The 2016 Primary

Ben discusses the 2016 primary, highlighting the Republican Party's lack of clear values and the resulting binary choice between two candidates that were perceived as untrustworthy. He suggests that the primary was more about burning down the existing system than making an ideological choice. Title: Religion in Public Life Topics: Israel, Role of Religion Summary: Tyler asks Ben about his visits to Israel and what he learns about the role of religion in public life. Ben explains that he doesn't go to Israel specifically for that purpose, but rather to spend time with his family. Tyler humorously shares that he goes because it's fun. Title: National Security Strategy Topics: Troop Deployment, National Security Strategy Summary: Ben discusses his travel for national security reasons and the importance of understanding the national security strategy in a post-Cold War era. He highlights the similarities between Ohio and Jordan in terms of troop deployment and emphasizes the need for a comprehensive strategy.