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TAC Right Now

The American Conservative 100 Episodes Oct 7, 2026

A weekly current affairs podcast featuring the editors and leadership of The American Conservative. The TAC staff discusses the news of the day from a perspective that is skeptical of both big business and big government, favoring localism over globalism. The podcast aims to promote a Main Street conservatism and invites listeners to join their movement.

Episodes

Is Trump Winning the Hormuz Battle? w/ Rosemary Kelanic
Is Trump Winning the Hormuz Battle? w/ Rosemary Kelanic Oct 7, 2026 50:32 Andrew Day talks to Rosemary Kelanic of Defense Priorities about the current phase of the war, which side has the upper hand, American efforts to open the Strait of Hormuz, and whether we should expect a third round of fighting. Recorded October 6, 2026.
White House Forges New AI Accord, w/ Yameen Huq
White House Forges New AI Accord, w/ Yameen Huq Sep 30, 2026 45:33 Luke Nicastro talks to the Aspen Institute's Yameen Huq about the new White House AI Accord, concerns about AI risk, and how the issue is playing politically in the midterms and beyond. Recorded September 29, 2026.
Saudi Presses Trump to Join War in Yemen, w/ Eldar Mamedov
Saudi Presses Trump to Join War in Yemen, w/ Eldar Mamedov Sep 22, 2026 52:06 Andrew Day and Luke Nicastro talk to regular contributor Eldar Mamedov about his conversations with Iranian officials, the Saudi-Houthi war, and why Europe is on the diplomatic sidelines. Recorded September 22, 2026.
The Right's Fight Over AI
The Right's Fight Over AI Sep 16, 2026 53:41 Curt Mills, Andrew Day, and Luke Nicastro discuss growing concerns about AI and whether the regulation cure would be worse than the AI-risk disease. Then, they discuss the Iran War's impact on inflation and the political implications heading into the midterms. Recorded September 15, 2026.
Germany's Real Right Rocks Europe, w/ Filip Gaspar
Germany's Real Right Rocks Europe, w/ Filip Gaspar Sep 9, 2026 45:54 Andrew Day and Luke Nicastro talk to Filip Gaspar, a political advisor and member of the Alternative for Germany, about the party's recent election victory and the implications for European politics. Recorded September 8, 2026.
J.D. Vance's Perplexing Moves, w/ Connor Echols
J.D. Vance's Perplexing Moves, w/ Connor Echols Sep 3, 2026 53:43 Andrew Day and Luke Nicastro talk to Connor Echols of Responsible Statecraft about Dan Driscoll's resignation as Army secretary, Vice President J.D. Vance's controversial speech to an Israel lobby group, whether the Iran War is becoming a Forever War, and Israel's sponsoring ads on the podcast of Sen. Ted Cruz. Recorded September 2, 2026.
Why 'Economic D-Day' (Probably) Won't Work
Why 'Economic D-Day' (Probably) Won't Work Aug 27, 2026 50:33 Andrew Day, Luke Nicastro, and Spencer Neale discuss the Trump administration's new economic strategy to force Iran's capitulation. Then, they talk about recent elections and whether the Democrats will sweep the midterms. Recorded August 26, 2026.
Why Trump's Chaos Might Only Escalate, w/ Jacob Heilbrunn
Why Trump's Chaos Might Only Escalate, w/ Jacob Heilbrunn Aug 22, 2026 43:25 Curt Mills and Jude Russo talk to Jacob Heilbrunn of The National Interest about the backlash to Trump from left and right, the looming midterms, the Iran War, the Ukraine war, and the likely Democratic presidential nominee in 2028. Recorded August 19, 2026.
Have Trump's Tariffs Succeeded? w/Charles Benoit
Have Trump's Tariffs Succeeded? w/Charles Benoit Aug 13, 2026 44:31 The American Conservative's Senior Editor Luke Nicastro and Associate Editor Joseph Addington are joined by Charles Benoit, Trade Counsel at the Center for a Prosperous America, to discuss the Trump administration's trade policies. The discussion focused on how the White House has navigated its tariff strategy after the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision striking down its authority under the Internation
Trump's Unending War
Trump's Unending War Aug 12, 2026 01:08:16 This is a special crossover episode with Robert Wright's NonZero Podcast. Curt Mills and Andrew Day talk to the author Robert Wright about the breakdown of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, reports about an Iranian assassination plot against President Trump, and the emerging post-American Middle East. Recorded August 10-11, 2026.
Iran War Accelerates U.S. Decline
Iran War Accelerates U.S. Decline Aug 5, 2026 43:19 Andrew Day and Luke Nicastro talk to Jennifer Kavanagh of Defense Priorities about the real munitions shortage and its implications for U.S.-China competition. Recorded August 4, 2026.
Rubio's Cuban Regime Change Obsession
Rubio's Cuban Regime Change Obsession Jul 31, 2026 48:36 Andrew Day and Joseph Addington talk to William LeoGrande about the Trump administration's regime change plans, some risks of war, and the best path forward for U.S.-Cuba relations. Recorded July 29, 2026.

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