Mike Munger is a professor of political science at Duke University. Much of his teaching and his great podcast, The Answer is Transaction Costs, involves political economy (the intersection of politics and economics) rather than just politics. We'll discuss the nature of bureaucracy.

Ruthie Blum is an award-winning columnist and senior contributing editor for JNS. She lives in Israel but joins us today from New York to discuss Israel's attack on Iran.

Please read my thoughts here and subscribe (for free!) to my Substack:

Send in the Marines (Well, Actually, Don't)

Even though Trump is clearly winning the politics of immigration right now this would be a mistake: Hegseth Suggests LA-Style Troop Deployments Could Happen Anywhere in US 'if Necessary' | Military.com

Otho Eskin is the author of the fun thriller novel, Black Sun Rising, just published on Tuesday; Black Sun Rising (The Marko Zorn): Eskin, Otho: 9781959170235: Amazon.com: Books

Part of the reason I invited him on to the show his because his background outside of writing is so fascinating, including serving in the US Army and in the US Foreign Service. Read more about Otho here: Author Otho Eskin.

Rob Bhatt is a home insurance expert at Lending Tree. We'll discuss their new report that shows that over the past 6 years, no state in the country has had a bigger percentage increase in homeowner's insurance costs than Colorado has: State of Home Insurance: 2025 | LendingTree

Rob Bhatt is a home insurance expert at Lending Tree. We'll discuss their new report that shows that over the past 6 years, no state in the country has had a bigger percentage increase in homeowner's insurance costs than Colorado has: State of Home Insurance: 2025 | LendingTree

Otho Eskin is the author of the fun thriller novel, Black Sun Rising, just published on Tuesday; Black Sun Rising (The Marko Zorn): Eskin, Otho: 9781959170235: Amazon.com: Books

Part of the reason I invited him on to the show his because his background outside of writing is so fascinating, including serving in the US Army and in the US Foreign Service. Read more about Otho here: Author Otho Eskin

Leland Vittert host's "On Balance" on News Nation weeknights at 7 PM MT (with replay at 10 PM). For me and Kristen, it's our one must-watch cable news show. I encourage you to subscribe (it's free!) to Leland's daily (afternoon) email, War Notes, which is really his show preparation.

A few weeks ago, I had the chance to meet Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon at an energy-related event hosted by the Common Sense Institute. I was very impressed with his deep knowledge on a wide range of issues, particularly energy and education.

On the protests: As long as they're not violent, I'm OK with it though at some point we have to say it's not OK to block major city streets.

Leland Vittert host's "On Balance" on News Nation weeknights at 7 PM MT (with replay at 10 PM). For me and Kristen, it's our one must-watch cable news show. I encourage you to subscribe (it's free!) to Leland's daily (afternoon) email, War Notes, which is really his show preparation. You'll be smarter if you do. 

Leland Vittert's War Notes"

On Balance with Leland Vittert" on NewsNation

Leland has a book coming out later this year: Born Lucky - Harper Horizon

But the most important thing: Leland got married last weekend! Let's all wish him a long happy live with his new bride, Rachel.

A few weeks ago, I had the chance to meet Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon at an energy-related event hosted by the Common Sense Institute. I was very impressed with his deep knowledge on a wide range of issues, particularly energy and education. I asked the gov if he'd be willing to join me on the show and he said "absolutely". Of course, KOA has listeners in Wyoming!

Mark Gordon | WGA

Mark Gordon - Wikipedia

Some things we'll discuss: The state's own Stable Token, Energy, Education, Innovation. Nuclear Power. "Govt closest to the people is the most effective." Rare Earth Minerals.Wyoming Innovation Partnership

Wyoming Stable Token Commission

Donald Trump sends in the marines, a lawsuit against Denver and I chat with a friend of the Pope!