TAC Right Now

In this special crossover episode of TAC Right Now, Curt Mills and Andrew Day talk to author and public intellectual Robert Wright about the Trump administration's foreign policy. Recorded June 5, 2025.

Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington debate whether America should "walk away" from Russia-Ukraine diplomacy. Then, they discuss President Trump's foreign-policy realism, signs of civilizational politics, and the "big beautiful bill." Recorded May 29, 2025.

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...

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...

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 Sumant...

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,...

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.the...

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. 

Executive Director Curt Mills, Senior Editor Sumantra Maitra, and RealClearPennsylvania editor Charles McElwee preview the big event. 

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 th...

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

Sumantra, Joseph, and Helen talk about the latest attempt on Trump's life, plus exploding pagers in Lebanon. Picks of the week: Helen: " Another Twist of the Screw ," Collin Pruett Joseph: " Why Can't Trump Break Through ," Scott McConnell Sumantra: " Modern Wars Are Wars of Attrition ," Sean Durns

Sumantra joins Helen, Spencer, and Curt for a look at last night's presidential debate. Picks of the week: Curt: " The Real Realignment ," W. James Antle III Helen: " Did Communism Really Fall ," Sean McMeekin Spencer: " Forgetting 9/11 ," Nic Rowan Sumantra: " Kursk Incursion Is a Two-Edged Sword ," Mark Episkopos

Sumantra joins Helen and Spencer to talk about the changing presidential odds, North Carolina and Arizona, and Elon Musk's travails in Brazil. Picks of the week: Helen: " The Cartel Takeover in Colorado Is a Dispatch from the Future ," Collin Pruett Spencer: " The Biden Impeachment Report Is a Hollow Vindication ," Peter van Buren Sumantra: " Foreign Affairs Election Results in Thuringia and Saxon...