The Erick Erickson Show The Erick Erickson Show

S15 EP136: Hour 2 - The US is Losing to Iran

Aug 4, 2026 · 37m

Summary

Erickson argues the US is willfully losing the war against Iran due to isolationist advisors seeking a multipolar world, citing Ukraine’s drone production as proof of American decline. He exposes billions in foreign funding for US left-wing groups and the co-opting of conservative voices by leftist foundations. The episode also covers Max Miller’s scandal, Graham Platner’s withdrawal, and Ireland’s anti-Israel policies.

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Sponsors: Wayfair, Odu, Flexcar, and Eric Erickson Show promo Market update: Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq hit records US losing war with Iran by choice and isolationist advisors Axis of evil alliance vs Western collaborative military power Failure of imagination: Private sector vs government in building Ukraine drone production vs US arsenal and supply chain issues Sponsor: Mattress Warehouse Labor Day sale Max Miller scandal and Republican primary losses in Ohio Sponsor: Old Glory Bank for conservative values Sponsor: Mattress Warehouse Beauty Rest Black sale Personal update: John Piper story and Italy trip planning $5 Billion in foreign funding flowing into US nonprofits Left-wing billionaires co-opting right-wing think tanks and causes Sponsor: Mattress Warehouse Labor Day super sale Irish government anti-semitism and defective private jet Sponsor: Perfectly Snug mattress topper Sponsor: OnDeck business loans
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