# 86 Degrees Of Desperation

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Podcast: [The Damage Report with John Iadarola](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-damage-report-with-john-iadarola-1147400)
Published: 2026-04-29T22:44:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3315

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James Comey is facing the dumbest indictment and even Republicans aren’t sold on it. Trump secretly tells his aides the Iran war will go on indefinitely. Republicans block Democrats’ attempt to curb Cuban military action. Stephen Colbert is skeptical on the real reason behind his show’s cancellation. The ICE agent who shot and killed Renee Good has been reassigned. James Talarico is leading both GOP candidates in the TX senate race. A GOP senator wants Americans to work more. Host: John Iadarola (@johniadarola) Co-Host: Sharon Reed (@sharonreedlive) Thanks to our episode's sponsors: Go to ⁠shipstation.com⁠ and use code DAMAGE for sixty days for free! Refresh your winter wardrobe with Quince. Go to quince.com/damage for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Use less data, get paid by switching to Noble Mobile: https://go.tyt.com/getnoble ***** SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE TIKTOK ☞ https://www.tiktok.com/@thedamagereport INSTAGRAM ☞ https://www.instagram.com/thedamagereport TWITTER ☞ https://twitter.com/TheDamageReport FACEBOOK ☞ https://www.facebook.com/TheDamageReportTYT 👕 MERCH ☞ https://shoptyt.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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