The Editors

They dissect strikes on Iran’s infrastructure and the tactical, legal logic behind targeting bridges and transformers. A daring U.S. rescue operation inside Iran gets detailed attention. They debate Trump’s wartime rhetoric and a proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget along with tradeoffs for domestic spending. Lighter moments include robotics, Easter dinner plans, and theme-park talk.

They debate the tone and contradictions of Trump’s Iran war speech and whether it signals regime change. They unpack NATO strains, munitions costs, and Europe’s energy pain. A Supreme Court birthright citizenship case and its legal precedents get detailed legal back-and-forth. They also argue about fertility trends, the costs of having children, and practical policy fixes. Space nostalgia and Easter reflections close the conversation.

Dan Foster, former National Review staffer and occasional back-page columnist, joins the panel. They debate U.S. options in the Strait of Hormuz, risks of withdrawal, and possible fractured outcomes in Iran. The conversation also covers recent military strikes, practicality of island seizures versus escort missions, and a notable Colorado Supreme Court free-speech ruling.

They debate the possibility and strategy of American ground troops in Iran and whether seizing key geography could choke Iran’s leverage. They unpack a court ruling that could impose tort liability on social platforms and the wider First Amendment implications. Lively detours cover addictive design of platforms, cultural snobbery about blue-collar life, and quirky baseball and personal anecdotes.

They dig into the war with Iran, debating timing, tactics, and wider geopolitical costs. They unpack the DHS shutdown and the resulting airport and TSA chaos. They critique a controversial leftist trip to Havana and reflect on Cuba’s economic decay and historical interventions.

A wide-ranging discussion of energy shocks from Iran-related disruptions and how they ripple through oil, natural gas, fertilizer and agricultural markets. Debate over naval support in the Strait of Hormuz and whether airpower or ground forces could change the strategic balance. A segment on newly reported allegations about Cesar Chávez and the politics of renaming and historical reckoning. Plus quick cultural picks and light personal stories.

A sharp roundup on recent targeted killings in Iran and the ripple effects for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. A heated debate about whether current strikes are degrading Iran’s military and what it would take to secure maritime routes. Discussion of intra-right fractures over the war and how MAGA politics shape foreign-policy expectations. A critique of Paul Ehrlich’s bleak legacy.

A vigorous debate about the war with Iran, including strategy, costs, and whether current actions are working. A deep dive into how media narratives and politics shape public perception. Discussion of insurance, Gulf-state reactions, and uncertain endgames. A separate thread on lone-wolf attacks, radicalization, and prosecutions. Lighter segments include favorite bodies of water and reading and TV picks.

They analyze shifting strategic stakes in the Gulf, including Strait of Hormuz disruptions and economic fallout for energy and fertilizers. They debate the prospects of U.S. military options in Iran and whether the conflict is escalating or winding down. They critique media framing around a foiled NYC bombing and unpack the politics of press coverage. They also discuss the federal confrontation with an AI company and risks tied to autonomous weapons.

A sharp rundown of the first week of conflict with Iran, focusing on missile and drone exchanges and U.S. military responses. A debate over differing U.S. and Israeli war aims and the politics of labeling the fight. Coverage of Kristi Noem’s abrupt DHS exit and the clash between outsiders and career technocrats. A look at surprising Texas primary results and the wider implications for party divides.