Part Of The Problem The Coalition is Officially Dead
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Mar 19, 2026 They dig into a high profile resignation framed as a protest against Iran war policy. They analyze Senate testimony about intelligence warnings and claims of imminent threat. They debate media framing, MAGA support, and how the conflict has fractured political coalitions. They weigh the political fallout and which conservative voices remain loyal.
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Doing War Analysis Between Disney Naps
- Dave Smith recounts a draining family trip to Disney where he kept up with news and tweeted takes late at night.
- The anecdote humanizes his exhaustion while emphasizing urgency to discuss unfolding war developments.
High-Level Resignation Reveals Deep Foreign Policy Rift
- Joe Kent's resignation exposed high-level dissent over U.S. involvement, claiming the war was fought on behalf of Israel rather than U.S. interests.
- Dave Smith highlights Kent as a decorated vet whose public resignation forces cultural reckoning with hawkish establishment voices.
60 Percent Enrichment Undermines 'No Decision' Claim
- Tulsi Gabbard testified that Iran "has not made the political decision" to build a bomb despite evidence of 60% enrichment, which Dave calls a contradictory rationalization.
- Smith argues 60% enrichment is functionally weapon-capable, making her assessment effectively misleading.