About this episode

Chris Stirewalt joins to discuss the uncertain political landscape ahead of the November elections and various geopolitical issues.

Our friend Chris Stirewalt joins us to discuss the evidence that a democratic wave in November is not a done deal, the ever-increasing uncertainty surrounding Iran amid reports that centrifuges were moved into the fortified Pickaxe Mountain facility, and the scapegoating of Israel in an attempt to take heat off of Trump. Plus, new revelations about Abdul El-Sayed's half sister in the Free Beacon, and the creeping danger of left wing violence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Commentary Magazine

Guest: Chris Stirewalt

Topics covered

• democratic wave
• Iran
• Trump
• Israel
• left wing violence
• Abdul El-Sayed

Keywords

• democratic wave
• Iran
• Trump
• Israel
• left wing violence
• Abdul El-Sayed

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Commentary Magazine, Free Beacon

Places: Iran, Pickaxe Mountain

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