The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg What Comes Around Goes Around
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Jun 24, 2025 
Eli Lake, host of Breaking History and columnist at The Free Press, dives into U.S. military actions against Iran and their constitutional implications. He and Jonah discuss the complicated tapestry of American foreign policy, exploring the challenges of regime change and the intricacies of Iran's nuclear program. They also reflect on Bill Buckley’s influence on conservatism and the role of media and advisors in shaping political decisions, revealing insights into both historical contexts and modern dynamics of American conservatism.
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Iraq War's Real Mistake
- The Iraq war mistake was mainly in the post-invasion reconstruction phase, not the initial conflict. - Iran fueled the insurgency that destabilized Iraq after Saddam's removal, complicating rebuilding efforts.
Intelligence Shift on Iran Nuclear
- The intelligence on Iran's nuclear program has not fundamentally changed about their ambitions. - The key change is that the program is now exposed and vulnerable to strike without much risk.
Iran Deal Changed Non-Proliferation Rules
- The Iran nuclear deal under Obama allowed Iran to keep nuclear capability while promising not to weaponize it. - This shift breaks from past non-proliferation norms forbidding industrial-sized uranium enrichment programs.
