High Steaks
High Steaks
The Dispatch
Sarah Isgur and Steve Hayes have a running bet: will Donald Trump be the Republican nominee for president in 2024? She says yes, he says no. The stakes? A luxurious steak dinner (and potentially the fate of the American experiment). From now until we have an answer, Sarah and Steve will hop on quick calls to check in on the bet by reading the entrails of American politics. Polls will be analyzed and disputed, news contextualized, vibes shifts explained. Become a member of The Dispatch to follow the full series – as well as ask questions and suggest wine pairings.
High Steaks #14: You Can Almost Taste It
Calling in from the Republican convention in Milwaukee, spicy Steve admits he's already one steak down. But with the DNC top honchos closing in on President Biden (who's out sick), Sarah begins to worry she might not achieve perfect victory after all. And with the finish line in sight, the technicalities of the bet (and history itself) are being contested, so Jonah had to conference in from New York to adjudicate. *This re-litigation got so pedantic it made Adaam miss Shabbat dinners in Jerusalem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 18, 2024
18 min
High Steaks #13: Biden’s War on Elites Sends Sarah on a Journey
With more and more politicos calling on Biden to drop from the presidential race, Sarah was almost ready to give Steve the win. But then ... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 9, 2024
18 min
High Steaks #12: Joe’s Hangover (Sarah Still Thinks She’s Winning)
Sarah and Steve check in on their bet following last week’s presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump rematch. Are Democrats in denial about their nominee, or maneuvering behind the scenes to dump him?The Agenda: —Steve’s behind-the-scenes conversations —Are polling numbers accurate? —Where’s Jill in all of this?Show Notes: —The Dispatch’s editorial from March —The best of our Biden coverageThe Skiff is the combined podcast feed of all of the members-only bonus content that The Dispatch produces. Here you’ll find every episode of Dispatch Live, the Dispatch Book Club, AMAs with Jonah (and others), the account of Sarah and Steve’s High Steaks wager, and many, many more exclusive, uncut and ad-free surprises: all available in one superfeed to make sure you don’t miss a single episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 1, 2024
22 min
High Steaks #11: Requiem for a Bet
It's over. Is it over? It feels over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 8, 2024
15 min
High Steaks #10: Goodbye, Chris Christie. We Wish You Well.
Chris Christie announced on Wednesday that he’s dropping out of the Republican primary. Steve and Sarah get on a very real phone call to reminisce about the good, the bad, and the cranky of the former New Jersey governor’s run. Also: Steve’s thoughts about No Labels might be evolving. On the Agenda: -Is Vivek relevant? -Christie’s post mortem campaign -Hot mic shots, endorsements and stopping Trump -Where’s Joe Biden? Show Notes: -Chris Christie's interview with The Dispatch -Ted Cruz's tweet (or X post, whatever) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 12, 2024
19 min
High Steaks #9: Steve's Growing Confidence
Steve thinks he might break even after all. Sarah disagrees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 15, 2023
16 min
High Steaks #8: Live from DC
After a few rounds of drinks and a spicy panel discussion at a live Dispatch meet-up in Franklin Hall in DC, Steve and Sarah catch up on their high steaks bet amid a gaggle of eager listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 21, 2023
9 min
High Steaks #7: What Did I Miss?
Sarah is back for a catch up call with Steve... Is it possible that the odds are shifting in Steve's favor?? -David Ignatius thinks Biden should not run (The Washington Post) -The GOP's debate impact on the field Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 14, 2023
21 min
#6 Not Good, Steve
It sure looks like it's over. But a process has to play out. Is DeSantis done for? Have Trump's (new) indictments made any difference at all? Steve is now offering ground steak from Carl's Jr. (with an upsized drink) while Sarah is betting on a dinner more expensive than previously thought. Note: genuine Wisconsin cheese curds have been added to the bet. -Two smart conservatives talk about law -Alex Griswold: DeSantis is turning off Trump Skeptics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 1, 2023
26 min
#5 Indicted, Again (w/ Kristen Soltis Anderson)
Donald Trump is indicted for mishandling classified documents, but do Republican voters care? Kristen Soltis Anderson, founding partner of Echelon Insights, joins to contextualize the recent polling while Steve worries that no amount of indictments will get him out of buying Sarah a steak dinner. -CBS Indictment Poll -Bill Barr: “He is not a victim” -The Hayes' creamed spinach recipe remains classified. To easily follow High Steaks on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Overcast please follow these instructions: Make sure you’re logged into The Dispatch as a member. Click here: https://members.thedispatch.com/account/feeds Select the private feed you’d like to subscribe to: High Steaks Select your preferred podcast player. This should sign you up for all future updates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 12, 2023
24 min
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