The Blindspot

It Takes Two to Tango

Today on The Blindspot, I examine Israel's increasingly bloody conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon, including the assassination of Hezbollah's leader, Hasan Nasrallah. I explore the key motivations behind the decisions being made by various actors and break down what the U.S. should or shouldn’t do in response. From there, I delve into the larger themes of geopolitics, war, and the obligations that nations have to their citizens—and the obligations citizens have to their nations. Expect a lot of hot takes and unfiltered analysis. Enjoy!

The Brutal Logic of War

In this episode of The Blindspot, I cut through the noise to tackle how wars actually end, focusing on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. There’s this notion floating around that wars end neatly when everyone just decides they’ve had enough, but that's a load of crap—wars end when one side surrenders, or both parties agree to a ceasefire because they’re too exhausted to keep going. I break down why the U.S. isn’t willing to leverage its full power on either side, especially with a presidential election just around the corner. We also dive into the harsh realities of international law, and why in this situation, it doesn’t hold the weight you might wish it did.
We explore how Hamas and Hezbollah's tactics are rooted in their own goals, and why Israel’s response isn’t just reactionary but calculated. I dissect Israel’s precision strike with the infamous pager attack on Hezbollah and explain why, despite moral outrage, there's a brutal logic to these moves. If you think war is black and white, this episode will shake that up. Whether you're pro-ceasefire, pro-Israel, or just trying to make sense of this bloody mess, I'm here to lay out the uncomfortable truths you need to hear.

Post Debate Thoughts

On today's episode of The Blindspot, I break down the recent Presidential debate between Vice President Harris and former President Trump. I share my thoughts on who I think won, who the nation thinks won, and what both candidates were aiming to achieve—or should have been. Along the way, expect plenty of tangents, from what you should really be watching for in a Presidential debate to the politics surrounding abortion, immigration, and other key issues of the day. Enjoy!

The Very Long Game

On the latest episode of *The Blindspot*, I dive into what those of us in the first world should want for people living in unfree societies—that they gain the full spectrum of human rights we enjoy in the West. I then explore the immense challenges of achieving this in practice, providing numerous examples to illustrate the complexity. We’ll discuss the essential role of leverage in effective diplomacy and emphasize that a nation must clearly define its goals in order to allocate leverage properly. I also briefly touch on domestic politics before wrapping up with a familiar point of mine: Trump attempted a coup after losing the 2020 presidential election. Enjoy!

It's Complicated

On today's episode of The Blindspot, I kick things off by diving into why I’m a fan of watching the news—it's like getting a real-time update on history as it unfolds. We then shift gears to the Democratic National Convention and the current state of the American presidential election. I explore why conventions were once crucial and why they’ve lost some of their importance over time. Next, we tackle how U.S. media insists on treating every election like a horse race, with pundits throwing around predictions that often can't be known. I also dig into how we, as a country, perceive people from the 'other side' politically, leading into a conversation about nationalism and its essential role in the existence of any nation. Then, I discuss how both Trump and Harris are trying to connect with voters. Finally, we wrap up with a look at the recent failures of the United States to broker ceasefires in Sudan and Gaza—where our desire for peace is stronger than the will of those who actually hold the power to make it happen.

The Dogpile

In this episode, I take you on a tour through some of the biggest current events in global politics, starting with the recent stolen election in Venezuela and the unusually dangerous and chaotic situation in the usually chaotic and dangerous nation of Haiti, with a focus on what the US should do or not. From there, we dive into the Israel-Gaza conflict and also Iran’s role in it, before wrapping up with the latest in Sudan’s ongoing power struggle. Along the way, I explore how the U.S. often stumbles in its foreign policy by making unfounded assumptions about what leaders around the world really want which is often different from what they actually want, and how this mistake we make often gets us into trouble. Listen, and enjoy!

Meditations on Recent News

On this episode of the Blindspot, I talk about several events that have been in the news lately, from Israel's killing of a Hamas leader while the man was in Iran, to Donald Trump speaking at a convention of Black journalists, to Hesbollah attacking Israel, to Biden's negotiating  a prisoner swap with Russia, as I discuss, I kind of mull over things, and go on plenty of side-rants and blind alleys. Tune in and enjoy. 

Honeymoon Phase

Last week on the Blindspot, I laid out what I believed Democrats should do after Joe Biden announced he would not seek his parties renomination for President. Naturally, they did the exact opposite. Now that Kamala Harris is the nominee, I've got plenty to say, which  I do. I also briefly discuss the political malleability of J.D. Vance and the resignation of the director of the Secret Service after that agencies horrendous handling of the Trump  assassination attempt - and her public explanations of how that was so mishandled, which were even worse. Tune in for that and more. Enjoy!

Thoughts on the Biden Situation

President Biden has decided not to seek his party's nomination due to concerns among Democrats about his chances of winning. This unprecedented move, not seen since the 1960s, has a lot of implications. In this episode of the Blindspot, I recap the political situation so far, explain the current state of the race, and discuss what might happen next. Who will be the Democratic nominee? Join me as I dive into these questions and more. Tune in for my thoughts on this historic moment and what it means for the future of the country.

My Two Cents on Recent Events

On the latest episode of The Blind Spot, I dive into the whirlwind of political news from the past three weeks in the United States. We start with Joe Biden's disastrous debate performance, followed by the frantic attempts at damage control. You'll hear about the growing calls from Democratic members of Congress and party elites for Biden to drop out, and his staunch refusal so far. I also cover the shocking attempted assassination of Donald Trump, his speech at the RNC, and reactions to the left-wing media coverage. Tune in for my thoughts on this chaotic situation. Enjoy!