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Ted Rollins and Jamar Thomas open the show on Friday, June 5th, 2026, discussing a satirical comment about building a 'space wall' for alien immigration. They introduce the day's main stories: an open letter from Zelensky to Putin for peace talks, Republican rebellion against the president while voting to increase aid to Ukraine and sanctions on Russia, the controversy surrounding Graham Platner's alleged Nazi tattoo and domestic violence accusations, and Italy's call for a new European Defense Alliance.
Jamar Thomas and Ted Rall discuss the implications of Italy's proposal for a new European Defense Alliance, questioning if the US would support it given NATO's role as a US power projection tool. They recall Macron's previous statements about NATO being 'brain dead' and Europe needing its own defense capabilities. While Europe might desire independence, both hosts express skepticism about the alliance's viability due to Europe's economic state.
The conversation shifts to the controversial Section 224 of the National Defense Authorization Act, which aims to further fuse the US and Israeli militaries, particularly concerning technology transfer. Jamar argues this provision is a way to obscure financial and technological aid to Israel amidst public disapproval of its actions. Ted highlights the argument made by US Congress members, suggesting Israel serves as a 'testing ground' for US weapons on civilian populations, drawing unsettling parallels to historical atrocities.
The hosts discuss what they consider the most significant historical event, with suggestions ranging from the Punic Wars to World War I. Robbie introduces the idea of the Battle of Tours and the sieges of Constantinople as pivotal in stopping Islamic expansion into Europe. This leads to a humorous, yet debated, digression about the origins of the croissant being a mockery of Islam and whether it is banned in some Muslim countries, sparking several audience comments.
The discussion moves to Graham Platner, a Democratic Senate nominee facing accusations related to a Nazi-adjacent tattoo and domestic violence. The hosts debate whether the Democratic party should continue to support him. They touch upon the hypocrisy of political parties, noting how Democrats might overlook various issues within their ranks while criticizing similar behavior in opponents, drawing parallels to not pursuing impeachment for emoluments or addressing the Epstein files due to their own potential involvement.
The hosts analyze Zelensky's open letter to Putin proposing peace talks, noting it's not the first time he's made such overtures. Jamar argues Zelensky's actions are driven by his role as a 'tool for the West' and an attempt to appear reasonable, rather than genuine willingness to negotiate, given Ukraine's battlefield losses. Ted adds that Zelensky's international legitimacy is waning as he operates as an unelected authoritarian leader, making this outreach an effort to maintain support. The discussion concludes with the observation that Trump's allies are boxing him in, hindering his peacemaking efforts regarding Russia and Iran.