Topic: Middle East Politics

Donald Trump warned on Truth Social that the U.S. will cease aid to Iraq if former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is re-elected, citing his previous leadership as a "disaster." Al-Maliki responded by rejecting what he termed "blatant American interference" in Iraq's internal affairs. The exchange highlights growing tensions as Iraq prepares for upcoming elections and navigates its relationship with the U.S.

Adam Curry shares an anecdote from a contact regarding the death of the US Ambassador in Libya, claiming the situation was ordered from the United States and went wrong when the official suffocated. The hosts discuss how people in the Middle East are much more politically engaged and informed about tribal dynamics than the average American.

The hosts compare the comedic performances of Vice President Joe Biden and President Barack Obama at recent political dinners. They describe Biden's jokes as "lame" and "meandering," particularly his comments about housing construction in the Middle East. In contrast, they praise Obama's timing and professional writing, specifically his jokes regarding his Irish lineage and the history of Irish people in American politics.