Topic: Mpr

The USS Tripoli and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit have arrived in the Middle East, bringing the total U.S. troop presence to approximately 50,000. Iran launched a significant attack on the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia using missiles and drones, which resulted in damage to U.S. refueling tankers. In response, GCC states have filed with the United Nations under Article 51 to reaffirm their right to self-defense.

Folklorist and radio host Garrison Keillor was terminated by Minnesota Public Radio following allegations of inappropriate behavior. Keillor claimed the incident involved placing his hand on a woman's bare back to console her, but the network severed ties regardless. The hosts discuss Keillor's significant influence on the liberal public radio audience and the impact of his removal from "A Prairie Home Companion."