JD Vance

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A sweeping conversation on Middle East strategy and personal belief shows how JD Vance is tying geopolitics to his own political and religious journey. In this condensed summary of the full episode of Interesting Times with Ross Douthat, Ross Douthat and guest JD Vance break down the new Iran deal, why Vance thinks it could reduce energy risk, reopen the Straits of Hormuz, and keep pressure on Tehran, and why he says the agreement is not a repeat of the JCPOA. The discussion also covers Israel’s security concerns, Gulf state support, sanctions leverage, and the broader debate over national security and diplomacy. Then the focus shifts to Vance’s memoir Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith, his drift from childhood Christianity into atheism, and the role of family, marriage, and Christian friendship in his return to belief. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.

EPISODE 177 (Part 1): Dr. Eric Mandel on Trump's Iran Deal, Israel's Concerns & What Comes Next Is the Iran deal really the win many are claiming it is? Dr. Eric Mandel has spent decades analyzing the Middle East. He regularly briefs members of Congress, meets with senior Israeli officials, and advises policymakers on some of the most critical security issues facing the United States and Israel. In this conversation, Dr. Mandel joins Erin Molan to discuss the emerging Iran deal, the concerns being raised behind closed doors, the future of Israel's security, the Iranian people, Hezbollah, Lebanon, the Strait of Hormuz...

Glenn speaks with Vice President JD Vance, who discusses his new book, "Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith," which explores his path back to a relationship with God. Glenn and VP Vance also discuss juggling being Catholic despite the church being led by a pope who seems to be on the opposite side of the political aisle. Lastly, Glenn asks VP Vance to elaborate on the difficulties of negotiating with Iran, as a peace deal has reportedly been struck. Glenn reacts to all the foreign travelers who are coming to America for the FIFA World Cup who are amazed and impressed by American culture. Glenn gives a lengthy monologue on the weaponization of power and warns against allowing the government to gain even more control in the name of safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As questions mount about what exactly is in the Iran agreement, Vice President JD Vance joins to try and clear up any confusion. Plus, former Vice President Mike Pence also joins to share his reactions to the breaking news out of Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices