TAC Right Now

TAC Correspondent Harrison Berger and Associate Editor Joseph Addington speak with Nate Soares, president of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute and co-author of If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies with Eliezer Yudkowsky. Soares argues that the leading AI companies are on track to build machines smarter than any human across all mental tasks, and that goal, if achieved, likely ends humanity.

Andrew Day and Curt Mills talk to the public intellectual and author Robert Wright about his new book, The God Test: Artificial Intelligence and Our Coming Cosmic Reckoning. They debate the so-called "AI arms race" with China and whether regulating the new technology is feasible. Lastly, they discuss the Iran War and whether restrainers should urge President Trump to walk away from the conflict or try to get a final peace deal. Recorded June 29, 2026.

Curt Mills, Andrew Day, and Harrison Berger discuss the framework peace deal with Iran, Vice President J.D. Vance's efforts to get a final deal, and the pushback from the Israel lobby. Recorded June 23, 2026.

Andrew Day and Joseph Addington talk to Mark Krikorian of the Center for Immigration Studies about the multifaceted disaster of uncontrolled migration and the Trump administration's approach to the issue. Recorded June 16, 2026.

Andrew Day and Harrison Berger talk to the author Scott Horton of the Libertarian Institute about U.S. strikes on Iran Tuesday and Wednesday and President Trump's strange decision to telegraph the attacks in advance. Then, they debate the power of the Israel lobby and discuss a reported investigation of an Iran War critic. Recorded June 11, 2026.

Harrison Berger speaks to Max Blumenthal, the founder and editor of The Grayzone, about his outlet's groundbreaking reporting on the Iran War and Israeli occupation of Lebanon. Blumenthal reveals the forces and influences that pushed President Donald Trump to start the conflict, now in its fourth month, and explains why he believes Trump is trapped in a war he cannot win — but cannot leave either due to Israeli pressure. Recorded May 28, 2026.

Andrew Day, Curt Mills, and Jude Russo talk about the rising, falling, and rising again hopes of an Iran peace deal. Then, they discuss Ken Paxton's crushing victory over Texas Senator John Cornyn in a runoff election. Finally, they ask whether President Trump really is about to attack Cuba. Recorded May 28, 2026.

Andrew Day talks to the bestselling author Ann Coulter about Rep. Thomas Massie's loss in his House primary, Coulter's new article on why she's "Never Rubio," her opposition to the Iran War and support for the Iraq War, birthright citizenship, and America's demographic transformation. Recorded May 20, 2026.

Andrew Day and Harrison Berger talk to geopolitical analyst Brandon Weichert about the Iran war, President Trump's visit to China, and the Russian thinker urging Vladimir Putin to escalate against Europe. Recorded May 13, 2026.

Andrew Day and Harrison Berger talk to Ryan Grim of Drop Site News about signs of diplomatic progress with Iran, possible Israeli sabotage of negotiations, and the Iranian Lego videos. Recorded May 6, 2026.