General Wesley Clark

Scott Horton, an expert on U.S. foreign policy and author of 'Provoked,' joins retired General Wesley Clark, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, for a deep dive into the intertwined conflicts of Syria and Ukraine. They analyze the dire consequences of regime changes in the Middle East and critique U.S. military strategies post-9/11. The discussion highlights the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and the necessity for a nuanced understanding of geopolitics, emphasizing the importance of collaboration to ensure European stability against Russian expansion.

Elica Lebon, Iranian-American attorney and activist advocating strong action against Tehran. Dave Smith, comedian and libertarian podcaster skeptical of intervention. Cenk Uygur, progressive commentator warning against repeat wars. General Wesley Clark, retired four-star general offering military strategy. They debate US military buildup, prospects of surgical strikes versus broader conflict, risks of regime change, and who drives policy in the region.

Scott Horton, an anti-interventionist author, and General Wesley Clark, a retired four-star general, join to dissect Trump's surprising reversal on Ukraine. They analyze Trump's bold claim that Kyiv can reclaim lost territory and the implications of his rhetoric for NATO and European allies. Horton questions the realism of Trump's optimism, while Clark discusses military strategies and the role of economic measures. The conversation dives into the complexities of global diplomacy, shifting alliances, and the potential for U.S. foreign policy to impact the Ukraine conflict.