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US-Iran Talks Balk Over Lebanon, Trump Threats (S01E92)
Monday, June 22, 2026, Istanbul
Iran and the US talks get underway in Switzerland, but almost immediately fall apart. The Iranian delegation stood up JD Vance just as he was waiting for his photo op!
In today’s podcast I discuss why I believe the talks will continue in fits and starts over the coming weeks despite the initial hiccups.
Plus, comedian Tim Dillon hilariously describes Iran as a poorly behaving teenaged girl who gets the upper hand over her boomer mom.
I also join Express 24/7’s Fahd Hassan in a discussion about the role the Lebanon conflict will play in the talks, and whether…
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