Episode · The Tucker Carlson Show · 2026-03-20
Books mentioned on Political Prophet Predicts the Next Phase in Iran, Trump’s War Plan, & Israel’s Plot to Sabotage It
Professor Jiang Xueqin on how this war is likely to go and what happens to the world. (00:00) How Will the Iran War Be Resolved?
Jiang Xueqin discussed The Iliad, The Odyssey, The Republic, The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, and Bible.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Iliad
The Iliad by Homer is an ancient Greek epic poem that chronicles the fierce battles, heroic deeds, and tragic human costs surrounding the final weeks of the Trojan War.
Discussed“Look, so in my school I teach the great books. I teach western civilization. Uh I teach Homer, the lead, the Odyssey.”
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The Odyssey
The Odyssey is an ancient Greek epic poem by Homer that follows the arduous ten-year journey of Odysseus as he attempts to return home to Ithaca after the Trojan War.
Discussed“I teach Homer, the lead, the Odyssey. I teach Plato, the Republic.”
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The Republic
Plato's foundational classical text "The Republic" explores justice, political structures, and the nature of reality.
Discussed“I teach Plato, the Republic. I teach Dante the Divine Comedy.”
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The Divine Comedy
The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri is an epic 14th-century poem detailing the soul's journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise.
Discussed“I teach Dante the Divine Comedy. I teach the Bible.”
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Bible
The Bible is a foundational anthology of sacred texts shaping Western culture, law, and morality through historical narratives, poetry, and theological teachings.
Discussed“I teach the Bible. And my students love it.”
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