The "Red Rover" Edition

This week, Scott sat down with his colleagues Anna Bower, Chris Mirasola, and Mykhailo Soldatenko to talk through the week’s big national security news, including:“Wings and a Prayer.” The Ukraine conflict has been the subject of intense shuttle diplomacy over the past week, as P ... Show More

This week, a rejuvenated Scott returned from vacation to sit down with his Lawfare colleagues Benjamin Wittes, Daniel Byman, and Kate Klonick to talk through some of the week’s big national security news, including:“Occupational Hazards.” The Israeli government led by Prime Minis ... Show More

This week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare colleagues Natalie Orpett, Kevin Frazier, and Tyler McBrien to talk through the week’s big national security news stories, including:“Feeding Frenzy.” The crisis in Gaza has reached a new, desperate stage. Months of a near total blockade ... Show More

Judge releases filing with new details in Trump election interference case; Israel prepares for response to Iranian missile attack, officials say; Biden, Harris tour storm-ravaged regions in the Southeast; and more on tonight’s broadcast. 

An urgent manhunt is underway in Birmingham, Alabama after gunman killed 4 people; Americans warned to leave Lebanon as Israel and Hezbollah ramp up deadly attacks on each other; A new NBC News poll shows Vice President Harris ahead of Trump; and more on tonight’s broadcast. 

After the U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities over the weekend, on Monday Iran began their retaliation. Several Iranian missiles were launched at the U.S. Air Force base in Qatar, which were ultimately intercepted. This week, American lawmakers are seeking further informati ... Show More

The United States has joined Israel in its attacks on Iranian nuclear sites. Michael Safi hears from reporter Hugo Lowell and world affairs correspondent Andrew Roth on what happens now. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus 

Chilling updates in deadly FSU shooting investigation; New details about senator’s meeting with Kilmar Abrego Garcia; Inside Iran ahead of high-stakes nuclear talks; and more on tonight’s broadcast. 

Arctic blast sweeps northern U.S., threatening post-Thanksgiving holiday travel; Trump taps loyalist Kash Patel in controversial pick for FBI director; American hostage video release prompts new calls for ceasefire in Gaza; and more on tonight’s broadcast. 

Tommy and Ben react to Trump’s strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. They break down the many horrifying ways Iran could retaliate in the short and long term, how the conflict could snowball across the Middle East, and why the US can’t just bomb its way back to the negotiating ta ... Show More

Another deadly blast hits Beirut as it exchanges fire with Israel; The Secret Service is under new scrutiny over the assassination attempt on Donald Trump; Kentucky sheriff charged with shooting and killing a judge; and more on tonight’s broadcast.