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Our guest is Representative Ro Khanna, a Democrat from California who, along with Republican Thomas Massie, has introduced legislation invoking the War Powers Act to bar the US from attacking Iran absent congressional approval. Questions included…

What lessons can Democrats take from Zohran Mamdani’s upset victory, both in general, and on the subject of Israel-Palestine?

Why was the response of the Democratic leadership to Israel’s and America’s attacks on Iran so weak?

What do you think about the prospects of American liberal democracy under Trump?

How much do you and members of Congress fear for your physical safety?