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TAC Right Now

The American Conservative 100 Episodes Aug 22, 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

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.
The Emerging Bipartisan Anti-War Movement w/ Ana Kasparian
The Emerging Bipartisan Anti-War Movement w/ Ana Kasparian Jul 24, 2026 43:37 Ana Kasparian, the co-host of The Young Turks, joins The American Conservative correspondent Harrison Berger and Senior Editor Luke Nicastro to explore the emerging bipartisan anti-war movement. They discuss the Iran War, AI and data centers, and the latest House of Representatives vote on the NDAA. Recorded July 23, 2026.
Cornered Trump Threatens Huge Iran Escalation, w/ Tucker Carlson
Cornered Trump Threatens Huge Iran Escalation, w/ Tucker Carlson Jul 15, 2026 57:15 Andrew Day and Harrison Berger talk to Tucker Carlson about President Donald Trump's new threats against Iran's bridges and power plants, the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham, Carlson's plans to build a third party, and the causes and consequences of mass migration. Recorded July 15, 2026
Iran War Restarts
Iran War Restarts Jul 14, 2026 55:43 TAC Executive Director Curt Mills and Correspondent Harrison Berger speak with Amir Handjani, a partner at Karv Global, and board member of The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft who has years of experience in the Petroleum industry, founding the company RAK Petroleum PCL. They discuss the resumption of hostilities in the Iran War, the status and future of the Strait of Hormuz, and the pr
Nate Soares Warns of Superintelligent AI
Nate Soares Warns of Superintelligent AI Jul 10, 2026 49:11 TAC Correspondent Harrison Berger and Associate Editor Joseph Addington speak with Nate Soares, president of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute and co-author of If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies with Eliezer Yudkowsky. Soares argues that the leading AI companies are on track to build machines smarter than any human across all mental tasks, and that goal, if achieved, likely ends humanity
AI Might Be Humanity's Biggest Test Yet, w/ Robert Wright
AI Might Be Humanity's Biggest Test Yet, w/ Robert Wright Jun 30, 2026 01:23:06 Andrew Day and Curt Mills talk to the public intellectual and author Robert Wright about his new book, The God Test: Artificial Intelligence and Our Coming Cosmic Reckoning. They debate the so-called "AI arms race" with China and whether regulating the new technology is feasible. Lastly, they discuss the Iran War and whether restrainers should urge President Trump to walk away from the conflict or
Can Vance Solve Iran?
Can Vance Solve Iran? Jun 25, 2026 46:13 Curt Mills, Andrew Day, and Harrison Berger discuss the framework peace deal with Iran, Vice President J.D. Vance's efforts to get a final deal, and the pushback from the Israel lobby. Recorded June 23, 2026. 
How to Stop Mass Migration w/ Mark Krikorian
How to Stop Mass Migration w/ Mark Krikorian Jun 17, 2026 45:13 Andrew Day and Joseph Addington talk to Mark Krikorian of the Center for Immigration Studies about the multifaceted disaster of uncontrolled migration and the Trump administration's approach to the issue. Recorded June 16, 2026.

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