Renowned journalist Tucker Carlson joins Olga and Tara for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of American foreign policy, the war in Ukraine, US-Russia relations, Israel, Iran, free speech, and the shifting global balance of power. Is the US already in direct conflict with Russia? Why does Tucker argue that the US has lost its sovereignty, and who does he believe is shaping foreign policy decisions? We also discuss the growing tensions between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, the prospect of a third political party in the US, and whether the current political system still represents ordinary Americans. Can Europe avoid a direct confrontation with Russia and where is the boundary between proxy support and direct warfare? Are we witnessing a historical pivot of power from West to East, and can global stability survive the shift? We also examine sanctions, energy security, NATO, and the future of diplomacy.

East meets West with Olga Bataman and Tara Reade is a place where we invite guests from both East and West, so you can get a perspective from across the ocean – on politics and things that matter.