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October 30, 2026

Season 2027 Episode 9022 | 55m 50s

Fmr Secretary of State John Kerry discusses the potential for U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran after the midterms and whether a diplomatic solution can be reached before they happen. Emily St. John Mandel shared her dystopian visions for the future of the United States in her new novel "Exit Party." New Yorker writer Benjamin Wallace-Wells breaks down the GOP's midterm strategy as elections approach.

Aired: 10/29/26
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