Trump Honors Dead Friend, Restarts War
Summary
Jon Favreau returns to discuss the collapse of the Iran ceasefire, Trump’s proposal to control the Strait of Hormuz, and the NDAA vote. The hosts analyze Lindsey Graham’s death and legacy, Mitch McConnell’s health rumors, and Trump’s subpoena of NYT journalists. Lovett also interviews Brian Tyler Cohen about his new book on wielding power in a post-Trump world.
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Iran ceasefire, Strait of Hormuz tolls, and Vance
Defense spending bill and Iran war funding
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Lindsey Graham's death and political legacy
Mitch McConnell's health rumors and proof of life
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Subpoenas for journalists on Qatari Force One
Cyclospora outbreak and CDC budget cuts
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Interview with Brian Tyler Cohen on power and politics
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