# John Bolton on Why Iran Is Too Weak to Make Peace | Eric Tucker on the Trump IRS Ruling | Astronaut Leroy Chiao Shares Stories from Space

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Podcast: [America At Night with McGraw Milhaven](https://stenobird.com/podcast/america-at-night-with-mcgraw-milhaven-5928753)
Published: 2026-07-16T04:33:00+00:00
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Tonight on America at Night with McGraw Milhaven: John Bolton, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, joins the show to discuss escalating tensions with Iran and why he believes the regime is too weak to negotiate from a position of strength. Bolton examines the latest developments in the Middle East and what they could mean for U.S. foreign policy and regional stability. Eric Tucker, justice reporter for the Associated Press, breaks down a federal judge's decision involving a Trump IRS lawsuit, including why the judge said the case was filed for an "improper purpose" and referred one of the attorneys for possible disciplinary action. Tucker explains the legal implications and what happens next. Later, Leroy Chiao, former NASA astronaut and author of Dinner with an Astronaut: Serving Space Stories: Past, Present and Future, joins the program to share stories from his remarkable career in space. Chiao reflects on life aboard the International Space Station, the challenges and rewards of space exploration, and the experiences that inspired his new book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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