Jonathan V. Last and Robert Kagan: Marco and Miller Go Full Fascist
Summary
Host JVL and guest Bob Kagan discuss Iran’s missile strikes on US bases, arguing that Iran’s strategic goal is controlling the Strait of Hormuz to deter future attacks. They also analyze the late Lindsey Graham’s political legacy and condemn recent Trump administration rhetoric against left-wing protesters as totalitarian and reminiscent of Nazi propaganda.
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Introduction and the asymmetry of truth in politics
Iranian missile strikes and control of the Strait of Hormuz
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US-Iran relations, Trump's strategy, and global oil markets
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Netanyahu's visit, Lindsey Graham's role, and Republican politics
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Marco Rubio's speech on left-wing violence and fascism
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