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Week of June 22: Iran-Israel Ceasfire, Zohran Wins, and Bernie vs. Rogan

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On this week's episode, Rick and I break down all the crazy news stories of the week, including: 

  • Iran and Israel agree to a fragile ceasefire — did the nuclear sites get damaged, and will it hold?
  • Zohran Mamdani wins the New York primary, but Andrew Cuomo stays in the race as an Independent.
  • Bernie Sanders goes on Joe Rogan’s podcast and argues over climate change and corporate responsibility.
  • Trump ends all new trade talks with Canada, sparking tension with America’s #2 trading partner.
  • Senate votes to block a resolution limiting the President’s war powers on Iran.
  • Biden and Kamala Harris attend Rep. Melissa Hortman’s funeral — Trump and top GOP leaders do not.
  • The “Big Beautiful Bill” advances in the Senate with border funding and tax cuts but no major climate measures.
  • Utah Governor Spencer Cox declares Sunday, June 29, a “Day of Prayer and Fasting for Rain” amid severe drought.
  • Rep. Rich McCormick says low-income kids should “pick berries” instead of relying on free lunch programs.
  • Rep. Lauren Boebert goes on Glenn Beck’s show and casts doubt on nukes, the moon landing, and 9/11.
  • A Norwegian tourist claims he was denied entry to the U.S. because of a JD Vance meme on his phone.
  • RFK Jr. proposes that every American wear a health-tracking device by 2029.
  • The Liver King has an apparent meltdown and flies to Austin to confront Joe Rogan.

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