With traditional allies refusing to join America’s war on Iran, Jon is joined by Alastair Campbell, co-host of “The Rest Is Politics.” Together, they examine what NATO’s restraint says about how this war and leadership differ from those of the past, discuss what would happen if foreign leaders stood up to Trump, and consider what role Western military intervention should play in the world. Plus, Jon weighs in on Democratic leadership’s midterm vulnerabilities and what he would do if he was a ghost.

00:00 – Intro
02:07 – Alastair Campbell Joins
03:33 – Comparing the Iraq War to the Iran War
04:43 – The 80-Year History of the "Special Relationship"
06:07 – Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Cautious Approach
10:51 – Far-Right Movements in France and Italy
14:24 – Is it Our Decision to Make?
22:35 – The "Normalization" of Abnormal Presidential Behavior
27:36 – Political Manipulation Through Social Media
32:41 – Alastair’s "Mild Rebuke" of Tony Blair
34:52 – NATO’s Role as a Defensive Alliance
41:50 – A "Woke vs. Unwoke" World Order
44:05 – Examples of Political Courage
46:52 – Why Modern News Fails to "Show Its Work"
52:32 – Netanyahu’s Strategy in Gaza and Lebanon
01:04:22 – How China Critiques Democratic Bureaucracy
01:07:40 – Kleptocracy u0026 Insider Trading
01:10:12 – "Green Shoots" of Hope
1:15:32 – Breaking Down the Discussion

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