David Frum

Dan Hicks, a contemporary archaeology professor and curator at the Pitt Rivers Museum, joins David Frum from The Atlantic, Nigerian artist Victor Ihamenor, and art historian Bénédicte Savoie to discuss the complexities of repatriating the Benin Bronzes. They delve into the moral dilemmas of looted artifacts, the cultural significance of these treasures, and how colonialism affects current restitution debates. The conversation challenges listeners to reconsider museum practices and the ethical implications of cultural heritage preservation.

David Frum, former Bush speechwriter and conservative commentator, reflects on Iraq, Iran and how past foreign policy choices shape today. He discusses the rationale for intervention, coalition-building, legal and congressional limits, reconstruction challenges, and the domestic risks of wartime powers. Short, sharp conversations about strategy, credibility and the high stakes of U.S. action.

David Frum, a renowned journalist and political commentator, dives deep into the complexities of the Israel-Hamas conflict with host Sean Speer. They dissect Trump's negotiation strategies and ponder if they can truly lead to lasting peace. Frum emphasizes the ideological rigidity of Hamas and its impact on civilian welfare. The discussion also addresses how Western protests are reshaping governmental policies towards Israel and the challenges in establishing a stable postwar Gaza. Tune in for an insightful analysis of geopolitics and societal dynamics!