Andrew Day and Curt Mills talk to Jon Hoffman of the Cato Institute about the escalating Gaza war, the reported Trump-Netanyahu "rift," Steve Witkoff's "red line" for Iran, and the state of Russia-Ukraine diplomacy. Recorded May 21, 2025.

Andrew Day, Jude Russo, and Joseph Addington discuss White House moves that have rankled Israel, Russia-Ukraine direct talks, and the new American pope. Recorded May 14, 2025.

Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss the strength of the anti-war right, President Trump's meeting with Canada's new prime minister, and the India-Pakistan conflict. Recorded May 8, 2025. 

Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss the firing of Mike Waltz, President Trump's first 100 days, and signs that Russia-Ukraine peace talks will fail. Recorded May 1, 2025. 

YouTube: https://youtu.be/5dkVT8xRpTg?si=o_hAgSHdddH8uaRq 

Andrew Day, Jude Russo, and Joseph Addington discuss President Trump's push for Russia-Ukraine peace, Pete Hegseth's loss of control in the Pentagon, and the death of Pope Francis. Recorded April 23, 2025. 

Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss Steve Witkoff's diplomatic efforts on Iran and Russia-Ukraine, some immigration controversies, and President Donald Trump's second-term performance so far.

Picks of the week: 

"The Actual Point of the Deportations," by W. James Antle III (https://www.theamericanconservative.com/the-actual-point-of-the-deportations/) 

"Erdogan's New Turkey--and Old?" by Sean McMeekin. (https://www.theamericanconservative.com/the-actual-point-of-the-deportations/) 

"Will Trade Policy Be America First's Iraq War?" by Jude Russo (https://www.theamericanconservative.com/will-trade-policy-be-america-firsts-iraq-war/) 

"Trump's Desperado Mission," by Jude Russo. (https://www.theamericanconservative.com/trumps-desperado-mission/) 

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.