Primary Race Results, Trump's Plane Swap Ruse, Disarming Iraq's Iran-Backed Militias
Aug 12, 2026 · 13m
Summary
This episode analyzes mixed primary results in six states, highlighting progressive wins in Minnesota and moderate victories in Wisconsin. It details President Trump’s confirmation of using a decoy Air Force One during a NATO summit to evade alleged Iranian threats. Finally, the show examines Iraq’s new prime minister’s pledge to disarm Iran-backed militias amid ongoing tensions and US troop withdrawals.
Topics discussed
Intro: Primary results, Trump plane swap, and Iraq militias
Analysis of primary races in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and South Carolina
Trump confirms decoy plane ruse in Turkey and press reaction
Iraq's new PM promises to disarm Iran-backed militias
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