Chatham House frets Trump will be “unshackled” after the midterms. Rubio says America is no longer defensive. Susan Kokinda on diesel, Yalta panic, and the executive tools that don’t need Congress.
A new Washington Post report raises questions ahead of the 2026 midterms. Mike Steger examines the officials, political networks, and election preparations behind the headlines.
After a week of pressure from President Trump, Zelensky said "yes" to a freeze on Fox. The same week, Data Republican released files that Barbara says lay out the Democrats' midterm chaos plan. With 11 days to go, here's the story and what you do about it.
In this episode, Tony Papert and Michael Steger discuss recent pivotal developments in the Middle East, including a significant heads-of-state meeting in Egypt and its implications. They draw parallels between current events and historical treaties, like the Treaty of Westphalia, which ended prolonged conflict in Europe. They elaborate on the broader geopolitical agenda that has perpetuated wars in the region and emphasize President Trump's diplomatic efforts to shift towards long-term economic development and stability. This briefing provides deep insights into the complex dynamics shaped by global powers and the potential for a transformative peace agreement.
00:00 Introduction and Agenda Overview 01:21 Strategic Briefing on Middle East Developments 03:39 Historical Context and Global Implications 06:29 The Role of Global Powers and Geopolitical Strategies 16:00 Trump's Foreign Policy and Middle East Peace Efforts 22:46 The Future of Global Relations and Nation Building 27:14 Engaging the Public and Political Mobilization
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Chatham House frets Trump will be “unshackled” after the midterms. Rubio says America is no longer defensive. Susan Kokinda on diesel, Yalta panic, and the executive tools that don’t need Congress.
A new Washington Post report raises questions ahead of the 2026 midterms. Mike Steger examines the officials, political networks, and election preparations behind the headlines.
After a week of pressure from President Trump, Zelensky said "yes" to a freeze on Fox. The same week, Data Republican released files that Barbara says lay out the Democrats' midterm chaos plan. With 11 days to go, here's the story and what you do about it.
Today's LIVE show is over. Catch the REPLAY and join us live next Thursday. Zelensky just said "freeze" the war. At home, leaked tapes game out a midterm "meltdown."