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

Duration: 1:03:08 | Recorded on May 13, 2025

This episode covers a variety of subjects including discussions about AI (Grok, its capabilities in auditing and creative tasks, and its potential impact on different professions), the nature of art and creativity in the age of AI, concepts related to the Holy Spirit and consciousness, theories about aliens potentially being advanced humans from the future, taking a break from drinking alcohol, and a shared desire for less constant focus on daily political news.

Show Notes

Featured Spirits: Coffee! (The brothers are taking an alcohol break.)

DARE

David Toma

Groundbreaking PARALLEL REALITY™ technology coming to Delta's Detroit hub

Grok

Saint Matthew by Guido Reni

Duration: 33:27 | Recorded on April 27, 2025

In today's episode, the brothers discuss the news and political landscape. They touch upon how Donald Trump's constant engagement with the media, even negative attention, makes him a "money maker" for the press because "it sells." They also debate the effectiveness and transparency of the current administration's efforts to cut government spending, with one arguing it appears like a "sideshow" due to issues like rehiring laid-off employees, while the other believes it's a necessary, albeit a "blunt instrument," approach to get anything done in a resistant government system. They also speculate on potential future political candidates and the challenges of enacting meaningful change.

Featured Bourbon: Knob Creek 18 Year Bourbon Whiskey

Show Notes

Federal Cuts Dominate March 2025 Total: 275,240 Announced Job Cuts, 216,670 from DOGE Actions

DOGE

Pope Francis has died on Easter Monday aged 88

The Two Popes

Duration: 52:41 | Recorded on: April 12, 2025

Today, the brothers' conversation begins with a point of contention regarding the necessity of manufacturing jobs in the U.S. versus a focus on AI-driven roles, sparked by recent stock market volatility and Trump's tariff policies. They delve into the effectiveness and motivations behind tariffs; will they genuinely revitalize domestic manufacturing or simply burden consumers? They explore the impact of AI on the job market, contrasting predictions of automation primarily affecting manual labor with the emerging reality of intellectual job disruption. Finally, they touch upon the broader context of American exceptionalism, global trade, and the potential long-term consequences of current economic strategies, revealing their contrasting perspectives on the direction of the nation's economic future.

Featured Bourbon:⁠ Elijah Craig barrel Proof

Featured Rum: Quackenbush Rum

Show Notes:

Trump Forged His Ideas on Trade in the 1980s—and Never Deviated

Project 2025

China's Aircraft Maker COMAC Aims To Challenge Boeing & Airbus

The Most Honest Three Minutes In Television History

Trump and Biden: The National Debt

Mr. Maher Goes to Washington | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO)

Duration: 57:25 | Recorded on March 26, 2025

Today, the brothers celebrate reaching a podcast milestone of 500 plays! Thank you, listeners! Prompted by the upcoming tax season, the main topic of today's episode is taxes. Kent shares research on total tax revenue as a share of GDP in the US compared to other developed countries in the OECD. They note that the US has a lower percentage compared to the average, with only a few major countries having a lower share. They touch on the national debt and the concept of the full faith and credit of the US.

Featured Bourbon: 1792 Bottled in Bond

Featured Rum: Plantaray (formerly Plantation) Stiggins' Fancy Pineapple Rum - Infused. Not Flavoured.

Show Notes

Billy Beer

J.R. Ewing's Private Stock

Tax Policy Center

What is Value-Added Tax (VAT)?

Chuck Schumer holds firm, rejecting calls to quit as top Senate Democrat

Duration: 1:13:21 | Recorded on March 15, 2025

Today the brothers present a nuanced discussion with the podcast's first guest, a public school athletic administrator in Texas. The conversation centers around the complex topic of school choice and public education funding. Key points of contention and exploration include the merits and drawbacks of school voucher programs, particularly their potential impact on equity and the financial stability of public schools. The three also delve into the challenges of assessing school performance and the role of accountability in both public and private educational institutions, revealing diverse perspectives and concerns about the future of education in their respective states.

Show Notes

Featured Bourbons: Booker's Bourbon, and Single Barrel 1792

Featured Rum: Cruzan® Hurricane Proof Aged RumTexas bill that lets families use tax dollars for private schools swiftly sails through Senate

Voucher bills want to prioritize low-income families and be open to all students. Those goals might be at odds.

School Vouchers 101