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. 

Sumantra, Joseph, and Helen ask whether President Biden is trying to sabotage Kamala Harris, whether Elon Musk's conversion to Trumpism bodes well, and what's the deal with Ta-Nehisi Coates.

Picks of the week: Helen: "Court Applies Environmental Law to Border Disaster," Phillip Linderman Joseph: "The Dangerous Autocrat on Our Southern Border," Collin Pruett Sumantra: "Grand Strategy Misses the Point," Kevin Blachford

Helen, Spencer, and Joseph discuss the VP debate, Iran's strikes on Israel, and the longshoremen's union.

Picks of the week: Helen: "Tucker Carlson: Do You Really Believe Iran Is a Threat," Nicholas Bartulovic Spencer: "No October Surprises Needed," W. James Antle III Joseph: "Trump-Washing U.S. History," James Bovard

Sumantra joins Curt and Helen to discuss the Middle East, Ukraine, and the presidential race.

Picks of the week: Helen: "The U.S. Has Hurt Itself with Russia Sanctions," Helen Andrews Sumantra: "Zelensky's Victory Plan Contains No Victory and No Plan," Ted Snider Curt: "The Roots of the Trump Assassination Attempts," Peter van Buren