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9/16/26: Frmr Pentagon Official, Houthis Shoot Down Jet Sep 16, 2026

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On today's Wednesday show Ryan and Emily speak to Former Pentagon official David Pyne about the merging of the Israel U.S. militaries. After we look at Kash Patel's latest hearing on a myriad of topics and finally Ryan speaks to Yemeni journalist Hussain Al-Bukhaiti about the Houthis.

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9/15/26: Trump Panics On AI Slowdown, Bonds Hit 19 Year High, Trump 5k Checks Sep 15, 2026

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This Tuesday Krystal and Saagar are joined by author Garrison Lovely to discuss Trump rejecting an AI slowdown. Then they look at Trump flailing on Iran negotiations, promising 5k checks as his midterm chances plummet.

Garrison Lovely Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1682196305

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9/15/26: Macklemore Dropped, Pablo Torre Returns, Cuban Official Interview Sep 15, 2026

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On today's show Krystal and Saagar discuss Macklemore being dropped from his tour for saying 'Free Palestine'. Then sports journalist Pablo Torre returns to take a victory lap on the Clippers scandal and Ryan brings on a foreign delegate from Cuba to hear the latest from inside the country.

Pablo Torre: https://www.youtube.com/@pablotorrefindsout

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9/14/26: Anthropic Calls To Slow Pace of AI, Nate Soares AI Regulation Sep 14, 2026

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On today's show Krystal and Saagar discuss the AI CEOs declaring a need to 'slow the pace' of development, AI researcher Nate Soares joins to talk about regulation of the industry and what he thinks is really going on behind the scenes

Nate Soares: https://ifanyonebuildsit.com/

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9/14/26: Houthis Take New Strait, Lebron James Gambling Ads, Midterms Sep 14, 2026

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On today's show Krystal and Saagar discuss the fallout from the Houthis taking the Bab al-Mandeb strait, Lebron James and Sydeny Sweeney hawking Gambling ads, and a dire outlook for the GOP in the midterms.

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9/11/26: Houthis Hit Saudi Pipeline, Trump Pledges Voters Should Cheat, AOC Courts MAHA, Wall Street City Killer Sep 11, 2026

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The Friday crew discusses the shocking Houthi takeover of the Red Sea, Trump at the midterm convention asking voters to pledge to cheat and vote even if they are unregistered, and AOC courting MAHA voters for a potential 2028 run. In the AMA, Ryan and Griffin explain the dense political themes of the anime Attack On Titan, and finally Emily speaks to Joseph Lawler about how Wall Street destroyed our cities with private equity.

Jacob Lawler: https://www.thenewatlantis.com/authors/joseph-lawler

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9/10/26: AI Whistleblowers Dire Warning, Mathematician Says OpenAI Stole Solution, Data Center Support Collapses Sep 10, 2026

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Krystal and Saagar discuss AI whistleblowers claiming AI would end humanity, mathematician says OpenAI stole work on groundbreaking problem, data centers provide no benefit to society in new study.

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9/10/26: Trump Offers $5k Midterm Bribe, Oil Prices Spike Amid Houthi Attacks Sep 10, 2026

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Krystal and Saagar discuss Trump promises $5k checks if GOP wins midterms, oil prices spike after Houthi attacks.

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9/9/26: Iran Launches Massive Strikes, US Bond Crisis Deepens, Bibi Warned Of Oct 7 Week Before Sep 09, 2026

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Ryan and Emily discuss Iran launches massive attack on US bases, Iran mocks US bond crisis, Bibi warned of Oct 7 attack week before.

Josh Rushing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y57CfGFCf3U

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9/9/26: Wild Socialist Conference Goes Off The Rails, New Doc Exposes Caribbean Boat Strikes Sep 09, 2026

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Ryan and Emily discuss Ryan responds to wild socialist conference, new documentary exposes Trump boat strikes in Caribbean.

Josh Rushing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y57CfGFCf3U

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