Katie Phang
Summary
Katie Fang interviews Rep. Jason Crowe on the US-Iran conflict, criticizing the Trump administration’s handling of military resources and urging voters to defeat Republicans in November. Crowe discusses rebuilding Democratic appeal in working-class areas through the Flip Red to Blue initiative. The episode also covers California AG Rob Bonta’s cancellation of settlement talks with Paramount over the Warner Bros. merger, citing bad faith leaks and threats to relocate operations.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Brie Pasta and Resorts World NYC
Criticism of illegal war with Iran and sanctions
Intro to Rep. Jason Crow and USS Lincoln deployment
Military strain, costs, and lack of public support
Republican stance, economic pain, and global isolation
Iran's leverage, North Korea, and NATO distrust
End Corruption Caucus and lack of bipartisanship
Beating Republicans, unlawful orders, and death threats
Crow's background and Red to Blue veteran candidates
Progressive foreign policy and rebuilding rural support
Paramount-Warner Bros merger lawsuit overview
CBS News concerns and trial date set for 2027
Mediation efforts and Paramount's bad faith tactics
Leaked settlement communications and structural remedies
Ellison's threat to move Paramount out of California
Tennessee's interest and Disney relocation comparison
Executive unhappiness and debt concerns
Call for accountability and channel outro
Sponsors: Resorts World NYC
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