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The Commentary Magazine Podcast

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The Commentary Magazine Podcast

Commentary Magazine

Politics, News, News Commentary

4.65.1K Ratings

🗓️ 1 June 2026

⏱️ 75 minutes

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Summary

Contributing editor Eli Lake joins us today to discuss Iran pulling out of talks with the US over Israel's expanding offensive in Lebanon, the American fear of utilizing ground troops, and Trump's only way out of the deadlock. Plus, Graham Platner's latest controversy and the aggressive attempts to tamp it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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