Darryl Cooper & Scott Horton discuss the crushing defeat of the GOP in yesterday's midterm elections, and more!
We discuss Stephen Kinzer’s *Boiling Point*, its overlap with Scott’s *Provoked*, and a past disagreement about labor history and policing. We examine California election results and the Republicans’ midterm losses, focusing on the Iran war, voter trust, J.D. Vance’s response, and the political consequences of the conflict for the Republican Party and U.S.–Israel relations.
We also consider how the war has affected perceptions of U.S. military power and discuss the dollar, national debt, and interest rates. We close with updates on Scott’s history courses, Daryl’s podcast projects, listener questions, and correspondence.
Chapters:
0:00:00 Cold Open & Intro
0:00:39 Welcome
0:01:22 A Conversation About Books, Politics, and Iran
0:07:04 California’s One-Party Politics
0:11:20 The Political Fallout of Breaking War Promises
0:19:25 Vance’s Dilemma: Loyalty or Conscience
0:23:18 Joe Kent and the Limits of Fighting From Within
0:27:21 Trump’s Legacy and the 2028 Republican Race
0:31:42 Assassination Fears and the Road to War
0:34:47 Israel’s Role in the Republican Backlash
0:39:40 The Opening for an Anti-War Right
0:43:28 When a Populist Leader’s Appeal Fades
0:45:34 Trump’s Iran War Risks
0:46:41 Democrats, Elections, and Voter Backlash
0:52:44 Tariffs, Gaslighting, and Broken Promises
0:56:47 Why Politicians Must Pay for War
0:58:56 Political Memory in the Always-Online Era
1:02:19 Israel’s Election and Netanyahu’s Future
1:08:17 Netanyahu’s Grip on Israeli Politics
1:12:56 Iran, U.S. Power, and the Petrodollar
1:17:19 Debt, Inflation, and the Dollar’s Future
1:20:03 Campaign Promises and the Cost of Living
1:23:22 Sponsors and Podcast Projects
1:26:01 Listener Questions and Podcast Recommendations
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