Marc unpacks the reported strike on Hamas leaders in Doha—asking not just whether it worked, but whether the timing served Israel’s interests or set back fragile ceasefire/hostage talks. He weighs the claims of security establishment dissent, the diplomatic cost of targeting Qatar, and the broader question: do we want to look “tough” or act smart? Marc then pivots to U.S. politics (the Roberts Court’s procedural stance in Trump-era cases and why the Epstein story oddly sticks), offers a quick take on Apple’s latest iPhone event (“speed” vs. real-world performance), and closes with a sober view of AI—transformational, yes, but unfolding in fast increments rather than a single big bang. A candid, unsparing episode about strategy, optics, and patience in a volatile moment.

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