Former Chicago mayor and U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel joins the podcast to discuss one of the most dangerous geopolitical questions right now: what happens if the United States goes to war with Iran?

In this conversation, Rahm breaks down why talk of “regime change” is often misunderstood, the risks of military escalation in the Middle East, and why history shows that no country has ever successfully carried out regime change from the air alone.

Rahm also discusses the broader challenges facing the United States — from political instability at home to global leadership abroad — and why he believes these difficult times require serious leadership and national unity.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• What a U.S.–Iran conflict could look like

• Why “regime change from the air” doesn’t work

• The risks of escalation in the Middle East

• American leadership and global strategy

• Why the American dream feels increasingly out of reach

Rahm Emanuel previously served as Mayor of Chicago, White House Chief of Staff, and U.S. Ambassador to Japan.

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