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Hey folks,
Adam Mockler joined me for a brutally honest conversation about Trump’s threats toward Iran, the absolute chaos inside the Republican Party, and why so many of the same failed voices from the Iraq War era are suddenly back on TV pretending they learned something.
Here’s what we got into:
[00:01:16] Trump threatens more bombing in Iran, and we break down why this war already feels endless, directionless, and terrifyingly familiar.
[00:04:20] We talk about how Iran is outmaneuvering the U.S. online — and why MAGA’s obsession with propaganda keeps backfiring in the real world.
[00:10:24] Adam opens up about taking nonstop attacks from right-wing pundits and why “debate culture” completely collapses when one side refuses to engage in good faith.
[00:14:41] We dig into why Trump’s economic promises are falling apart, why voters are furious, and why Republicans suddenly look politically vulnerable again.
[00:19:51] We end on hope — the coming midterms, building a new generation of leaders, and why this dark moment could still become a turning point for the country.
This episode covers war, propaganda, media manipulation, the economy, authoritarianism, and what comes next politically — but more than anything, it’s about refusing to give in to cynicism. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed lately, this conversation is for you. There’s still a path forward, but it’s going to take all of us showing up, organizing, building community, and fighting for something better together.
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With urgency,
—Mike
