We turn our focus to the rapidly escalating conflict in the middle east, as the U.S. joins Israel in direct military action against Iran. The stakes are high— for global security, for American troops and their families, for diplomacy, and for everyday Americans who will likely feel the ripple effects at the gas pump, in the markets, and in their communities. So, why the conflict? What are the objectives? What could this mean for the region — and the world — in the coming days, months, and years ahead? We have a lot to unpack.

Guests:

Dr. Naimbi Carter – Associate Professor in the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland, Author, “American While Black: African Americans, Immigration, and the Limits of Citizenship”

Dr. Clarence Lusane, Professor and Director of the International Affairs program at Howard University