In this week's episode, Christina Ruffini and co-host Sir Richard Dearlove, former head of MI6, sit down with Republican Congressman Mike Lawler, whose strong bipartisan stance on foreign policy includes supporting Ukraine and ending Iran's nuclear program. He shares his thoughts on India's airstrikes against Pakistan, the recent elections in Romania and Moldova, where a growing wave of right-wing nationalism has created a fraught political response. Lawler also argues that the United States should take military action against Iranian nuclear facilities if Iran fails to dismantle its nuclear program. Plus, Sir Richard reflects on the time when Tehran imposed sanctions against him.

Episode produced by Situation Room Studios. Original music composed and produced by Leo Sidran.

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