# SUNDAY WIRE: EP 592 'Bread, Circuses & War'

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Published: 2026-04-30T13:14:00+00:00
Episode link: https://21stcenturywire.com/2026/04/26/sunday-wire-ep-592-bread-circuses-war/
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## Resource

This week on SUNDAY WIRE returns with host Patrick Henningsen , covering the biggest stories in the US and internationally. This week we cover the theatrical build-up to a resumption of the US-Israeli war on Iran, including the rather bizarre 'Daily Shooter' media event that took place at last night's White House Press Correspondents Dinner event. Later in the Overdrive segment, we're joined by teammates Bryan "Hesher" McClain . Basil Valentine and Adam "Ruckus" Clark , for deeper comment and analysis on this week's earth-shaking geopolitical development. All this and more on this week's show. Watch this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJrLHJLbdX0 This month's featured music artists: The Real Anthem Band , Joseph Arthur , Peyoti for President , Peter Conway & Red Rumble , and Phil Zimmerman SUPPORT OUR MEDIA OUTLET HERE ( https://21w.co/support )

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