Topic: Air Defense Zone

Director of National Intelligence James Clapper warns that Russia's sophisticated air defense systems in Syria could lead to the shooting down of American aircraft if a no-fly zone is imposed. This contradicts Hillary Clinton's proposed policy, which Donald Trump has warned could lead to World War III. The hosts note a shift in the media narrative, moving from the US shooting down Russian jets to the threat of Russia shooting down US planes.

China recently declared an expanded air defense identification zone over disputed islands in the East China Sea. In response, the U.S. flew two B-52 bombers through the zone without notifying Beijing. The hosts question who is truly provoking regional tensions given the presence of U.S. aircraft carriers in the area.