Major Drama at the United Nations Summit & My Angry Birds Tier List | Episode 22
Summary
John Kiriakou analyzes UN General Assembly diplomacy, including Trump’s threats against Iran and Syria’s new leadership. He discusses the 2026 midterms, highlighting key Senate races in Michigan, North Carolina, and Maine. Kiriakou also covers the White House press ban lawsuit and shares a humorous Angry Birds tier list.
Topics discussed
Sponsorships and show introduction
UN General Assembly logistics and diplomatic drama
Trump's threats against Iran at the UN
Pakistan's role in terrorism and the ISI
Syria's new president and the Golan Heights dispute
Gold prices and China's economic strategy
Midterm election outlook for the House of Representatives
Michigan Senate race: Syed vs. Rogers and data centers
Critique of Mike Rogers' campaign ad on Iran and energy
Battleground Senate races in NC, OH, ME, and other states
Leaked AIPAC audio on controlling US politics
Trump's ban on press access and the resulting coverage gap
Angry Birds technical issues and 9-year streak loss
Angry Birds character tier list and rankings
Closing remarks and credits
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