About this episode

Jessica Tarlov and Aaron Parnas discuss the ongoing Middle East conflict and its escalating consequences on the U.S. economy and politics.

Trump says the ceasefire is holding — but the bigger question is: what’s actually changed? Jessica Tarlov and Aaron Parnas break down a Middle East conflict that feels stuck in place while the consequences keep escalating. Oil prices have surged past $100, the U.S. is burning through thousands of missiles, and tensions with Iran are still boiling beneath the surface as both sides escalate in the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, the ripple effects are hitting closer to home — from rising fuel costs to surprising supply chain impacts that could drive up everyday prices in ways most Americans didn’t see coming. Back in the U.S., the political chaos isn’t slowing down. A major redistricting fight in Virginia heads to the courts, the high-stakes California governor race starts to take shape with big-money candidates, and Republicans float the possibility of a Ghislaine Maxwell pardon — raising serious questions about accountability. And in a moment that feels almost too on-the-nose, Alex Jones melts down as The Onion takes over Infowars, with plans to convert it into a parody site — with proceeds going to Sandy Hook victims. Plus: Trump plans to attend the White House…

People in this episode

Host: Jessica Tarlov

Guest: Aaron Parnas

Topics covered

• Middle East conflict
• U.S. politics
• oil prices
• supply chain impacts
• redistricting
• California governor race
• Ghislaine Maxwell pardon

Keywords

• Middle East
• Trump
• oil prices
• political chaos
• redistricting
• California governor race
• Ghislaine Maxwell
• Alex Jones
• Sandy Hook

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Onion, Infowars, Sandy Hook, Raging Moderates

Books & works: I Disagree: Winning Arguments Without Losing Friends

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