Andrew Day, Jude Russo, and Joseph Addington discuss President Trump's tariff pause, his Oval Office meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu, and U.S.-Iran diplomacy. Recorded April 9, 2025.

Picks of the week: 

"Predator or Prey? It's the Wrong Question for Great Powers Today," by Erik Gartzke (https://www.theamericanconservative.com/predator-or-prey-its-the-wrong-question-for-great-powers-today/)

"Steak and Company," by Spencer Neale (https://www.theamericanconservative.com/steak-and-company/)

"Trump the Gambler," by James Antle (https://www.theamericanconservative.com/trump-the-gambler/) 

Andrew Day and Sumantra Maitra talk to Jarrett Stepman of The Daily Signal about President Trump's tariffs, Marine Le Pen's legal woes, America's lethal partnership with Ukraine, and more. Recorded April 2, 2025.

Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss Mike Waltz’s Signal-gate embarrassment, a Mexican cartel killing site, and political turmoil in Turkey.

Picks of the week:

“Turkey Can Advance Trump’s Foreign Policy Goals,” by Deniz Karakullukcu. https://www.theamericanconservative.com/turkey-can-advance-trumps-foreign-policy-goals/

“The Hidden Themes Behind the Syrian Violence,” by Sumantra Maitra. https://www.theamericanconservative.com/the-hidden-themes-behind-the-syrian-violence/

"Trump Should Turn NATO Over to Europe," by Doug Bandow. https://www.theamericanconservative.com/trump-should-turn-nato-over-to-europe/ 

Andrew Day and Sumantra Maitra talk to Justin Logan of the Cato Institute about U.S. strikes on Yemen, the possibility of war with Iran, and President Donald Trump's efforts to get a ceasefire in Ukraine.

Andrew Day, Jude Russo, and Joseph Addington discuss U.S. efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war, Pres. Donald Trump's battle with Rep. Thomas Massie, and the brutal violence in Syria. 

Picks of the week: 

"Trump Shouldn’t Do Regime Change in Ukraine, Either," by Doug Bandow https://www.theamericanconservative.com/trump-shouldnt-impose-his-will-on-ukraine/

"The Ugly Reality on the Ground in Syria," by Ali Rizk https://www.theamericanconservative.com/the-ugly-reality-on-the-ground-in-syria/

"The Afghan Refugee Program Is an Unfixable Mess—and May Bring the Next Terrorist Attack," by Phillip Linderman. https://www.theamericanconservative.com/the-afghan-refugee-program-is-an-unfixable-mess-and-may-bring-the-next-terrorist-attack/ 

Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss President Trump's big speech to Congress, the fallout from the tense meeting with Zelensky, and some downsides of tariffs on Canada and Mexico. 

Picks of the week: 

"Whither Pro-Lifers?" by Jude Russo (https://www.theamericanconservative.com/whither-pro-lifers/) 

"The Problem in CANZUK Is Nationalism," by Sumantra Maitra (https://www.theamericanconservative.com/the-problem-in-canzuk-is-nationalism/)

"What is Realistic in Ukraine?" by W. James Antle III (https://www.theamericanconservative.com/what-is-realistic-in-ukraine/)

Andrew Day, Joseph Addington and Sumantra Maitra discuss the power and influence of Elon Musk, Addington's coverage of CPAC, and Maitra's Europe tour and reflections on the ongoing tectonic shifts of the continent. 

Joseph Addington, Mason Letteau Stallings, Sumantra Maitra is joined by Jarrett Stepman, to discuss the President Elect's Teddy Roosevelt moment about Greenland and Panama. 

Curt, Jude and Sumantra talk H1-B visa, and the wins and losses of 2024, and the promises of 2025 for American conservatism. 

TAC Right Now Returns after the election, with Senior Editor Sumantra Maitra, Features Editor Spencer Neale, and Editorial Fellow Joseph Addington, to review the election and contours of the new administration.