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AEI's Adam White joins us today to discuss the white house counsel warning democrats against investigations of the Trump administration that may involve "criminality" and the historical context of congressional oversight, and Chris Van Hollen's efforts to prevent Chuck Schumer from becoming Senate Majority Leader. Plus, a look at the silver linings of the Trump administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our friend Matt Continetti joins us to discuss Jensen Huang's resignation from Nvidia after further infidelity allegations were uncovered, its economic and geopolitical implications, and whether the scandal is much larger than anyone realized considering other Chinese efforts to undermine the American AI sector. Plus, Trump takes Vance off the foreign policy beat, White House counsel Will Scharf's warning to democrats, and Matt recommends Jews vs. Rome by Barry Strauss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are joined by FDD's Jonathan Schanzer from Jerusalem on this Veteran's Day to discuss President Trump's announcement that the Iran war is "effectively over" and whether that is the last word on the conflict, the failed attempt to impeach Pete Hegseth, and the ramifications of JD Vance's vision for the region and the future of the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Contributing editor Eli Lake is back to discuss Trump's 60 Minutes interview with Ross Douthat, the merits of the articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the appointment of Stephen Miller as White House Chief of Staff, the counter protestors at the antisemitic Philadelphia bike protest, and the Chinese honeypotting of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. Plus, John recommends I Play Rocky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John is joined by 2026 Commentary roastee, former Israeli ambassador to the US Ron Dermer, to discuss the state of affairs for Israel in the current moment, the prospects of an anti-American US president, and the massive drawbacks of America rolling back its relationship with Israel due to the rising tide of anti-America and anti-Israel hatred in academia and politics. Plus, a breakdown of the coalition building efforts in Israel after Gadi Eisenkot was tasked with forming a new government, and how might that government differ from the Netanyahu government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are joined by our Washington commentary columnist Jamie Kirchick to discuss the rising tide against Jews on both sides of the political spectrum and JD Vance pinning republican problems on the relationship with Israel despite polling data to the contrary, and hanging his hopes on the radical podcast sphere of influence. Plus, can democrats build a case against Trump that could convince senate republicans to convict, or will they focus on flashier moves to satiate their more radical base? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Contributing editor Eli Lake is back to discuss the election postmortems and the Republican recriminations after their stunning defeat, how big a part did the Iran war play in voter dissatisfaction with the GOP, and the factional dispute within the right and its impact on JD Vance's chances in 2028. Plus, how can Jews respond to these negative trends? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our friend Matt Continetti is back to discuss the massive GOP wipeout in the midterm elections, analyze the causes for the historic loss, look ahead to the next two years in Washington, and drill down on individual race results across the country. Plus, Matt recommends Fodor's Florida Travel guide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's election day and we are joined by our friend Chris Stirewalt to discuss the seemingly impending blue wave and all the ways in which Trump contributed to the expected loss of the senate, whether the polls might be historically wrong, Haley Stevens' statement on her endorsement of Mike Rogers, Ross Douthat's excellent interviewing skills, and a look ahead to the potential democratic nominee in 2028. Plus, Trump's statement on an agreement to end military aid to Israel and how it might undercut candidates who ran on ending it legislatively, and the crew recommends Michael Powell's Atlantic article on Adam Hamawy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are joined by JNS's Ruthie Blum from Tel Aviv to discuss tomorrow's impending midterm election and the hoopla in Michigan over Haley Stevens endorsing Mike Rogers and the ridiculous reactions from democrats. Plus, Israel's elections are over, and now the process of coalition-building begins with Avigdor Lieberman refusing to serve with Netanyahu, thus all but ensuring another round of elections. Finally, what the future holds for Trump with regards to Iran and the prospects of facing a democratic majority in the House and Senate, and John and Abe recommend the PBS Great Performances episode on the songwriter Jimmy Webb. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices