The Fifth Column

-COME SEE US IN CONNECTICUT. We may never release this special episode, because the things we will talk about will be horrifically controversial. -Which party will win the Senate? -Dirty Dems in Alaska done found another Dan Sullivan -the TX Senate race…are we sure Texans are that titillated by Talarico? -Fake polls, election interference, and Bolsonaro in Miami -Maine and Trump’s last-minute tariff maneuvering -Trump is an effective campaigner…until he has to campaign on his own record -Vivek, the great Ohio slime impresario -the LA mayoral race nobody seems happy about -WHO DESERVES TO LOSE? WHO DO YA HATE THE MOST? Kmele’s answer may shock you JOIN US: https://quickcenter.fairfield.edu/2026-27-season-calendar/lectures/the-fifth-column-podcast.html Follow The Fifth Column YouTube: @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

-we found someone from the DSA brave enough to come on this show -The Cajun French of Indians -If you’re pro-abundance, why are you a socialist? -DSA and the midterms -Biden’s heart was in the right place, but his body was...not -AOC, DAC, and Zohran -The Left’s remarkable talent for self-sabotage -Cuba, the embargo, and the pesky issue of free elections -Socialism and its rather unfortunate historical baggage -Bhaskar’s three camps of socialism and capitalism -Worker-owned companies, public banks, and making socialism work in practice -Hasan Piker, good or bad for the DSA -Somehow we are talking about Sweden again -Midterm Madness: California’s billionaire tax -AI, data centers, and the politics of saying no -Socialism is gaining popularity. Just don’t run as a socialist. -Bhaskar’s most right-wing position -Moynihan’s unsolicited advice to the DSA Read The Blueprint: How Socialism Can Work in the Real World by Bhaskar Sunkara, Ben Burgis, and Mike Beggs Bookshop | Amazon Prefer to watch & chat live with other members of the Fifdom? This episode premieres over on our YouTube channel at 12PM EST. JOIN US: https://quickcenter.fairfield.edu/2026-27-season-calendar/lectures/the-fifth-column-podcast.html 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

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.wethefifth.com Ed Luce joins the guys to discuss Trump’s corruption, the persistence of populism, and the uncertain future of Western democracy. -DC is beautiful and beige and on the spectrum -Don Jr.’s corruption and a Watergate every day for 18 months -Serbia’s student-led anti-corruption movement -AfD, LFI, Meloni and why Europe isn’t done with populism -Immigration, ec…

-Fairfield, CT. Nov 12th. Get tickets while you can -We will have an Election Night livestream. Booze, guests, and probable disaster -Our mystery guest didn’t couldn’t make it today. We won’t name names, but we’ll give you some subtle clues. -Steve Witkoff discovered Vladimir Putin’s humanitarian side. -Trump has some thoughts about Zelenskyy. andPutin gets a pass. -Americans ranked their favorite countries. Where does Russia rank? -A very stiff competition for the Senate’s biggest idiot and the “Not One Inch” myth -the dumbest man in the Senate meets the dumbest man in media -Donald Trump and his love of men -Midterm Madness -Vivek vs. Amy Acton, and the attack ad from hell. -The tone and tenor of American politics is somehow worse than ever -Alina Habba, Ric Grenell, and the alleged $50 million pardon racket. -JD Vance answered a question about corruption. Ten thousand weasels applauded. Prefer to watch & chat live with other members of the Fifdom? This episode premieres over on our YouTube channel at 12PM EST. JOIN US: https://quickcenter.fairfield.edu/2026-27-season-calendar/lectures/the-fifth-column-podcast.html Follow The Fifth Column YouTube: @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

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.wethefifth.com We are doing a live show in Fairfield, CT on November 12th. You should come. Details below. -Jacob Siegel on raising his kids in Israel -Who benefits from a fractured US-Israel relationship? -JD Vance had endorsements to spare, just not for Netanyahu -Israel prepared for life without America’s special relationship -An entirely natural detour to France -French…