8/31/26: U.S. Resumes Iran Strikes, Top Generals Rebel, Trump To Steal Venezuela Oil, NBC Crew Attacked By Settlers
Summary
The episode covers renewed US-Iran strikes in the Strait of Hormuz, Pentagon generals warning against war extension, and Pete Hegseth’s use of a social media "bot army." Oil expert Rory Palmer analyzes the impact on global markets and the US plan to seize Venezuelan oil reserves. The hosts also discuss legal setbacks for prediction markets, Milo Yiannopoulos’s deportation, and a massive AI agent hack.
Topics discussed
Intro and Lowe's Pro Desk ad
Show intro, Calci/Polymark ruling, and Milo Yiannopoulos
US strikes on Iranian launchers and Strait of Hormuz status
Iran's internal struggles and potential escalation timing
Military leaders non-concur with Hegseth's Iran war extension
Patriot missile depletion and Pentagon's secret bot army
Oil market analysis: Hormuz traffic and US-Iran tug of war
Venezuela oil deal, reserves, and Strategic Petroleum Reserve
China's role in easing global oil supply deficits
Israeli settler violence against Palestinian woman and journalists
Court ruling blocks deportation based on speech
Shell Fuel Rewards and Plan B ads
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