The Blindspot

It's All our Fault!

On the latest episode of *The Blindspot*, I’m joined by my favorite Uber driver, Richard, at Willington Pizza to dig into the upcoming election and the state of American politics. We cover my curious connection to Hunter Biden’s crack mule, discuss issues like tribalism, government financial mismanagement, immigration, and why everything feels so messed up. What begins as a casual chat turns into a thoughtful exchange on the country’s biggest challenges. Enjoy!

A Very tight Race

On today’s episode of The Blindspot, I tackle the 2024 election, which is so close that predicting a winner feels impossible right now. With just three weeks to go, Democrats are in full-blown panic mode, especially as new polling shows a significant drop in nonwhite support. With the clock ticking, there’s no time left to course-correct—they're stuck with the choices they've made. I dig into why this shift could be a game-changer, offer my take on how it happened, and explore the bigger implications for the Democratic Party's future messaging. Enjoy!

I've Been Thinking a Couple of Things

Recently, acclaimed author Ta-Nehisi Coates appeared on *CBS Sunday Morning* to promote his new pro-Palestine book, *The Message*, but found himself in the crosshairs of Tony Dokoupil's sharp questions. Smelling the controversy like a vulture drawn to rotting meat, I couldn’t resist diving in headfirst. In this episode, I break down the heated exchange, unpack the shifting dynamics of the Middle East, reflect on the twists in American policy over the past year, and share my unfiltered thoughts on what’s really going on — and where the pundits in my life are nailing it or missing the mark. Buckle up and enjoy the ride.

Ditty

My thoughts on the Ditty situation.

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!