~ Happy Saint David's Day to all our Welsh listeners around the world!
Early Saturday morning, many woke to the news of war in Iran and, later to the assassination of Ayatollah Khamenei. Mark responded with his initial thoughts on these developments here - garnering much lively input from clubbers in the comment section.
Mark was back this morning with more to say on the topic in conjunction with his ongoing audio adaptation of his bestselling book America Alone: The End of the World As We Know It. In case you missed it, here's last week's episode.
And, here is today's most timely one.
Clubbers may catch up on all episodes here.
This week we also welcomed new, renewing and returning members from Aberdeen, Alabama, Andalusia, Arizona, Bristol, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Dunbartonshire, Essex, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New South Wales, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Ontario, Oregon, Pembrokeshire, Pennsylvania, Queensland, Somerset, South Carolina, Tennessee,Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and beyond.
Meanwhile, in case you missed it, here's how the last seven days looked at SteynOnline:
~ In Steyn's Song of the Week, Mark looked at an unlikely Number One thanks to a bunch of twenty-dollar bills and some obliging air stewardesses...
~ On Monday, we considered so-called "checks and balances" in America.
~ In Tuesday's Topical Take, Mark considered "The State of the State of the Union".
~ On Wednesday guest host Laura Rosen Cohen fielded questions from Mark Steyn Club members live around the planet. In case you missed it, here's the action replay.
~ Laura returned the following day with her round up from the internet in Laura's Links.
~ In Friday's column, we considered Mark's travails with the human rights commissions in Canada in light of a recent shocking ruling in British Columbia.
~ In this week's edition of Mark Steyn on the Town we presented our annual spelling bee, accompanied by bouquets of English violets and Welsh daffodils, and ably assisted by musical artistes from Ambrose and his Orchestra to Sinéad O'Connor.
~ Later in Rick's Flicks, Rick McGinnis reviewed Stanley Kramer's On the Beach - based on Nevil Shute's 1957 novel of the same name.
In addition to helping Mark continue to defend free speech one of the other benefits of membership in The Mark Steyn Club is access to our Tales for Our Time series - Mark's brilliant narrations of classic tales. Our current tale is The Quest of the Sacred Slipper by Sax Rohmer.
Here is last night's episode of our Mohammedan caper. A new episode airs this evening.
And, don't forget to tune-in later today for Steyn's Song of the Week at Serenade Radio at 5:30pm GMT/ 12:30pm ET.
THE MARK STEYN 2026 CRUISE - October 4th-11th
UPDATE: Several cabin categories are now sold out - please book your cabin today to ensure your spot. Want to get a head start on this vacation? Check out Cruise Authority's pre-cruise opportunity for cruisers starting in Montreal here.
Imagine:
Cruising from the picturesque Quebec City to the vibrant streets of New York, with stops at the stunning fjords of Saguenay, the historic charm of Sept-Îles, and the lively culture-rich shores of Halifax.
Exclusive access to live tapings of The Mark Steyn Show and all your favorite Club features – Sunday Poem, Tales for Our Time, and Steyn's Song of the Week.
Enjoying intimate parties and social hours with Mark and his special guests, as well as fellow cruisers who share your passion for meaningful conversation and unforgettable experiences.
Experiencing the timeless elegance and impeccable service aboard the Queen Mary 2 – truly a floating palace.
Spaces for this intimate voyage are very limited, and we want to make sure you don't miss your chance to embark on this journey with Mark and like-minded fellow cruisers from around the world.
Ready to secure your spot or want to chat about the best stateroom options?
Give a call to our Steyn at Sea Cruise Travel Partners at 1-844-340-3350. They'll help you every step of the way.
Or, better yet, click here to book your adventure now.