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Yesterday · 41 min
Trump Turns on Zelensky
Andrew Day and Luke Nicastro discuss the Trump-Putin diesel deal, the Trump-Zelensky spat, the "energy ceasefire" that wasn't, Ukraine's grim prospects this winter, and a new book on progressive foreign policy edited by Matt Duss, A World for All. Recorded October 16, 2026.
October 7 · 50 min
Is Trump Winning the Hormuz Battle? w/ Rosemary Kelanic
Andrew Day talks to Rosemary Kelanic of Defense Priorities about the current phase of the war, which side has the upper hand, American efforts to open the Strait of Hormuz, and whether we should expect a third round of fighting. Recorded October 6, 2026.
September 30 · 45 min
White House Forges New AI Accord, w/ Yameen Huq
Luke Nicastro talks to the Aspen Institute's Yameen Huq about the new White House AI Accord, concerns about AI risk, and how the issue is playing politically in the midterms and beyond. Recorded September 29, 2026.
September 22 · 52 min
Saudi Presses Trump to Join War in Yemen, w/ Eldar Mamedov
Andrew Day and Luke Nicastro talk to regular contributor Eldar Mamedov about his conversations with Iranian officials, the Saudi-Houthi war, and why Europe is on the diplomatic sidelines. Recorded September 22, 2026.
September 16 · 53 min
The Right's Fight Over AI
Curt Mills, Andrew Day, and Luke Nicastro discuss growing concerns about AI and whether the regulation cure would be worse than the AI-risk disease. Then, they discuss the Iran War's impact on inflation and the political implications heading into the midterms. Recorded September 15, 2026.
September 9 · 45 min
Germany's Real Right Rocks Europe, w/ Filip Gaspar
Andrew Day and Luke Nicastro talk to Filip Gaspar, a political advisor and member of the Alternative for Germany, about the party's recent election victory and the implications for European politics. Recorded September 8, 2026.
September 3 · 53 min
J.D. Vance's Perplexing Moves, w/ Connor Echols
Andrew Day and Luke Nicastro talk to Connor Echols of Responsible Statecraft about Dan Driscoll's resignation as Army secretary, Vice President J.D. Vance's controversial speech to an Israel lobby group, whether the Iran War is becoming a Forever War, and Israel's sponsoring ads on the podcast of Sen. Ted Cruz. Recorded September 2, 2026.
August 27 · 50 min
Why 'Economic D-Day' (Probably) Won't Work
Andrew Day, Luke Nicastro, and Spencer Neale discuss the Trump administration's new economic strategy to force Iran's capitulation. Then, they talk about recent elections and whether the Democrats will sweep the midterms. Recorded August 26, 2026.
August 22 · 43 min
Why Trump's Chaos Might Only Escalate, w/ Jacob Heilbrunn
Curt Mills and Jude Russo talk to Jacob Heilbrunn of The National Interest about the backlash to Trump from left and right, the looming midterms, the Iran War, the Ukraine war, and the likely Democratic presidential nominee in 2028. Recorded August 19, 2026.
August 13 · 44 min
Have Trump's Tariffs Succeeded? w/Charles Benoit
The American Conservative's Senior Editor Luke Nicastro and Associate Editor Joseph Addington are joined by Charles Benoit, Trade Counsel at the Center for a Prosperous America, to discuss the Trump administration's trade policies. The discussion focused on how the White House has navigated its tariff strategy after the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision striking down its authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Recorded August 12, 2026.
August 12 · 1 hr 8 min
Trump's Unending War
This is a special crossover episode with Robert Wright's NonZero Podcast. Curt Mills and Andrew Day talk to the author Robert Wright about the breakdown of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, reports about an Iranian assassination plot against President Trump, and the emerging post-American Middle East. Recorded August 10-11, 2026.
August 5 · 43 min
Iran War Accelerates U.S. Decline
Andrew Day and Luke Nicastro talk to Jennifer Kavanagh of Defense Priorities about the real munitions shortage and its implications for U.S.-China competition. Recorded August 4, 2026.
July 31 · 48 min
Rubio's Cuban Regime Change Obsession
Andrew Day and Joseph Addington talk to William LeoGrande about the Trump administration's regime change plans, some risks of war, and the best path forward for U.S.-Cuba relations. Recorded July 29, 2026.
July 24 · 43 min
The Emerging Bipartisan Anti-War Movement w/ Ana Kasparian
Ana Kasparian, the co-host of The Young Turks, joins The American Conservative correspondent Harrison Berger and Senior Editor Luke Nicastro to explore the emerging bipartisan anti-war movement. They discuss the Iran War, AI and data centers, and the latest House of Representatives vote on the NDAA. Recorded July 23, 2026.
July 15 · 57 min
Cornered Trump Threatens Huge Iran Escalation, w/ Tucker Carlson
Andrew Day and Harrison Berger talk to Tucker Carlson about President Donald Trump's new threats against Iran's bridges and power plants, the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham, Carlson's plans to build a third party, and the causes and consequences of mass migration. Recorded July 15, 2026
July 14 · 55 min
Iran War Restarts
TAC Executive Director Curt Mills and Correspondent Harrison Berger speak with Amir Handjani, a partner at Karv Global, and board member of The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft who has years of experience in the Petroleum industry, founding the company RAK Petroleum PCL. They discuss the resumption of hostilities in the Iran War, the status and future of the Strait of Hormuz, and the prospects for ending the conflict.
July 10 · 49 min
Nate Soares Warns of Superintelligent AI
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.
June 30 · 1 hr 23 min
AI Might Be Humanity's Biggest Test Yet, w/ Robert Wright
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.
June 25 · 46 min
Can Vance Solve Iran?
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.
June 17 · 45 min
How to Stop Mass Migration w/ Mark Krikorian
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.

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