5/11/26: Hantavirus Scares Erupt, AOC Vs MTG On Israel, Larry Wilkerson On Iran War
Summary
The hosts discuss a Hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, analyzing official responses and the risks of low institutional trust during a potential pandemic. They debate the political utility of aligning with right-wing figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene on Israel, weighing her past bigotry against current anti-war stances. Finally, Colonel Larry Wilkerson joins to discuss Israel’s secret military bases in Iraq and the likelihood of resumed conflict with Iran.
Topics discussed
Podcast intros and ad breaks
Hantavirus outbreak on Viking cruise ship
Pandemic preparedness and institutional trust
Patient zero update and podcast promos
AOC and Marjorie Taylor Greene on Israel
Guest intro and ad breaks
Israel-Iran tensions and Trump's policy
Lebanon airstrikes and closing remarks
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