The Fifth Column - A Podcast

Kmele Foster

This podcast features hosts Matt Welch, Michael Moynihan, and Kmele Foster dissecting current events and interviewing guests. They engage in in-depth discussions and critical analysis of news and societal issues. The show is for listeners interested in thoughtful commentary and diverse...

14

Episodes

12

Guests

Notable Guests

Chris Christie 4x

Rahm Emanuel 2x

DP

David Pogue 2x

Nancy Rommelmann 1x

Nick Gillespie 1x

ND

Noam Dworman 1x

OR

Olivia Reingold 1x

PM

Peter Meijer 1x

Sean Carroll 1x

Thor Halvorssen 1x

HP

Hassan Piker 1x

Lloyd Blankfein 1x

Recent Episodes

The Fifth Column 10TH ANNIVERSARY Livestream w Special Guests!

Apr 2, 2026 · 2:45:03

✨ Fifth Column celebrates 10 years with guests Thor Halvorssen, Peter Meijer, Olivia Reingold, Nick Gillespie, and Nancy Rommelmann.

Nancy Rommelmann Nick Gillespie Olivia Reingold Peter Meijer Thor Halvorssen

2:45:03

“This is your show, so I don’t want to say this…” Rahm Emanuel on The Fifth Column

Apr 1, 2026 · 0:13:54

✨ Rahm Emanuel discusses the 2008 financial crisis response and his time as Obama's Chief of Staff.

Rahm Emanuel

0:13:54

Rahm Emanuel Breaks Down During Interview With The Fifth Column

Mar 28, 2026 · 0:08:04

✨ Rahm Emanuel reacts emotionally to footage of himself at a 1978 rally.

Rahm Emanuel

0:08:04

How Apple Tried To Remove The Awful Aspects of AI - Tech Reporter David Pogue on 50 Years of Apple

Mar 27, 2026 · 0:13:59

✨ David Pogue discusses Apple's efforts to mitigate AI's negative impacts.

David Pogue

0:13:59

Is Apple Still Apple? David Pogue on China, AI, and the Future, #550 The Fifth Column

Mar 26, 2026 · 1:21:34

✨ David Pogue discusses Apple's current direction, innovation challenges, and manufacturing in China.

David Pogue

1:21:34

Michael Moynihan Reads Aloud From "The Communist" Newspaper - The Fifth Column

Mar 24, 2026 · 0:20:35

✨ Michael reads from "The Communist" newspaper praising Cuba's revolution.

0:20:35

“This Might Be The Best Internet On The Freakin’ Island” - Hassan Piker Goes to Cuba

Mar 24, 2026 · 0:15:42

✨ Hassan Piker's participation in the Nuestra América Convoy to Cuba.

Hassan Piker

0:15:42

Chris Christie Reviews Springsteen’s “Streets of Minneapolis” (and Tells Us What’s Worse)

Mar 24, 2026 · 0:10:11

✨ Chris Christie discusses his relationship with Bruce Springsteen's music.

Chris Christie

0:10:11

Chris Christie Reveals Trump’s Surprising First Reaction to the Access Hollywood Tape

Mar 20, 2026 · 0:10:11

✨ Chris Christie details prepping Trump for debates with Hillary Clinton.

Chris Christie

0:10:11

Comedy Cellar's Noam Dworman on Iran, Megyn Kelly, Nukes, and Louie CK - The Fifth Column #549

Mar 19, 2026 · 1:43:51

✨ Noam Dworman discusses Iran, Megyn Kelly, nukes, and Louis CK.

Noam Dworman

1:43:51

How Chris Christie Put Jared Kushner’s Father in Jail- The Fifth Column

Mar 17, 2026 · 0:14:04

✨ Chris Christie details prosecuting Charles Kushner for fraud.

Chris Christie

0:14:04

Gov. Chris Christie on Trump, the Kushners, and the GOP Freak Show -The Fifth Column #548

Mar 12, 2026 · 2:00:11

✨ Chris Christie discusses Trump, the Kushners, and RFK Jr.

Chris Christie

2:00:11

Former Goldman CEO Lloyd Blankfein Says "the Kindling is on the Floor of the Forest"

Mar 11, 2026 · 0:11:35

✨ Lloyd Blankfein reflects on the 2008 financial crisis.

Lloyd Blankfein

0:11:35

Physicist Sean Carroll on The Multiverse, Misinformation, and Why Experts Still Matter

Mar 10, 2026 · 0:16:56

✨ Sean Carroll discusses multiverse and time travel narratives.

Sean Carroll

0:16:56