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Older/Wiser with Linda Chavez

Linda Chavez
United States
Antisemitism
Conspiracy Theories
Iran
Ukraine
Immigration
Russia
Venezuela
Eileen Gu
Law and Government
Neoconservatism
Reagan Administration
Uriel Epshtein
China
Renew Democracy Initiative (RDI)
Unitary Executive Theory
Mexican-American History
Hasan Piker
United States Foreign Policy
Fordow and Natanz

The Renew Democracy Initiative and The Next Move are excited to bring you Older/Wiser with Linda Chavez. Linda is a veteran of multiple presidential administrations, author, and columnist. In a world of doomscrolling and daily outrages, Older/Wiser will showcase the big-picture perspective that comes with Linda’s five-plus decades in politics. www.thenextmove.org

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With national attention on Iran, Linda and Elliott Abrams revisit Trump’s earlier intervention: Venezuela. What are the administration’s goals in Venezuela? Months later, are we seeing progress? What could the future of Latin America look like?

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This week, Linda speaks with Bill Kristol, co-founder and editor of The Bulwark and an advisory board member at RDI. Though they both led careers as prominent conservatives, Linda and Bill have split from the Republican Party. Here, they discuss how ... more

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Tim Miller
Political operative, commentator, former campaign operative for Jeb Bush and McCain, recurring commentator on MS now and The Bulwark
The Bulwark, MSNB
Episode: Tim Miller: Is Hasan Piker Friend or Foe?
Issac Luna
American soldier, author of Reckoning Dreams and Fire
Former Marine officer, Ukraine volunteer
Episode: Leaving the American Dream for Ukraine
Elliott Abrams
Senior Fellow for Middle Eastern Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: The Future of Venezuela
Bill Kristol
Guest, political commentator and founder/co-founder of related conservative groups and media properties
Defend Democracy Together; The Bulwark; Harvard University (PhD)
Episode: Is Bill Kristol Still a Neocon?
Robert A. Pape
Professor of political science at the University of Chicago; specializes in international security and coercive air power
University of Chicago
Episode: No Endgame in Iran
Uriel Epshtein
CEO of The Renew Democracy Initiative (RDI)
The Renew Democracy Initiative (RDI)
Episode: Immigrant Identity, Unpacked
Andrew McCarthy
Former United States Attorney, Chief Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York; prominent conservative author and National Review contributor
National Review; Former U.S. Attorney, SDNY
Episode: A Federal Prosecutor on the Rule of Law
Katya Pavlevych
Advisor on abducted children at Razom for Ukraine; founder of Forget Us Not
Razom for Ukraine; Forget Us Not
Episode: The Destruction of Ukrainian Childhood
Ilan Stavans
Louis C. Bring Professor of Humanities and Latin American and Latino Culture at Amherst College; publisher of Restless Books.
Amherst College; Restless Books
Episode: The History of Mass Deportation in America

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Linda Chavez
Host of Older/Wiser; guides the conversation and introduces guests.

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The Destruction of Ukrainian Childhood
Q: What is the broader strategic aim behind abductions beyond territory?
The guests discuss the goal of erasing Ukrainian memory and identity by indoctrinating and militarizing youth, effectively tissueing the nation from within.
The Destruction of Ukrainian Childhood
Q: How many children have been rescued, and what roles have the First Lady and other actors played?
There have been close to 2,000 children rescued through direct missions and mediation with the First Lady and other diplomatic channels, with some cases involving lists and negotiations to secure returns.
Immigrant Identity, Unpacked
Q: What is RDI's stance on how to respond to actions like representing a foreign dictatorship while living in a democracy?
There should be no legal repercussions, but social accountability and public scrutiny are appropriate, including debates about who represents the country and the values that companies should align with.
Immigrant Identity, Unpacked
Q: Well, I wanted to have you on the show because last month you wrote a piece about the Olympics and Eileen Gu. Why does this story matter in the larger context of American identity and values?
It matters because it highlights how individuals navigate allegiance, opportunity, and the values of freedom; it serves as a lens to critique how profit motives can clash with human rights and national ideals.
No Endgame in Iran
Q: What is the core idea behind the escalation trap and what would be a plausible way out?
The core idea is that attempts at quick regime change trigger a staged progression of escalation, ultimately risking a protracted conflict; the plausible way out is to consider de-escalation and negotiated limits, even if politically painful in the short term.

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The show centers on big-picture political analysis, democracy, and international affairs from a generally conservative-leaning perspective. Across episodes, hosts and guests discuss topics like U.S. foreign policy, moderation in political discourse, immigration history, and the role of media in shaping public opinion. Notable angles include evaluating how to engage skeptical voters, the ethics and strategy of inviting controversial voices, and the tension between national interests and human rights. A recurring strength is connecting historical context to current policy debates, often with guests who bring legal, diplomatic, or civic leadership experience. The format tends to blend insider storytelling with principled critique, offering lis... more

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