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A weekly current affairs podcast featuring the editors & leadership of The American Conservative. The members of the TAC staff discuss the news of the day from a decidedly TAC perspective: one that is suspicious of big business as well as big government, and localist rather than globalist. Join our movement to reclaim a Main Street conservatism at TheAmericanConservative.com

The Right's Fight Over AI 09/16/2026

The Right's Fight Over AI Curt Mills, Andrew Day, and Luke Nicastro discuss growing concerns about AI and whether the regulation cure would be worse than the AI-risk disease. Then, they discuss the Iran War's impact on inflation and the political implications heading into the midterms. Recorded September 15, 2026. /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/42930952

Germany's Real Right Rocks Europe, w/ Filip Gaspar 09/09/2026

Germany's Real Right Rocks Europe, w/ Filip Gaspar Andrew Day and Luke Nicastro talk to Filip Gaspar, a political advisor and member of the Alternative for Germany, about the party's recent election victory and the implications for European politics. Recorded September 8, 2026. /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/42837145

J.D. Vance's Perplexing Moves, w/ Connor Echols 09/03/2026

J.D. Vance's Perplexing Moves, w/ Connor Echols Andrew Day and Luke Nicastro talk to Connor Echols of Responsible Statecraft about Dan Driscoll's resignation as Army secretary, Vice President J.D. Vance's controversial speech to an Israel lobby group, whether the Iran War is becoming a Forever War, and Israel's sponsoring ads on the podcast of Sen. Ted Cruz. Recorded September 2, 2026. /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/42726030

Why ‘Economic D-Day’ (Probably) Won’t Work 08/27/2026

Why ‘Economic D-Day’ (Probably) Won’t Work Andrew Day, Luke Nicastro, and Spencer Neale discuss the Trump administration's new economic strategy to force Iran's capitulation. Then, they talk about recent elections and whether the Democrats will sweep the midterms. Recorded August 26, 2026. /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/42577660

Why Trump’s Chaos Might Only Escalate, w/ Jacob Heilbrunn 08/22/2026

Why Trump’s Chaos Might Only Escalate, w/ Jacob Heilbrunn Curt Mills and Jude Russo talk to Jacob Heilbrunn of The National Interest about the backlash to Trump from left and right, the looming midterms, the Iran War, the Ukraine war, and the likely Democratic presidential nominee in 2028. Recorded August 19, 2026. /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/42520445

Have Trump's Tariffs Succeeded? w/Charles Benoit 08/13/2026

Have Trump's Tariffs Succeeded? w/Charles Benoit The American Conservative's Senior Editor Luke Nicastro and Associate Editor Joseph Addington are joined by Charles Benoit, Trade Counsel at the Center for a Prosperous America, to discuss the Trump administration's trade policies. The discussion focused on how the White House has navigated its tariff strategy after the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision striking down its authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Recorded August 12, 2026. /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/42420825

Trump’s Unending War 08/12/2026

Trump’s Unending War This is a special crossover episode with Robert Wright's NonZero Podcast. Curt Mills and Andrew Day talk to the author Robert Wright about the breakdown of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, reports about an Iranian assassination plot against President Trump, and the emerging post-American Middle East. Recorded August 10-11, 2026. /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/42402680

Iran War Accelerates U.S. Decline 08/05/2026

Iran War Accelerates U.S. Decline Andrew Day and Luke Nicastro talk to Jennifer Kavanagh of Defense Priorities about the real munitions shortage and its implications for U.S.-China competition. Recorded August 4, 2026. /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/42331365

Rubio's Cuban Regime Change Obsession 07/31/2026

Rubio's Cuban Regime Change Obsession Andrew Day and Joseph Addington talk to William LeoGrande about the Trump administration's regime change plans, some risks of war, and the best path forward for U.S.-Cuba relations. Recorded July 29, 2026. /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/42277875

The Emerging Bipartisan Anti-War Movement w/ Ana Kasparian 07/24/2026

The Emerging Bipartisan Anti-War Movement w/ Ana Kasparian Ana Kasparian, the co-host of The Young Turks, joins The American Conservative correspondent Harrison Berger and Senior Editor Luke Nicastro to explore the emerging bipartisan anti-war movement. They discuss the Iran War, AI and data centers, and the latest House of Representatives vote on the NDAA. Recorded July 23, 2026. /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/42207195

Cornered Trump Threatens Huge Iran Escalation, w/ Tucker Carlson 07/15/2026

Cornered Trump Threatens Huge Iran Escalation, w/ Tucker Carlson Andrew Day and Harrison Berger talk to Tucker Carlson about President Donald Trump's new threats against Iran's bridges and power plants, the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham, Carlson's plans to build a third party, and the causes and consequences of mass migration. Recorded July 15, 2026 /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/42107310

Iran War Restarts 07/14/2026

Iran War Restarts TAC Executive Director Curt Mills and Correspondent Harrison Berger speak with Amir Handjani, a partner at Karv Global, and board member of The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft who has years of experience in the Petroleum industry, founding the company RAK Petroleum PCL. They discuss the resumption of hostilities in the Iran War, the status and future of the Strait of Hormuz, and the prospects for ending the conflict. /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/42070045

Nate Soares Warns of Superintelligent AI 07/10/2026

Nate Soares Warns of Superintelligent AI TAC Correspondent Harrison Berger and Associate Editor Joseph Addington speak with Nate Soares, president of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute and co-author of If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies with Eliezer Yudkowsky. Soares argues that the leading AI companies are on track to build machines smarter than any human across all mental tasks, and that goal, if achieved, likely ends humanity. /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/42033315

AI Might Be Humanity’s Biggest Test Yet, w/ Robert Wright 06/30/2026

AI Might Be Humanity’s Biggest Test Yet, w/ Robert Wright Andrew Day and Curt Mills talk to the public intellectual and author Robert Wright about his new book, The God Test: Artificial Intelligence and Our Coming Cosmic Reckoning. They debate the so-called “AI arms race” with China and whether regulating the new technology is feasible. Lastly, they discuss the Iran War and whether restrainers should urge President Trump to walk away from the conflict or try to get a final peace deal. Recorded June 29, 2026. /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/41910635

Can Vance Solve Iran? 06/25/2026

Can Vance Solve Iran? Curt Mills, Andrew Day, and Harrison Berger discuss the framework peace deal with Iran, Vice President J.D. Vance's efforts to get a final deal, and the pushback from the Israel lobby. Recorded June 23, 2026. /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/41799650

How to Stop Mass Migration w/ Mark Krikorian 06/17/2026

How to Stop Mass Migration w/ Mark Krikorian Andrew Day and Joseph Addington talk to Mark Krikorian of the Center for Immigration Studies about the multifaceted disaster of uncontrolled migration and the Trump administration's approach to the issue. Recorded June 16, 2026. /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/41681250

Why Trump Attacked Iran This Week w/ Scott Horton 06/12/2026

Why Trump Attacked Iran This Week w/ Scott Horton Andrew Day and Harrison Berger talk to the author Scott Horton of the Libertarian Institute about U.S. strikes on Iran Tuesday and Wednesday and President Trump's strange decision to telegraph the attacks in advance. Then, they debate the power of the Israel lobby and discuss a reported investigation of an Iran War critic. Recorded June 11, 2026. /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/41621160

Trump, Iran, and Greater Israel w/ Max Blumenthal 06/03/2026

Trump, Iran, and Greater Israel w/ Max Blumenthal Harrison Berger speaks to Max Blumenthal, the founder and editor of The Grayzone, about his outlet’s groundbreaking reporting on the Iran War and Israeli occupation of Lebanon. Blumenthal reveals the forces and influences that pushed President Donald Trump to start the conflict, now in its fourth month, and explains why he believes Trump is trapped in a war he cannot win — but cannot leave either due to Israeli pressure. Recorded May 28, 2026. /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/41525970

Trump's Iran Whiplash, Texas Senate Race Neck-and-Neck 05/29/2026

Trump's Iran Whiplash, Texas Senate Race Neck-and-Neck Andrew Day, Curt Mills, and Jude Russo talk about the rising, falling, and rising again hopes of an Iran peace deal. Then, they discuss Ken Paxton's crushing victory over Texas Senator John Cornyn in a runoff election. Finally, they ask whether President Trump really is about to attack Cuba. Recorded May 28, 2026. /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/41464305

Ann Coulter Talks Massie's Loss, Rubio vs. Vance 05/21/2026

Ann Coulter Talks Massie's Loss, Rubio vs. Vance Andrew Day talks to the bestselling author Ann Coulter about Rep. Thomas Massie’s loss in his House primary, Coulter’s new article on why she’s “Never Rubio,” her opposition to the Iran War and support for the Iraq War, birthright citizenship, and America's demographic transformation. Recorded May 20, 2026. /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/41381720

Will China Push Trump to End Iran War? 05/14/2026

Will China Push Trump to End Iran War? Andrew Day and Harrison Berger talk to geopolitical analyst Brandon Weichert about the Iran war, President Trump's visit to China, and the Russian thinker urging Vladimir Putin to escalate against Europe. Recorded May 13, 2026. /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/41293160

Is Trump Nearing an Iran Deal? 05/07/2026

Is Trump Nearing an Iran Deal? Andrew Day and Harrison Berger talk to Ryan Grim of Drop Site News about signs of diplomatic progress with Iran, possible Israeli sabotage of negotiations, and the Iranian Lego videos. Recorded May 6, 2026. /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/41205960

Assassination Attempt on Trump—Again 05/02/2026

Assassination Attempt on Trump—Again Andrew Day and Harrison Berger talk to journalist Emily Jashinsky about last week's assassination attempt on President Trump in DC, the MAHA movement possibly turning against the White House, and difficult questions about immigration and identity. Recorded April 30, 2026. /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/41124160

Iran, Epstein, and Trump’s Political Fiasco 04/24/2026

Iran, Epstein, and Trump’s Political Fiasco Andrew Day and Harrison Berger talk to Kelley Vlahos of the Quincy Institute about President Donald Trump’s erratic approach to the Iran war, the conservative commentators turning against him, and the rise of extreme skepticism about official narratives. Recorded April 23, 2026. /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/41002390

JD Vance’s Very Bad Week 04/16/2026

JD Vance’s Very Bad Week Andrew Day, Jude Russo, and Harrison Berger talk about the U.S.-Iran talks to end the war, Vice President J.D. Vance’s bad week, sexual misconduct allegations in Congress, and the political fight over domestic surveillance. Recorded April 15, 2026. /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/40902235

Trump’s Baffling Iran Reversals 04/09/2026

Trump’s Baffling Iran Reversals Andrew Day and Harrison Berger talk to independent journalist Lee Fang about the fragile “ceasefire” with Iran, some silver linings in the closure of Hormuz, Israel’s influence on American politics, and crackdowns on political speech in 2020 and now. Recorded on April 8th at 12:00 PM EST /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/40784990

Is Trump Stuck in Iran? 04/01/2026

Is Trump Stuck in Iran? Andrew Day and Curt Mills talk to the author Robert Wright about the Iran war, Joe Kent, and Israel’s role in pushing for U.S. Mideast wars. Recorded March 31, 2026. /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/40701355

Iran and the New World Disorder 03/25/2026

Iran and the New World Disorder Andrew Day and Harrison Berger talk to geopolitical analyst Glenn Diesen about the Iran war, the reaction in Moscow, and the implications for world affairs and multipolarity. Recorded March 24, 2026. /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/40618930

Joe Kent Discusses His Resignation over the Iran War 03/20/2026

Joe Kent Discusses His Resignation over the Iran War Andrew Day and Harrison Berger talk to Joe Kent about his resignation this week from his position as head of the National Counterterrorism Center. Recorded March 20, 2026. /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/40563950

The Iran Escalation Doom Loop 03/11/2026

The Iran Escalation Doom Loop Andrew Day and Harrison Berger talk to Arta Moeini of the Institute for Peace and Diplomacy about America's war effort, Iran's resilient political system, and the risks of nuclear escalation. Recorded March 10, 2026. /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/40404170

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