Mike Madrid (Lincoln Project cofounder), Tom Nichols (Staff Writer at The Atlantic) and host Ron Steslow discuss some of the most important stories of the week and how they’re shaping the political landscape:
(05:38) The Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action
(27:00) The short-lived rebellion in Russia and the invasion of Ukraine
(40:34) America’s relationship with war and the difference between patriotism and nationalism
[Politicology+] The Federal Court ruling restricting the Biden administration's communications with social media platforms.
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What we read:
Segment 1:
NPR—Supreme Court guts affirmative action, effectively ending race-conscious admissions
WSJ—Can Colleges Be Racially Diverse Without Affirmative Action? Experience Suggests No
WP—Biden faces renewed pressure to embrace Supreme Court overhaul - The Washington Post
NYT—Opinion | On Race and Academia - The New York Times
Segment 2:
CNN—Ukraine warns Russia might attack the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. How worried should we be?
NYT—After Armed Rebellion, Putin Tries to Reinforce His Defenses
CBS—U.S. could decide this week whether to send cluster munitions to Ukraine - CBS News
Insider—Russia has 'lost nearly half' of its combat effectiveness since invading Ukraine, UK defense official says
Segment 3
Atlantic—Reclaiming Real American Patriotism - The Atlantic
Politico—Opinion | It's Time For Progressives to Reclaim the Fourth of July - POLITICO
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