Another Treaty of Versailles
Summary
Hosts David Plotz, John Dickerson, and Emily Bazelon analyze a flawed US-Iran peace deal that restores the status quo, criticizing it as a political failure for Trump. They condemn a grotesque UFC event at the White House for its corruption and toxic masculinity. The episode also covers the government’s regulatory clash with AI firm Anthropic and discusses the alarming expansion of executive power in foreign policy.
Topics discussed
Intro and guest introductions
Analysis of the Iran peace agreement
Political fallout and J.D. Vance's defense
Israel's role and Netanyahu's position
Presidential war powers and Congress
Sponsors: Planned Parenthood, Upwork, Ground News
Trump's UFC fight night at the White House
Sponsors: AllTrails and CityCast promo
Anthropic vs. US government over AI regulation
Cocktail Chatter: Dogs, trees, and fashion
Listener mail and Master Plan promo
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