Archive - Cosmopolitics by Elise Labott

Hot takes happy hour with Elise & Dany

Epstein (💤), Syria, shutdown, filibuster, West Bank woes, aviation & 🍸

Published on What the Hell is Going On? • Nov 14

32:13

What we owe those who serve

This Veterans Day, let’s recommit to the informed citizenship our troops fight to protect

Nov 11 •

Trump's Syria gambit

Whether the President's Syria policy is brilliant or just plain reckless depends entirely on execution

Nov 10 •

Hot takes happy hour with the Elise and Dany

Socialists, Supreme Court and and antisemitic snakes in Heritage's backyard

Nov 7 •

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Danielle Pletka

34:42

October 2025

The art of the long game

The self-proclaimed master of the deal just got schooled in strategic patience

Oct 31 •

Hot Takes Happy Hour with Elise and Dany

Trump slaps Vlad, Vance slams Bibi and Mike Lindell pledges fealty to Hegseth

Oct 28 •

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Danielle Pletka

36:59

The Palestinian voice you need to hear

Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib on what's needed in Gaza

Oct 23 •

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The Radical Pragmatist

1:02:48

Bolton is indicted, the US eyes regime change in in Venezuela and Putin woos Trump

Plus a shaky Mideast ceasefire and Hamas reign of terror in Gaza

Oct 17 •

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Danielle Pletka

42:33

Is the US seeking regime change in Venezuela?

A former US envoy to Venezuela offers his take

Oct 17 •

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34:33

Israel Is Marketing Itself to US Evangelicals

Can targeted ad campaigns reverse public perception of the Gaza war?

Published on The Preamble • Oct 16

The morning after

Our hot takes on a good day with a cloudy forecast

Oct 15 •

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Danielle Pletka

33:40

Trump's A for effort in Gaza

The President's deal is historic, but only sustained engagement will bring his "everlasting peace." Plus, Hot Takes Happy Hour recording

Oct 10 •

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Danielle Pletka

32:51

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