World Corrupt: Coming October 8th

World Corrupt: Coming October 8th

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MAGA’s Iran War Meltdown (and Micropenis)

A MAGA civil war erupts over Trump’s war with Iran, JD Vance tries to distance himself, and Megyn Kelly accuses her former Fox News colleague of having a micropenis. Seriously!On today’s show, Tommy and Ben cover the many ways Trump’s war with Iran is going off the rails. The dea ...  Show more

Why Trump Might Send Ground Troops to Iran

Tommy and Ben unpack the latest twists in Donald Trump’s chaotic regime-change war with Iran, which eleven days in is still plagued by shifting goals, contradictory messaging, and rising regional consequences. They break down the White House’s confusing claims of victory despite ...  Show more

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