James and Al celebrate the late John Feinstein and discuss the dangers of isolationism, the future of NATO, and our nation’s budding constitutional crisis stemming from the war being waged by Trump and DOGE on our most sacred governmental institutions. Then, they welcome USC professor Geoffrey Cowan to explain the important role American media plays in building a just and stable world, the potential and pitfalls of soft power, and why outreach is critical to further the cause of global democracy. As the United States becomes more myopic, will authoritarian regimes around the world be stepping in to fill the leadership void?
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