Donald Trump Dreams of Empire
Summary
Jane Coastin interviews Tim Miller about Trump’s ongoing conflict with Iran, a controversial oil deal in Venezuela, and the Pentagon paying right-wing influencers to boost Pete Hegseth’s ego. They also discuss Milo Yiannopoulos’s deportation and mock Republicans for lacking knowledge of college football rivalries.
Topics discussed
Intro: Pete Hegseth's insecurity and show welcome
US-Iran conflict: Propaganda and failed sanctions strategy
Iran's alliances with Russia, China, and military risks
Venezuela oil deal: Imperialism and constitutional issues
Pentagon paying right-wing influencers to boost Hegseth
Sponsors: Running Mate and Dose liver supplement
Pete Hegseth's potential 2028 presidential ambitions
Milo Yiannopoulos's deportation and MAGA hypocrisy
Republicans 'don't know ball': Michigan vs Ohio rivalry
Outro, newsletter promo, and Crooked Con announcement
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