Jim Geraghty

Karim Sadjadpour, Iran analyst at Carnegie; Lucas Tomlinson, Fox News war correspondent; Jim Talent, former U.S. senator and defense policymaker; Jim Geraghty, National Review writer; Noah Rothman, National Review senior editor; Vic Mattis, Free Beacon editor. They dig into rising U.S.-Iran tensions, regime stability and sanctions, strike options and fallout, on-the-ground reporting from Greenland and the Middle East, and strategic aims for any military action.

Sen. Dan Sullivan, Alaska lawmaker focused on defense readiness. Seth Mandel, political commentator tracking public opinion. Jim Talent, former senator on strategic deterrence. Behnam Ben Taleblu and Jonathan Schanzer, analysts on Iranian missile capabilities. Jim Geraghty, political writer on military and politics. They discuss missile strikes, launcher losses, munitions resupply, regional escalation, and DHS leadership and readiness.

Join Jim Geraghty, Senior editor at National Review, and Michael Whatley, a Republican political operative and Senate candidate, as they dive into Venezuela's turbulent landscape. Geraghty evaluates Operation Absolute Resolve, mixing praise with skepticism about the leadership involved. They explore potential back-channel negotiations reminiscent of Libya's disarmament. Whatley shares insights into his Senate campaign, linking energy policies with voter concerns, all while navigating the complexities of U.S. leverage in the region.

Former President Trump's court appearance in New York after winning the Iowa caucuses. DeSantis and Haley campaigning in New Hampshire and South Carolina. Discussion on Trump's impact on the Republican Party. Critique of Trump's presidency and speculation on potential third-party candidate. Possibility of Chris Christie running as an independent. Urgency of Ukraine funding and negotiations for emergency spending deal. Analysis of Republican party fundraising and pressure on Biden to address immigration. Effects of political endorsements in Iowa and speculation on future of Republican Party.

Nicole Shanahan, former VP nominee and host of "Back to the People," shares her transformation from Democrat to independent, shedding light on how the party has strayed from its core values. Charles C.W. Cooke and Jim Geraghty of National Review discuss alarming polling for Kamala Harris and how momentum for Trump may shift the election landscape. The trio examines the implications of political messaging, the influence of wealth on awareness of public issues, and the need for innovative solutions to contemporary challenges.