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Benjamin Wittes
Ukraine
Donald Trump
Russia
FBI
Iran
Trump Administration
Canada
United States
Artificial Intelligence
Taylor Swift
Democracy
CIA
American Politics
Lawfare
Authoritarianism
Jim Comey
Kiev
Charlie Kirk
Dystopian Films
NATO

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Wherein Ben and the Greek Chorus discuss the drawbacks and challenges created by privacy regulations.

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Wherein Ben and the Greek Chorus discuss the current leadership in the US military, including career military officers, Trump administration stooges, and AI.

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Wherein Ben, Eve Gaumond, and the Greek Chorus discuss whether the Nixon era was a high point of US democracy and the merits of Rahm Emanuel as a presidential candidate.

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Roger Parloff
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Quinta Jurecic
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Ben Wittes
Co-host and engaged participant in discussions across topics.
Holly
Co-host discussing various topics including church, social justice, and broader conversations.
Mike Feinberg
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The View from Israel with Elizabeth Tsurkov
Q: What explains Netanyahu's reluctance to pursue a clear 'day after' strategy in Gaza and his maximalist stance on disarmament?
Elizabeth and the host note that Netanyahu's leadership style leans toward short-term considerations and coalition stability, with maximalist positions that hinder pragmatic, implementable post-conflict plans, leading to ongoing cycles of conflict without a durable political settlement.
The View from Israel with Elizabeth Tsurkov
Q: How do you understand the extreme difference in baseline political attitudes between Israel and the United States regarding the war?
The host and Elizabeth discuss existential threats, regional dynamics, and the perception of Iran as an existential threat to Israel, contrasted with the US where the threat is not existential and public support for intervention is weaker; political and strategic cultures shape these attitudes.
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Q: What is the significance of the pardons and commutations in relation to the ongoing prosecutions?
The guests describe pardons as a political and judicial signal that reshaped how the remaining cases are viewed; some argue that prosecutorial discretion can justify ending or continuing prosecutions, while others warn it could undermine accountability if inconsistent with broader justice.
The Civil Rights Division with Quinta Jurecic
Q: Do you think Dhillon's public persona on social media affects her prospects for higher office?
Yes, her aggressive online presence and controversial moves could both rally supporters and alienate key lawmakers, potentially complicating confirmation despite previously favorable hearings, especially as Republican dynamics shift.
The Civil Rights Division with Quinta Jurecic
Q: How would you describe the impact of Dhillon's leadership on the division's traditional priorities?
Her leadership appears to have redirected focus away from minority protections toward culture-war issues and campus investigations, creating staffing and resource gaps for traditional civil rights cases and weakening any rapid response capabilities.

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