The Iran War Is Redefining America’s Place In The World

President Trump gave a speech this week about the Iran War to say he’s going to finish dismantling the country’s regime. But he also added that this regime seems pretty reasonable. We focus on what’s actually taking place: The U.S. role in the world has shifted dramatically, Russia and China seem to be benefitting from U.S. actions, the American economy seems vulnerable and Trump’s standing with his party seems to be changing. President Trump is also trying to redefine the meaning of U.S. citizenship. Should being born here automatically mean you’re a citizen? The President thinks not, and the question is now before the Supreme Court. And Trump has used a lot of words to trash the news media in our country. A top administration official thinks it’s been way more than a war of words – he’s doing a victory lap. We talk about all that with Liz Bruenig on the left and Sarah Isgur on the right. Producer: Leo Duran Host: David Greene Guests: Elizabeth Bruenig , staff writer at The Atlantic - @ebruenig Sarah Isgur , senior editor at The Dispatch - @whignewtons

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This episode is 50:15 long.

This episode was published on Apr 3, 2026.

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