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Riyadh Under Fire: The Major Escalation the Media Is Ignoring | Episode 27

Oct 13, 2026 · 41m

Summary

John Kiriakou covers the deadly Houthi missile strikes on Riyadh’s airport and the escalating Saudi-Yemen conflict, questioning potential U.S. involvement. He also debunks viral rumors that Texas Senate candidate James Tallarico was institutionalized, noting the race’s tight polls. The episode addresses Netanyahu’s demand to prosecute soldiers featured in the Gaza documentary "NASA," the controversial live-streaming of Nidal Hassan’s execution, and Kiriakou’s successful outreach to Angry Birds for a sponsorship.

Topics discussed

Ozempic Pill Commercial Show Intro and Agenda Houthi Missile Strikes on Riyadh Airport Saudi Retaliation and US Involvement Analysis of Houthi Reach and Yemeni Sentiment Netanyahu Targets 'NASA' Documentary Soldiers Sponsored Segment: DeleteMe Data Privacy Debunking James Tallarico Mental Hospital Rumor Texas Senate Polls and Kalshi Prediction Markets Ozempic Pill Commercial Sponsored Segment: USAA Auto Insurance CIA Tracking Methods and White House Strategy Abdullah Al-Sayed and John Kennedy Feud Historical Political Smears: Cleveland and LBJ Sponsored Segment: AI Bubble and Gold Investment Botched Executions and Live Streaming Controversy Chuck Grassley's Age and Senate Re-election Angry Birds Sponsorship Breakthrough Outro and Social Media Updates
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