The Commentary Magazine Podcast

Today we discuss the upcoming Iran negotiations in Pakistan, what Trump's plan might be considering the nonexistent ceasefire and ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and Israel's shifting focus to Hezbollah. Plus, Trump's scathing assault on the right wing podcast sphere, and John recommends Goodfellas.
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FDD's Jonathan Schanzer joins us again today to discuss the non-ceasefire in the Iran war, the gap between the American proposal and Iranian demands, who is even in charge of the Iranian government right now, and is JD Vance out of his depth as a negotiator, Pakistan's role as mediator. Plus, the Lebanon factor, Netanyahu's political future in Israel, and Christine recommends Damien Valdez's essay Chokepoints are the true crossroads of history.
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Contributing editor Eli Lake is back along with National Review's Noah Rothman to discuss the newly announced ceasefire in the Iran War, and debate whether the United States has the upper hand in negotiations, and what the future of the region might look like. Plus, John recommends Daniel Okrent's Stephen Sondheim biography Art Isn't Easy.
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Contributing editor Eli Lake joins a full house today to discuss the American and Israeli attacks on Kharg Island and president Trump's escalating online threats towards Iran. Is this just bluster and negotiating tactics, or will the president follow through and attack Iranian power plants? Plus, the incredible Artemis 2 moon mission, the podcast learns about Clavicular and mogging, and Eli recommends Menachem Begin's memoir White Nights.
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We are back to cover everything that happened over Passover: The firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi, presidential libraries, Trump's Truth Social post threatening Iran on Easter, the Artemis II mission, and the stunning rescue operation of the downed American airmen. Plus, Seth recommends Kat Rosenfield's new novel, How to Survive in the Woods.
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