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Saturday, 11 April 2026
A strong life has fewer decisions
Friday, 10 April 2026
Ceasefire Talk on BIDS
I was back on the excellent Break It Down Show with my pal Pete Turner this morning for a discussion of all things Iran. We talked about the ceasefire (or lack thereof), the upcoming US-Iran negotiations, the potential for further combat, the immense successes of the American military, the challenge of the Strait of Hormuz, the various political factors driving the leaders of the US and Israel, the future of Iran after the regime, and why I still believe that the Islamic Republic is fatally wounded. And this is just a taste, as we hit several other topics too, from the impact of social media on the information environment to the historical aberration that was the 1990s. There’s even a theological reference to Saint Augustine in there. Nobody can say that we skipped a subject on this one! Check it out at the embed above and be sure to visit the BIDS YouTube page for more great content. Enjoy! Rational Policy is free today. But if you enjoyed this post, you can tell Rational Policy that their writing is valuable by pledging a future subscription. You won't be charged unless they enable payments.
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Thursday, 9 April 2026
Episode 32 - Ceasefire Confusion
On Episode 32 of the Rational Policy Podcast, hosts Mike Coté and Art Vandelay talk about something entirely different. Just kidding, we talk about the Iran War, obviously. We catch up on everything that has happened since we last convened, starting with the incredible combat search and rescue feat that our military pulled off over Easter weekend, safely evacuating a downed airman from Iranian territory. We explain how this amazing feat of arms proves how truly special our military is and what it means for future operations. Next, we discuss the risible social media posts from President Trump threatening mass devastation on Iranian infrastructure, teasing out whether he was ever serious about them and how the overly outraged reaction (“He’s threatening genocide!”) undermined a very solid argument. Finally, we spend most of the podcast detailing the apparent ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran. Detailing may not be the right word given the complete lack of specifics and the seeming inability for anyone involved to agree on what terms were actually approved, but we break it all down regardless. We discuss whether this pause is necessary (it isn’t), if it will end the war (it won’t), and whether it will make it the full two weeks (doubtful). Despite the temporary truce, this war is not ending yet. And we will be on top of every development each week. Check it out, follow us on Twitter/X (Mike / Art), and share the podcast with anyone you think might appreciate it. Thanks for listening. We’ll be back next week. Until then, let’s see how long this ceasefire lasts.¹ Cheers!
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My bet is that it is dead before we next record. Rational Policy is free today. But if you enjoyed this post, you can tell Rational Policy that their writing is valuable by pledging a future subscription. You won't be charged unless they enable payments.
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