Ambassador Patrick Theros, a former U.S. envoy to Qatar, critiques the Democrats' failures in the 2024 elections, emphasizing the need for genuine voter engagement over consultant reliance. He and Dave DeCamp discuss Trump's controversial economic policies, including mass deportations and tariffs, which may conflict with one another. The duo delves into Syria's chaotic governance, the implications of HTS's ties to Al-Qaeda, and the geopolitical landscape shaped by U.S. foreign policy, particularly regarding Israel and Iran.