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1064: Trump Is About to Own a Disastrous Middle East War | Secret Podcast

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Mar 19, 2026
A sharp rundown of the US stumbling toward a new Middle East war and the risks of troop deployments and escalation. Heated talk about resignations and whether anti-war splits will fracture the right. Political infighting and a looming bloodbath within the Republican coalition get tense scrutiny. A surprising detour into contested ballots and surreal testimony adds oddball drama.
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ADVICE

Ask Influential Allies To Heal Primary Fissures

  • Democrats should build durable coalitions by engaging fissure points and persuading voters who might sit out primaries.
  • Sarah Longwell suggests asking influential figures like Jasmine Crockett to actively campaign to mend divides.
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Left Needs To Reclaim The Religion Conversation

  • The left must reclaim faith discourse to compete culturally with the religious right.
  • Sarah Longwell argues Democrats have many people of faith who don't weaponize religion and could reframe Christianity around helping others.
INSIGHT

Extremist Resignation Reveals Unexpected Administration Rift

  • Joe Kent's resignation shows the administration's internal dissent over Middle East policy despite his extremism.
  • Jonathan V. Last notes Kent walked away over blaming Israel for U.S. wars after his wife's death, revealing an unexpected red line.
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