Jeet Heer

Will Sommer, reporter who tracks right-wing media and MAGA personalities. Jeet Heer, journalist known for political and foreign policy analysis. They dissect Trump’s Iran approach and its economic and strategic risks. They unpack strains of antisemitism in MAGA, conspiratorial figures, and how those networks could reshape conservative politics.

Jeet Heer, national affairs correspondent at The Nation, analyzes U.S. and Israeli policy and the risks of a widening Iran war. Ben Palmer, comedian and prank creator behind the fake ICE tip line and Parler sting, recounts his stings and awkward political run-ins. They unpack geopolitical strategy, regional fallout, domestic political drivers, online stingcraft, and surprising consequences in short, sharp conversations.

Jake Werner, Director of the East Asia program at the Quincy Institute, discusses Trump's unexpected softening stance on China and challenges the prevailing hawkish U.S. foreign policy. He highlights internal divisions within Trump's coalition regarding China and examines China's aspirations on the global stage. Jeet Heer, National correspondent for The Nation, takes a deep dive into William F. Buckley’s legacy, exploring his controversial ties to the American right and the implications of his fusionist politics. Together, they shed light on complex issues reshaping U.S. politics and foreign policy.