The Hinderaker-Ward Experience

100% Cotton

podcast@ricochet.com (Ricochet.com) — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:02:08 +0000

The Hinderaker-Ward Experience (HWX) returns for a very special Saturday afternoon episode. Topics of discussion include: * celebration of Snow-Out Day in Minnesota  * reflections on the Boston bombing, 2 weeks out * the travails of the Comprehensive Immigration Bill   * Loon of the Week (John Kerry and his passion for barbershop quartet)   * This Week in Gatekeeping (media group award for Boston coverage) We are also joined by the distinguished Representative from Arkansas’ 4th Congressional Districut, and Republican rising star, Tom Cotton. He discusses his thoughts on the effectiveness of Obama administration counter-terrorism efforts, the Gang of Eight’s Immigration bill and its chances in the House, and more. The Listener/Member of the Week award goes to the first commenter who can answer the question, how high was the snow bank in John Hinderaker’s cul-de-sac at the time of this taping? All feedback is welcome and encouraged in the comments section. We hope you enjoy.

CJ Box

podcast@ricochet.com (Ricochet.com) — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 05:57:27 +0000

Author CJ Box stops by. Also, sequester, Thatcher, Minnesota's non-existent spring, a "loon" and a TWIG.

Springtime For Harry

podcast@ricochet.com (Ricochet.com) — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 05:31:19 +0000

It’s the return of The Hinderaker-Ward Experience (HWX). Brian Ward of Fraters Libertas and John Hinderaker of Power Line convene on a cold Minnesota night to discuss the big issues of the past week. These include: • The weather (cold)  • The election of Pope Francis and papal naming conventions • The recently concluded CPAC convention in DC   • Rand Paul and illegal immigration  • Loon of the Week (a double shot of sequestration hysteria)  • This Week in Gatekeeping (there’s nothing I can do to reverse the acid treatment on your face, but it reminds me of a funny story) We’re also joined by the great Peter Berkowitz. He’s a distinguished political scientist and legal scholar, and author of the hot, controversial new book, Constitutional Conservatism: Liberty, Self-Government, and Political Moderation. How will Conservatives win elections in the future? Peter Berkowitz has the answer.

The Horse Whisperers

podcast@ricochet.com (Ricochet.com) — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 02:40:46 +0000

The Hinderaker-Ward Experience returns for a special Friday night edition podcast. Brian Ward of Fraters Libertas and John Hinderaker of Power Line convene on a cold Minnesota night to discuss the BIG issue of the past week. These include: the weather (cold, snowy) the alcohol they're drinking while broadcasting (Hudson's Bay blended scotch whiskey and Rolling Rock) high school dance line competitions President Obama's State of the Union address resignation of Pope Benedict XVI meteors horse meat Loon of the Week (CNN anchor sees global warming in blizzards and meteors, but not - yet - horse meat) This Week in Gatekeeping (newspaper confusion over who just bought them, a buffet vs. Warren Buffett)

Instapundit

podcast@ricochet.com (Ricochet.com) — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:21:12 +0000

The Hinderaker-Ward Experience (HWX) returns for some fiery conversation on a cold night in the Twin Cities. John Hinderaker of Power Line and Brian Ward of Fraters Libertas discuss the Super Bowl, the holes in the souls, and gun control, including Barack Obama's visit to Minneapolis today to talk about his latest gun grabbing initiative. Next Glenn Reynolds, the Instapundit, stops by to talk about his latest book, The K-12 Implosion. The man who years ago predicted the bursting of the Higher Education Bubble, now sees the future of ever more expensive, yet quality challenged government education (boom!). It's the latest in the Encounter Broadside series and can be yours for 6 bucks (cheap). Then, last week's winner of the Listener/Member of the Week, Lydens Cheng joins us to tell us her journey from Cambodia to UTEP to Ricochet and she gives us this week's Phrase That Pays. (The first member to record this phrase in the comments section wins this week's award and an appearance on the next HWX). They then wrap up with the Loon of the Week (the wit and wisdom of Chuck Hagel) and This Week in Gatekeeping (what the Chicago Tribune thinks it knows about assault weapons). It was a fun show, we hope you enjoy and member feedback is always welcome in the comments section.

Simon, Teo, and Armstrong

podcast@ricochet.com (Ricochet.com) — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 04:25:20 +0000

Over some Sierra Nevada Ruthless Rye and a hardcore brandy and eggnog, the boys bump their heads up against the debt ceiling and contrast President Obama's current strident condemnations of Congressional resistance to raising the debt to Senator Obama's past strident condemnations of Presidential requests to raise the debt. They also come to terms with telling lies in America through the dark glass of Manti T'eo and Lance Armstrong. Next they delve into the exotic world of thespianism when they are joined by the great Roger Simon and Sheryl Longin, for an entertaining discussion of their new play, The Party Line. Things then wrap up with the Loon of the Week (featuring Constitutional scholar Danny Glover), This Week in Gatekeeping (featuring a serial columnist fabricator), and this weeks Ricochet Listener/Member of the Week - the legendary Sean! Care to be the next Listener/Member of the Week and appear on the next Hinderaker Ward Experience podcast? Be the first one to name the phrase that pays in the comments section, and you're in. It's as easy at that. We hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.

Off The Cliff

podcast@ricochet.com (Ricochet.com) — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 18:44:24 +0000

Fiscal cliff negotiations, Al Gore becomes Al-Jezeera, NR's Kevin William Williamson on the economy, and Ricochet member Jeff Petraska reveals next week's secret phrase.

All I Want For Christmas

podcast@ricochet.com (Ricochet.com) — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 18:27:53 +0000

The Hinderaker Ward Experience (HWX) returns for a very special Christmas Eve podcast. John Hinderaker of Powerline and Brian Ward of Fraters LIbertas conspire as they dream by the fire at the nexus of Christmas and politics.

Jake Tapper

podcast@ricochet.com (Ricochet.com) — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 01:42:10 +0000

Jake Tapper, ABC News White House correspondent stops by to discuss his new book, The Outpost: An Untold Story of American Valor.

The Morning After

podcast@ricochet.com (Ricochet.com) — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 19:35:36 +0000

We're went LIVE with the latest Hinderaker-Ward Experience this morning. And now it's a podcast. It was a great show. Sen. John Thune, Michael Barone, John Hinderaker, and Brian Ward, together for the first time, four of the finest young rising minds in the conservative movement. We discuss the dynamics behind the election last week, and look ahead to what the future of the conservativism might look like. Later, a double shot of This Week in Gatekeeping (hide the children for one of them!). And we're joined by legendary Ricochet member Gatomal, last week's winner of the Mystery Word competition.

Apollcalypse Now

podcast@ricochet.com (Ricochet.com) — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 03:44:01 +0000

It’s a special election eve edition of the Hinderaker Ward Experience. According to the latest data from Nate Silver, there’s a 91% chance you’re going to love it. John Hinderaker of Power Line and Brian Ward of Fraters Libertas get together for one final look at the Presidential race before judgment day tomorrow. We’re also joined by the great Paul Mirengoff of Power Line. We talk about, what else, the latest polls! It’s the ultimate showdown, with Nate Silver and his spreadsheet on one side, and most of the conservative commentariat on the other. According to no less an authority than Nobel Laureate Paul Krugman, you’re stupid if you think this election is close. And John Hinderaker and Paul Mirengoff think …. the election is close. Only one reputation will survive tomorrow’s result and we set the stakes in today’s show, ending with some fearless predictions of what will actually occur tomorrow. Later, a very special Loon of the Week, where we breach all protocol to present it to the current leader of the free world (no, not Sammy Hagar). And stay tuned for our awards presentation to past winner of the HWX Secret Word contest, Keith Keystone. He’s a Ricochet member, he’s a listener to HWX, and for his good deeds, he got five minutes on air with the boys. Want to be that member who gets to be on the air with John and Brian for the next episode of HWX? Be the first one in the comments section to name this week’s secret phrase, and you ARE IN.

Halloween Style

podcast@ricochet.com (Ricochet.com) — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 01:53:04 +0000

It’s a special all Hallow’s Eve Eve edition of the Hinderaker-Ward Experience. John Hinderaker and Brian Ward together again and caught up in the fear and excitement of the election season with one week to go before the big day. We discuss the recent polls showing the building Romney momentum, our favorite recent political advertisements, and dissect the characteristic tone of the Obama campaign and what that may portend for next week. We also analyze the latest developments around the Benghazi attack. Then it’s Loon of the Week, featuring gutter dwelling politicians (literally) and thin line between voting and sex. And this Week in Gatekeeping, with the nation’s premier newspaper finally getting to the bottom of the Benghazi story.

Wake Me When It's Over

podcast@ricochet.com (Ricochet.com) — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 18:49:04 +0000

It’s another Saturday afternoon special edition of the Hinderaker-Ward Experience. This week there’s an extra helping of Power Line goodness, as the great Paul Mirengoff joins the conversation. We break down last week’s Vice Presidential debate, with varying opinions on Paul Ryan’s performance, Joe Biden’s looniness, and whether it makes any difference. We also preview the next Presidential debate coming up on Tuesday. It’s going to be a “town hall” style debate, with questions coming exclusively from those reliable fonts of wisdom, undecided voters. We express our reservations and expectations for what’s to come. Next it’s Loon of the Week, featuring yet another alibi for President Obama’s poor performance in the first Presidential debate. Then, This Week in Gate Keeping, where Vogue Magazine meets The Sopranos, with hilarious consequences

Cheerleading!

podcast@ricochet.com (Ricochet.com) — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 18:33:51 +0000

Don't despair the polls!

The Middle East and Andy McCarthy

podcast@ricochet.com (Ricochet.com) — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 19:49:01 +0000

Election, events in the Middle East, NR's Andy McCarthy, a "loon" and a TWIG.

On The Radio

podcast@ricochet.com (Ricochet.com) — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 01:35:34 +0000

It's a super size edition of the Hinderaker-Ward Experience (HWX) this week. What was 3 hours of radio last Saturday has been edited down to just over 2 hours of hyper-concentrated podcasting goodness. John Hinderaker of Power Line and Brian Ward, of Fraters Libertas discuss this week's highlights in the news, including Joe Biden putting ya'll back in chains. Think that was just a momentary mental lapse on the esteemed Vice President's part? Well, we harken back to a similar comment from 2006 from then Senator Hillary Clinton. Orchestrated race baiting or amazing coincidence? You decide.

The Hottest State

podcast@ricochet.com (Ricochet.com) — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 17:34:45 +0000

After a rare and well deserved break of a couple of weeks, John Hinderaker of Power Line and me, Brian Ward of Fraters Libertas, are back together for a very special episode of the Hinderaker-Ward Experience (HWX).

Squeaky Clean

podcast@ricochet.com (Ricochet.com) — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 18:57:49 +0000

Today’s podcast includes scintillating commentary on the weather in Minnesota, Obama’s Bain Capital smears, and speculation on the VP sweepstakes.

Beer and Ammo

podcast@ricochet.com (Ricochet.com) — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 17:38:15 +0000

Minnesota Congressman Jon Kline stops by, SCOTUS decision, Fast and Furious, Loon and TWIG.

Big Fat Face

podcast@ricochet.com (Ricochet.com) — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 17:57:10 +0000

The Hinderaker-Ward Experience (HWX) returns for another Saturday Special Edition podcast. It’s the latest in insightful, entertaining commentary from John Hinderaker from Power Line and Brian Ward from Fraters Libertas and our big fat faces (at least according to some of our admirers – tune in for the full audio of that). Brian and John are joined by the great Steven Hayward of the American Enterprise Institute and Power Line. Steve brings his always enlightening perspective to our discussion on President Obama’s recent speeches on the economy and easing immigration enforcement and on Mitt Romney’s increasingly positive-looking prospects in November. Later, a special Loon of the Week testifying on the death of Democracy. Then, This Week in Gatekeeping probing the subtle differences between Puerto Rico and Cuba, with a special introduction by Juan Williams.

The Amateurs

podcast@ricochet.com (Ricochet.com) — Sat, 26 May 2012 17:51:33 +0000

Ed Klein, author of "The Amateurs" stops by to discuss his new book. Also, a "Loon" and a "Twig"

Patriots and Bullies

podcast@ricochet.com (Ricochet.com) — Sat, 12 May 2012 19:43:36 +0000

GayPatriot.net's Dan Blatt on Obama's swing a same sex marriage, bullies, a "loon" and a TWIG.

This Poll Is A Joke

podcast@ricochet.com (Ricochet.com) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 02:13:18 +0000

Romney's female appeal, author Mark Yost, the GSA scandal, Arlen Spector out "loons" Joe Biden, and a TWIG.

Better Late Than Never

podcast@ricochet.com (Ricochet.com) — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 23:27:22 +0000

Hawaiian vacation, the pipeline to nowhere, remembering Andrew, Biden faux pa, and Mike Daisey makes a TWIG.

Spirit of The Movement

podcast@ricochet.com (Ricochet.com) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:18:36 +0000

Primary round-up, what John does for fun, Chris Matthews doesn't know where Mt. Rushmore is, plus a "loon".

An Unfortunate Typo

podcast@ricochet.com (Ricochet.com) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:19:51 +0000

Author and movie critic Stephen Hunter, New Hampshire, Newt, Perry, and a risqué "loon."

Handguns and Snow Tires

podcast@ricochet.com (Ricochet.com) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:23:04 +0000

Newt vs. Mitt, "Throw Them All Out" author Peter Schweizer, a new "Loon" and "TWG" and Brian and John discuss their macho Christmas gifts.

Millionaire Patriots

podcast@ricochet.com (Ricochet.com) — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 17:03:22 +0000

Powerline's John Hinderaker and Fraters Libertas' Brian Ward.

Three For Fighting

podcast@ricochet.com (Ricochet.com) — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 20:52:07 +0000

Five For Fighting's John Ondrasik joins to discuss Penn State and the carrier NCAA basketball game. Also, state of the race, where's Bachmann, and an MSBC "loon."

Mystery Science Minnesota

podcast@ricochet.com (Ricochet.com) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 23:38:29 +0000

Presidential update, Wall St. protestors, an unlikely Nobel prize possibility, MST 3000 creator Mike Nelson, a TWIG and a "loon."

One Month Later...

podcast@ricochet.com (Ricochet.com) — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 07:25:23 +0000

The state of the election, author and commentator Ralph Peters, Michael Moore is a "Loon" and a TWIG for the ages.

I Knew That

podcast@ricochet.com (Ricochet.com) — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 19:42:28 +0000

Author C.J. Box guests, Pawlenty quits, Gaddfy goes, Obama wanes, a "loon' and and "TWIG."

Prize Winners and Barone

podcast@ricochet.com (Ricochet.com) — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 16:29:33 +0000

Powerline Prize winner Justin Folk, runner up Don Brookins, and The Washington Examiner's Michael Barone.

Debt Crisis and Prize Winners

podcast@ricochet.com (Ricochet.com) — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 22:07:42 +0000

Debt crisis negotiations, Powerline Prize winners, Al Franken, and of course a "Loon" and a "TWIG."

Food Police!

podcast@ricochet.com (Ricochet.com) — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 20:34:53 +0000

A first for the Northern Alliance this week: a guest from MSNBC. Analyst Michelle Bernard joins to discuss her efforts to fight the 'food police." Also, debt ceiling analysis, a close-up view of the resolution of the Minnesota state government shutdown, two loons, and a TWIG.

Sloping Foreheads

podcast@ricochet.com (Ricochet.com) — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 19:37:16 +0000

Bachmann is running, but making some unforced errors, Minnesota's budget issues, Powerline's new look, David Carr is a "loon" and Ben Shapiro, author of "Prime Time Propoganda: How The Left Took Over Your TV" is our guest.

Right On-Line

podcast@ricochet.com (Ricochet.com) — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 19:57:24 +0000

All the news from the recent Right On-Line conference, presidential debate break down,, some gossip from Lileks' glamorous party, a little Weiner, and interview with Steve Bannon, director of "The Undefeated," the new documentary about Sarah Palin, and of course, a new "Loon" and TWIG.

All Talk, No Seeds

podcast@ricochet.com (Ricochet.com) — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 07:36:58 +0000

After taking a couple of weeks off for no apparent reason, the men of the Northern Alliance are back with a new podcast. Powerline's John Hinderaker and Fraters Libertas' Brian Ward take no prisoners as they skewer Newt Gingrich, look askance at Rick Perry, roast Chris Matthews, and disassemble Anthony Weiner.

Coast To Coast

podcast@ricochet.com (Ricochet.com) — Tue, 17 May 2011 21:38:52 +0000

The show is spread out all over the country this week as John Hinderaker and Brian Ward are joined by Big Hollywood's John Nolte to discuss the rise of new media, the big summer releases, Preseidential politics, the IMF's problem with housekeeping, and Powerline's big prize. All that and a new "Loon" and "TWIG."

Miniter On The Middle East

podcast@ricochet.com (Ricochet.com) — Fri, 06 May 2011 03:05:36 +0000

With Osama bin Laden having been brought to room temperature this week, the timing to have author, investigative journalist, and Middle East expert Richard Miniter (the bestselling author of "Shadow War," "Losing Bin Laden," and the just published "Mastermind: The Many Faces of the 9/11 Architect Khalid Shaikh Mohammed") join Brian and John couldn't be better. In a wide ranging interview, Richard gives us a fascinating inside account of the inner workings of Al Qaeda, Khalid Shaik Mohammed, and bin Laden himself. All that and another "Loon" and "TWIG."

Over The Waterfall

podcast@ricochet.com (Ricochet.com) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 06:25:32 +0000

This week, Hinderaker and Ward cover gas prices, presidential politics, a double shot of the "Loon Of The Week" and a thoroughly unsurprising choice for "This Week in Gatekeeping." The Hinderaker-Ward Experience is a production of Ricochet.com

Minnestanbul

podcast@ricochet.com (Ricochet.com) — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 03:08:39 +0000

Claire Berlinski sits in for the vacationing Brian Ward. She and John cover why Claire lives where she does, the state of things in the middle east, what Saturday nights in Istanbul are like, and a decidedly domestic "Loon of The Week." The Hinderaker-Ward Experience is a production of Ricochet.com

Bachmann Overdrive

podcast@ricochet.com (Ricochet.com) — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 06:03:09 +0000

Our beer drinking hosts welcome Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann, discuss Wisconsin, "The Kennedy's" miniseries, the looming shutdown, "This Week In Gatekeeping," and the winner of this week's coveted "Loon of The Week" award.

Opening Day

podcast@ricochet.com (Ricochet.com) — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 01:23:43 +0000

Powerline's John Hinderaker and Fraters Libertas' Brian Ward are back in front of their mics with a new show and yet another new name (although we're pretty sure this one is going to stick). This week they talk about the state of Twins baseball with lawyer and baseball racontuer Clark Griffith. And of course, we've got this week's loon and another edition of "This Week in Gatekeeping." The Hinderaker-Ward Experience is a production of Ricochet.com

The Most Ignorant?

podcast@ricochet.com (Ricochet.com) — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 00:20:49 +0000

Welcome to the second edition of the newly re-named Hinderaker-Ward Show. In this episode, the hosts cover Libya, the Presidential aspirations of Minnesotans Tim Pawlenty and Michelle Bachmann, crown a new "Loon of The Week" and uncover a case of plagiarism at a major daily newspaper.

The First Team Returns

podcast@ricochet.com (Ricochet.com) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:04:04 +0000

Powerline's John Hinderaker and Fraters Libertas' Brian Ward are back. This week, they take a next door neighbor's look at Wisconsin, a longer distance view at Libya, and reveal who wins the Loon of The Week. It's a close call between David Letterman and Michael Moore.