What Does Victory in Iran Look Like?
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Politics, law, and culture collide as Newsweek Senior Editor-at-Large Josh Hammer charts a path forward for American conservatism and exposes the woke Left. A voice for the New Right, Hammer delivers blistering commentary and weekly interviews with today's top conservative thinkers.
Thursday, March 5, 2026
On today’s show, Josh breaks down what “winning” in Iran could look like and what he believes the endgame of the current conflict may ultimately be. He discusses the ongoing strikes across the region, the continued missile attacks launched by Iran, and how the conflict is expanding as more countries become involved. Josh explains why, in his view, regime change in Iran may be desirable but is not necessarily required for the United States to declare victory.
Rabbi Pesach Wolicki, Executive Director of Israel365 Action and a columnist for The Jerusalem Post, joins the show from Israel to share his perspective and describe what life is like on the ground as the strikes against Iran continue.
Josh also responds to criticism from some voices on the right — including Tucker Carlson — who have blamed Israel for the conflict, explaining why he believes those arguments risk fueling anti-Semitic sentiment.
To close the show, Josh discusses the heated moments during a Capitol Hill hearing Wednesday regarding the fraud in Minnesota and why he believes the issue points to a broader problem facing the country.
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