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Brandon from Boroughbridge, England writes So now we’re being told yet again that a peace deal has been reached. After forty‑plus previous “breakthroughs” that went nowhere, does the panel see any reason to believe this one is any different? The details are vague at best, and the claim that the Strait of Hormuz will suddenly reopen to all traffic feels more like wishful thinking than a credible development. And realistically, would Iran actually honor a deal that requires it to surrender their strongest source of leverage? It’s hard to imagine them giving that up without something far more substantial in return. I’m curious whether the panel sees this as a genuine diplomatic shift or just another announcement that won’t survive first contact with reality.  
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Joseph from Boston, MA writes:  I see that President Trump will be meeting with the G7, and given the turmoil surrounding the conflict with Iran, I’m curious how the other leaders are likely to respond. What does the panel think they will say to him privately or publicly, and what do you think they should say in light of the current situation? Do you expect any meaningful policy shifts to come out of this meeting, or is this more likely to be a tense diplomatic reset with limited outcomes? I’d be interested in hearing how the panel reads the dynamics heading into this summit.  
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 Renee from Miami, FL writes: I really enjoyed your episode on the dangers that social media poses for young people. I’ll admit that several of the points you raised were things I hadn’t fully considered before. I know the panel has praised Australia for banning social media for children, and now it seems the U.K. is preparing to take similar steps. What I’m wondering is whether you think a law like that could ever pass here in the United States. Given our current political climate, is something like this even remotely possible? And if not, which I suspect may be the consensus among the panel, what do you see as the biggest obstacle? Is it the influence of the tech giants? Our deeply rooted belief in freedoms without corresponding responsibilities? Or is there something else standing in the way?
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Today, with the NY Knicks winning the NBA Championship, many of our listeners, knowing of Scott's affection for the Knicks, flooded the mailbag with questions. So, we put together some of those questions and had a great time talking about Basketball, New York, and the Knicks. 
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Gio from Grosseto, Italy writes:
The conflict in the Middle East continues without any sign of slowing, and the situation is becoming increasingly unstable. The United States and Iran are both urging Israel to halt its operations in Lebanon, yet at the same time, Israel and Iran continue exchanging missile strikes. It feels as though no diplomatic pressure, not even from major powers, is having any real influence on the parties involved.
 
Your panel has often discussed the lack of an off‑ramp, and I agree: at this moment, there appears to be no clear path toward de‑escalation. What concerns me now is that Israel is effectively engaged on multiple fronts. Historically, when a nation is stretched thin, adversaries sometimes see an opportunity. 
Do you believe there are regional actors who might view this as a moment to strike a weakened Israel? And if so, who would be the most likely contenders?
 
At the same time, international support for Israel continues to erode. As last week’s listener from England mentioned, attacks on Jewish communities are rising there, and I can say the same is happening here in Italy. It’s a troubling reminder that regional conflict often fuels broader hostility far beyond the battlefield.
 
If another nation were to enter the conflict, who in the region might come to Israel’s aid? You’ve spoken before about the improving relationship between Israel and Saudi Arabia. Do you think Riyadh would be willing to intervene, or at least provide some form of support?
 
I would appreciate the panel’s assessment of these possibilities. 
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