TAC Right Now
TAC Right Now
The American Conservative
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
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.
Jun 3
45 min
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.
May 29
43 min
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.
May 21
53 min
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.
May 14
55 min
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.
May 7
29 min
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.
May 2
50 min
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.
Apr 24
44 min
Video
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.
Apr 16
1 hr 13 min
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
Apr 9
50 min
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.
Apr 1
1 hr 34 min
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