Part Of The Problem Is the Ukraine War Ending?
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Aug 19, 2025 The discussion dives into the complexities of the Ukraine conflict and highlights Trump's interactions with Putin. The hosts advocate for direct diplomacy, questioning past leadership decisions regarding NATO. They analyze the impact of allegations of political collusion and the dangers of misinformation in geopolitics. The conversation also touches on potential pathways to peace, including security guarantees and the roles of international partners like China and India. Insightful critiques of U.S. foreign policy add depth to the narrative surrounding war and resolution.
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Talking Before War Should Be Default
- Dave Smith finds it criminal that US and Russian leaders hadn't met until now despite nuclear stakes.
- He argues talking should be the default before wars escalate to mass violence.
Meeting Putin Can Be Pragmatic
- Robbie Bernstein defends Trump's meeting with Putin as pragmatic and necessary to deescalate.
- He criticizes media and hawks who oppose talks as wanting to keep the war going.
War Narratives Mask Institutional Interests
- Dave frames government actions on war as self-interested and propagandistic.
- He warns that pro-war narratives often mask a desire to perpetuate conflict for strategic aims.