Jim Talent
Former U.S. Senator from Missouri and member of the Reagan Institute’s Center for Peace Through Strength who provides foreign policy and national security analysis.
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Jan 30, 2026 • 1h 27min
The U.S. Armada nears Iran
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.
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Jan 8, 2026 • 1h 13min
U.S. seize two oil tankers fleeing Venezuela
Join Ohio Senator Jon Husted, who discusses his insights on the significant Upward Mobility Act and offers a firsthand account of Operation Absolute Resolve against Venezuela. Senior writer Noah Rothman provides a chilling analysis of the rising political violence and potential civil unrest, drawing parallels to historical patterns. Former Senator Jim Talent emphasizes the importance of the U.S. action in Venezuela for national security and its implications for Cuba. Together, they delve into pressing issues surrounding trade, regional stability, and the complexities of U.S. foreign policy.
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Mar 6, 2026 • 1h 24min
DHS shakeup and an update on War in Iran
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.
Jan 30, 2026 • 3h 55min
A Special Briefing on Looming War With Iran
Karim Sadjadpour, Iran analyst at Carnegie; Eli Lake, journalist; Richard Goldberg, FDD strategist; Jim Talent, former senator; Danielle Pletka, AEI defense expert; Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery (Ret.), naval strategist; Behnam Ben Taleblu, IRGC specialist; Mark Dubowitz, FDD CEO; Haviv Rettig Gur, Times of Israel analyst; Donald J. Trump, 45th President. They discuss Tehran’s internal stability, protest dynamics, military options and risks, targeting strategies, sanctions and oil leverage, regional coordination, and likely international reactions.
Apr 2, 2026 • 55min
SCOTUS arguments, DHS funding, and the future of NATO and “Five Eyes”
Noah Rothman, National Review writer and commentator on military and politics. Michael Whatley, North Carolina political operative running for Senate. Jim Talent, former U.S. senator and national security analyst. Sarah C. Bedford, Washington Examiner investigations reporter. They debate SCOTUS birthright arguments, DHS funding and shutdown risks, NATO and Five Eyes intelligence ties, and the U.S. campaign strategy regarding Iran.
