EPISODE · Aug 7, 2026 · 1H 43M
A Man of 1989 (w/ David Frum) #569
from The Fifth Column · host The Fifth Column
-a pre-obit for the esteemed David Frum-involuntarily unionized at The Atlantic-spy novels, bureaucrats and expense reports-turning down Bill Buckley’s golden ticket-prosperity, security and how quickly it can all disappear-Frum is forever a man of 1989-God makes you lucky, then convinces you you’re smart-Tucker Carlson was always capable of many things-falling flat on your back isn’t progress-the Michigan Senate choice from hell-Democrats discover Trump’s permission structure-Midterm Madness in Michigan-the polling industry has a phone problem-politics for people who can afford to lose-“I saw you coming so I could stop you”-immigration restriction without the Trumpism-fascism has the better sales pitch than communism-what Donald Trump loves besides himself-the conservative future Frum got very wrong and other reflectionsPrefer to watch & chat live with other members of the Fifdom? This episode premieres over on our YouTube channel at 12PM EST.The Fifth Column (A Podcast) is a viewer/listener-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our 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
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