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October 1, 2026

Season 2027 Episode 9001 | 55m 57s

Sen. Chris Coons discusses Iran, Russia’s war in Ukraine and the U.S.-China AI race. Senior Analyst for the Andes Region at the International Crisis Group Phil Gunson discusses the Trump administration’s major oil deal with Venezuela. The New York Times Magazine correspondent Nikole Hannah-Jones reflects on choosing a segregated Brooklyn school for her daughter and the impact of her decision.

Aired: 09/30/26
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