TAC Right Now

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  Have Trump's Tariffs Succeeded? w/Charles Benoit 13.08.2026 44min

  The American Conservative's Senior Editor Luke Nicastro and Associate Editor Joseph Addington are joined by Charles Benoit, Trade Counsel at the Center for a Prosperous America, to discuss the Trump administration's trade policies. The discussion focused on how the White House has navigated its tariff strategy after the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision striking down its authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Recorded August 12, 2026.
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  Trump's Unending War 12.08.2026 1u 8min

  This is a special crossover episode with Robert Wright's NonZero Podcast. Curt Mills and Andrew Day talk to the author Robert Wright about the breakdown of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, reports about an Iranian assassination plot against President Trump, and the emerging post-American Middle East. Recorded August 10-11, 2026.
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  Iran War Accelerates U.S. Decline 05.08.2026 43min

  Andrew Day and Luke Nicastro talk to Jennifer Kavanagh of Defense Priorities about the real munitions shortage and its implications for U.S.-China competition. Recorded August 4, 2026.
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  Rubio's Cuban Regime Change Obsession 31.07.2026 48min

  Andrew Day and Joseph Addington talk to William LeoGrande about the Trump administration's regime change plans, some risks of war, and the best path forward for U.S.-Cuba relations. Recorded July 29, 2026.
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  The Emerging Bipartisan Anti-War Movement w/ Ana Kasparian 24.07.2026 43min

  Ana Kasparian, the co-host of The Young Turks, joins The American Conservative correspondent Harrison Berger and Senior Editor Luke Nicastro to explore the emerging bipartisan anti-war movement. They discuss the Iran War, AI and data centers, and the latest House of Representatives vote on the NDAA. Recorded July 23, 2026.
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  Cornered Trump Threatens Huge Iran Escalation, w/ Tucker Carlson 15.07.2026 57min

  Andrew Day and Harrison Berger talk to Tucker Carlson about President Donald Trump's new threats against Iran's bridges and power plants, the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham, Carlson's plans to build a third party, and the causes and consequences of mass migration. Recorded July 15, 2026
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  Iran War Restarts 14.07.2026 55min

  TAC Executive Director Curt Mills and Correspondent Harrison Berger speak with Amir Handjani, a partner at Karv Global, and board member of The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft who has years of experience in the Petroleum industry, founding the company RAK Petroleum PCL. They discuss the resumption of hostilities in the Iran War, the status and future of the Strait of Hormuz, and the prospects for ending the conflict.
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  Nate Soares Warns of Superintelligent AI 10.07.2026 49min

  TAC Correspondent Harrison Berger and Associate Editor Joseph Addington speak with Nate Soares, president of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute and co-author of If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies with Eliezer Yudkowsky. Soares argues that the leading AI companies are on track to build machines smarter than any human across all mental tasks, and that goal, if achieved, likely ends humanity.
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  AI Might Be Humanity's Biggest Test Yet, w/ Robert Wright 30.06.2026 1u 23min

  Andrew Day and Curt Mills talk to the public intellectual and author Robert Wright about his new book, The God Test: Artificial Intelligence and Our Coming Cosmic Reckoning. They debate the so-called "AI arms race" with China and whether regulating the new technology is feasible. Lastly, they discuss the Iran War and whether restrainers should urge President Trump to walk away from the conflict or try to get a final peace deal. Recorded June 29, 2026.
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  Can Vance Solve Iran? 25.06.2026 46min

  Curt Mills, Andrew Day, and Harrison Berger discuss the framework peace deal with Iran, Vice President J.D. Vance's efforts to get a final deal, and the pushback from the Israel lobby. Recorded June 23, 2026. 
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  How to Stop Mass Migration w/ Mark Krikorian 17.06.2026 45min

  Andrew Day and Joseph Addington talk to Mark Krikorian of the Center for Immigration Studies about the multifaceted disaster of uncontrolled migration and the Trump administration's approach to the issue. Recorded June 16, 2026.
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  Why Trump Attacked Iran This Week w/ Scott Horton 12.06.2026 56min

  Andrew Day and Harrison Berger talk to the author Scott Horton of the Libertarian Institute about U.S. strikes on Iran Tuesday and Wednesday and President Trump's strange decision to telegraph the attacks in advance. Then, they debate the power of the Israel lobby and discuss a reported investigation of an Iran War critic. Recorded June 11, 2026.
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  Trump, Iran, and Greater Israel w/ Max Blumenthal 03.06.2026 45min

  Harrison Berger speaks to Max Blumenthal, the founder and editor of The Grayzone, about his outlet's groundbreaking reporting on the Iran War and Israeli occupation of Lebanon. Blumenthal reveals the forces and influences that pushed President Donald Trump to start the conflict, now in its fourth month, and explains why he believes Trump is trapped in a war he cannot win — but cannot leave either due to Israeli pressure. Recorded May 28, 2026.
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  Trump's Iran Whiplash, Texas Senate Race Neck-and-Neck 29.05.2026 43min

  Andrew Day, Curt Mills, and Jude Russo talk about the rising, falling, and rising again hopes of an Iran peace deal. Then, they discuss Ken Paxton's crushing victory over Texas Senator John Cornyn in a runoff election. Finally, they ask whether President Trump really is about to attack Cuba. Recorded May 28, 2026.
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  Ann Coulter Talks Massie's Loss, Rubio vs. Vance 21.05.2026 53min

  Andrew Day talks to the bestselling author Ann Coulter about Rep. Thomas Massie's loss in his House primary, Coulter's new article on why she's "Never Rubio," her opposition to the Iran War and support for the Iraq War, birthright citizenship, and America's demographic transformation. Recorded May 20, 2026.
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  Will China Push Trump to End Iran War? 14.05.2026 55min

  Andrew Day and Harrison Berger talk to geopolitical analyst Brandon Weichert about the Iran war, President Trump's visit to China, and the Russian thinker urging Vladimir Putin to escalate against Europe. Recorded May 13, 2026.
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  Is Trump Nearing an Iran Deal? 07.05.2026 29min

  Andrew Day and Harrison Berger talk to Ryan Grim of Drop Site News about signs of diplomatic progress with Iran, possible Israeli sabotage of negotiations, and the Iranian Lego videos. Recorded May 6, 2026.
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  Assassination Attempt on Trump—Again 02.05.2026 50min

  Andrew Day and Harrison Berger talk to journalist Emily Jashinsky about last week's assassination attempt on President Trump in DC, the MAHA movement possibly turning against the White House, and difficult questions about immigration and identity. Recorded April 30, 2026.
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  Iran, Epstein, and Trump's Political Fiasco 24.04.2026 44min

  Andrew Day and Harrison Berger talk to Kelley Vlahos of the Quincy Institute about President Donald Trump's erratic approach to the Iran war, the conservative commentators turning against him, and the rise of extreme skepticism about official narratives. Recorded April 23, 2026.
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  JD Vance's Very Bad Week 16.04.2026 1u 13min

  Andrew Day, Jude Russo, and Harrison Berger talk about the U.S.-Iran talks to end the war, Vice President J.D. Vance's bad week, sexual misconduct allegations in Congress, and the political fight over domestic surveillance. Recorded April 15, 2026.