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On America's birthday we can criticize the country while also maintaining affection, pride, and a real feeling that we're all in this messy politics together.

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Last man standing

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Loyalty is the new battle readiness

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Elbows Up in Canada

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Trump's allergy to Europe's 'yes'

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A New Nuclear Arms Race

What's changed after the US strikes in Iran

Published on The Preamble • Jul 1

The Cosmopolitics Edit: The accidential statesman edition

What's next for Iran, Hungary's pride defiance and Trump's birthright fantasy

Jun 29 •

28:33

Hot Takes Happy Hour with Elise and Dany

A recording from Elise Labott's live video

Jun 29 •

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Danielle Pletka

30:04

Can NATO survive Trump with former US ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder

Who's your daddy? For NATO, it's Donald J. Trump.

Jun 26 •

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30:27

Can Trump keep the cease?

Breaking down the Israel-Iran ceasefire with Steven Cook

Jun 25 •

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Iran’s Allies Sent Thoughts and Prayers

But no actual assistance

Published on The Preamble • Jun 24

Cosmopolitics by Elise Labott

Cosmopolitics by Elise Labott

An insider's guide to understanding your world and the people who run it.

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Hot Takes Happy Hour

28:33

Hot Takes Happy Hour with Elise and Dany

A recording from Elise Labott's live video

Jun 29 •

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Hot Takes Happy Hour: Israel-Iran war

The latest on the conflict between Israel and Iran, the damage done to Iran's nuclear program and President Trump considers joining the war. Elise joins…

Jun 20 •

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Danielle Pletka

34:45

Hot Takes Happy Hour: Politicizing the military

Also: India plane crash, Los Angeles protests, Israel and Iran, China, and immigration reform. And a special Happy Birthday to Dany!

Jun 14 •

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Danielle Pletka

33:28

Hot Takes Happy Hour: Trump vs Musk

Elise and Dany tour a spicy Hot Takes Margarita and discuss Ukraine, Elon Musk, Columbia University, Trump's view on anti-semitism, and Trump's new…

Jun 6 •

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Danielle Pletka

24:30

Hot Takes Happy Hour: Trump vs. Harvard

Elise and Dany pour a Purple Haze while discussing Harvard University, Gaza aid program, Iran and more.

Jun 6 •

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Danielle Pletka

30:08

Hot Takes Happy Hour: Terror attack in DC

Danielle Pletka and Elise Labott also discuss the Qatari plane, Trump’s memecoin dinner, South Africa press conference and Don Jr.’s presidential…

May 25 •

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Danielle Pletka

31:39

Hot Takes Happy Hour: Trump’s Middle East Trip

Elise Labott and Danielle Pletka discuss President Trump's magical mystery tour to the Middle East.

May 19 •

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Danielle Pletka

31:54

Hot Takes Happy Hour: Papal edition

Also on the menu: Trump’s deal with the Houthi’s, India and Pakistan are escalating to a dangerous place…and more

May 12 •

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Danielle Pletka

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