Source: Cobden Centre
by Max Rangeley
“[Max Rangeley talks] through different theories of the rise and fall of civilisations, and the extent to which they apply to the West’s current predicament.” (04/23/26)
https://www.cobdencentre.org/2026/04/speech-in-budapest-is-the-west-in-civilisational-decline/
Source: The New Republic
“Trump Rages Over Epic Self-Own in Virginia — and Reveals Deeper Weakness.” (04/23/26)
Source: Antiwar.com
“Iran’s IRGC Seizes Two Ships in Strait of Hormuz, Israel Kills Journalist in Lebanon, and More.” (04/22/26)
Source: Liberal Currents
“Look at my Iran negotiator, dawg, we’re never getting through the Strait of Hormuz. Friend of the program Y. L. Al-Sheikh helps us understand the unfolding diplomatic and military nightmare that is the Middle East, and how the United States plays a role in each.” (04/22/26)
Source: The Atlantic
“The economist Adam Posen on the effect of the war in Iran on the world’s economy and the darkening economic outlook for the United States.” (04/22/26)
https://www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/2026/04/david-frum-show-adam-posen-global-recession/686900/
Source: National Review
“All About Gerrymandering — with Sean Trende.” (04/22/26)
Source: The Bulwark
“Trump’s Idiotic ‘Mad Man’ Strategy Has Collapsed (w/ Sam Stein).” (04/22/26)
Source: National Public Radio [US state media]
“Virginia beats back Trump’s redistricting gamble.” (04/22/26)
https://www.npr.org/2026/04/22/nx-s1-5795491/virginia-beats-back-trumps-redistricting-gamble
Source: Libertarian Institute
“Lt Col Karen Kwiatkowski: Trump Orders Hormuz Blockade After Talks Fail — Ceasefire at Risk?” (04/22/26)
Source: Free the People
“FISA 702 is Unconstitutional | Guest: Rep. Thomas Massie.” (04/22/26)