TAC Right Now
A weekly current affairs podcast featuring the editors & leadership of The American Conservative. The members of the TAC staff discuss the news of the day from a decidedly TAC perspective: one that is suspicious of big business as well as big government, and localist rather than globalist. Join our movement to reclaim a Main Street conservatism at TheAmericanConservative.com
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Andrew Day and Sumantra Maitra talk to Brandan Buck of the Cato Institute about the Trump administration's "peace through strength" slogan and whether it's used to legitimize hawkish foreign policy in Latin America, the Middle East, and Russia-Ukraine. Recorded October 22, 2025. Pick of the week: "When 'Peace Through S
Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss the POLITICO hit piece targeting Young Republicans. Then they discuss President Donald Trump's threat to send Tomahawks to Ukraine and his upcoming meeting with Vladimir Putin. Finally, they discuss the Gaza peace plan and whether it will hold. Recorded October
Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss the looming U.S. war against Venezuela, the escalating war in Ukraine, and the Trump administration's crackdown on crime in American cities. Recorded October 2, 2025.
Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss President Donald Trump's declaration that Ukraine can defeat Russia. Then, they discuss the shooting attack at an ICE facility and the U.S. bailout of Argentina. Recorded September 25, 2025.
Andrew Day, Jude Russo, and Joseph Addington discuss the Charlie Kirk assassination and the White House response. Then, they discuss Secretary of State Marco Rubio's awkward trip to Israel and a possible war against Venezuela. Recorded September 17, 2025.
Andrew Day, Sumantra Maitra, and Joseph Addington discuss the murder of Charlie Kirk, the political fallout, the dangers of social media, and America's uncertain future. Recorded September 11, 2025.