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Dennis Prager's book on God and evil is outsold by a stripper's autobiography and a story about a gay rabbit.

The episode begins with Dennis Prager reflecting on his book 'God and good and evil' being number two on Amazon, humorously noting it was outsold by a stripper's autobiography and a story about a gay rabbit. The host then shifts to asking Prager about recent events in Iran and President Trump's involvement. Prager defends Trump's decision to bomb nuclear facilities in Iran, stating it weakened Iran's nuclear capabilities without leading to World War III. He argues that Iran is an enemy of the United States, citing the 1979 hostage crisis, chants of 'death to America,' and Iranian responsibility for nearly a thousand American deaths. Prager addresses criticisms that Trump is contradicting his platform of avoiding Middle East wars, explaining that the situation differs from Iraq and Afghanistan. He discusses the moral implications of war, noting that innocents die in all conflicts but blaming Iran for pursuing nuclear weapons. Prager compares current isolationist views, like those of Tucker Carlson, to historical debates involving William Buckley and Pat Buchanan. He mentions that today lacks a unifying conservative voice like Buckley, citing Douglas Murray as a potential figure. Prager references historical entanglements, such as the U.S. alliance with France during the Revolutionary War, to argue against pure isolationism. He highlights the precision of modern aerial bombardment as reducing the need for boots on the ground. The conversation explores the potential upside of U.S. involvement in Iran, suggesting it could lead to a free Iran and reduce global terrorism. Prager concludes by emphasizing American strength's role in creating a better world.

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A blunt tour of Iran, memory, and the moral case for American power.

An opening nod to a number two Amazon bestseller quickly gives way to the episode's strangest note: the top spot belonged to a stripper's autobiography, a contrast that recalls an earlier Exodus commentary losing out to a story about a gay rabbit.

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If Iran, Trump, and moral argument are your lane, this one goes straight there.

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