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The war between Iran and Israel escalates, a man shoots two Minnesota lawmakers, and I settle a debate between two online prostitutes.

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Ep. 1755 - Most People Don't Get It: The Israel-Iran War Explained

Israel’s devastating offensive against Iran’s nuclear and missile capacities continues, while President Trump continues to play 4D chess; Tucker Carlson and others attack President Trump for not abandoning Israel; and the patriotic Army parade goes swimmingly as protesters shout at the moon.

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Ep. 2218 - Israel’s DEVASTATING Offensive Continues…While Trump Plays 4D Chess

Panicans turn on Trump over Iran, Clayton Kershaw hoists Dodgers' Pride Night with its own petard, and Justin Bieber might be placed in a conservatorship.

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Ep. 1756 - Did Trump Betray MAGA Over Iran?

The Israelis continue to unleash their arsenal of tools on the Iranian regime; President Trump tells the mullahs it’s time to surrender; and the Tucker Carlson horseshoe isolationists come together to resist Trump.

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Ep. 2219 - Trump to Iran: SURRENDER Or Face The Consequences!

Ben describes going to the Vatican and meeting the Pope...and explains the gift he brought; the Supreme Court says states can ban trans mutilation for minors; and Ilhan Omar hates the country.

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Ep. 2220 - I Met The Pope...PLUS SCOTUS Hands Matt Walsh A Win!

President Trump finally answers if he is going to bomb Iran, the Oregon House of Representatives hosts a drag queen dance, and the Supreme Court delivers a major win to conservatives. 

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Ep. 1758 - "Will You Strike Iran?" Trump Finally Answers

Whoopi Goldberg dumps on America by comparing it to Iran, while Barack Obama warns that democracy is dying; the Supreme Court says states can protect minors from transgender hormones and surgery; and President Trump continues to maintain that he stands against Iran going nuclear.

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Ep. 2221 - The Whiners Who Dump on America

President Trump lays out his final ultimatum: he’ll make a call on attacking Iran’s nuclear facilities within two weeks; we analyze all the various possibilities; and why are people falling in love with their AI chatbots?

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Ep. 2222 - Trump’s FINAL ULTIMATUM: Two Weeks To Stop The Attack!

As Israel tries to survive real threats, too many U.S. commentators and activists are living in the world of their imaginations.

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