In this no-holds-barred “DMZ” conversation. Washington Monthly’s Bill Scher and Matt dissect how Trump’s “madman theory” and capricious threats collapsed against Iran’s resilience, asymmetric warfare, and “home-field advantage.”

They also discuss:

— Why the ceasefire feels fake: Ongoing deaths in Lebanon, closed Strait of Hormuz, and Iran’s gains

— Bill’s column on Trump’s madman theory (and why it failed like Nixon’s attempt) — bullying doesn’t beat true believers willing to die for their cause

— Lessons from American history: Revolution, Barbary pirates, and the limits of military superiority against asymmetric foes

— Narcissism over ideology: How Trump chased “ribbon-cutting” wins and quick highs, ignoring forever-war warnings he once embraced

— Rising anti-Israel sentiment: Pew poll shows 60%+ unfavorable U.S. views, especially among young people — Netanyahu’s long-term damage? (Read Matt’s column in The Hill.)

— Internal MAGA cracks: Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens, and the “put grandpa in the home” moment

— Broader fallout: Erratic threats, military recruitment risks, and why America can’t control gas prices or outcomes

— And MUCH more!

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Trump's Iran Ceasefire Failure: Why Madman Theory Backfired on the Strait of Hormuz