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Mark Halperin on Trump, Iran, and the future of American politics
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- May 26, 2026
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Summary
This special episode of Hub Dialogues features publisher Rudyard Griffiths in conversation with veteran American journalist and political commentator Mark Halperin. He was the political director of ABC News, founded the influential political newsletter The Note , and co-authored the bestselling election books Game Change and Double Down with John Heilemann. He is also the founder of the interactive media platform 2WAY . Halperin discusses the Trump administration's Iran strategy and domestic political challenges. He also examines President Trump's decision-making process, the influence of his inner circle including Marco Rubio and JD Vance, and the miscalculations surrounding the Iran conflict. Finally, Halperin analyzes how the war threatens Republican prospects in the upcoming midterms, explores potential Democratic and Republican 2028 presidential candidates, and considers whether a post-Trump America might return to traditional norms or remain fundamentally transformed. This conversation was held on May 21st at Toronto's Gardiner Museum. Subscribe to The Hub’s podcast feed to get all our best content: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Sound Editor Rudyard Griffiths - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.