0:00
/
0:00
Transcript

Weekly Wrap Up - March 13, 2026

Recorded March 12, 2026

Summary

In this Weekly Wrap Up, Eddie strongly condemns the U.S. war in Iran, calling out the administration’s refusal to take responsibility for a devastating school bombing that killed over 170 people. He contrasts the estimated $1 billion daily cost of the conflict with profound domestic crises, noting that while the government funds war, one-third of Americans are skipping meals to afford healthcare and millions face cuts to nutritional assistance. He argues these skewed priorities expose a deep “moral rot” at the heart of the nation. Eddie concludes by urging his audience to combat feelings of powerlessness through expanded acts of civic refusal and resistance.


A Native Son is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.


Continue Reading…

The Bulwark
Lindsey Graham Wants Trump to Attack Cuba and Lebanon Next
Sam Stein and Will Saletan give their takes on why Lindsey Graham is suddenly everywhere celebrating the escalation against Iran and why even some Republicans are alarmed by his rhetoric. As Graham cheers the bombing campaign and openly talks about taking on other regimes around the world, critics including Meghan McCain warn that his messaging is scaring voters and pushing the U.S. toward endless wars. Sam and Will trace Graham’s long obsession with regime change, how he’s learned to appeal to Donald Trump, and why this moment may represent the culmination of a decades-long foreign policy vision…
Listen now

Discussion about this video

User's avatar

Ready for more?