The situation in Iran is constantly changing and the stakes are high.  There are a lot of moving pieces, and many say our national security depends on the US response.  But to fully understand, we need and accurate timeline, and context.  On this week's episode, Dr. James Carafano breaks it down from the start to present, reading between the lines as to why Iran is behaving the way they are, and gives an honest appraisal of how President Trump is handling the situation. As mentioned on the show, Dr. Carafano has written several pieces tracking the situation which give incredible insight and analysis, so please check them out if you'd like to learn more:Iran and Trump -- Here's What's Really Going On: https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/james-carafano-iran-trump-1000-troops-middle-eastIran is boxing itself into a corner by provoking the US: https://nypost.com/2019/06/20/iran-is-boxing-itself-into-a-corner-by-provoking-the-us/Trump adopts shrewd Iran strategy:  https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/james-carafano-trump-adopts-shrewd-iran-strategy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Cocked and Loaded': What the Heck Is Going On in Iran?

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A critical component of America’s national defense is nuclear weaponry. However, whether the American arsenal is up to the task of deterring global forces like China, Russia, and Iran is a topic of debate. What should America do to ensure peace through strength? Heritage Research Fellow for Nuclear Deterrence and Missile Defense Bob Peters explains. 
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A Conservative Defense Budget for Fiscal Year 2025: https://www.heritage.org/defense/report/conservative-defense-budget-fiscal-year-2025#
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What Does Nuclear Deterrence Look Like? | Bob Peters

Conservatives have serious questions about the Biden Administration’s Defense Budget for 2025. It fails to address the real national defense concerns facing our country 

 Heritage Experts Wilson Beaver, Alex Velez-Green, and Bob Peters explain. 
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Why Does America Need a New Defense Budget? | Wilson Beaver, Alex Velez-Green & Bob Peters

The articles of impeachment for DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas will make their way to the U.S. Senate this week. The secretary has deceived and caused serious harm to Americans by his unwillingness to enforce border laws. Heritage Director for the Border Security and Immigration Center explains. 
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Why Impeach Secretary Mayorkas? | Lora Ries

It is clear to most Americans that a new Marxist ideology has seized hold of our civil institutions. From race essentialism to gender theory in schools, activists are attempting to roll back the most cherished ideals of America. What can we do to stop this. 
In this episode. Heritage Vice President Victoria Coates interviews Heritage Fellows Mike Gonzalez and Katie Gorka, who have written a book to explain just that: Next-Gen Marxism: What It Is and How to Combat It. 
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What is Next-Gen Marxism? | Victoria Coates & Mike Gonzalez

In the early morning of Tuesday, March 26, the Francis Scott Key Bridge on the Patapsco River in Baltimore, MD collapsed following an impact from a container ship. As of this writing, several individuals are missing and may be deceased. The tragic accident will also result in major logistical and economic disruptions. But there’s more reason to be concerned about critical infrastructure failures of this kind. Is our government really keeping its priorities in order to prevent such disasters? Heritage Distinguished Fellow Steve Bradbury, a veteran of the Department of Transportation, explains.
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'Cocked and Loaded': What the Heck Is Going On in Iran?

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