Ep. 20 | The $2.8 Billion Bomb Deal YOU Are Funding
Summary
John Kiriakou details a $2.8 billion U.S. bomb sale to Israel, funded by taxpayers, and criticizes the escalating Iran war and congressional inaction. He analyzes midterm polls favoring Democrats and discusses a Supreme Court ruling on mail-in ballots. The episode also covers FBI hiring controversies and the Streisand effect after Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour for pro-Palestine remarks.
Topics discussed
Introduction and Anthropic sponsorship
US funding for Israeli weapons and MK-84 bombs
USAA Auto Insurance advertisement
Congressman Ro Khanna on US aid to Israel
EU-Canada trade dispute and Trump's response
War Powers resolution and congressional authority
Why the US pays for Israel's bombs
Iran war duration and military setbacks
Rising gas prices and economic impact
China's gold imports and US national debt
Mecca agreement and Saudi security concerns
Midterm election polls and House predictions
Senate control and Democratic strategy
Controversies in Senate and House races
Rep. Massey's impeachment of Hegseth
Mint Mobile advertisement
Epstein files discharge petition
Civilian casualty rules and Iran attacks
Supreme Court ruling on mail-in voting
FBI hiring standards and Kash Patel hearing
Macklemore, Ed Sheeran, and Robert Kraft dispute
Streisand effect and artist political expression
Closing remarks and sponsorships
John Kiriakou's personal reflection
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