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David French, New York Times columnist, Iraq War veteran, and constitutional lawyer, joins Scott to explain why he believes the Iran strikes violated the Constitution — and why that's not a technicality.
They discuss what just war doctrine actually requires, why democracies that skip the constitutional process lose wars, and why the Pope's standoff with Trump is more consequential than it sounds.
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Timestamps
00:00 - In This Episode
01:03 - Are there rules in war, and how are they enforced?
02:40 - Is it advantageous to have rules and be seen as the “good guys” in conflict?
04:17 - Where are we right now with the Iran war?
07:55 - Did the erosion of congressional war authority begin long before now?
10:33 - Can you tell us about your military service?
16:07 - What surprised you the most when serving?
21:08 - Can you tell us about the men and women you served with?
25:07 - Who is the right fit for service and who is not?
29:35 - Ad Break
32:30 - Why does the Pope/Trump standoff matter to someone who isn't religious?
36:37 - Has evangelical support for Trump reshaped perceptions of Christianity?
40:28 - How would you advise the Democrats on speaking to religious voters?
46:41 - Ad Break
49:05 - Do you have a home, politically?
53:48 - Who would you like to see run for president?
56:28 - What advice would you give struggling young people?
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