The District: Thunderdome

The District: Thunderdome

Analysis and haymakers on the week's top stories from the editors of The Spectator's world edition.

Episodes

Is the joy gone?

October 10, 2024 • 31 mins
Ben Domenech and Amber Duke discuss the Kamala Harris media blitz and whether the joy is gone from her 2024 campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Biden exits, Kamala enters, Nancy rules all

July 22, 2024 • 30 mins
On yet ANOTHER Emergency edition of Thunderdome, the guys discuss Joe Biden being pushed out of the race as Kamala Harris consolidates her support to replace him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Live from Milwaukee

July 19, 2024 • 19 mins
Matt McDonald and Amber Duke share their thoughts on a wild GOP convention week in Milwaukee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Can Biden right the ship?

July 12, 2024 • 53 mins
On a special edition of Thunderdome, the guys discuss the flailing Biden campaign and who Trump should pick as his veep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Fallout edition

May 9, 2024 • 35 mins
In a special edition of Thunderdome, the Spectator crew talks about the surprise hit Amazon show Fallout and what we can learn from the post-apocalyptic wasteland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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How bad is the money gap?

March 21, 2024 • 52 mins
The guys discuss how much it matters that Democrats have a lot more money than Republicans for 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Cocaine Mitch steps down

February 29, 2024 • 56 mins
The guys discuss the Mitch McConnell retirement, his potential replacements, and the ramifications of Nikki Haley's electorate for Trump's VP pick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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What happens if Trump wins at SCOTUS?

February 8, 2024 • 51 mins
The guys discuss whether a dangerous game is being played by Democrats by trying to remove Trump from the ballot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nikki refuses to go gently

January 25, 2024 • 38 mins
The guys discuss the fallout from New Hampshire's results and what Nikki Haley gains or loses by staying in the GOP presidential race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Who wants to be Trump's VP?

January 18, 2024 • 59 mins
The guys discuss the rapidly closing window for a competitive GOP nomination battle, and handicap the potential choices for Donald Trump's vice presidential slot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Thunderdome returns!

January 11, 2024 • 38 mins
The guys discuss the mistakes candidates made in 2023 and whether 2024 will be a vibe shift.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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A Hunter-sized headache for Democrats

December 14, 2023 • 59 mins
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Thunderdome in Tuscaloosa

December 7, 2023 • 57 mins
The guys discuss the final debate before the holidays, whether it's been in Donald Trump's interest to be a debate dodger, and how to get a better class of politician in Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Is it good to be the money favorite?

November 30, 2023 • 55 mins
The guys discuss the donor acceleration toward Nikki Haley and whether it's a positive or a negative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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A conversation with Ted Cruz

November 22, 2023 • 22 mins
The guys are off this week, so instead Ben has a conversation with Texas senator Ted Cruz on politics and wokeness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Should the RNC fire Ronna McDaniel?

November 17, 2023 • 52 mins
The guys discuss the war on Ronna Romney McDaniel and whether a third party challenge can actually matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Lessons from an election and a debate

November 9, 2023 • 60 mins
The guys discuss the fireworks in Miami and the lessons from an off-year election that disappointed Republicans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Will Israel hurt Joe Biden?

November 2, 2023 • 48 mins
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Mister Speaker is who now?

October 26, 2023 • 54 mins
The guys discuss the new House speaker and what he means for GOP chances in 2024 and foreign policy ramifications in the short term. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Everything has changed. Or has it?

October 19, 2023 • 44 mins
The guys discuss the post-Israel reality of a 2024 race rocked by the speaker crisis and war in the Middle East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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