Do Israel and Iran know ‘what the f***' they're doing now?
In this episode, Richard and Yalda react to US President Donald Trump's "they don't know what the f**k they're doing'' comment on the White House lawn as the shaky Israel-Iran ceasefire comes into effect.
Yalda gives Richard her inside scoop on the phone call Trump had with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stop him from bombing Iran and further violating the ceasefire.
They also ask each other what could come next and answer a question on what regime change would entail in Iran.
This episode contains language some will find offensive.
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