Thanks all, for joining us, and apologies for the tech nightmares on the Dany end. Sigh.
A more serious discussion than our usual laughs — if we see action on Iran, it’ll probably be within days. But then what? Is it too late? Who comes next? And, to coin a phrase, what the hell is going on in Syria? Nothing good, we agree. There are real risks that we got rid of the murdering Assad regime and substituted it with a murdering al Qaeda regime. We’re still hoping things will sort out, but our Kurdish allies are taking the brunt of a Syrian military assault, and the implications for American national security are serious.
Tune in to see our discussion on Minnesota, ICE, the World Cup, and more. There’s actually a reasonable amount of agreement on all of the above. And shownotes as promised below. Let us know what you think. 🍸
SHOWNOTES
What’s at Stake with the US and Iran? – An analysis of the geopolitical implications and risks involved in the ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran.
New Activity at the Esfahan Nuclear Complex – A report from the Institute for Science and International Security detailing recent satellite imagery of construction and vehicle activity at Iran’s Esfahan site.
Trump is threatening to strike Iran. His supporters wouldn’t mind. – An article exploring the political rhetoric regarding potential military action against Iran and the sentiment of the former president’s base.
U.S. Policy Towards Venezuela – Official documentation and witness testimony from a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing regarding United States diplomatic and economic strategy toward Venezuela.
The Daughters of Kobani: A Story of Rebellion, Courage, and Justice – The Amazon listing for Gayle Tzemach Lemmon’s book about the all-female Kurdish militia that fought against ISIS in Syria.
Measures to Capture Illegal Aliens Nab Citizens – A New York Times report on how aggressive immigration enforcement tactics have occasionally resulted in the wrongful detention of U.S. citizens.
Why ICE and Border Patrol are fighting over who should arrest illegal immigrants – An examination of the jurisdictional friction and policy disagreements between two major federal immigration enforcement agencies.
