About this episode

The episode discusses the criminal investigation of E. Jean Carroll, US-Iran military exchanges, and various political and media controversies.

0:00 James Talarico bashed the American flag! Wrong for Texas? Robby Soave | RISING 11:56 US, Iran trade fire after five drones downed over Hormuz Strait | RISING 18:44 E. Jean Carroll being criminally investigated by DOJ over alleged perjury: Reports | RISING 24:40 Megyn Kelly, New York Post call out Trump over IRS slush fund, 'corruption!' Lindsey Granger | RISING 34:04 Jill Biden admits Joe Biden stumbled at 2024 debate: 'he's having a stroke' | RISING 41:48 Sharyn Alfonsi goes off on Bari Weiss, Paramount after CBS declines to renew contract | RISING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Guests: Robby Soave, Lindsey Granger

Topics covered

• criminal investigation
• US-Iran relations
• political commentary
• media criticism
• 2024 election

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: DOJ, New York Post, IRS, Paramount, CBS

Places: Texas, Hormuz Strait

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