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Stall Tales
Jun 12, 2026
1h 03m 31s
Drive My Kharg
Jun 11, 2026
1h 14m 49s
The Epstein Boomerang
Jun 10, 2026
1h 12m 30s
Multipolar Disorder
Jun 9, 2026
1h 16m 45s
Plan Bibi
Jun 8, 2026
59m 59s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12/26 | Stall Tales | It's Friday, and time to discuss yet another round of "is there a deal with Iran?" after reports on the latest proposal that put a halt to a planned attack on Kharg Island. How much longer can this situation persist? Plus, Jodi Kantor defends Graham Platner and lays MeToo to rest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 03m 31s | ||||||
| 6/11/26 | Drive My Kharg | Our friend Matt Continetti is back to discuss the central theory of Trump's second term, as well as the resumption of strikes on Iran and the threat to take Kharg Island. Is this a negotiating tactic, or have the Iranians finally pushed Trump too far? Plus, the expiration of FISA, the launch of the World Cup, the historic Knicks game, the inflation numbers, and Matt recommends the documentary Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs That's the Weight of the World). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 14m 49s | ||||||
| 6/10/26 | The Epstein Boomerang | Today we discuss Trump's ongoing pendulum swings on Iran and the contrast between his statements and American action, as well as revelations from Jonathan Swan and Maggie Haberman's upcoming book on the Trump admin's reaction to the Epstein scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 12m 30s | ||||||
| 6/9/26 | Multipolar Disorder | FDD's Jonathan Schanzer is back to discuss yesterday's chain of events involving Hezbollah, Israel, and Iran, and the stream of contradictory media reports and remarks from admin officials. Plus, more on the miscalculations in conducting the war and what the endgame might look like, and a check in on Graham Platner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 16m 45s | ||||||
| 6/8/26 | Plan Bibi | Today we discuss Israel's retaliatory strikes on Iran and reports that Trump had instructed Netanyahu to not respond to the Iranian missile salvo. Was Israel's response indicative of a smoke screen or something more serious, and how does it relate to reports that the Pentagon is concerned about a rising espionage threat from Israel? Plus, Scott Pelley's post-firing media tour, and Seth recommends Legends on Netflix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 59m 59s | ||||||
| 6/5/26 | Pu Pu Platner | Tablet Magazine's Liel Liebovitz joins us to discuss the newest allegations against Graham Platner published by the New York Times and the paper's misconduct in handling the story, and how politics supplanting culture in America has led to the current state. Plus, a look back at the worst moments for public health officials during COVID. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 03m 13s | ||||||
| 6/4/26 | America is Great, Actually | Contributing editor Eli Lake is back to help us beat back the crushing morosity with an extra long show all about how America is actually a great country that affords infinite opportunities for those who wish to thrive there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 27m 25s | ||||||
| 6/3/26 | Hamawy Wowee | Our friend Matt Continetti is back to discuss Adam Hamawy's victory in the NJ democratic primary and what it means for other extremist democrats on the ballot, the various California races. Plus, the slog of war continues with more uncertainty and indecisiveness in the Iran war, and Bill Pulte's appointment as acting DNI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 08m 07s | ||||||
| 6/2/26 | The Ceasefire War | FDD's Jonathan Schanzer is back to discuss a litany of bad news: a disputed report on an aggressive phone call between president Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel's planned offensive on Beirut, the regional obstacles to a resolution in Iran, and the multi-pronged approach necessary to achieve it. Plus, the California primary vote, and John recommends Obsession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 08m 19s | ||||||
| 6/1/26 | Maine Squeeze | Contributing editor Eli Lake joins us today to discuss Iran pulling out of talks with the US over Israel's expanding offensive in Lebanon, the American fear of utilizing ground troops, and Trump's only way out of the deadlock. Plus, Graham Platner's latest controversy and the aggressive attempts to tamp it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 12m 25s | ||||||
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| 5/29/26 | The Ceasefire Two-Step | It's Friday, and we are back to discuss reports that Iran has used the ongoing ceasefire to extract missiles and launchers from destroyed sites and how losing countries can exploit breaks in fighting to their advantage, as well as Trump's anti-weaponization fund and his other corrupt practices. Plus, John recommends Faulkner's Light in August. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 14m 25s | ||||||
| 5/28/26 | A Jillion Little Pieces | Today we discuss Jill Biden's comments on her reaction to her husband's disastrous debate performance and how they differ from her public statements at the time, and how this could help Kamala Harris in 2028. Plus, the rise of Marco Rubio and what direction will the republican party take, and another check-in on the Iran ceasefire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 13m 00s | ||||||
| 5/27/26 | Paxton Americana | Our friend Matt Continetti is back to discuss John Cornyn's loss to Ken Paxton in the Texas primary and the republican chances to defeat James Talarico, the Park Slope coop voting to boycott Israeli products, New Jersey candidate Adam Hamawy's terrorism ties, and the cultivation of anti-Israel sentiment in American society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 12m 02s | ||||||
| 5/26/26 | On Again, Off Again | We are back to discuss the long weekend's rollercoaster news cycle regarding a forming peace deal with Iran that has yet to materialize, culminating in American strikes on Iranian assets in the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, the leveraging of social media for political advertising, and John recommends the movie Tuner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 11m 54s | ||||||
| 5/21/26 | Kicking the Oil Can | It's Thursday, and our friend Matt Continetti is back to discuss the ongoing fight over funding for the White House ballroom and the never-ending Iran ceasefire. Plus, Matt recommends the documentary Marty, Life is Short, and John recommends the Broadway play Becky Shaw. Check out our sponsor over at https://strawberry.me Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 06m 03s | ||||||
| 5/20/26 | Massie Exodus | Today we discuss Thomas Massie's loss in the Kentucky primary and Trump prioritizing loyalty at the potential cost of election defeats. Plus, actor Javier Bardem and director Laszlo Nemes trading comments on being pro-Palestinian in entertainment, the Islamic Center shooting in San Diego, and what it will take to rout out the disease of antisemitism. Check out our sponsor over at https://strawberry.me Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 08m 48s | ||||||
| 5/19/26 | All Blood, No Progress | National Review's Noah Rothman is back to celebrate the publication of his new book Blood and Progress and to discuss the press-credentialed Luigi Mangione fans outside his court proceedings and the underlying philosophy behind left wing support for violence. Check out our sponsor at https://strawberry.me Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 06m 22s | ||||||
| 5/18/26 | Bye Bye Bibi? | It's Monday, and we are joined by our friend Dan Senor to discuss the looming election in Israel and the prospects of an Israeli government without Bibi Netanyahu, the signs that hostility might resume in Iran in light of ongoing Iranian intransigence, and Senator Bill Cassidy's loss in the Louisiana primary. Check out our new sponsor at https://strawberry.me/commentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 12m 24s | ||||||
| 5/15/26 | The Summit of All Fears | It's Friday, and contributing editor Eli Lake is back to discuss the historical context of the Trump-Xi summit, the false air of permanence that surrounds authoritarian regimes, are Trump's potential geopolitical successes worth his domestic policy issues, and Eli recommends Whiplash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 12m 57s | ||||||
| 5/14/26 | He Said, Xi Said | Matt Continetti is back to discuss President Trump's summit with Xi Jinping and the topics of Taiwan, Iran, EVs, and AI. Plus, JD Vance's Maine visit on the backdrop of Marco Rubio's rising favorables, the importance of winning the Iran war to republican chances in 2028, and Matt recommends the movie Biloxi Blues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 11m 24s | ||||||
| 5/13/26 | Is Iran Still Strong? | Today we discuss an intelligence assessment cited by the New York Times claiming Iran's military capabilities were not substantially damaged by the war, Thomas Massie's primary woes, and the risks of a major American party centering its identity on antisemitism. Plus, John remembers Abe Foxman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 03m 07s | ||||||
| 5/12/26 | Antisemitic Times | JNS's Ruthie Blum joins us today to discuss three New York Times articles that point to a disturbing trend with regards to the paper's coverage of Israel - Israel's absence from a list of New York's best restaurants, a piece on supposed Israeli manipulation of the Eurovision Song Contest, and Nicholas Kristof's piece alleging Israel trained dogs to rape Palestinians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 55m 24s | ||||||
| 5/11/26 | Deal or No Deal? | It's Monday, and FDD's Jonathan Schanzer is back to discuss another confusing weekend in the Iran war with the trading of proposals for a deal, Senator Mark Kelly's statement on the depletion of US munitions, the controversy over Trump's gold statue at Doral, and the passing of longtime ADL director Abe Foxman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 08m 49s | ||||||
| 5/8/26 | Wars of Choice✨ | IranStrait of Hormuz+4 | — | Commentary MagazineNew York Times+1 | IranStrait of Hormuz+1 | IranStrait of Hormuz+6 | — | 1h 09m 54s | |
| 5/7/26 | Iran Impasse✨ | Iran warglobal balance of power+5 | Jonathan Schanzer | FDDTrump+2 | Israel | Iranglobal power+6 | — | 1h 07m 50s | |
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48 placements across 42 markets.