Ukraine (thread 1), Episode 6: Thunderclap Diplomacy: How the Warhawks Would Answer Russia

This episode imagines early 19th-century Warhawks like Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun transported to the present and reacting to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

It contrasts their honor-driven, force-first foreign policy with the restraint of leaders like Washington and Monroe, showing how they would push immediate military aid, strong deterrence, and public calls to defend sovereignty.

The episode frames Ukraine as a test of national resolve and liberty, arguing the Warhawks would favor action over appeasement to protect international honor and independence.