Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode of “The David Frum Show,” The Atlantic’s David Frum opens with his thoughts on why American progressives have seemingly abandoned the fight against climate change. He wonders if, after Trumpism is defeated, Americans can go back to solving issues that really matter.
Then, David is joined by his Atlantic colleague Vivian Salama to discuss the negotiations between Iran and the United States. David and Vivian talk about the fallout from the now-signed memorandum of understanding between the two countries, both in the United States and across the Middle East.
Finally, David ends the show with a discussion of Ann Patchett’s novel “Bel Canto.”
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00:00 Introduction
00:42 Whatever Happened Climate Change?
02:04 Why Voters Moved On
05:58 Democracy Distraction
07:19 Vivian Salama
07:55 Aftermath Of MOU
11:38 Did America Lose the War?
14:19 Trust And Compliance
18:28 No Public Case For War
22:17 Running Out Targets
24:16 Gulf Allies React
29:24 Israel The Wild Card
33:51 Money And Influence
37:53 Transactional Ethics Debate
45:41 Bel Canto
In this episode of “The David Frum Show,” The Atlantic’s David Frum opens with his thoughts on why American progressives have seemingly abandoned the fight against climate change. He wonders if, after Trumpism is defeated, Americans can go back to solving issues that really matter.
Then, David is joined by his Atlantic colleague Vivian Salama to discuss the negotiations between Iran and the United States. David and Vivian talk about the fallout from the now-signed memorandum of understanding between the two countries, both in the United States and across the Middle East.
Finally, David ends the show with a discussion of Ann Patchett’s novel “Bel Canto.”
Sign up for David Frum’s newsletter alert to find out when a new story is published: theatlantic.com/author/david-frum/?follow=true&utm_campaign=frum-yt
Subscribe to “The David Frum Show” on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-david-frum-show/id1305908387
Subscribe to “The David Frum Show” on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/79CBHEDdEbdykveVgbpWs7
Follow The Atlantic on Instagram: instagram.com/theatlantic/?hl=en
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#davidfrum #thedavidfrumshow #theatlantic #iran #iranwar #uspolitics #worldnews
00:00 Introduction
00:42 Whatever Happened Climate Change?
02:04 Why Voters Moved On
05:58 Democracy Distraction
07:19 Vivian Salama
07:55 Aftermath Of MOU
11:38 Did America Lose the War?
14:19 Trust And Compliance
18:28 No Public Case For War
22:17 Running Out Targets
24:16 Gulf Allies React
29:24 Israel The Wild Card
33:51 Money And Influence
37:53 Transactional Ethics Debate
45:41 Bel Canto
