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Jim and Greg discuss various political topics including President Trump's comments on Iran, media reactions to CBS changes, and the positive impressions of foreigners visiting the USA for the World Cup.

Join Jim and Greg for the Friday 3 Martini Lunch ! Today, they tackle President Trump saying a deal with Iran is imminent, the hyperbolic venting of longtime CBS reporters over the shakeup at 60 Minutes , foreigners being blown away in awe at the USA as they come for the World Cup, and Pete Buttigieg's weak argument for deciding presidential elections with a national popular vote. First, they react to President Trump calling off intense airstrikes and an invasion of Kharg Island because a peace deal with Iran is imminent. Iran is also releasing it's version of the agreement, which almost assuredly does not resemble the actual negotiations. This is a ruse Tehran has tried before. But are we actually close to a deal? Next, they laugh as longtime CBS reporter and 60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl calls Bari Weiss' shakeup at the network "by far the worst experience I’ve been involved in, or even witnessed." Citing a Washington Free Beacon story, Jim and Greg remind Stahl of some of the far more troubling stories she has done and how dramatic the legacy media get over changes they don't like. Then, they relish the stories of foreigners coming to the U.S. for the World Cup and…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jim Geraghty, Greg Corombos

Topics covered

• World Cup
• US Politics
• Media Commentary
• Iran Deal
• Electoral College
• Political Humor

Keywords

• World Cup
• Trump
• Iran
• Buttigieg
• CBS
• media
• political humor
• Electoral College

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CBS, Washington Free Beacon

Places: Iran, Kharg Island, USA

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