January 16, 2026 01:01:38 E158

Iran, ICE, and The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week

91,000 tons of American strength heads to Iran as the "fake play" theory gains traction. In Minneapolis, Mayor Frey wants police fighting federal agents. In Beijing, Canada's PM makes nice with the ChiComs. And on TMZ, a reality star gets a civics lesson. Plus, Lileks is back in the house for another round of The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week.

Watch this episode here.

(00:00) - Part I
(00:50) - Iran buildup and the "fake play" theory
(08:38) - Michael Waltz at the UN
(13:45) - Jacob Fry vs. ICE
(17:07) - PM Carney in Beijing / Farrah Abraham
(23:23) - Part II
(26:10) - The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week

Creators and Guests

Host

Duane Patterson

Producer of @hughhewitt, Aftershow podcast in the Hughniverse, columnist at Hot Air. Shot in cold blood by @CJBoxAuthor

Guest

James Lileks

Writer, ex- columnist for @StarTribune because hey, the ash-heap waits for all, mid-century pop-culture enthusiast, hater of "quirky" last lines in online bios