# No Bombs Over Baghdad — Iran, Power Shifts, and the Global Chessboard | Ep. 28

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Podcast: [The Today-ISH Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-today-ish-show-7409683)
Published: 2026-01-16T00:36:11+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/todayish/2463127
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Duration seconds: 7977

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Today on Today-ISH, James and Dani break down what’s unfolding in Iran — the signs that the regime may be weakening, what that could mean for the Iranian people, their currency, and the future of freedom in the region. We also explore a big question making the rounds: was a deal made to get Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei out? From there, we zoom out to the global chessboard — why the United States is so focused on Greenland, what’s really happening in Venezuela following the capture of Nicolás Maduro, and how America’s advanced weapons capabilities fit into the broader picture. We even examine whether any of this could connect to the unanswered questions surrounding the attempted assassination of Charlie Kirk. Plus, we hit some lighter (and wilder) headlines — including President Trump flipping off workers who were heckling him at a factory, and NYC Mayor Eric Adams doing the same. Big geopolitics, bold theories, and a little chaos — it’s a fun one. Chapters: 0:00 Sonic Gun Used in Venezuela? 22:14 Was Charlie Kirk Taken Out With Secret Weapon? 36:51 Protests in Iran? Organic or Funded? 1:22:41 Greenland to Become a "Freedom City"? 1:47:43 Trump Called Out for Epstein, Flips of Ford Worker 2:03:40 Eric Adams Memecoin Rugpull Follow the Hosts: James Li YouTube: ‪@5149jamesli‬ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5149jamesli TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5149jamesli Dani Love TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wffnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wffnews

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