TAC Right Now

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

Scandal at Glastonbury 07/03/2025

Scandal at Glastonbury Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss Bob Vylan's anti-Israel chant at the Glastonbury music festival. Then, they talk about the fraught politics of the Big, Beautiful Bill. Recorded July 2, 2025. /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/37270860

Ceasefire in Iran, Political Earthquake in New York 06/26/2025

Ceasefire in Iran, Political Earthquake in New York Andrew Day, Jude Russo, and Joseph Addington discuss the 12-day Iran war, Zohran Mamdani's surprise victory in New York, and a proposal in Congress to sell federal lands. Recorded June 25, 2025. /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/37163555

Iraq War 2.0 06/17/2025

Iraq War 2.0 Andrew Day and Sumantra Maitra talk to Kelley Vlahos of the Quincy Institute about Israel’s surprise attack on Iran, whether President Donald Trump helped Israel carry it out, worrying escalation dynamics, and the odds of America joining a regime-change operation. Recorded June 16, 2025. /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/37039925

LA Riots, Trump-Musk Rift, and Iran War Watch 06/12/2025

LA Riots, Trump-Musk Rift, and Iran War Watch Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss ICE raids in Los Angeles, Elon Musk bending the knee to President Donald Trump, and the fragile state of U.S.-Iran diplomacy. Recorded June 11, 2025. /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/36970220

Robert Wright, Curt Mills, and Andrew Day Talk Trump’s Foreign Policy 06/06/2025

Robert Wright, Curt Mills, and Andrew Day Talk Trump’s Foreign Policy In this special crossover episode of TAC Right Now, Curt Mills and Andrew Day talk to author and public intellectual Robert Wright about the Trump administration’s foreign policy. Recorded June 5, 2025. /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/36887645

Should Trump "Walk Away" from Russia-Ukraine? 05/30/2025

Should Trump "Walk Away" from Russia-Ukraine? Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington debate whether America should "walk away" from Russia-Ukraine diplomacy. Then, they discuss President Trump's foreign-policy realism, signs of civilizational politics, and the "big beautiful bill." Recorded May 29, 2025. /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/36787720

Curt Mills and Jon Hoffman Talk Gaza, Iran, and Russia-Ukraine 05/23/2025

Curt Mills and Jon Hoffman Talk Gaza, Iran, and Russia-Ukraine Andrew Day and Curt Mills talk to Jon Hoffman of the Cato Institute about the escalating Gaza war, the reported Trump-Netanyahu "rift," Steve Witkoff's "red line" for Iran, and the state of Russia-Ukraine diplomacy. Recorded May 21, 2025. /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/36678185

Trump-Netanyahu Tensions, Russia-Ukraine Talks 05/15/2025

Trump-Netanyahu Tensions, Russia-Ukraine Talks Andrew Day, Jude Russo, and Joseph Addington discuss White House moves that have rankled Israel, Russia-Ukraine direct talks, and the new American pope. Recorded May 14, 2025. /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/36578120

How Strong Is Anti-War Conservatism? 05/09/2025

How Strong Is Anti-War Conservatism? Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss the strength of the anti-war right, President Trump's meeting with Canada's new prime minister, and the India-Pakistan conflict. Recorded May 8, 2025. /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/36510485

Mike Waltz Fired, Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks on the Rocks 05/02/2025

Mike Waltz Fired, Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks on the Rocks Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss the firing of Mike Waltz, President Trump's first 100 days, and signs that Russia-Ukraine peace talks will fail. Recorded May 1, 2025. YouTube: /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/36410945

Russia-Ukraine Diplomacy Accelerates as Chaos Grips Pentagon 04/24/2025

Russia-Ukraine Diplomacy Accelerates as Chaos Grips Pentagon Andrew Day, Jude Russo, and Joseph Addington discuss President Trump's push for Russia-Ukraine peace, Pete Hegseth's loss of control in the Pentagon, and the death of Pope Francis. Recorded April 23, 2025. /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/36298420

Witkoff's Diplomacy, Trump's Legacy 04/17/2025

Witkoff's Diplomacy, Trump's Legacy Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss Steve Witkoff's diplomatic efforts on Iran and Russia-Ukraine, some immigration controversies, and President Donald Trump's second-term performance so far. Picks of the week: "The Actual Point of the Deportations," by W. James Antle III ( "Erdogan's New Turkey--and Old?" by Sean McMeekin. ( "Will Trade Policy Be America First's Iraq War?" by Jude Russo ( "Trump's Desperado Mission," by Jude Russo. ( /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/36207210

Trump Pauses Tariffs, Flusters Iran Hawks 04/10/2025

Trump Pauses Tariffs, Flusters Iran Hawks Andrew Day, Jude Russo, and Joseph Addington discuss President Trump's tariff pause, his Oval Office meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu, and U.S.-Iran diplomacy. Recorded April 9, 2025. Picks of the week: "Predator or Prey? It's the Wrong Question for Great Powers Today," by Erik Gartzke ( "Steak and Company," by Spencer Neale ( "Trump the Gambler," by James Antle ( /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/36085320

America's Liberation Day, France's Tyranny Week 04/03/2025

America's Liberation Day, France's Tyranny Week Andrew Day and Sumantra Maitra talk to Jarrett Stepman of The Daily Signal about President Trump's tariffs, Marine Le Pen's legal woes, America's lethal partnership with Ukraine, and more. Recorded April 2, 2025. /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/35996150

The Incredible Signal-Gate Scandal 03/27/2025

The Incredible Signal-Gate Scandal Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss Mike Waltz’s Signal-gate embarrassment, a Mexican cartel killing site, and political turmoil in Turkey. Picks of the week: “Turkey Can Advance Trump’s Foreign Policy Goals,” by Deniz Karakullukcu. “The Hidden Themes Behind the Syrian Violence,” by Sumantra Maitra. "Trump Should Turn NATO Over to Europe," by Doug Bandow. /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/35888725

Trump Strikes Yemen, Talks to Putin 03/21/2025

Trump Strikes Yemen, Talks to Putin Andrew Day and Sumantra Maitra talk to Justin Logan of the Cato Institute about U.S. strikes on Yemen, the possibility of war with Iran, and President Donald Trump's efforts to get a ceasefire in Ukraine. /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/35794860

Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire, Trump-Massie Conflict 03/13/2025

Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire, Trump-Massie Conflict Andrew Day, Jude Russo, and Joseph Addington discuss U.S. efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war, Pres. Donald Trump's battle with Rep. Thomas Massie, and the brutal violence in Syria. Picks of the week: "Trump Shouldn’t Do Regime Change in Ukraine, Either," by Doug Bandow "The Ugly Reality on the Ground in Syria," by Ali Rizk "The Afghan Refugee Program Is an Unfixable Mess—and May Bring the Next Terrorist Attack," by Phillip Linderman. /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/35678110

Trump's "Golden Age" Speech 03/07/2025

Trump's "Golden Age" Speech Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss President Trump's big speech to Congress, the fallout from the tense meeting with Zelensky, and some downsides of tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Picks of the week: "Whither Pro-Lifers?" by Jude Russo ( "The Problem in CANZUK Is Nationalism," by Sumantra Maitra ( "What is Realistic in Ukraine?" by W. James Antle III ( /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/35564985

Is Elon Musk Bad for MAGA? 02/26/2025

Is Elon Musk Bad for MAGA? Andrew Day, Joseph Addington and Sumantra Maitra discuss the power and influence of Elon Musk, Addington's coverage of CPAC, and Maitra's Europe tour and reflections on the ongoing tectonic shifts of the continent. /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/35439440

TAC Right Now - Trump and Musk looks at Europe 01/09/2025

TAC Right Now - Trump and Musk looks at Europe Joseph Addington, Mason Letteau Stallings, Sumantra Maitra is joined by Jarrett Stepman, to discuss the President Elect's Teddy Roosevelt moment about Greenland and Panama. /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/34789515

TAC Year End episode 12/30/2024

TAC Year End episode Curt, Jude and Sumantra talk H1-B visa, and the wins and losses of 2024, and the promises of 2025 for American conservatism. /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/34656365

TAC Election Review 12/16/2024

TAC Election Review TAC Right Now Returns after the election, with Senior Editor Sumantra Maitra, Features Editor Spencer Neale, and Editorial Fellow Joseph Addington, to review the election and contours of the new administration. /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/34471155

TAC Election Preview 11/05/2024

TAC Election Preview Executive Director Curt Mills, Senior Editor Sumantra Maitra, and RealClearPennsylvania editor Charles McElwee preview the big event. /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/33793967

Hurricane Season 10/11/2024

Hurricane Season Sumantra, Joseph, and Helen ask whether President Biden is trying to sabotage Kamala Harris, whether Elon Musk's conversion to Trumpism bodes well, and what's the deal with Ta-Nehisi Coates. Picks of the week: Helen: "," Phillip Linderman Joseph: "," Collin Pruett Sumantra: "," Kevin Blachford /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/33418672

Walz Caught in the Headlights 10/02/2024

Walz Caught in the Headlights Helen, Spencer, and Joseph discuss the VP debate, Iran's strikes on Israel, and the longshoremen's union. Picks of the week: Helen: "," Nicholas Bartulovic Spencer: "," W. James Antle III Joseph: "," James Bovard /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/33305467

War in Lebanon? 09/26/2024

War in Lebanon? Sumantra joins Curt and Helen to discuss the Middle East, Ukraine, and the presidential race. Picks of the week: Helen: "," Helen Andrews Sumantra: "," Ted Snider Curt: "," Peter van Buren /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/33218852

Assassination, Again 09/19/2024

Assassination, Again Sumantra, Joseph, and Helen talk about the latest attempt on Trump's life, plus exploding pagers in Lebanon. Picks of the week: Helen: "," Collin Pruett Joseph: "," Scott McConnell Sumantra: "," Sean Durns /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/33123722

Debate Postgame 09/11/2024

Debate Postgame Sumantra joins Helen, Spencer, and Curt for a look at last night's presidential debate. Picks of the week: Curt: "," W. James Antle III Helen: "," Sean McMeekin Spencer: "," Nic Rowan Sumantra: "," Mark Episkopos /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/33013987

Kamala Underwhelms 09/04/2024

Kamala Underwhelms Sumantra joins Helen and Spencer to talk about the changing presidential odds, North Carolina and Arizona, and Elon Musk's travails in Brazil. Picks of the week: Helen: "," Collin Pruett Spencer: "," Peter van Buren Sumantra: "," Phillip Linderman /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/32899052

RFK Jr. Endorses Trump 08/28/2024

RFK Jr. Endorses Trump Sumantra joins Helen, Joseph, and Spencer to talk about two new endorsements of Trump, Macron's soft coup in France, and the arrest of Pavel Durov. Picks of the week: Helen: "," Rob Mariani Sumantra: "," Alex Little Spencer: "," Collin Pruett Joseph: "," Bradley Devlin /episode/index/show/amconrightnow/id/32779187

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