The U.S. is evacuating nonessential staff from its Baghdad embassy and family members of military personnel from several bases in the Gulf amid growing concerns about the security situation, per two State Department and Pentagon officials. The unusual steps are taking place ahead of a crucial round of nuclear negotiations between the U.S. and Iran and amid threats made by Tehran to launch missiles against American military bases in the region in retaliation for any attack on Iran's nuclear facilities. Guest host Aaron Maté and retired United States Army Lieutenant Colonel, and foreign policy analyst Daniel Davis discuss the likelihood that an attack on Iran is imminent and why the consequences of such an attack could be dire. Plus segments on Vice President JD Vance's flailing attempts to snow podcaster Theo Von about the Gaza genocide and gymnast Simone Biles' confused attack on former competitive swimmer Riley Gaines over trans competitors in women's sports. Also featuring Russell Dobular and Keaton Weiss of the Due Dissidence show.

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