About this episode

The episode discusses recent airstrikes against Iran, the legacy of Lindsey Graham, and Abdul El-Sayed's race in Michigan, along with book recommendations.

It's Monday, and we are back to discuss the waves of airstrikes against Iran over the weekend and what the US might do next, the legacy of Senator Lindsey Graham, who passed suddenly over the weekend, and Abdul El-Sayed's race in Michigan. Plus, Seth recommends Maggie Stiefvater's The Listeners, and John recommends What Happens at Night by Peter Cameron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Seth, John

Topics covered

• Iran airstrikes
• US foreign policy
• Lindsey Graham legacy
• Michigan elections
• book recommendations

Keywords

• Iran
• Lindsey Graham
• Abdul El-Sayed
• Michigan
• airstrikes
• foreign policy
• book recommendations

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Listeners, What Happens at Night

Places: Michigan, Iran

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