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10/5/26: Iran Disrupts Hormuz Traffic, Yemen War Explodes, Trump Desperate Midterm Pitch

Oct 5, 2026 · 1h 7m

Summary

This episode analyzes escalating geopolitical tensions, including renewed Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and a Saudi-backed counteroffensive against the Houthis in Yemen, alongside a high-level Camp David meeting discussing potential US military intervention. The hosts critique Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s failed "I am the house" strategy amid record-high bond yields and discuss the economic impact of rising interest rates on global markets. Additionally, the show covers shocking midterm polling data for the GOP, a controversial AI-generated video used in a court sentencing, …

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