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The Rational Nationalist

The Rational Nationalist

By: Lee Ellis
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An average American's abstract, analytical discussion of political concepts, history, and the systems driving current events that takes the world as it is, whether we like it or not. We'll expose how human nature and evolutionary forces lead us to act cuckoo-bananas, drive our society off a cliff, and make our political discourse too toxic to touch, all while reaffirming our own biases and moral superiority.

Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Politics & Government
Episodes
  • RTC Ep. 4 - Mt. Trump-more?

    RTC Ep. 4 - Mt. Trump-more?
    Mar 27 2026

    Does Donald Trump's obsession with being the center of attention skew his views on the Iran War? What about the prosecutions facing Bibi, or the potential impact of the elections on the American midterms?

    We'll explore the personal motives of both leaders and how they may impact their decision-making process, focusing on their decision to attack Iran.
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    20 mins
  • RTC Ep. 3 - King Trump's Gambit

    RTC Ep. 3 - King Trump's Gambit
    Mar 19 2026

    The American public's position on the Iran War is surprisingly united and clear - do it quickly and cleanly, or don't do it at all. Trump is wagering his entire legacy on having this thing wrapped up by midterms.

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    20 mins
  • RTC Ep. 2 - The TDS Pandemic

    RTC Ep. 2 - The TDS Pandemic
    Mar 13 2026

    Trump clearly has reasons for his actions in Iran, but that doesn't mean they're good reasons. Just like weak evidence is still evidence, bad reasons are still reasons. We'll also evaluate the competence or lack thereof of the 'bros running the show' when it comes to Trump's foreign policy team.

    Finally, we'll look ahead to the coming mental health pandemic as the TDS crowd tries to cope with the possibility of Trump leaving office in 2029.
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    23 mins
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