Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Steve Hayes is joined by Mike Nelson, David French, and Jonah Goldberg to discuss the latest round of strikes on Iran, the prospect of nuclear proliferation by the Saudi Arabian government, and President Volodymyr Zelensky’s shake-up of Ukraine’s military leadership.

The Agenda:

—What and why are we striking?

—Trump is losing MAGA

—Dwindling U.S. weapons stockpiles

—What will victory look like?

—Leadership change in Ukraine

—Nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia

—NWYT: Laura Loomer

Show notes:
thedispatch.com/podcast/dispatch-podcast/why-the-u-s-iran-mou-fell-apart