Show Notes
We break down the latest developments in the Iran conflict as a 60-day memorandum of understanding ends without a deal. President Trump says there have been no talks, while General Jack Keane warns that Iran may be looking to escalate the war. We also examine Iran’s strategy ahead of the 2026 midterm elections and whether Tehran believes it can influence American politics.
Next, we dive into the latest revelations surrounding Eric Swalwell and suspected Chinese spy Christine Fang, also known as Fang Fang. Newly released investigative files detail Swalwell’s relationship with Fang and raise new questions about Chinese influence operations, national security, and the vulnerabilities of American politicians.
We also discuss new polling showing Democrats are significantly less popular than they were in 2018 and what that could mean for the 2026 elections.
Plus: Europe’s deadly heat wave and the consequences of limited access to air conditioning, the debate over price controls and the free market economy, and Minnesota Democrat Peggy Flanagan’s claims about becoming the first Native American woman elected to the U.S. Senate—and how those claims compare with Elizabeth Warren’s past political controversy.
Topics covered:
Iran and the collapse of the 60-day MOU
President Trump and Iran negotiations
General Jack Keane on Iran and escalation
Iran’s strategy ahead of the 2026 midterms
Eric Swalwell and the Swalwell Files
Christine Fang and Chinese influence in American politics
China, espionage, and U.S. national security
Democrat favorability and 2026 election prospects
Europe’s heat wave and air conditioning
Price controls and free-market economics
Peggy Flanagan and Elizabeth Warren
Republican political analysis and the 2026 midterm elections
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0:00 - Intro
0:37 - Iran Continues to Hold Out on a Deal
3:01 - Eric Swalwell Files Released
4:32 - Dems Still Unliked by Most
6:27 - Europe’s War vs. Air Conditioning
8:01 - Price Controls vs. Free Market Explained
12:46 - Peggy Flanagan vs. Elizabeth Warren
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