SUNDAY WIRE: EP #602 'A Funeral for Diplomacy'

SUNDAY WIRE: EP #602 'A Funeral for Diplomacy'

From 21st Century Wire's Podcast by 21st Century Wire

July 5, 2026 · 2h 45m · Episode 602

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The episode discusses the aftermath of the US-Israeli war against Iran and the state of diplomacy in a time of conflict.

This week SUNDAY WIRE returns with special guest host Bryan 'Hesher' McClain , covering the biggest stories in the US and internationally while Patrick Henningsen reports from abroad. This week we examine the uneasy aftermath of the US-Israeli war against Iran, as millions mourn the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and questions mount over whether the current ceasefire is merely a temporary pause before a wider regional escalation. We'll also mark America's 250th anniversary by looking beyond the fireworks and political pageantry to explore the deeper contradictions facing the modern republic, and ask what remains of diplomacy in an age increasingly defined by permanent conflict and managed narratives. Later in the Overdrive segment, we're joined by teammates Adam 'Ruckus' Clark and Basil Valentine for a deeper analysis of this week's geopolitical developments, along with commentary on sports, culture, and the ever-shifting global landscape. All this and more… Watch this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvLT-_EdkpQ This month's featured music artists: The Real Anthem Band , Joseph Arthur , Peyoti for President , Peter Conway & Red Rumble , and…

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Organizations: The Real Anthem Band, Joseph Arthur, Peyoti for President, Peter Conway & Red Rumble, Phil Zimmerman

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