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A weekly current affairs podcast featuring the editors & leadership of The American Conservative. The members of the TAC staff discuss the news of the day from a decidedly TAC perspective: one that is suspicious of big business as well as big government, and localist rather than globalist. Join our movement to reclaim a Main Street conservatism at TheAmericanConservative.com

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Latest Episodes

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 1... more

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 foc... more

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, ... more

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.

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Recent Guests

Jennifer Kavanagh
Senior fellow and director of military analysis
Defense Priorities
Episode: Iran War Accelerates U.S. Decline
William LeoGrande
Non-resident fellow at the Quincy Institute; Professor of Government and Dean Emeritus of the School of Public Affairs at American University
American University; Quincy Institute
Episode: Rubio's Cuban Regime Change Obsession
Ana Kasparian
Co-host of The Young Turks
The Young Turks
Episode: The Emerging Bipartisan Anti-War Movement w/ Ana Kasparian
Tucker Carlson
Guest, prominent commentator
Fox News (historical affiliation) / Carlson's media profile
Episode: Cornered Trump Threatens Huge Iran Escalation, w/ Tucker Carlson
Amir Handjani
Partner at Karv Global; board member at Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
Karv Global; Quincy Institute
Episode: Iran War Restarts
Nate Soares
Author and President of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute
Machine Intelligence Research Institute
Episode: Nate Soares Warns of Superintelligent AI
Mark Krikorian
Executive Director for the Center for Immigration Studies
Center for Immigration Studies
Episode: How to Stop Mass Migration w/ Mark Krikorian
Scott Horton
Director of the Libertarian Institute; host of The Scott Horton Show
Libertarian Institute
Episode: Why Trump Attacked Iran This Week w/ Scott Horton
Max Blumenthal
Founder of The Grayzone
The Grayzone
Episode: Trump, Iran, and Greater Israel w/ Max Blumenthal

Hosts

Andrew Day
Senior Editor, Host of TAC Right Now, The American Conservative
Harry Berger
Co-host / Host, Reporter and political commentator

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 262 ratings
  • Refreshing Non-Legacy Media Takes

    Just found this podcast and I appreciate conservatives who uphold what it means to be conservative and don’t throw their value out the window just because that’s what establishment republicans are doing.

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    SportsFanDar2016
    United Statesa month ago
  • Trump Derangement Syndrome News Hour

    A once-great podcast brought low by terminal TDS. I turned it off for the last time when their guest said that the Butler assassination attempt on Trump was a hoax and unsubscribed right away. It’s a shame but it’s time to put this podcast out to pasture.

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    ThisFeatureIsPointless
    United States4 months ago
  • Making Nick Fuentes Proud

    If the podcast is anything like the magazine, it’s a bunch of Nick Fuentes approved antisemitic, racist Groyper propaganda.

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    TexAgConservative
    United States5 months ago
  • One minor complaint

    The discussions are very good, but for the love of decorum, can you please get some better theme music than this tinny, jaunty middle-aged blues-billy garbage? It’s like Mike Huckabee’s band and Rush Limbaugh chomping on a cigar; it’s the soundtrack of boomer neoconservatism. Does Pat Buchanan approve? Otherwise you’re doing a very good job.

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    Fionn MacCumhaill
    United States5 months ago
  • A one-tune quintet

    Too much in the way of unserious, black-pilled, fatalistic doomerism and too much credulity with regard to simplistic conspiracy theories. More classically reminiscent of the political left than of the right in its emphasis on victimhood. Prone to oversimplification. Oftentimes more insightful on domestic politics, however, and the only reason I once listened.

    Though personally I’m also a restrainer, many of the talking heads seem to conflate restraint with pacifism: One is reasonable, the oth... more

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    Bibliophenia
    United Kingdom5 months ago

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Candid, high-signal geopolitical analysis with a clear conservative bent.
Guests provide diverse conservative viewpoints, though reception varies on production quality.
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Strong appeal for listeners seeking critiques of mainstream foreign policy orthodoxies.

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Iran War Accelerates U.S. Decline
Q: What is your view on Korea and the U.S. role there if retrenchment becomes the strategy?
The U.S. should hand more defense responsibility to regional partners where feasible, focusing on intelligence and support rather than permanent troop deployments, while recognizing that allies may seek their own security guarantees and potential nuclear hedges as they reassess reliance on Washington.
Iran War Accelerates U.S. Decline
Q: What about the defense industrial base and a 'generational down payment'—is that a viable path in the near term?
A generational approach is risky rhetoric; the real issue is aligning production with actual needs, improving labor and supply chains, and ensuring that any investments yield a durable, survivable defense posture rather than creating a perpetual escalation path.
Iran War Accelerates U.S. Decline
Q: So can you just talk about your argument? What is the real munitions crisis, and why does it transcend the Iran war?
The crisis isn't just about whether we have enough missiles to finish a war; it's about the broader ability of the U.S. to sustain multiple commitments and preserve strategic freedom of action, which requires rethinking stockpiles, production, and force structure rather than simply throwing more money at the problem.
Why Trump Attacked Iran This Week w/ Scott Horton
Q: Why is Trump all of a sudden switching to this extremely aggressive mood and restarting these major hostilities with Iran?
The host and guest discuss a mix of domestic political signaling, perceived pressures from regional allies, and the belief among some that a forceful stance is necessary to compel concessions, while noting the danger of entrenchment and the risk of escalating beyond a deal-deadline.
Will China Push Trump to End Iran War?
Q: What could a major Chinese investment mean for Trump and US policy toward Iran and the Middle East?
The guest argues that a large Chinese investment could persuade Trump to pause escalation and push for a negotiated settlement, while also highlighting China's own strategic interests in stability and market access.

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What is TAC Right Now about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A sharp-edged current affairs discussion fueled by conservative editors and leadership, with a focus on US domestic policy, foreign policy restraint, and skepticism toward both big government and big business. Episodes frequently tackle Iran policy, US-Israel relations, geopolitical realignments, and the influence of donors and elites on political outcomes, often from a nationalist or realist viewpoint. Noteworthy is a penchant for counter-narratives, standalone guests with foreign policy bona fides, and a willingness to challenge prevailing orthodoxies within conservative circles. This mix can be especially compelling for listeners who want high-signal political analysis, candid debates, and cross-cutting perspectives on whether and how to... more

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