Episode

Iran Impasse

Podcast: The Commentary Magazine Podcast
Published: May 7, 2026
Duration seconds: 4070
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Summary

FDD's Jonathan Schanzer joins us today to try and make sense of the latest developments in the Iran war and the implications to the larger global balance of power in advance of Trump's summit with Xi Jinping, and how all this impacts Israel's efforts in the region. Plus, the disturbing trend of insider trading on betting markets, and John recommends Nicholas Lemann's Returning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices