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Keeping Up With the Korruption in Kazakhstan

Jul 1, 2026 · 1h 31m

Summary

The hosts analyze the fragile Lebanon-Israel agreement and ongoing US-Iran tensions, including Strait of Hormuz disputes and Doha peace talks. They expose Trump family corruption involving Kazakhstan mining deals and discuss Supreme Court rulings on birthright citizenship and TPS revocation. Additionally, they cover a Venezuela earthquake and interview Nicholas Kristof to debunk Elon Musk’s false claims about USAID cuts causing no deaths.

Topics discussed

Sponsors: Remy Night Guards and ZipRecruiter Intro: Show overview and upcoming topics Middle East: US-Iran tensions and Lebanon ceasefire Sponsors: Squarespace and Power Plays Trump Family: Tungsten deal with Kazakhstan Supreme Court: Birthright citizenship and TPS ruling Haiti Earthquake: Aid response and political fallout Sponsors: Incogni and Ridge Wallets France Heatwave: AC debate and cultural clash World Cup: Germany's loss and fan reactions Sponsor: SimpliSafe Home Security Interview: Nick Kristof on USAID cuts and aid impact Israel: Reports of sexual violence in prisons
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