About this episode

The episode discusses recent Iranian strikes on US positions and the implications of American military strategies.

It's Monday, and we're back to discuss Iran striking US positions in Jordan and Iraq, the downplaying of American casualties and stockpile depletion, and the realization that intimidation tactics are not bearing fruit. Plus, Abdul El-Sayed's interview with Jake Tapper, Zohran Mamdani flirting with attempting to arrest Netanyahu, and John strongly recommends The Odyssey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: John

Topics covered

• Iran
• US military
• casualties
• intimidation tactics
• political interviews
• current events

Keywords

• Iran
• US positions
• casualties
• intimidation tactics
• Abdul El-Sayed
• Jake Tapper
• Zohran Mamdani
• The Odyssey

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Odyssey

Places: Iran, Jordan, Iraq

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