State of the Union 2026

Episode #251

This week, Bill and Phil sort through the longest State of the Union in American history, then discuss the largest buildup of American troops in the Middle East since the invasion of Iraq in 2003 and whether or not it means war with Iran is likely.

Links related to this week’s episode:

• “President Trump’s State of the Union Variety Show” by Tom Nichols in The Atlantic

• “America Doesn’t Need a Deal or a War With Iran” by Thomas Wright in The Atlantic

• “What Would War With Iran Look Like?” by Nancy Youssef in The Atlantic

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