Should the US assist Saudi Arabia? S5E126 10.23.2026

Do you have a question or comment? Want to suggest a topic for our panel or be a guest on the Nova Society? Send us a message! Tyrone from Manchester, New Hampshire, writes: The Houthis launched another attack on Saudi Arabia this week, striking a major airport and, according to early reports, killing at least 13 civilians. Riyadh has responded, but so far the retaliation appears limited. That raises several big questions for us today. First, should the United States step in and assist the Saudis, or does deeper involvement risk widening an already volatile conflict? Second, will President Trump choose to get involved militarily or diplomatically, and what factors inside the administration are likely to shape that decision? And third, does this escalation suggest that the broader U.S.–Iran war is slipping out of control, with regional actors now testing boundaries and exploiting the chaos? Support the show The Nova Society Podcast In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes per week and expand episode lengths for more in-depth conversations. Stay tuned for more information about our proposed weekly second channel, The Nova Society-Side Projects , where we have conversations with guests about topics important to them and to you, our listeners. Our Buzzsprout Home Landing Page Direct SMS message to the podcast from the “message us” link on our page. Support the Nova Society Email us your Questions Subscribe to the Nova Society Subscribe to our RSS Feed Join Our Facebook Page & YouTube Channe l Past episodes & read our blog Here . JCIS Apple Podcasts/ I-Tunes Spotify ...