Cosmopolitics by Elise Labott
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Cosmopolitics by Elise Labott
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A holiday message from Cosmopolitcs • Our year's biggest sale, a blow out year-ender and what's in store for 2026
A holiday message from Cosmopolitcs
Our year's biggest sale, a blow out year-ender and what's in store for 2026
www.cosmopolitics.news
December 24, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Hot Takes Happy Hour with Elise and Dany • Australia, Venezuela, Trump at primetime, Suzie Wiles WTF, Rob Reiner, and much more...
Hot Takes Happy Hour with Elise and Dany
Australia, Venezuela, Trump at primetime, Suzie Wiles WTF, Rob Reiner, and much more...
whatthehellisgoingon.substack.com
December 19, 2025 at 7:52 PM
When the lights go out • Hanukkah, Bondi Beach, and the darkness we refuse to name
When the lights go out
Hanukkah, Bondi Beach, and the darkness we refuse to name
www.cosmopolitics.news
December 16, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Hot takes happy hour with Elise and Dany • A recording from Elise Labott's live video
Hot takes happy hour with Elise and Dany
A recording from Elise Labott's live video
www.cosmopolitics.news
December 12, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Venezuela, Hegseth’s Pentagon and Trump’s National Security Strategy • Veteran Pentagon journalist Barbara Starr breaks down the military deployment in Venezuela and questions about Hegseth's leadership
Venezuela, Hegseth’s Pentagon and Trump’s National Security Strategy
Veteran Pentagon journalist Barbara Starr breaks down the military deployment in Venezuela and questions about Hegseth's leadership
www.cosmopolitics.news
December 10, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Power without purpose • Trump's National Security Strategy identifies real problems, but ignores what made America power legitimate
Power without purpose
Trump's National Security Strategy identifies real problems, but ignores what made America power legitimate
www.cosmopolitics.news
December 9, 2025 at 4:52 PM
The language of expulsion • President Trump's post-shooting ‘remigration’ push isn’t a dog whistle, it’s a bullhorn
The language of expulsion
President Trump's post-shooting ‘remigration’ push isn’t a dog whistle, it’s a bullhorn
www.cosmopolitics.news
December 3, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Hot takes happy hour w/ Elise and Dany: Thanksgiving edition • Ukraine, Witkoff (again!), Hegseth, sedition and stupidity, Mamdani, & MTG
Hot takes happy hour w/ Elise and Dany: Thanksgiving edition
Ukraine, Witkoff (again!), Hegseth, sedition and stupidity, Mamdani, & MTG
whatthehellisgoingon.substack.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Ukraine on a platter • This Thanksgiving, Putin is thankful for Trump and his plan for Ukraine's surrender.
Ukraine on a platter
This Thanksgiving, Putin is thankful for Trump and his plan for Ukraine's surrender.
www.cosmopolitics.news
November 24, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Hot Takes Happy Hour with Elise and Dany • Cheney, John Birch Society, sedition, MBS, Khashoggi, Ukraine, and 💤 COP
Hot Takes Happy Hour with Elise and Dany
Cheney, John Birch Society, sedition, MBS, Khashoggi, Ukraine, and 💤 COP
whatthehellisgoingon.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:27 PM
The next Aramco • MBS is trading with China, but his deals with Trump are betting Saudi Arabia’s economic future on American innovation
The next Aramco
MBS is trading with China, but his deals with Trump are betting Saudi Arabia’s economic future on American innovation
www.cosmopolitics.news
November 24, 2025 at 7:27 PM
MBS in Washington • The Council on Foreign Relations' Steven Cook on how the evolution of the US-Saudi relationship can transform the Gulf.
MBS in Washington
The Council on Foreign Relations' Steven Cook on how the evolution of the US-Saudi relationship can transform the Gulf.
www.cosmopolitics.news
November 24, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Hot takes happy hour with Elise & Dany • Epstein (💤), Syria, shutdown, filibuster, West Bank woes, aviation & 🍸
Hot takes happy hour with Elise & Dany
Epstein (💤), Syria, shutdown, filibuster, West Bank woes, aviation & 🍸
whatthehellisgoingon.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:27 PM
What we owe those who serve • This Veterans Day, let’s recommit to the informed citizenship our troops fight to protect
What we owe those who serve
This Veterans Day, let’s recommit to the informed citizenship our troops fight to protect
www.cosmopolitics.news
November 24, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Trump's Syria gambit • Whether the President's Syria policy is brilliant or just plain reckless depends entirely on execution
Trump's Syria gambit
Whether the President's Syria policy is brilliant or just plain reckless depends entirely on execution
www.cosmopolitics.news
November 24, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Hot takes happy hour with the Elise and Dany • Socialists, Supreme Court and and antisemitic snakes in Heritage's backyard
Hot takes happy hour with the Elise and Dany
Socialists, Supreme Court and and antisemitic snakes in Heritage's backyard
www.cosmopolitics.news
November 24, 2025 at 7:28 PM
The art of the long game • The self-proclaimed master of the deal just got schooled in strategic patience
The art of the long game
The self-proclaimed master of the deal just got schooled in strategic patience
www.cosmopolitics.news
November 24, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Hot Takes Happy Hour with Elise and Dany • Trump slaps Vlad, Vance slams Bibi and Mike Lindell pledges fealty to Hegseth
Hot Takes Happy Hour with Elise and Dany
Trump slaps Vlad, Vance slams Bibi and Mike Lindell pledges fealty to Hegseth
www.cosmopolitics.news
November 24, 2025 at 7:28 PM
The Palestinian voice you need to hear • Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib on what's needed in Gaza
The Palestinian voice you need to hear
Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib on what's needed in Gaza
www.cosmopolitics.news
November 24, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Is the US seeking regime change in Venezuela? • A former US envoy to Venezuela offers his take
Is the US seeking regime change in Venezuela?
A former US envoy to Venezuela offers his take
www.cosmopolitics.news
November 24, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Israel Is Marketing Itself to US Evangelicals • Can targeted ad campaigns reverse public perception of the Gaza war?
Israel Is Marketing Itself to US Evangelicals
Can targeted ad campaigns reverse public perception of the Gaza war?
sharonmcmahon.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Trump's A for effort in Gaza • The President's deal is historic, but only sustained engagement will bring his "everlasting peace." Plus, Hot Takes Happy Hour recording
Trump's A for effort in Gaza
The President's deal is historic, but only sustained engagement will bring his "everlasting peace." Plus, Hot Takes Happy Hour recording
www.cosmopolitics.news
November 24, 2025 at 7:28 PM
The President's New War Powers, and Where They Lead
The President's New War Powers, and Where They Lead
sharonmcmahon.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:28 PM
A former US Mideast negotiator on Trump‘s Gaza plan • Aaron David Miller on Trump's diplomatic efforts, Netanyahu's strategy and the prospects for a deal.
A former US Mideast negotiator on Trump‘s Gaza plan
Aaron David Miller on Trump's diplomatic efforts, Netanyahu's strategy and the prospects for a deal.
www.cosmopolitics.news
November 24, 2025 at 7:28 PM