7/22/26: Trump To Bomb Pickaxe Mt, Lebanon Civil War, GOP Screwed In Midterms
Summary
Hosts Krystal and Saagar analyze the Trump administration’s controversial nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia and ongoing airstrikes against Iran, including the targeting of "Pickaxe Mountain." They discuss escalating regional tensions involving Lebanon and Houthi threats to shipping, alongside Secretary Hegseth’s defense budget requests. The episode also covers new midterm polling showing Democrats gaining ground and features an interview with Michigan candidate Kyle Blumquist.
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Show preview: Iran, Saudi deal, and midterms
Trump's nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
US strikes on Iran and casualties in Jordan
Hegseth's budget request and war powers
Lebanon strategy and Houthi threats
Midterm election polling and analysis
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