Michelle Cottle

Alan, murder me?

This is The Opinions, a show that brings you a mix of voices from New York Times opinion.

You've heard the news.

Here's what to make of it.

I'm Michelle Cottle.

I cover national politics for New York Times Opinion.

And this week, I am back with my fellow Southerners and political parsers, columnists David French and Jamel Bowie.

Guys, how's it going?

Hey, Michelle.

Doing all right.

Okay, that's what I like to hear, Jamel.

We are now in month two of President Trump's war in Iran.

And so this week, we're going to take a look at his speech to the American people on the conflict and what direction things seem to be going.

And then, turning back to the home front, I want us to talk about the court battles over birthright citizenship and the judicial branch's attempts at dealing with this president.

So, lots to cover.

Let's get to it.

As always, we are recording Thursday morning.

Who the heck knows where this is going to be by the time you hear us.

But Trump arranged a primetime opportunity to reach out to the American people and convince us of the necessity and value of the war in Iran.

After watching the speech Wednesday, how successful would you say he was?