Felicia Schwartz

Felicia Schwartz, diplomatic correspondent at Politico, unpacks timing and leverage in Iran tensions. Mark Mazzetti, NYT Washington correspondent, examines U.S. messaging and regional consequences. Steve Inskeep of NPR looks at economic fallout and political effects at home. Nancy Youssef, Pentagon correspondent at The Atlantic, explains military strikes, phases of operations, and troop movements.

Megan Scully, Congress editor at Bloomberg News, and Taylor Poplar from Spectrum News dive into the government shutdown's ramifications, highlighting missed paychecks and stalled worker payments. Zoe Clark discusses how Michigan communities are grappling with SNAP benefit crises. Felicia Schwartz provides insights into the fragile Gaza ceasefire, while Robbie Grammer and James Kitfield analyze U.S. foreign policy and defense strategies. Together, they unravel the intricacies of congressional dynamics and the international political landscape.

Megan Scully, Congress editor for Bloomberg News, discusses the implications of Congress's bipartisan vote to release Epstein files. Arthur Delaney from HuffPost explores the DEA's crackdown in Charlotte and fears in local communities. Elena Schneider from Politico highlights GOP rifts as Trump faces backlash over his Khashoggi comments. Joyce Karam analyzes U.S.-Saudi relations amid military deals, while Kreeti Gupta examines the troubling Gaza ceasefire. The discussion showcases the intertwining of domestic and global political dramas.

David Rennie, Geopolitics editor at The Economist from London; Felicia Schwartz, Diplomatic correspondent at Politico in Washington, D.C.; and Alex Ward, national security reporter for The Wall Street Journal, discuss Munich’s tone toward the U.S. and NATO. They cover European anger and trust issues, debates over rearmament and nuclear options, and who will pay for Ukraine’s security as transatlantic relations face a possible reset.

Marco Rubio, a prominent figure serving as Secretary of State and National Security Advisor, shares insights on the complex Israel-Iran conflict. Alex Bruesewitz, a key strategist for Trump, discusses his rise in political consulting and the power of online debates in mobilizing the MAGA coalition. Felicia Schwartz provides on-the-ground updates from NATO's efforts to mediate ceasefire talks. The conversation delves into the intricacies of digital activism, political trolling, and the impact of celebrity interactions on international diplomacy.