Today’s show covers rising fears of war as tensions between Israel and Iran escalate, with lawmakers scrambling to prevent President Trump from unilaterally dragging the U.S. into a new conflict. Trump has refused to endorse the G7’s de-escalation statement, even as Fox News pushes unverified claims of secret Iranian nuclear sites—drawing comparisons to the lead-up to the Iraq War. Tulsi Gabbard and others warn Iran isn’t building a nuke, while Trump insists otherwise and takes aim at critics, including Tucker Carlson, who accuses Fox of acting like war propaganda. Meanwhile, GOP hawks like Lindsey Graham openly advocate regime change. The show revisits Trump’s own 2011 warning that presidents start wars when they can't negotiate—now ironically playing out in reverse. Public backlash is growing among MAGA supporters wary of a new war. The second half of the show shifts to Trump’s controversial $40 million military parade, which drew criticism, empty stands, awkward moments, and a visibly intoxicated Fox News guest. With Coinbase and Palantir as sponsors, the parade feels more like dystopian theater than national celebration.

Today’s show centers on the politically motivated assassination of Minnesota Representative Melissa Hortman and the coordinated attacks that left State Senator John Hoffman and his wife wounded. The attacks cast a heavy shadow over nationwide “No Kings Day” protests opposing former President Trump’s military parade, with rallies from Los Angeles to Philadelphia. In Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis and Sheriff Wayne Ivey issued open threats against demonstrators, while in cities like L.A., law enforcement clashed violently with peaceful protestors, drawing condemnation and chaos. The show captures a nation on edge—grappling with political violence, rising authoritarian rhetoric, and a deepening democratic crisis.

Israel has launched a major military operation against Iran, and Trump says he “called it.” As Tehran burns and top Iranian commanders are confirmed dead, we break down the fallout, the drone base Mossad allegedly built inside Iran, and why NATO might sit this one out. Meanwhile, the U.S. braces for possible retaliation — with thousands of American troops already stationed in the region.

Back home, Senator Padilla is handcuffed during a public event after challenging Secretary Noem, sparking outrage from lawmakers coast to coast. Accusations of political repression, ICE overreach, and unconstitutional crackdowns are flying — and so is a bold new protest movement. The “No Kings” protest this weekend.

Welcome to the episode where everything’s on fire — figuratively and literally.