Duration: 39:51 | Recorded on Saturday, June 21, 2025

In this episode, the Kent and Kyle discuss the situation surrounding Iran and Israel. They delve into the historical context of U.S. intervention in Iran, particularly the 1953 coup that destabilized a democratic, multi-ethnic government and reinstated the Shah, ultimately leading to the 1979 revolution and the current theocratic regime. They also explore the internal dynamics of Iran, suggesting that a significant portion of its population desires a less theocratic government. Furthermore, they dive into Iran's nuclear ambitions and its support for proxies like Hamas and Hezbollah and question the effectiveness of military intervention and advocating for diplomatic solutions. The brothers touch on the broader challenges of foreign policy in the Middle East, including the historical tendency of the U.S. to engage in naive regime change, they speculate on potential future scenarios and biblical prophecies related to the region.

Featured Cocktails

1792 Full Proof Old Fashioned

Classic Daiquiri

Show Notes

Iran’s Nuclear Facilities Have Been Obliterated — and Suggestions Otherwise are Fake News

Rick Steves' Iran

Tucker Confronts Ted Cruz on His Support for Regime Change in Iran

Opinion: Despite political tensions, Iran’s bond to Utah goes back over a hundred years

Cyrus the Great

Persian Empire

Sunnis and Shia: Islam's ancient schism

Ezekiel

Duration: 47:49 | Recorded on June 7, 2025

This week, things get spirited as the brothers unpack the growing feud between Trump and Musk. Was it inevitable? They debate whether this clash is just a battle of egos or rooted in real policy disagreements—especially around Musk’s frustration with the latest federal spending bill. Cutting through the noise, Kent and Kyle break down the actual numbers behind the budget and deficit, and ask: Do Republican promises of fiscal responsibility ever really materialize? From the “blunt instrument” approach to government efficiency to how AI and drone warfare are redefining global power, this episode explores how our political and technological priorities are reshaping America’s financial future.

Show Notes

Featured Cocktails: Coffee with Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream, and a Bloody Maria (a Bloody Mary made with mezcal!)

Trump-Musk Breakup: A ‘Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly’

Fiscal Data Treasury.gov

The Social Security Act (Act of August 14, 1935) [H. R. 7260]

Congressional Budget Office

B-2 Spirit

Duration: 47:52 | Recorded on May 26, 2025

In the latest episode, Kyle is back on the bourbon and Kent is sipping a margarita out of a can! The brothers dive deep into the details of Jake Tapper's new book on Joe Biden's decline and the alleged cover-up, discussing perceived declining acuity, the impact of the debate, the behind-the-scenes scramble, and the surprising Hunter Biden pardon. They tackle other complex topics too, from Texas potentially banning certain cannabis products and the shifting identities of the Republican and Democratic parties to the role of the Supreme Court and the Electoral College.

Show Notes

Featured Bourbon: Old Grandad 114 Bourbon

Featured Canned Cocktail: Everything But the Bartender Classic Lime Margarita - Trader Joes

Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again by Jake Tapper

Texas House passes bill banning sale and possession of THC cannabis products

Habeas Corpus