The gang breaks down the escalating conflict with Iran after the U.S. launched Operation Epic Fury, a sweeping air and missile campaign targeting Iranian military infrastructure that reportedly killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and triggered retaliation across the region. With Iranian missile and drone attacks already underway and fears of broader escalation rising, they ask what the long term legacy of the operation could be for U.S. foreign policy and the Middle East.
Then they turn to the BAFTA Awards controversy after a guest with Tourette syndrome involuntarily shouted a racial slur during a live presentation featuring actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo. The moment slipped through the BBC broadcast delay and sparked a heated debate surrounding disability, intent, and who bears responsibility when live television goes wrong.
Chapters
00:00:00 - Intro
00:04:35 - Texas Primaries
00:17:17 - Iran
01:12:37 - BAFTAs
01:34:28 - Emails
01:51:34 - Wrap-up
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