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Epstein Fallout, Foreign Policy Confusion, and the Rubio Factor - Andrew McKay Part 1

9 min · 30. mar. 2026
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Bill Bernardoni is joined by Andrew McKay for a wide-ranging conversation that cuts through the noise—from the latest developments tied to the Epstein case and what accountability really looks like, to the uncertainty surrounding U.S. foreign policy in Iran and beyond. They also break down the contrast between President Trump’s unpredictable approach and Marco Rubio’s more traditional worldview, raising bigger questions about strategy, leadership, and what comes next. Do you think unpredictability in foreign policy is a strength or a risk for the U.S. right now?

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