The Associates

The Incomparable Sarah Schutte

Guy and Luther are joined by Sarah Schutte, the producer who makes The Editors "sound better than [they] deserve." The conversation includes NR lore, a literary debate, and deciding which World War aircraft each would prefer to pilot. Intro music (excerpts from Bach's keyboard concerto in E major, BWV 1053) by David & Jenna Pickar Sponsor: Hardcover books

NASCAR and Dominic Pino

Just returned from Vegas and Dallas, Guy and Luther welcome Dominic Pino to the program. The three discuss Walmart, Nascar, and long-lived horse-sized economists.

Abigail and Malia March on Washington

In this episode, Guy and Luther are joined by Abigail Anthony and Malia Marks, who have been investigating fraud [https://www.nationalreview.com/news/somalis-run-a-huge-share-of-washington-states-taxpayer-funded-childcare-services-the-numbers-dont-add-up/] and discriminatory [https://www.nationalreview.com/news/washington-state-encouraging-racial-discrimination-in-taxpayer-funded-daycare-centers/] policies [https://www.nationalreview.com/news/washington-state-is-giving-a-leg-up-to-minority-owned-businesses-through-legally-suspect-programs/] in Washington State. Crack open a Rainier [https://rainierbeer.com/] and tune in if you want to know whether Oxford or Cambridge is superior, or if you think fraud is bad.  Abigail's and Malia's investigations archive: ⁠Link⁠ [https://www.nationalreview.com/author/malia-marks/] Intro music (excerpts from Bach's keyboard concerto in E major, BWV 1053) by David & Jenna Pickar

Pedantry and Vahaken Mouradian

Everyone's favorite Cypus-born American, Vahaken Mouradian, makes his debut on The Associates to talk about his love for American cuisine, the likelihood of retaking Constantinople, and the quickest ways a writer can infuriate his editor. Vahaken's archive: Link [https://www.nationalreview.com/author/vahaken-mouradian/] Intro music (excerpts from Bach's keyboard concerto in E major, BWV 1053) by David & Jenna Pickar

Jack Butler and the Quest for Judas Iscariot

Thought to be dearly departed, Jack Butler joins The Associates to correct the record, banish Luther from the show with the help of Woodrow Wilson, and accuse Guy Denton of grave-robbing. In the course of the discussion, Luther conflates King David's and Samson's quests of brutality against the Philistines, Guy runs away to Indianapolis, and Jack explains Ohio.