The Realignment

David Ignatius, Washington Post columnist and author of Phantom Orbit, discusses space warfare, Ukraine strategies, China challenges, Biden's campaign, and the need for political reform in America.

Journalist Craig Whitlock discusses the 'Fat Leonard' scandal, where a Malaysian contractor bribed high-ranking Navy officers, exposing corruption and security gaps. The scandal involved over 1000 individuals, including 90 admirals, showcasing the need for reforms in the military to prevent future scandals.

Writer and former New York Times reporter, Nellie Bowles, discusses the impact of 2020 on educated Americans, investigations into CHAZ and Antifa protests, and the decline of moves like abolishing the SAT and defunding the police.

Edward F. O'Keefe, CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation, discusses Theodore Roosevelt's influence on American history. Topics include his relationships with women, the role of his family in shaping his character, his views on race and equal rights, and the legacy he left behind. Exciting insights into a transformative president.

Bayard Winthrop, Founder and CEO of American Giant, discusses the importance of domestic manufacturing in the clothing industry, challenges faced by American manufacturers, impact on jobs and society, and the need for policy alignment to support American-made products.

The podcast discusses the effectiveness of campus protests, bipartisan policy failures in the Middle East, and the challenges third-party candidates face in sustaining political change. They analyze historical civil rights protests, abolition movements, and military strategies to reevaluate current political movements.

David E. Sanger, White House & National Security Correspondent for the New York Times, discusses the U.S.'s rivalry with China and Russia, exploring the complexities of modern geopolitics, alliances in modern warfare, shifts in Democratic Party foreign policy views, evolution of global diplomacy, President Zelensky's political growth, and industrial policy challenges.

Dmitri Alperovitch, author of World on the Brink, discusses China's potential invasion of Taiwan, drawing parallels with Ukraine, Xi Jinping's leadership style, the strategic significance of Taiwan, lessons from Crimea, and defense policy recommendations.

Reporter Dana Mattioli discusses Amazon's rise to power and the looming antitrust case. They delve into the impact of Amazon's monopoly on prices and competitors, its expansion plans, and the challenges faced by traditional bookstores. The conversation also touches on consumer behavior, regulatory challenges, and the influence of different US administrations on Amazon's future.

Natalie Foster discusses shifting American economy post-2016 election and COVID, UBI experiments, expanding Child-Tax-Credit, challenges of guarantees amidst inflation, failures of neoliberalism, investing in individuals, diverse education options, guaranteed income impact, and government role in ensuring economic stability.