With Trump and the rest of America moving away from Iran, Auguste invited writer and podcaster Josiah Lippincott to discuss the conflict in this region and the goals of American foreign policy altogether. Auguste gives the case that America’s a force for good in the world, that Trump had good reasons for intervening, and that the Iran War was not a loss in any meaningful sense. Josiah, a former marine and now a professor of American history, begs to differ, explaining how intervention nearly always backfires and how domestic issues should take priority over American military action. The two go back and forth through history and circumnavigate the globe a few dozen times before the conversation pivots to the upcoming midterms and the rise of socialism in the Democrat Party. This seems like the opportunity for the GOP to make significant gains, but everyone except Trump and Vance seems to be lame and useless. Finally, both conclude that they support the America soccer team, but, like good Americans, have no plans to actually watch any games in this year’s World Cup. 

Articles and podcasts referenced in this episode:

- “Lippincott Talk Ep 18: The Iran Deal Is Good”

- "The Art of the Decapitation" by Auguste Meyrat

- “A Peace Framework for America and Iran” by Josiah Lippincott 

- “The Everyman Commentary Podcast: Ep. 29 - What Radicalized You?” 

- “What Is Total Boomer Luxury Communism?” By Russ Green

Music Credit:

Artist: Andre Meyrat

Song: “Vaporwave Statues”

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