James Rubin

This episode features Doron Spielman, an IDF reservist and author, Jeffrey Sachs, a public policy expert at Columbia, Cenk Uygur, founder of The Young Turks, James Rubin, former US diplomat, Scott Horton, Libertarian host, and Dr. Marc Siegel, a medical analyst. They tackle Joe Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis and the ensuing cover-up claims. The discussion spirals into geopolitical debates, particularly on Biden's foreign policy decisions regarding Ukraine and Gaza, and the moral complexities of military actions in the Middle East.

Discussion on American intervention limits, Biden's foreign policy alignment, challenges of countering Russian disinformation, and the impact of social media on global politics. Insights on disinformation tactics, foreign interference challenges, and the decline of authority in the age of social media. Emphasis on combatting disinformation in the AI era and the evolving American narrative in a competitive global context.

Guests James Rubin, Jon Bateman, and Anne Applebaum discuss the global battle of ideologies, impact of authoritarian regimes on democracy, efforts to combat disinformation, challenges in measuring its impact, and the role of AI in defensive strategies.