Seth Mandel, Senior Editor of Commentary Magazine, on the new, fragile, Trump-brokered peace in the Gaza war between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas.

Seth Mandel, Senior Editor of Commentary Magazine, on the new, fragile, Trump-brokered peace in the Gaza war between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas.

The Seth Leibsohn Show | Weekdays @ 4pm AZ on AM 960ThePatriot

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The Seth Leibsohn Show

The Seth Leibsohn Show | Weekdays | 4pm AZ

The Seth Leibsohn Show | Weekdays | 4pm AZ

October 13, 2025 - Hour 3 (Guest Seth Mandel)

Hugh Hallman, Attorney, Educator, and former Mayor of Tempe, joins Seth in studio for the full hour to talk about the recent joint American-Israeli military action in Iran. They dive into the complexities of the situation, exploring the Left's various points of opposition to the action and the strategic objectives behind the airstrikes. Hugh shares his insights on the history of American-Iranian relations, the role of Israel, and the cultural context of the Middle East. They also discuss the notion and oft-used criticism of "forever wars" and the importance of understanding the motivations behind the recent actions in the region.

Hugh Hallman, Attorney, Educator, and former Mayor of Tempe, joins Seth in studio for the full hour to talk about the recent joint American-Israeli military action in Iran. They dive into the complexities of the situation, exploring the Left's various points of opposition to the action and the strategic objectives behind the airstrikes. Hugh shares his insights on the history of American-Iranian relations, the role of Israel, and the cultural context of the Middle East. They also discuss the notion and oft-used criticism of "forever wars" and the importance of understanding the motivations behind the recent actions in the region.

The Iran Strikes: Understanding Motives and Criticism (Guest Hugh Hallman)

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Seth dives into the complexities of preemptive cultural surrender, referencing the recent Austin, Texas shooting and its connection to radical Islam. He discusses the lack of media attention to the ideology behind the shooter and the newly-erupted conflict in Iran. He shares a personal anecdote about Salman Rushdie's book and The New York Times' coverage of the late Ayatollah's regime, highlighting the importance of not whitewashing terrorism and its ideology. Producer David Doll and Seth discuss new types of cheeseburgers and coffee, and Jimmy Buffett's biggest albums. We're joined by John Dombroski, founder and president of Grand Canyon Planning Associates. The Department of War has identified several recent U.S. casualties in an Iranian aircraft attack. 

Seth dives into the complexities of preemptive cultural surrender, referencing the recent Austin, Texas shooting and its connection to radical Islam. He discusses the lack of media attention to the ideology behind the shooter and the newly-erupted conflict in Iran. He shares a personal anecdote about Salman Rushdie's book and&nbsp;The New York Times' coverage of the late Ayatollah's regime, highlighting the importance of not whitewashing terrorism and its ideology. Producer David Doll and Seth discuss new types of cheeseburgers and coffee, and Jimmy Buffett's biggest albums. We're joined by John Dombroski, founder and president of Grand Canyon Planning Associates. The Department of War has identified several recent U.S. casualties in an Iranian aircraft attack.&nbsp;

Preemptive Cultural Surrender

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Chuck Warren, co-host of Breaking Battlegrounds, heard every Saturday at 9 AM right here on 960 The Patriot, joins Seth in studio for the full hour to talk about the recent joint American-Israeli strikes on Iran. They discuss the current state of American society, from the lack of celebration over the victory in Iran to the growing distrust of the U.S. government. Chuck shares his thoughts on the Democratic Party's stance on key issues and the influence of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) on the party's apparatus. They also touch on the importance of civic engagement and the need for politicians to connect with people who disagree with them. The conversation covers the intersection of politics, history, and culture, offering a unique perspective on the current state of America.

Chuck Warren, co-host of Breaking Battlegrounds, heard every Saturday at 9 AM right here on 960 The Patriot, joins Seth in studio for the full hour to talk about the recent joint American-Israeli strikes on Iran. They discuss the current state of American society, from the lack of celebration over the victory in Iran to the growing distrust of the U.S. government. Chuck shares his thoughts on the Democratic Party's stance on key issues and the influence of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) on the party's apparatus. They also touch on the importance of civic engagement and the need for politicians to connect with people who disagree with them. The conversation covers the intersection of politics, history, and culture, offering a unique perspective on the current state of America.

A Society of Distrust (Guest Chuck Warren)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/clips/4ef88844-ce45-455f-b309-b4010167b778/transcript

October 13, 2025 - Hour 3 (Guest Seth Mandel)

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