# This Week's News | Jon on Trump's "Art of the Deal" in Iran & Kosta on Kash Patel's Partying Problem

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Podcast: [The Daily Show: Ears Edition](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-daily-show-ears-edition-743448)
Published: 2026-04-25T08:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Jon Stewart and Michael Kosta dissect the latest wave of political scandals and executive actions within the Trump administration. The discussion covers everything from psychedelic drug fast-tracking for veterans to allegations of excessive drinking and personnel shakeups in the FBI and Navy.

## Highlights
- Main idea: Trump's new executive order aims to accelerate FDA approval for psychedelic treatments to assist veterans with PTSD
- Failure mode: Allegations against FBI Director Kash Patel suggest that personal habits and intoxication are impacting official agency operations
- Practical takeaway: The administration's recent personnel shifts, such as the appointment of Hung Cao, reflect a specific ideological focus on religious and cultural values
- Main idea: The 'Art of the Deal' strategy is being applied to international tensions, specifically regarding pressure on Iran via the Strait of Hormuz
- Failure mode: High-level administrative stability is threatened by reports of interpersonal scandals and erratic behavior among cabinet nominees

## Topics

Trump Administration, Jon Stewart, Kash Patel, Veterans Affairs, US Navy, Political Scandals, Foreign Policy, Executive Orders

## Chapters
- 1:00 — Psychedelics for Veterans: An analysis of the new executive order fast-tracking FDA processes for psychedelic-based PTSD treatments.
- 8:30 — The 5D Chess Strategy: A look at the complex and often unpredictable diplomatic maneuvers regarding international relations.
- 16:00 — The Art of the Deal: Step Three: Jon Stewart breaks down the aggressive negotiation tactics being used to pressure Iran.
- 23:40 — The Kash Patel Scandals: Michael Kosta examines reports of excessive drinking and erratic behavior involving the FBI Director.
- 31:00 — Personnel and Scandals: A discussion on the recent controversies surrounding Labor Secretary appointments and staff relations.
- 42:20 — Naval Appointments and Ideology: The impact of new Navy leadership and the cultural motivations behind recent political appointments.

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