Giving Peace a Chance as Wars Rage | EP 678

Today we’re cutting through the noise on the biggest story in the world: real efforts for peace in the Middle east and to stop the killing in Ukraine while the wars continue to rage across multiple fronts. From Switzerland, where Vice President JD Vance laid out what the U.S. accomplished at the Lake Lucerne Summit — Iranians agreeing to let IAEA inspectors back into the country as a major first step toward ending their nuclear weapons program. Four big accomplishments negotiated in one day. We’ll also examine what that deal means for Lebanon and whether Hezbollah is getting a lifeline out of these talks. Then we shift to President Trump’s own words — now that the Iran piece appears wrapped up, he’s turning his full attention to Ukraine. He told Macron he’s had good conversations with both Putin and Zelensky, and both leaders are open to a deal. “Maybe we can do something,” the President said. And we cannot ignore the brutal reality on the ground: the battle over energy and infrastructure. Russian drones just struck a cargo ship in the Black Sea and killed civilians in Ukraine as Moscow continues using every weapon in its arsenal — including energy leverage and sanctions warfare. To break all of this down with no spin and no filter is a man who’s been there — retired Special Operations pilot, CDM Press President and CEO, patriot, and fearless truth-teller — L. Todd Wood.