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Vol. V · No. 627Tuesday Edition
Righteous MediaSince 1776. Est. 2019

Episode 488

Ceasefire or Just a Pause?

The bombs stopped but the strategic fallout is just beginning — from the Strait of Hormuz to a mandatory draft and Russia celebrating Trump’s ‘victory.’

The Brief

→ Four things from today’s episode
01

Why diesel and crude prices are cascading through every corner of the economy. and why AI can’t fix your grocery bill

02

The president’s two bad options on Iran. capitulate or escalate materially — and why escalation is the more likely bet

03

Seven Republicans break ranks and vote for a war powers resolution. including hard conservatives, not soft ones

04

Andy Harris vs. Sam Graves in a Freedom Caucus shouting matc. Andy Harris vs. Sam Graves in a Freedom Caucus shouting match over suspending the federal gas tax



From the heart of Times Square, host Paul Rieckhoff breaks down the “fast and furious” aftermath of a week that nearly pushed the world into total catastrophe. While the immediate threat of a massive military strike has receded, the true cost of Donald Trump’s negotiation is just beginning to surface. We’re diving into the “joint venture” with the Iranian regime, the strategic abandonment of the Strait of Hormuz, and why our enemies in Moscow and Pyongyang are the ones actually celebrating this “victory”. This isn’t just about foreign policy; it’s a tactical debrief on the forever war mentality and the moral crossroads facing the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, General Dan Caine.

Beyond the headlines, we’re drilling down into the stories the mainstream media missed—like the new mandatory military draft registration taking effect this December and the continued Russian drone onslaught against Ukrainian civilians. But it’s not all heavy news. In the spirit of “looking for the helpers,” we celebrate the release of kidnapped journalist Shelly Kittleson and the inspiring NBA debut of New York’s own Cormac Ryan. It’s a raw, independent look at a country divided by politics but united by a need for the truth. Stay Vigilant.