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Will the U.S. (and Israel) attack Iran?
Talking with journalist Jo-Ann Mort about Trump's plans for military action
 • Luke Johnson and Jo-Ann Mort: A Precise Chaos
34:56
Reflections: Munich Security Conference
A behind-the-scenes look at conversations about the U.S. and Ukraine
 • Luke Johnson
To De-Risk From Trump, Europe Could Form a Costco For Defense
Europe is spending more on defense, but still is as reliant on the Americans as before
 • Luke Johnson
We're in the Epstein Files!! 🤦‍♂️
Historian Claire Potter and I discuss our quotidian mentions in the latest document dump, as well as Epstein's connections to academia and Trump.
 • Luke Johnson and Claire Potter
37:55
Democracy Dies Without a Sports Section 🏈
Too much "eat your vegetables" coverage means a less informed public
 • Luke Johnson
Trump's Board of Peace is Making the U.N. Great Again
A discussion with international affairs journalist Mark Leon Goldberg about the U.N.'s unlikely renaissance -- and its staggering financial difficulties…
 • Luke Johnson and Mark Leon Goldberg
29:46
The Big Lie Part II
PLUS: A live discussion on Trump's Board of Peace with journalist Mark Leon Goldberg on February 2
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