The Editors Episode 871: So Long, Spirit
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May 5, 2026 They unpack the collapse of Spirit Airlines, from failed mergers to business model strain. They debate reopening the Strait of Hormuz and the military and political costs of maritime security. They probe questions about John Fetterman’s party loyalty and voting record. Short personal anecdotes and recommended reads round out the conversation.
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Unclear Strategic Impact On Iran's Nuclear Program
- Doubt exists about how much previous strikes degraded Iran's nuclear refining capacity despite visible damage.
- Rothman questions Iran's ability to reconstitute centrifuge and metallurgical capacity and wonders why we wouldn't further target excavations if visible from space.
Be Honest About The Human Cost Of Kinetic Options
- Recognize that reopening the strait or removing Iran's nuclear capability will likely incur military casualties and require sustained commitment.
- Charles C. W. Cooke and others warn such operations could cost American lives and demand clear political willingness to finish the mission.
Fracking Built U.S. Strategic Energy Leverage
- U.S. energy gains from fracking and LNG exports have given strategic leverage, but policy reversals under Democrats weakened consistency.
- Noah Rothman grades 15 years of U.S. energy policy a B+ citing fracking-driven resilience and Democratic attempts to curb production.
