Trump's Iran Speech & Debating the Deal
About this episode
Jake Sullivan and Jon Finer analyze President Trump's speech on the war with Iran and engage in a debate on the best approach for Iran's leadership.
One month into the war with Iran, President Trump addressed the nation in prime time — but instead of clarity, the same big questions remain about how this war ends. This week, Jake Sullivan and Jon Finer break down what the president said, what he didn’t say, and what it reveals about where this war is heading. They then take on a Red Team / Blue Team exercise: Jon argues to Iran’s leadership that it should take the deal; Jake makes the hardline case that Iran should stand firm and let America suffer. Follow The Long Game so you never miss an episode. New episodes drop weekly. Watch the video of this episode on YouTube. For show notes and transcripts, find and follow us on Substack. Email Jake and Jon at longgame@voxmedia.com. The Long Game is produced by the Vox Media Podcast Network. Photo credit: Photographer: Alex Brandon/AP Photo/Bloomberg via Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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