Topic: Montenegro

A discussion regarding the physical stature of Serbian people highlights Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during the NBA finals. Observations from a travel program on FOMA TV, featuring a train journey from Serbia to Montenegro, corroborate claims that Serbians are among the tallest people in the world.

Senator John McCain engaged in a heated floor debate after Senator Rand Paul objected to a unanimous consent request regarding Montenegro's accession to NATO. McCain accused Paul of "working for Vladimir Putin" and carrying out Russian ambitions by blocking the treaty. Paul's silent objection and immediate departure from the Senate floor visibly angered McCain.

Former CIA Director Robert Gates walks back his previous criticisms of Donald Trump, expressing hope that the President-elect will be successful. Gates discusses Russia's strategic advantages in Syria and Ukraine, as well as alleged Russian interference in European elections and the Brexit vote. The hosts analyze Gates' shift in tone as an attempt to remain relevant.

The hosts track the movements of State Department official Victoria Nuland, noting a correlation between her visits and regional strife, specifically in Montenegro. They discuss her marriage to Robert Kagan and their ties to the Project for the New American Century (PNAC).