The Dispatch Podcast The Manchurian Peace Plan | Roundtable
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Nov 28, 2025 
Jonah Goldberg, a conservative political commentator and author, Megan McArdle, an opinion writer specializing in economics, and Kevin Williamson, a cultural and political analyst, join forces to untangle the complexities of the Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations. They dive into the risks of U.S. neutrality, explore the economic challenges ahead of the holidays, and dissect the nation’s daunting household debt. Plus, they hilariously discuss their least favorite Thanksgiving dishes, prompting laughter amidst serious topics.
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Russia-Linked Peace Plan Alarms Diplomacy
- A 28-point peace plan mirrored Russian demands and alarmed many U.S. officials.
- The episode showed U.S. diplomacy risked ceding influence to Russian-crafted terms.
Ceding NATO Authority Risks U.S. Sovereignty
- Kevin Williamson warned the plan would let Moscow veto American foreign-policy decisions.
- He argued surrendering NATO prerogatives to Russia is indefensible and dangerous.
Neutral U.S. Role Would Serve Russian Goals
- Jonah Goldberg highlighted that treating the U.S. as neutral between NATO and Russia is precisely Russia's goal.
- He said core Trump advisors show contempt for traditional alliances and favor rapprochement with Russia.