Episodios

  • 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
  • Antisocial Media

    Antisocial Media
    Mar 26 2026
    Today we discuss social media companies losing lawsuits in California and New Mexico over child safety and addictive practices and the shifting public perception on these ubiquitous platforms. Will the growing realization of the dangers of these services lead to a substantial change in legislation or regulation, or will the change come from shifting social acceptability? Plus, Chrstine recommends Ruth Wisse's NEH Jefferson Lecture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 12 m
  • The Post-Persuasion Age?

    The Post-Persuasion Age?
    Mar 25 2026
    Today we discuss democrats flipping the Florida house seat that includes Mar-a-Lago and the importance of attractiveness and normalcy to political candidacy, as well as the uncertainty surrounding Trump's 15 point plan to end the Iran war and the inconsistent communication with the American public, and a new lawsuit against UCLA. Plus, John and our producer Noam recommend the new film Project Hail Mary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 m
  • Popping Crazy Pills

    Popping Crazy Pills
    Mar 24 2026
    Today we conduct a brief review of the things that make us feel like we're taking crazy pills: The reactions to Trump deploying ICE to help assist with TSA logjams, Stanley McChrystal's interview on Iran, Mike Mullen's farcical recounting of the Bin Laden raid, the upcoming hagiographical Michael Jackson biopic, Claudine Gay's new teaching career, and Tucker Carlson's praise of Islamic culture and Sharia law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 2 m
  • Oil Shock, Missile Relief

    Oil Shock, Missile Relief
    Mar 23 2026
    FDD's Jonathan Schanzer joins us to discuss the prospect of an Iranian uprising, as well as negative media reports on the progress of the war after two major strikes on Israeli population centers and an American ultimatum to open the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, the current state of Iran's missile arsenal, and what potential steps can the U.S. take next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 8 m