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Andrew Day, Jude Russo, and Joseph Addington discuss the growing controversy about a "second strike" on an alleged drug boat and whether Pete Hegseth will get the axe. Then they discuss the shooting of the National Guardsmen in Washington and the Trump administration's Overton Window-shifting moves on immigration. Lastly, they discuss a special election in Tennessee and what it reveals about the G...

Andrew Day, Jude Russo, and Joseph Addington discuss the Trump administration's 28-point peace plan for Russia-Ukraine, the dangerous and unhinged reaction from Western media, and Marco Rubio's role in getting the deal maligned as "Russian." Then, they discuss Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation from Congress and some updates on Venezuela. Recorded November 26, 2025.

Andrew Day and Harrison Berger talk to Robert Malley about his new book, Tomorrow Is Yesterday: Life, Death, and the Pursuit of Peace in Israel/Palestine . They also discuss the Gaza war, Barack Obama's and Donald Trump's unique approaches to Israel-Palestine, the rise of antisemitism, impediments to a two-state solution, and more. Recorded November 20, 2025.

Andrew Day, Jude Russo, and Joseph Addington discuss the affordability crisis and Laura Ingraham's surprisingly adversarial interview with President Donald Trump. Then, they discuss efforts by throwback Reagan Republicans to purge the right of populists and post-liberals. Recorded November 12, 2025.

Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss the election night "blue-bath" and whether the GOP must transform to survive. Then, they discuss Kevin Roberts' defense of Tucker Carlson from attacks over an interview with Nick Fuentes. Recorded November 5, 2025.

Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss US-China economic warfare, the Trump-Xi meeting, the small boat attacks in South America, the Gaza ceasefire collapse, and university students challenging JD Vance on Israel. Recorded October 30, 2025.

Andrew Day and Sumantra Maitra talk to Brandan Buck of the Cato Institute about the Trump administration's "peace through strength" slogan and whether it's used to legitimize hawkish foreign policy in Latin America, the Middle East, and Russia-Ukraine. Recorded October 22, 2025. Pick of the week: " When 'Peace Through Strength' Means 'War Is Peace ," by Brandan Buck and Beckett Elkins.

Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss the POLITICO hit piece targeting Young Republicans. Then they discuss President Donald Trump's threat to send Tomahawks to Ukraine and his upcoming meeting with Vladimir Putin. Finally, they discuss the Gaza peace plan and whether it will hold. Recorded October 16, 2025.

Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss the looming U.S. war against Venezuela, the escalating war in Ukraine, and the Trump administration's crackdown on crime in American cities. Recorded October 2, 2025.

Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss President Donald Trump's declaration that Ukraine can defeat Russia. Then, they discuss the shooting attack at an ICE facility and the U.S. bailout of Argentina. Recorded September 25, 2025. 

Andrew Day, Jude Russo, and Joseph Addington discuss the Charlie Kirk assassination and the White House response. Then, they discuss Secretary of State Marco Rubio's awkward trip to Israel and a possible war against Venezuela. Recorded September 17, 2025.

Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss the murder of Charlie Kirk, the political fallout, the dangers of social media, and America's uncertain future. Recorded September 11, 2025.

Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss China's military parade and summit of world leaders, America's strikes on a Venezuelan boat, and the Israel divide at the National Conservatism conference. Recorded September 3, 2025.

Andrew Day, Jude Russo, and Joseph Addington discuss the FBI raid on John Bolton's home, President Donald Trump's firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, the possibility of war with Venezuela, and more. Recorded August 27, 2025.

Andrew Day and Sumantra Maitra talk to Mark Episkopos of the Quincy Institute about President Donald Trump's flurry of diplomatic activity on Russia-Ukraine. Then, they discuss the looming Israel-Iran war. Recorded August 21, 2025.

Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss President Donald Trump's crackdown on crime in the nation's capital, the Pentagon's new war on cartels, and the upcoming Trump–Putin summit in Alaska. Recorded August 13, 2025.

Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss President Donald Trump's punishing new tariffs on India, his upcoming meeting with Vladimir Putin, and Nayib Bukele's move that could let him remain president of El Salvador for life. Recorded August 7, 2025.

Andrew Day, Jude Russo, and Sumantra Maitra discuss President Donald Trump's new trade deal with Europe, his tariff threats against India, and the global vibe shift on Israel-Palestine. Recorded July 31, 2025.

Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss President Donald Trump's accusing Barack Obama of treason, mass protests in Ukraine, and conservatives' fears that the White House is mulling amnesty for illegal aliens. Recorded July 23, 2025.

Andrew Day, Jude Russo, and Joseph Addington discuss President Donald Trump's plan to send more weapons to Ukraine, his frustration with the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, and Israel's strikes on Syria. Recorded July 17, 2025.

Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss the Trump administration's shutting down the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Then, they discuss Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's third visit to the White House and President Donald Trump's apparent reversals on aid for Ukraine and amnesty for illegal aliens. Recorded July 9, 2025.

Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss Bob Vylan's anti-Israel chant at the Glastonbury music festival. Then, they talk about the fraught politics of the Big, Beautiful Bill. Recorded July 2, 2025.

Andrew Day, Jude Russo, and Joseph Addington discuss the 12-day Iran war, Zohran Mamdani's surprise victory in New York, and a proposal in Congress to sell federal lands. Recorded June 25, 2025.

Andrew Day and Sumantra Maitra talk to Kelley Vlahos of the Quincy Institute about Israel's surprise attack on Iran, whether President Donald Trump helped Israel carry it out, worrying escalation dynamics, and the odds of America joining a regime-change operation. Recorded June 16, 2025.

Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss ICE raids in Los Angeles, Elon Musk bending the knee to President Donald Trump, and the fragile state of U.S.-Iran diplomacy. Recorded June 11, 2025.