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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

Andrew Day and Joseph Addington talk to Mark Krikorian of the Center for Immigration Studies about the multifaceted disaster of uncontrolled migration and the Trump administration's approach to the issue. Recorded June 16, 2026.

Andrew Day and Harrison Berger talk to the author Scott Horton of the Libertarian Institute about U.S. strikes on Iran Tuesday and Wednesday and President Trump's strange decision to telegraph the attacks in advance. Then, they debate the power of th... more

Harrison Berger speaks to Max Blumenthal, the founder and editor of The Grayzone, about his outlet's groundbreaking reporting on the Iran War and Israeli occupation of Lebanon. Blumenthal reveals the forces and influences that pushed President Donald... more

Andrew Day, Curt Mills, and Jude Russo talk about the rising, falling, and rising again hopes of an Iran peace deal. Then, they discuss Ken Paxton's crushing victory over Texas Senator John Cornyn in a runoff election. Finally, they ask whether Presi... more

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Recent Guests

Max Blumenthal
Founder of The Grayzone
The Grayzone
Episode: Trump, Iran, and Greater Israel w/ Max Blumenthal
Ann Coulter
Prolific writer and bestselling author
The American Conservative
Episode: Ann Coulter Talks Massie's Loss, Rubio vs. Vance
Brandon Weichert
Author, geopolitical analyst, Senior National Security Editor at 1945.com
1945.com
Episode: Will China Push Trump to End Iran War?
Ryan Grim
Reporter, Drop Site News (co-founder)
Drop Site News
Episode: Is Trump Nearing an Iran Deal?
Emily Jashinsky
Host of The After Party with Emily Jashinsky; co-host of The Breaking Points; columnist at UnHerd
UnHerd / Breaking Points / The After Party
Episode: Assassination Attempt on Trump—Again
Lee Fang
Independent journalist
Independent journalist based in San Francisco
Episode: Trump's Baffling Iran Reversals
Curt Mills
Executive editor / senior editor at The American Conservative
The American Conservative
Episode: Is Trump Stuck in Iran?
Andrew Day
Senior editor at The American Conservative
The American Conservative
Episode: Is Trump Stuck in Iran?
Glenn Diesen
Geopolitical analyst, professor
Russia and Global Affairs; host of Greater Eurasia podcast
Episode: Iran and the New World Disorder

Hosts

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

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 260 ratings
  • 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 States3 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 States3 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 Kingdom3 months ago
  • Paleo con is just another term for RINO

    Thank the Lord, I was actually able to listen to these people. These non-interventionalists and isolationists will destroy this country. Venezuela has Iran, Hezbollah, China, and Russia in country actively planning against the United States. to be blind to that is to show fallacy in your ability to critically think. I am not a politician I’m an engineer, but wow, I hope these people never gain power.

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    DancingInTheMountains
    United States5 months ago
  • What happened to TAC

    The latest podcast had a member of Obamas cabinet, and they had 0 pushback! Harry Burger seems like Fuentes with a muzzle. Another review said they need Sohrab back! I second that motion!

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    The American Way!
    United States7 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.
Some reviews call for more-polished presentation and consistent formatting.
Strong appeal for listeners seeking critiques of mainstream foreign policy orthodoxies.

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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.
Will China Push Trump to End Iran War?
Q: Do you think Trump is planning to restart the war or use negotiations as a ruse?
The guest suggests there was a belief that actions might resume, but emphasizes that the current conditions, including stockpiles and regional dynamics, make a straightforward restart unlikely without significant bargaining outcomes with China.
Will China Push Trump to End Iran War?
Q: So Brandon, could you talk about the Iran War and its connections to the US-China rivalry, and whether you think the war will end anytime soon?
Brandon explains that the Iran War is unlikely to end soon, describing it as a frozen conflict without a clear end state, and notes the strategic calculation influenced by pressures from China and the potential for broader regional dynamics.
Assassination Attempt on Trump—Again
Q: But Emily, what are you watching with regard to this event? And what has stood out to you about the event and about the reaction to it?
Emily's focus is on how the centrist-leaning violent narratives are framed, the role of social media in shaping perceptions, and the broader pattern of reaction to assassination attempts, including conspiracy theories and media coverage.
Iran, Epstein, and Trump's Political Fiasco
Q: What is the off ramp for Trump in the Iran situation?
The discussion outlines two possible off ramps: (1) Trump declaring exit and victory without backing down, and (2) returning to negotiations for a deal that constrains Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief, with various political and signaling challenges to each path.

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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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5. Emily Jashinsky
6. Lee Fang
7. Curt Mills
8. Andrew Day

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