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Iran Impasse May 07, 2026

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FDD's Jonathan Schanzer joins us today to try and make sense of the latest developments in the Iran war and the implications to the larger global balance of power in advance of Trump's summit with Xi Jinping, and how all this impacts Israel's efforts in the region. Plus, the disturbing trend of insider trading on betting markets, and John recommends Nicholas Lemann's Returning.

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Operation Epic Waffle May 06, 2026

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It's Wednesday and time to panic over the attack on Jewish students at George Washington University using an unknown substance, the supposed deal brewing with Iran despite the announcement of Operation Epic Freedom in the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, antiracism programs at Penn State Law School, and the death of Ted Turner.

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Meet the Met May 05, 2026

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While signs that hostilities with Iran might renew despite statements from Pete Hegseth to the contrary, we pivot to discussing last night's Met Gala and the current obsession with ugly as beauty, and the expansive world of modern celebrity. Plus, John recommends Jonathan Moore's The Night Market.

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Escort Service May 04, 2026

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Today we discuss the president announcing American escorts for ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the negative reaction by shipping companies and insurers, and how the ongoing war might impact the midterm elections with the rise of radical democratic candidates.

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The Platner Coverup May 01, 2026

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It's May Day, and contributing editor Eli Lake is back to discuss Bernie Sanders' AI conference and the economic cold war with China, the mounting defenses of Graham Platner, and the ongoing standoff with Iran.

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Coup de Maine Apr 30, 2026

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Matt Continetti is back to discuss Janet Mills dropping out of the Maine senate primary and the potential rise of candidates like Graham Platner in the democratic party, the Supreme Court's ruling on the Louisiana racial gerrymander case, Pete Hegseth's appearance before congress, and the American blockade strategy against Iran. Plus, Matt recommends the book Monsters in the Archives.

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Judging Israel Apr 29, 2026

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Today we are joined by Judge Roy Altman to discuss his new book, Israel on Trial, which addresses claims against Israel from a legal standpoint. Plus, the indictments against Anthony Fauci's deputy and James Comey.

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Yokes for Jokes Apr 28, 2026

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Today we discuss the controversy over Trump's call to fire Jimmy Kimmel and the history of political controversies in the entertainment industry and more on would-be presidential assassin Cole Allen.

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Violence Made Manifesto Apr 27, 2026

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National Review's Noah Rothman joins us from his vacation to discuss the attempted assassination of Trump and the media coverage of the incident and the shooter Cole Allen's manifesto.

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Emergency Pod: Another Attempt on Trump Apr 26, 2026

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We are joined this Sunday by contributing editor Eli Lake, who attended the White House Correspondents Dinner, to discuss the latest assassination attempt on President Trump.

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