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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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Andrew Day and Harrison Berger talk to Rose Kelanic of Defense Priorities about the new war in Iran, the impact on the U.S. economy, implications for the Russia-Ukraine war, and other (likely disastrous) consequences. Recorded March 4, 2026.

CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou has suddenly gone viral on social media. The American Conservative correspondent Harrison Berger sat down with him to discuss why. They also discuss the CIA under Trump and the prospects of a new war with Iran.

Andrew Day, Joseph Addington, and Harrison Berger discuss Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's poor performance at the Munich Security Conference. Then they discuss the significant U.S. military buildup in the Middle East and growing pessimism among Iran watch... more

Andrew Day, Joseph Addington, and Harrison Berger discuss Benjamin Netanyahu's latest trip to the White House, Marco Rubio's plans to do regime change in Cuba, and the new Epstein files. Recorded February 12, 2026.

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Carrie Prejean Boller
Former member of the Religious Liberty Committee and outspoken critic of U.S. foreign policy related to Israel
Episode: AOC Flubs in Munich, Trump Escalates with Iran
Robert Wright
Host of the NonZero Podcast, discussing American foreign policy and foreign affairs
NonZero Newsletter
Episode: Will Trump Destroy Iran for Israel?
Dr. Ronald Pastretto
Senior Fellow at the Claremont Institute and Dean of the Graduate Program at Hillsdale College.
Claremont Institute
Episode: Trump's Crisis in Minneapolis & Divorce from Europe
Scott Greer
Writer and commentator, associated with American Conservative
American Conservative
Episode: Trump Covets Greenland, Europe Freaks Out
William Hartung
An expert on military industrial complex and co-author of The Trillion Dollar War Machine.
Quincy Institute
Episode: ICE Deadly Shooting Debate, Iran on the Brink
Kelley Vlahos
Editor-in-chief at Responsible Statecraft and a leading advocate of US foreign policy restraint
Quincy Institute
Episode: What Trump's Venezuela Raid Means for the Right
Jennifer Kavanagh
Leading military analyst at the Think Tank Defense Priorities
Defense Priorities
Episode: Top Trump Official Tells All, NATO Guarantees for Ukraine
Rob Malley
Middle East advisor and co-author of the book Tomorrow Is Yesterday
Episode: Why Israel-Palestine Peace Efforts Failed
Brandan Buck
Expert on U.S. foreign policy
Cato Institute
Episode: Does 'Peace Through Strength' Mean More Forever Wars?

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Andrew Day
Host of the show, providing insights into American conservative perspectives on current events.
Joseph Addington
Co-host, engaging in in-depth political analysis and commentary.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 255 ratings
  • 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 States2 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 States4 months ago
  • Quality has dropped

    This used to be a very good podcast to hear "The American Conservative" opinions. But recently, the team of podcasters are much weaker, in terms of presentation (sorry but that's important -- one of the new guys needs training on how to eliminate audible pauses) and content. The website is still interesting, but I don't plan on spending my time listening to this team talk.

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    SimbaWilliam
    United States8 months ago
  • Solid content, suboptimal presentation

    The convos are interesting, but I struggle to listen since Sohrab and Helen left, since no one in the current cast is as articulate as those two were.

    E.g. Jude says “ummmmm” every five words, the new guy keeps chuckling to himself, sumantra pronounces a lot of words strangely, etc.

    I hate to leave a 3 star review but the discussion could seriously use more polish.

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    Certaminis Princeps
    United States10 months ago
  • Strike two! You're out.

    Last week I commented about the clown who thought the renters in CO were threatened more by their landlords than the armed illegal aliens taking over their buildings. This week I think it was the same clown who said Israel was guilty of ramping up the war with Hesbola when anyone paying attention knows the Muslim terrorists have been raining down rockets on northern Israel from territory the UN was supposed to keep de-militarized. Now I can't trust yall anymore. There are many other podcasts tha... more

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    DavidD7963
    United Statesa year ago

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Trump's Crisis in Minneapolis & Divorce from Europe
Q: What is the significance of the Slaughter case in relation to the administrative state?
The Slaughter case is critical as it challenges the precedent set by Humphrey's Executor, potentially reshaping the control of independent agencies by the president.
Trump's Crisis in Minneapolis & Divorce from Europe
Q: What are the key issues surrounding the crisis in Minneapolis?
The hosts discuss the recent ICE shooting and its implications for public opinion regarding immigration enforcement, along with the political reactions from the Trump administration.
ICE Deadly Shooting Debate, Iran on the Brink
Q: Harry, what's your view? How do you see it differently?
Harry questions the professional conduct of the ICE agents and argues that they unnecessarily escalated the situation.
ICE Deadly Shooting Debate, Iran on the Brink
Q: Can you just say at least quickly, what do you think about the shooting itself?
Joseph believes the use of force was justified under the circumstances faced by the officer.
Why Israel-Palestine Peace Efforts Failed
Q: What were the particular strengths of Presidents Obama and Trump in relation to resolving the Israel-Palestine conflict?
Obama had a greater understanding of the Palestinian narrative but lacked the willingness to exert necessary pressure on Israel, while Trump broke taboos by engaging directly with Hamas, yet did not address the underlying issues effectively.

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Frequently Asked Questions About TAC Right Now

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

This podcast offers a distinctive perspective on current affairs, as it features a cohesive team of editors and leadership from a prominent conservative publication. The discussions cover a range of topics including U.S. foreign policy, immigration, national security strategies, and the evolving dynamics of political parties, particularly focusing on the Republican Party. The conversations often emphasize skepticism towards both government and large corporate influence, advocating for a return to localism and traditional conservative values. Notably, it navigates complex international issues while engaging in a dialogue that includes critiques of both mainstream and extreme political elements, making it a thought-provoking choice for listen... more

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