Behind the Bastards Behind the Bastards

It Could Happen Here Weekly 243

Aug 1, 2026 · 3h 10m

Summary

This compilation episode features two segments: first, Elia Ayyub analyzes a controversial trilateral agreement between Lebanon, Israel, and the US, criticizing its terms for allowing continued Israeli occupation and marginalizing Hezbollah. Second, Romeo Kokriatsky discusses the daily terror of Russian missile strikes in Kyiv and details the political fallout from President Zelensky firing Defense Minister Mikhailo Fedorov over disputes regarding drone procurement and military corruption.

Topics discussed

Intro and Ad Breaks Lebanon-Israel Agreement and Regional Tensions Ukraine War: Politics, Fedorov, and Siersky ICE Detention Centers and CoreCivic DSA Electoral Strategy and Socialist Wins News Roundup: Iran, Haiti, and Drones Meta's Louisiana Data Center Bribery Public Charge Rule Changes Texas Attorney General Election: Paxton vs. Tallarico Rep. Miller's Domestic Abuse Allegations Iranian Deportations and Consular Issues Border Phone Seizure Case and Outro
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