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The Primaries Will Continue Until Morale Improves

July 21, 2026 • 1h 10m

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In this episode, the hosts discuss Trump's intrusion into the FIFA World Cup final ceremonies, the ongoing conflict with Iran that has killed American soldiers, ICE killings in Texas and Maine, and several Democratic primary races including Michigan's Senate race between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens, Maine's Senate race, and Wisconsin's gubernatorial primary.

Trump's World Cup Spectacle and Cash Patel's Self-Promotion

Trump inserted himself into the World Cup final closing ceremony despite being from neither Spain nor Argentina and having previously called Spaniards 'bad people.' Meanwhile, FBI Director Cash Patel released a bizarre self-promotional video taking credit for the World Cup's security, appearing in every shot and bragging about preventing attacks. The administration continues pursuing journalists, with the DOJ subpoenaing phone records from reporters' spouses and even one reporter's mother regarding the Air Force One story.

  • Trump walked onto the field during the World Cup final trophy presentation, prompting an Australian broadcaster to say 'so they can edit him out of that'
  • Trump had previously called Spain 'bad people' and said he wanted nothing to do with them over their refusal to support the Iran war
  • Cash Patel released a video appearing in every shot, taking credit for World Cup security while wearing casual clothes instead of the suits Trump prefers
  • The DOJ subpoenaed phone records from journalists' spouses and one reporter's mother in their investigation of Air Force One leaks
" I don't want anything to do with Spain. They're hopeless. Bad people. "
" The energy of accidentally realizing you're in the money shot of a beach wedding. That is what it reminded me of. "

Iran War Escalation Despite 'Victory' Claims

Despite the White House claiming Iran has been 'obliterated' and declaring victory, Iranian forces have attacked U.S. troops for nine consecutive days, killing at least three Americans and possibly a fourth, with dozens injured. The Pentagon is not reporting these casualties. Gas prices are rising back to $4 per gallon, and the Houthis announced a blockade of Saudi Arabia through the Red Sea, potentially choking off another 5% of global oil supply on top of the Strait of Hormuz closure.

  • The White House repeatedly claimed Iran was 'obliterated' with no military left, yet Iranian attacks have continued for nine straight days
  • At least three American soldiers have been killed and dozens wounded in Jordan, but the Pentagon is not reporting these casualties
  • The Houthis announced an embargo of Saudi ships in the Red Sea, potentially cutting off the alternative route Saudi Arabia was using around the Strait of Hormuz
  • Oil prices went over $90 per barrel and gas is back up to $4 per gallon at the beginning of this war phase
" I don't understand how it's possible that Iran has the capabilities to fight this way and continue to try to lash out at Gulf countries and U.S. military bases because the U.S. has obliterated Iran's military and the president continues to reiterate that. I'm reading these talking points and for some reason they're not true. "
" We feel very badly. But, you know, those great people, those great patriots are out there fighting that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. This is a far bigger job that we're doing. We were doing a little job of stopping them from having a certain capability. Now we're just ending it. "

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