Molly McKew joins Frank Salder, Andy Kroll, and Ron Steslow to discuss Russia's decision to halt Ukraine's Black Sea grain exports and its ramifications on the conflict and the rest of the world—especially Africa. She also addresses the US running out of the ammunition it pledged to Ukraine.



What we read: 
Bloomberg—US Suspends Wuhan Institute of Virology’s Access to Federal Funding - Bloomberg
Newsweek—Pentagon Making Race-Specific Bioweapons to Target Citizens, China Says
NYPost—RFK Jr. says COVID may have been 'ethnically targeted' to spare Jews

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This week, we discuss the crypto bills getting democratic support in Congress despite Biden’s opposition, why housing is a key issue driving Latinos away from Democrats, and the rise of political violence throughout this election cycle.

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Olivier Knox (veteran politics and foreign policy reporter, most recently at The Washington Post )

Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder)

Segments this week:

(02:33)  Crypto goes to Washington

(27:33) Housing is a Latino issue 

(44:02) Political violence 

[Politicology+] Pseudo-legislating on the border, why the left-right political spectrum isn’t useful, and why you’re still using these outdated terms

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Related reading:
Segment 1: 

Axios - Senate votes to kill SEC crypto accounting rule
Axios - 1 big thing: Gensler's testimony
Politico - Crypto is Trump's new weapon against Biden - POLITICO

Segment 2: 
UnidosUS - Housing Costs Driving Latino Voter Concerns About Inflation Ahead of the 2024 Election | UnidosUS
RedFin - 2023 Has Been The Least Affordable Year for Homebuying on Record—But 2024 Is Looking Up

Segment 3: 
NYT - ‘We’ll See You at Your House’: How Fear and Menace Are Transforming Politics - The New York Times
Insurance Journal - Global Election Super-Cycle Raises Risk of Political Violence, Large Insurance Losses
WP - Trump email falsely says Biden was ‘locked & loaded’ to ‘take me out’ in Mar-a-Lago search - The Washington Post
Axios - Trump spreads false "assassination" claims as voters fear violence
 
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In the wake of the emotional and highly charged conversations surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict, information pollution has only added to the confusion. 

This week, we bring in an urban warfare expert to offer a sober and clear-eyed discussion on the Israel-Hamas war, the objectives and challenges involved, and the true meaning behind some of the most contentious terms being used.

Segments to look forward to:

(02:06) John’s background in urban warfare

(06:20) The violence of October 7th

(20:37) How Hamas’s human shield strategy exploits our different expectations for them and Israel 

(30:36) The context of bomb usage in the Israel-Hamas war

(34:06) Misconceptions about urban warfare

(41:30) Precision guided munitions 

(42:20) Examining the war crimes accusations 

(52:20) The manipulation of casualty numbers

(1:04:10) Understanding what genocide means 

(1:18:40) The IDF’s standards of conduct in war 

(1:29:15) The importance of following a moral and ethical code during war

(1:34:18) Israel’s efforts to protect civilians 

(1:38:40) What success looks like for Israel 



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This week, we discuss Russia’s latest offensive in Ukraine, stubborn inflation, Biden and Trump’s plans to debate, and the parade of Republicans going to Trump’s trial in New York City

Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 

Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director)

Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare)

Segments this week:

(04:15)  Russia’s offensive 


(32:50) Stubborn inflation 

(50:00) Should Biden have pardoned Trump? 


[Politicology+] Laser weapons, rapidly advancing A.I., and growing privacy concerns

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Related reading:
Segment 1: 
NYT -Mapping Russia’s Sudden Push Across Ukrainian Lines - The New York Times
NYT - Facing Russian Advance, a Top Ukrainian General Paints a Bleak Picture
CNN - Sergei Shoigu: Putin replaces Russia’s defense minister with a civilian as Ukraine war rages and defense spending spirals | CNN
WP - In surprise Ukraine visit, Blinken declares vision for Kyiv’s victory - The Washington Post

Segment 2: 
CNBC - CPI report shows inflation easing in April, with consumer prices still rising 3.4% from a year ago
NYT - Fed Chair’s Confidence in Slowing Inflation Is ‘Not as High’ as Before - The New York Times
CNN - What Biden’s tariffs on Chinese imports may mean for American jobs, the economy and inflation | CNN Business

Segment 3: 
CNN - Biden and Trump accept CNN’s invitation to debate on June 27 | CNN Politics
WP - Republicans flock to court to ‘kiss the ring’ during Trump criminal trial - The Washington Post
MSNBC - Romney interview with Stephanie Ruhle
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A Parade of Red Ties—The Weekly Roundup

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Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder), Lucy Caldwell (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party) and Ron Steslow respond to your feedback and answer your questions on our latest mailbag episode. 

(06:50)  How you can maximize the impact of political donations 

(15:10)  The precinct strategy and how bad actors could sow doubt about the election 

(27:00) It’s not a good political strategy to shoot your dog

(33:40) How 2020 election denial has pervaded the Republican party 

(34:20)The Trump Veepstakes 

(43:20) What could happen if Trump loses in November? 

(52:38) Mike’s takeaways from the New York Times/ Siena College poll

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This week, we look at how the affordability crisis is hurting Biden’s chances with Latino voters, how more people are getting good jobs without a college degree, and another congressional Democrat indicted for taking bribes from a foreign country.

Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 

Hagar Chemali (Fmr. spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the UN)

Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder) 

Segments this week:

(03:41)  The affordability crisis driving away the voters Biden needs

(23:33) Getting good jobs “degree free”

(42:24) TX Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar’s indicted for bribery

[Politicology+] The anti-Israel protestors are backed by major Biden Donors

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Related reading:
Segment 1: 
NY Mag - Biden Is Losing the Election in the Center, Not the Left
Trump Super Pac Ad
Axios  - Behind the Curtain: 6% of six states
Axios - Trump's inflation bomb: How his second-term plans could make it worse
Fox Business - White House economic adviser struggles with question on monetary policy | Fox Business
The Informationist - Money Printing Simplified 

Segment 2: 
CNBC - 29-year-old ex-bartender now earns $100000 working in AI without a college degree—here's how
YouTube: Hannah Maruyama’s conversation with Anthony Pompliano 
CNN - Some colleges cost $95,000 per year, and they’re only getting more expensive. Here’s why
CBS News - More U.S. companies no longer requiring job seekers to have a college degree - CBS News

Segment 3: 
AP - Democratic US Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas and his wife are indicted over ties to Azerbaijan
NYT - Henry Cuellar Indicted Over Bribery Scheme
Axios - Why Capitol Hill is so quiet on Rep. Henry Cuellar's indictment
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