
Is The US Being Blackmailed?
From Bag Society by Bag Society
April 12, 2026 · 1h 6m · Season 2 · Episode 106
About this episode
The episode explores US political dynamics related to the Iran ceasefire and lobbying influences.
In this episode of Bag Society, the crew does a dive deep into the Iran ceasefire, Israel's influence on US politicians, and whether the Gulf countries are about to flip allegiances. They also break down the explosive New York Times article about the lead-up to the Iran war, Trump's cabinet divisions, and the Epstein list's shadow over current politics. They also debate whether AIPAC should register as a foreign agent, predict how lobbying will evolve in the next election cycle, and discuss Melania Trump's suspicious timing. Plus, a heated exchange about conspiracy theories vs. truth, and even Candace Owens' influence on Theo Von. The episode wraps with C's travel stories from Vienna and Bratislava which includes finding the best Mexican food in Eastern Europe.
Topics covered
- Iran ceasefire
- US politics
- lobbying
- AIPAC
- conspiracy theories
- Middle East relations
- Trump administration
Keywords
- Iran
- Israel
- Trump
- AIPAC
- lobbying
- conspiracy theories
- Melania Trump
- Candace Owens
- Vienna
- Bratislava
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Iran, Israel, New York Times
Places: Vienna, Bratislava, Gulf countries
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