Dan Shapir

Mark McKinnon, a media advisor and co-host of The Circus, teams up with Dan Shapiro, former U.S. Ambassador to Israel. They delve into the current political climate, discussing how Trump's return could influence U.S. actions towards Iran. As they analyze military tensions and the complexities of foreign policy, they highlight the emotional toll of immigration policies and the fragility of compassionate conservatism. The duo also touches on unexpected political alliances and the shifting dynamics in American politics, making for an engaging conversation.

Dan Shapiro, former U.S. ambassador to Israel, shares his firsthand experiences during the turmoil following the October 7 attacks. He emphasizes that any post-war settlement for Gaza must involve the removal of Hamas. Shapiro reflects on the emotional strains faced by U.S. officials during this crisis and critiques Donald Trump’s Gaza plan, labeling it unrealistic and unlikely. He provides insights into the complexities of hostage negotiations and the broader implications for U.S.-Israel relations amid ongoing regional conflicts.

In this discussion, guests Michael Dawson, Node.js lead for Rathat and IBM, Matteo Collina, CTO of Platformatic, and James Snell from Cloudflare dive deep into Node.js application structuring. They explore effective dependency management strategies, stressing the importance of using tools like PMPM for monorepos. The team discusses the need for modernization in API usage and responsible practices in open-source contributions. Additionally, they highlight the significance of intentional development and maintaining a healthy work-life balance for developers.