The David Frum Show

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To defend democracy, one has to believe in it. To believe in democracy, one has to understand it. Where it came from. How it works. What’s true. What’s not. What others did before you. How it could be better. How to make a difference. Each week, The David Frum Show digs deep into the big questions people have about our society, explains the progress Americans have made together, and reminds us that the American idea is worth defending.

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  1. Can Republicans Quit Trump?

    2026-11-11 · 50 min · Episode 83

    In this episode of “The David Frum Show,” The Atlantic’s David Frum opens with his thoughts on how President Trump will behave after suffering a humiliating defeat in the 2026 midterms. David warns that the final two…

  2. How Republicans Lost Their Grip on Power

    2026-11-07 · 10 min

    On this Saturday episode of “The David Frum Show,” The Atlantic’s David Frum discusses the consequences of the 2026 midterms and how the collapse of Republican gerrymanders could reshape American politics for decades to…

  3. Can Democrats Hold Trump Accountable?

    2026-11-04 · 49 min · Episode 82

    In this episode of “The David Frum Show,” The Atlantic’s David Frum opens with a reminder on how hard President Trump has worked over the past two years to prevent free and fair elections in 2026. Then David is joined…

  4. America’s Most Useless Congress Faces the Midterms

    2026-10-31 · 10 min

    On this Saturday episode of “The David Frum Show,” The Atlantic discusses the upcoming midterm elections and how they present the American people an opportunity to hold Congress accountable for its negligence. David…

  5. The Man Who Risked Death Documenting ISIS

    2026-10-28 · 59 min · Episode 81

    In this episode of “The David Frum Show,” The Atlantic’s David Frum opens with thoughts on the coming midterm elections and the difficult position Republicans now face. He explains the political “fork” confronting…

  6. Is an AI Recession Coming?

    2026-10-24 · 10 min

    On this week’s Saturday edition of “The David Frum Show,” The Atlantic’s David Frum discusses the possibility of an AI bubble and the bleak forecast for the American economy under President Trump. Sign up for David…

  7. Will the Tech Oligarchs Turn on Trump?

    2026-10-21 · 1 hr 3 min · Episode 80

    In this episode of “The David Frum Show,” The Atlantic’s David Frum opens with his thoughts on the growing calls for Medicare for All. David discusses how Medicare for All might actually work, why it’s impractical, and…

  8. Who Profited From Trump’s Plans?

    2026-10-17 · 8 min

    On this Saturday episode of “The David Frum Show,” The Atlantic’s David Frum discusses the series of amazingly well-timed trades in the oil market that raise urgent questions about corruption inside the Trump…

  9. How Trump Is Selling Out Ukraine

    2026-10-14 · 1 hr 1 min · Episode 79

    In this episode of “The David Frum Show,” The Atlantic’s David Frum discusses President Trump’s announced diesel deal with Russia, the administration’s abandonment of Ukraine, and why Trump is giving up so much to gain…

  10. Did Marco Rubio Just Start His 2028 Campaign?

    2026-10-10 · 10 min

    On this week’s Saturday episode of “The David Frum Show,” The Atlantic’s David Frum discusses Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s speech at the Acropolis in Greece and what it means for the future of the Republican Party.…

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