Watching War From the Strait of Hormuz

"David Frum opens with his thoughts on the strange lack of information about the current war in Iran, questioning why the war seems to be progressing unfavorably for the U.S. despite publicized tactical successes."

"Graeme Wood shares his experiences being bombed in Dubai and snorkeling in the Strait of Hormuz, discussing the implications of these experiences on the understanding of the conflict in Iran."

"The conversation also touches on Trump's failure in political messaging regarding the war and the current state of the global energy market, highlighting the interconnectedness of these issues."

"David concludes with a discussion of Thomas Paine's Common Sense, emphasizing its relevance and the importance of revisiting its themes on the 250th anniversary of its publication."

The episode features David Frum discussing the lack of information about the war in Iran, questioning why the U.S. campaign appears unfavorable despite tactical successes. Graeme Wood joins to share his experiences in the Persian Gulf, including being bombed in Dubai and snorkeling in the Strait of Hormuz. They also address the implications of Trump's political messaging on the war and the global energy market. Frum concludes with reflections on Thomas Paine's Common Sense, marking its 250th anniversary.

Read at The Atlantic