Richard Haass and I got together yesterday afternoon to discuss what used to be called “pressing issues”. First among these was Iran. Second: tariffs. Third: Mexican drug cartels. Fourth: Trump’s worst poll number.
We end with a fond farewell to a great two weeks of Olympic games. Kudos to NBC for its coverage. And If you didn’t see it, the link to the Alysa Liu’s magnificent performance is here. It’s astonishing.
(‘Alternate Shots’, Episode #18. Hosts: Richard Haass and John Ellis. Produced by Dale Eisinger. Recorded 23 February 2026.)
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