Nick Schifrin

Nick Schifrin, PBS foreign affairs correspondent; Joyce Karam, Al-Monitor editor-in-chief; Josh Keating, Vox foreign policy reporter; Steve Clemens, The National Interest editor-at-large; Wendy Benjaminson, Bloomberg Washington senior editor; Margaret Tollev, Axios senior contributor and Syracuse director. They track U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, civilian casualties, regional spillover risks, DHS leadership turmoil, Congressional war powers, Texas primary upsets, and shifting media and transparency around national security.

Join David Sanger, a national security expert from The New York Times; Nick Schifrin, PBS NewsHour's foreign affairs correspondent; Jonathan Karl, ABC News' chief Washington correspondent; and Nancy Youssef, Pentagon correspondent for The Atlantic, as they navigate Trump’s influence on U.S. foreign policy. They discuss the halted strikes on Iran, the Pentagon’s reluctance to politicize military actions, and the growing divides within the GOP. Tune in for insights on media impacts and the shifting geopolitical landscape.

This discussion features Steve Clemens, a political expert; Arthur Delaney, who delves into political scandals; Nick Schifrin, a foreign affairs correspondent; Jack Detch, a defense reporter; and Kriti Gupta, a correspondent analyzing international affairs. They explore the fallout from a leaked military chat, revealing the risks of unsecured communications. The panel assesses the devastating humanitarian crises in Gaza and Sudan, addresses the chilling effects on legal accountability amidst political tensions, and discusses recent economic strains affecting public health and media.

John Sandweg, former acting ICE director, explains limits of ICE at airport checkpoints. Nick Schifrin, foreign correspondent reporting from Israel, describes strikes, air defenses, and regional reactions. They discuss runway safety, air-traffic strain, DHS staffing and the political fight over airport deployments.

Nick Schifrin, a Foreign Affairs correspondent for PBS NewsHour, and Kenneth Roth, former head of Human Rights Watch, delve into Gaza's dire humanitarian crisis. They illuminate the pressing need for international aid amid escalating military operations. Roth emphasizes that the situation is not merely humanitarian but a violation of international law. The pair discuss the complex interplay of human rights advocacy and the challenges faced by those critiquing Israel. This conversation sheds light on the harsh realities faced by civilians caught in the conflict.

Nick Schifrin, PBS NewsHour correspondent reporting from the Middle East, gives on-the-ground analysis. He covers threats to Iran's energy hubs and shifting U.S. military posture. He reports on Israel's operations in southern Lebanon and risks facing journalists in the conflict. He also updates on TSA staffing and emerging advanced nuclear projects.

This week’s discussion features Josh Wingrove from Bloomberg News, Taylor Poplarz from Spectrum News, and other esteemed guests. They tackle the aftermath of deadly flooding in Texas and the urgent need for better disaster preparedness. Attention shifts to President Trump's controversial trade policies and his recent Nobel Peace Prize nomination by Netanyahu. Additionally, they delve into the Pentagon’s reversal on arms shipments to Ukraine and the broader implications for U.S. foreign policy amid global tensions.

David Brooks, columnist and commentator, offers perspective on the Iran war and U.S. politics. Nick Schifrin, PBS correspondent, reports from Muqmas on rising settler violence in the West Bank and its impact on families. They discuss a U.S. jet shot down over Iran, rescue operations and risks, shifts among young conservatives, and political fallout from the conflict.

Nick Schifrin, an international affairs correspondent reporting from conflict zones, and Gisèle Pelicot, a survivor and author, join the conversation. They cover U.S.-Iran war posture, coalition efforts around the Strait of Hormuz, and legal and political fallout. They also discuss Pelicot’s memoir, her trial, confronting evidence and perpetrators, and her path toward recovery.

Fred DeSam Lazaro, climate reporter covering Jakarta’s sinking and flood impacts. Austin Goolsbee, Fed of Chicago president on economic fallout from war and energy shocks. Ted Boutros, NYT attorney on the legal fight over Pentagon credential rules. Jeffrey Brown, arts correspondent on Trump’s reshaping of Washington’s landmarks. Nick Schifrin, foreign correspondent reporting from Israel, Lebanon, and Iran.