Trump’s AF1 ruse / Military at the polls? / Civilian casualties abroad
Summary
This episode examines the Secret Service’s use of a decoy plane and catering truck to protect President Trump from an alleged Iranian missile threat, raising transparency concerns for the press corps. Reporters also discuss the extended National Guard deployment in Washington D.C. and fears regarding its potential impact on upcoming midterm elections. Finally, the show covers a Pentagon report on civilian casualties in Yemen and the strategic importance of antimony in missile defense systems.
Topics discussed
Intro, NPR Politics promo, and live show ticket info
Trump's secret plane swap and the catering truck ruse
Iran threat details and aircraft countermeasures
Israeli intel tip and Netanyahu's political incentives
Press corps transparency concerns and historical precedent
Ad break and transition to National Guard topic
National Guard deployment in DC and other cities
Concerns about military interference in midterm elections
Military lawyers' warnings and troops' perspectives
Ad break and transition to Pentagon report
Pentagon report on civilian casualties in Yemen
OSINT: Antimony supply chain and Patriot missiles
OSINT: Long-term impact of Strait of Hormuz closure
OSINT: Count Binface's UK election campaign
Outro, 9/11 live show details, and Planet Money promo
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