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Tonight, we’re digging into the latest developments in the escalating war with Iran, and the situation is growing more complicated by the day.
The U.S. is now pushing allies for support, with NATO being asked to help secure key shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz. But several European leaders have already signaled reluctance to get involved militarily, raising questions about whether the U.S. may be facing this conflict largely on its own.
What does that mean for the trajectory of the war? Is there still a path to de-escalation, or are we heading deeper into a prolonged conflict? And with oil markets rattled and economic pressure building at home, how long can the economy absorb the shock of a major war in the Middle East?

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Don sits down with political commentator Adam Mockler to make sense of the absolute chaos dominating today’s political landscape. Mockler, a rising Gen-Z voice known for his digital political reporting and commentary with MeidasTouch, brings the perspective of a generation that will soon shape the political future.
From Donald Trump’s costly and controversial war with Iran to growing infighting inside the MAGA movement, the political circus shows no signs of slowing down. Don and Adam break down the dysfunction, the constant scandals, and why the instability feels endless. 🍋🔥
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This morning, we’re breaking down the latest developments in the escalating conflict with Iran. With tensions rising and no clear exit strategy in sight, many are asking whether the U.S. is already too deep into this war to back out now and what the long-term consequences could be.Then we turn to the Oscars. The Oscars were this weekend, and of course Hollywood delivered its usual mix of big moments, celebrity drama, and viral headlines.
War, politics, and a little pop culture… we’re breaking it all down this morning. 🍋

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The Iran conflict continues to escalate, and the messaging coming out of the White House is raising more questions than answers. In a new interview with Brian Kilmeade, Donald Trump delivered a string of eyebrow-raising remarks, including comments about immigrants having “bad genetics” and suggesting he’ll know the war is over when he simply “feels it in his bones.”
Meanwhile, the consequences of the conflict are already being felt at home. Energy markets are reacting, prices are creeping up, and Americans are being told this war is necessary even as the administration struggles to explain what the actual endgame is.
Tonight, Don breaks down the latest developments in the Iran conflict, the increasingly bizarre rhetoric coming from Trump, and the growing concern that this war has no clear plan and no clear end. 🍋

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During a press conference this morning, Pete Hegseth made a startling remark in regards to the media's coverage of the war in Iran: "The sooner David Ellison takes over that network (CNN) the better." He said the quiet part out loud. This Ellison media monopoly is shaping up to be exactly what we are fearing: state run media. Join Don to break down this story. 🍋

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