Sid & Friends In The Morning Sid & Friends In The Morning

K.T. McFarland | Former Deputy National Security Advisor Reluctantly Implies We're Stuck in Iran

Jul 24, 2026 · 16m

Summary

Sid Rosenberg and guest KT McFarlane discuss the ongoing conflict with Iran, praising President Trump’s military strikes on the IRGC while arguing that total victory requires eliminating leadership tiers. They compare the IRGC to Hamas, asserting that diplomatic solutions are futile against such irrational actors. The conversation shifts to New York City politics, criticizing Mayor Eric Adams for broken promises and anti-Israel rhetoric, while suggesting Bill Ackman as a potential successor.

Topics discussed

Sponsor ads for St. Luke's, New Jersey, and Resorts World Critique of US strategy and support for Trump's military action KT McFarlane joins; discussion on Iran's nuclear threat and military structure Analysis of Iranian leadership splits and the irrationality of the IRGC Comparison to Hamas and the impact of oil prices on Iran's funding Speculation on foreign funding from Russia, China, and Arab states Proposed speech for Trump: defining the problem and solution in Iran Discussion on anti-Semitism, Christian support for Israel, and NYC politics NYC housing crisis, rent control, and Bill Ackman's potential mayoral run Mayor Adams' broken promises and distraction tactics regarding Netanyahu Show outro, sponsor ads, and Just Food for Dogs promotion
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