The Headlines The MAGA Fight Over Iran, and a Critical Ruling on Transgender Youth Care
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Jun 19, 2025 Tensions rise as Israel intensifies attacks in Iran, with a spotlight on how internal divisions in the MAGA movement complicate opinions on military intervention. A crucial Supreme Court ruling threatens transgender youth care, reflecting broader political shifts. Meanwhile, the podcast discusses regulatory changes impacting LGBTQ+ support services and contrasts them with reduced gun oversight in the U.S. Lastly, listeners are treated to the excitement of a memorabilia auction featuring David Lynch's iconic items.
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Iran's Internet Shutdown Amid Conflict
- Iranians face a near-total internet shutdown amid rising war tensions with Israel.
- This blackout aims to block Israeli intelligence and military operations within Iran.
MAGA Base Divided on Iran War
- Trump's base is divided over potential intervention in Iran conflict, reflecting conflicting MAGA views.
- Isolationists oppose war, while hawkish Republicans see intervention as fulfilling promises against Iran's nuclear ambitions.
Supreme Court Backs Trans Youth Care Ban
- Supreme Court upheld Tennessee's ban on some transgender youth treatments, citing states' rights to decide.
- This ruling may foreshadow future court approaches on broader transgender rights issues.