Ep. 222 | Iran Ceasefire Chaos: Conflicting Plans, Missing Info & What's Really Happening

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Meseidy and Rachel discuss the chaotic reporting on the Iran ceasefire negotiations and the broader implications for international relations and domestic politics.

The ceasefire with Iran has a very big asterisk on it—and the media isn't helping anyone figure out what's actually in it. This week, Meseidy and Rachel break down the chaotic reporting surrounding the Iran negotiations: conflicting 10-point plans, a White House pushing back on its own president's statements, a mysteriously revived Ayatollah, and China quietly pulling strings behind the curtain. They also get into NATO's stunning refusal to open airspace during the conflict, why European allies are playing a dangerous game of ingratitude, and what the political consequences could look like heading into the midterms. Plus: the podcast class revolt, Lawrence O'Donnell's latest brain melt, summer grilling recommendations, and a cat who brought home a snake. It's the episode that covers everything—because everything is happening at once. Get 30% off for 1 year Thank you Lindsey K , Rachael McBee , Elisa Planty , Kate , Elizabeth , and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. Get more from Rivera and Reeves in the Substack app Available for iOS and Android Get the app EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS The Ceasefire Asterisk — Why this pause isn’t a deal…

People in this episode

Hosts: Meseidy Rivera, Rachel Reeves

Topics covered

• Iran negotiations
• media reporting
• NATO airspace
• political consequences
• midterms
• China's influence

Keywords

• Iran ceasefire
• media malpractice
• NATO
• China
• political consequences
• midterms
• 10-point plan

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NATO, Iran, China

Places: White House, Europe

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