Episode

The Summit of All Fears

Podcast: The Commentary Magazine Podcast
Published: May 15, 2026
Duration seconds: 4377
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Summary

It's Friday, and contributing editor Eli Lake is back to discuss the historical context of the Trump-Xi summit, the false air of permanence that surrounds authoritarian regimes, are Trump's potential geopolitical successes worth his domestic policy issues, and Eli recommends Whiplash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices