Frogs Electing Scorpions
from The Commentary Magazine Podcast Hosted by Commentary Magazine
Contributing editor Eli Lake is back to discuss Chuck Schumer's promotion of Abdul El-Sayed despite styling himself the Guardian of Jews, and the folly of attempting to appease those who hate you. Plus, President Trump's hard-to-believe declaration that the Strait of Hormuz is open and the prospect of a terrible Iran deal on the backdrop of negative economic numbers, and John recommends the Anthony Bourdain biopic Tony.
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