Mike Dupke, a veteran GOP strategist and former White House Director of Communications, discusses the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria and what a Syrian-led political transition might entail. He delves into the complexities of U.S. involvement in promoting democracy against a backdrop of geopolitical challenges. The conversation shifts to the disturbing normalization of political violence in America, illustrated by the murder of a CEO. Lastly, he explores the increasingly blurred lines between sports and politics, highlighting emotional loyalties and tribalism in both realms.