# "Putting lipstick on a very ugly pig:" how critics view Vance's attempt to sell the American people on the Iran deal

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Podcast: [Money, Power, Politics with Stephanie Ruhle](https://stenobird.com/podcast/money-power-politics-with-stephanie-ruhle-7904577)
Published: 2026-06-23T16:37:42+00:00
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June 23rd, 2026; 10am: Money Power Politics continues into the second hour as we await several key Supreme Court rulings that test the limits of President Trump's power. Plus, the White House says talks with Iran are producing real results, but Iranian officials deny Vance's claim they've agreed to let IAEA inspectors into their country. Also, today's primary elections in New York are testing Zohran Mamdani's political clout. And, ABC asks the public for help in its fight against the FCC. David Rohde, Jim Acosta, and Basil Smikle join the Group Chat today.

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