Sohrab Ahmari and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Compact Conversations: William Thibeau

Oct 10 2024 29 mins  
William Thibeau joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his new Compact piece “How the US Military Ditched Merit.” https://www.compactmag.com/article/how-the-us-military-ditched-merit/ Read William's full report at The Claremont Institute. https://dc.claremont.org/identity-in-the-trenches-the-fatal-impact-of-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-on-u-s-military-readiness/ Compact Magaz

Deep Trouble

Oct 09 2024 40 mins  
Hurricane Helene hits the South, Harris is wary of threats from Iran, and "deepfakes" are suppressed. Geoff Shullenberger joins Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access.

Compact Conversations: Ross Barkan

Oct 03 2024 40 mins  
Ross Barkan joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his new Compact piece “The Death and Life of Progressive Urbanism.” Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Respect the hustle

Oct 03 2024 32 mins  
The vice presidential debate is shockingly tame, and longshoremen flex their labor power. Sohrab Ahmari joins Geoff Shullenberger. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access.

Resting in Piece(s)

Sep 25 2024 36 mins  
J.D. Vance announces a peace plan for Ukraine, Marxist literary critic Frederic Jameson dies, and Olivia Nuzzi causes a stir for her ties to RFK Jr. Sohrab Ahmari and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Failed Attempts

Sep 19 2024 29 mins  
A second assassination attempt is made on Trump, phone bombs explode in Lebanon, and the Teamsters decide not to endorse anyone for president. Sohrab Ahmari and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

Working the Refs

Sep 12 2024 48 mins  
The Compact team breaks down the Trump-Harris debate. Sohrab Ahmari and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe