In this episode, Jimmy discusses Glenn Greenwald's recent appearance on Piers Morgan's program, focusing on a debate with former Mumford & Sons band member Winston Marshall over Ed Sheeran, Macklemore, political expression by musicians, and comparisons between the Free Palestine movement and Black Lives Matter. Greenwald argues that Sheeran's criticism and pressure surrounding Macklemore's removal from his tour should be distinguished from the kind of public criticism Sheeran has received.

The discussion then expands into allegations about Israel's conduct in Gaza, civilian casualties, the October 7 attacks, and the treatment of journalists, with Jimmy pointing to the estimated 75,000+ violent deaths in Gaza through early January 2025, with women, children, and older people comprising 56.2% of those deaths, while CPJ has documented very high numbers of journalists killed in the conflict.

The segment concludes with broader arguments about celebrity political responsibility, censorship, artistic expression, and whether wealthy entertainers should publicly take positions on contentious political issues.

Plus segments on Trump's hamfisted effort to ban CNN & MSNOW reporters from the White House, why Trump's latest threat to nuke Iran should be taken seriously and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani caving to pressure and abandoning threats to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu.

Also featuring Mischa Paullin, Stef Zamorano and Mike MacRae. And a phone call from JD Vance!

Troop movements and other indicators suggest the Trump administration is preparing for a major expansion of U.S. military operations against Iran, including a possible ground operation. So says retired Col. Douglas Macgregor as he examines reports of deployments, weapons, aircraft, personnel and other substantial U.S. military preparations in the region, although this does not guarantee that a full-scale ground invasion has been ordered.

Jimmy discusses the logistical difficulties and risks of a ground invasion, including the size and distribution of U.S. forces, air and missile defenses, and Iran's terrain and military capabilities. He also criticizes U.S. foreign policy and argues that the conflict could continue or escalate after the November midterm elections, while reporting indicates that U.S. officials have considered both additional military action and diplomatic negotiations.

Plus segments on Benjamin Netanyahu's recent appearance at the United Nations General Assembly, Tucker Carlson's upsetting description of his meeting with Trump prior to the Iran War and Syrian President al-Jolani's refusal to discuss his al-Qaeda background and 9/11.

Also featuring Mischa Paullin, Chris Keene and Mike MacRae. And a phone call from Alec Baldwin!

This segment focuses on Candace Owens's response to an independent investigation into security failures surrounding the assassination of Charlie Kirk, with Owens accusing Turning Point USA and its leadership of withholding information and attacking critics who questioned the official account. Jimmy and Americans' Comedian Kurt Metzger discuss Owens's allegations about Erica Kirk, Blake Neff, and Andrew Kolvet and the organization's handling of the investigation, while presenting various claims about internal relationships, security decisions, and possible conflicts.

The discussion broadens into the hosts' longstanding skepticism of the official narrative surrounding Kirk's death, their criticism of political influencers and media figures who accept the FBI narrative, and their broader argument that powerful institutions use personal attacks and political labels to discourage scrutiny. The episode concludes with the hosts connecting their views about government, war, political power, and the Charlie Kirk investigation to their broader criticism of Donald Trump and other political institutions.

Plus segments on the new pro-pedo film about Dateline's Chris Hansen and To Catch a Predator, Maine Senator Susan Collins getting caught taking bribes and Tyler Robinson's father reportedly claiming his son never confessed to killing Charlie Kirk.

Also featuring Stef Zamorano!