Episodios

  • Waterways and Means

    Waterways and Means
    Apr 10 2026
    Today we discuss the upcoming Iran negotiations in Pakistan, what Trump's plan might be considering the nonexistent ceasefire and ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and Israel's shifting focus to Hezbollah. Plus, Trump's scathing assault on the right wing podcast sphere, and John recommends Goodfellas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 17 m
  • Cease Or No Cease

    Cease Or No Cease
    Apr 9 2026
    FDD's Jonathan Schanzer joins us again today to discuss the non-ceasefire in the Iran war, the gap between the American proposal and Iranian demands, who is even in charge of the Iranian government right now, and is JD Vance out of his depth as a negotiator, Pakistan's role as mediator. Plus, the Lebanon factor, Netanyahu's political future in Israel, and Christine recommends Damien Valdez's essay Chokepoints are the true crossroads of history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 13 m
  • Hormuz Tollbooth

    Hormuz Tollbooth
    Apr 8 2026
    Contributing editor Eli Lake is back along with National Review's Noah Rothman to discuss the newly announced ceasefire in the Iran War, and debate whether the United States has the upper hand in negotiations, and what the future of the region might look like. Plus, John recommends Daniel Okrent's Stephen Sondheim biography Art Isn't Easy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 10 m
  • Threat Assessment

    Threat Assessment
    Apr 7 2026
    Contributing editor Eli Lake joins a full house today to discuss the American and Israeli attacks on Kharg Island and president Trump's escalating online threats towards Iran. Is this just bluster and negotiating tactics, or will the president follow through and attack Iranian power plants? Plus, the incredible Artemis 2 moon mission, the podcast learns about Clavicular and mogging, and Eli recommends Menachem Begin's memoir White Nights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 5 m
  • No Man Left Behind

    No Man Left Behind
    Apr 6 2026
    We are back to cover everything that happened over Passover: The firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi, presidential libraries, Trump's Truth Social post threatening Iran on Easter, the Artemis II mission, and the stunning rescue operation of the downed American airmen. Plus, Seth recommends Kat Rosenfield's new novel, How to Survive in the Woods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 4 m
  • Mourning in Michigan

    Mourning in Michigan
    Mar 31 2026
    On our last show before Passover we discuss Michigan senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed's comments on the death of Ayatollah Khamenei published by the Free Beacon, and the democratic dilemma regarding more radical candidates. Plus, the absurd Dark Money accusations against AIPAC, and Eliana and Christine recommend the movie Nuremberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 3 m
  • Wild Kharg

    Wild Kharg
    Mar 30 2026
    Contributing editor Jonathan Schanzer joins us for another update on the Iran war and Trump's comments on the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian oil, what type of ground operations might be launched, and how can the president sell his plans to the public? Plus, John recommends the new streaming sitcom American Classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 8 m
  • How Does it End?

    How Does it End?
    Mar 27 2026
    Today we discuss the lingering questions regarding Trump's Iran strategy - is he still pursuing a definitive end to the war, or searching for an exit ramp due to rising oil prices and the situation in the Strait of Hormuz? We also touch on the historical context of American losses of life and equipment, and the consequences of American treatment of its international allies. Plus, the fight over TSA funding reaches the boiling point, and the emerging danger of prediction market abuse by insiders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 m