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Today, with the NY Knicks winning the NBA Championship, many of our listeners, knowing of Scott's affection for the Knicks, flooded the mailbag with questions. So, we put together some of those questions and had a great time talking about Basketball, New York, and the Knicks.

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Gio from Grosseto, Italy writes:

The conflict in the Middle East continues without any sign of slowing, and the situation is becoming increasingly unstable. The United States and Iran are both urging Israel to halt its operations in Lebanon, yet at the same time, Israel and Iran continue exchanging missile strikes. It feels as though no diplomatic pressure, not even from major powers, is having any real influence on the parties involved.

Your panel has often discussed the lack of an off‑ramp, and I agree: at this moment, there appears to be no clear path toward de‑escalation. What concerns me now is that Israel is effectively engaged on multiple fronts. Historically, when a nation is stretched thin, adversaries sometimes see an opportunity.

Do you believe there are regional actors who might view this as a moment to strike a weakened Israel? And if so, who would be the most likely contenders?

At the same time, international support for Israel continues to erode. As last week’s listener from England mentioned, attacks on Jewish communities are rising there, and I can say the same is happening here in Italy. It’s a troubling reminder that regional conflict often fuels broader hostility far beyond the battlefield.

If another nation were to enter the conflict, who in the region might come to Israel’s aid? You’ve spoken before about the improving relationship between Israel and Saudi Arabia. Do you think Riyadh would be willing to intervene, or at least provide some form of support?

I would appreciate the panel’s assessment of these possibilities.

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Mike from Queens, NY writes: I’ve got two rants today, and honestly, I’m shocked my blood pressure survived the weekend.

First, that Meet the Press interview. What was that? I’ve seen toddlers in the cereal aisle handle tough questions better. The host tossed him softballs so gentle they practically had feathers, and all she asked for was proof. Proof! Instead, we got a word salad monologue about voter fraud in California that sounded like someone shook a Magic 8 Ball too hard. And the moment she pushed back, just a little, he melted down like a popsicle on the F train in July. Calling her “cooked” and “stupid”? Please. I’ve heard more mature comebacks from my nephew’s kindergarten class. I kept wishing, just once, a journalist would look him dead in the eye and say, “Sir, you’re not the hero of this story.” But no, that would cause a five-alarm meltdown among the MAGA faithful, who treat him like he’s the Patron Saint of Spray Tan.

So, panel, I’m begging you: was Kristen Welker the wrong person to interview someone who treats every question like a personal insult? Because I watched the whole thing, and I needed antacids afterward.

Second rant, why was he at the Knicks game? Why does everything have to turn into the Trump Show? He looked like he was dozing off between plays. I know the Knicks’ owner is a buddy of his, but come on. Knicks fans are already hanging on by a thread emotionally. If they think the team’s being used as a political photo op, we might see a full-scale fan revolt. And honestly, who could blame them? Go Knicks!!!!!

And as a special addition, Scott gives us a first-hand look at Madison Square Garden and his take on the Knicks.

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Today we welcome immigration lawyer David Zimmer, who will be unraveling some of the misconceptions around immigration law and policy in the US.

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Ari from Liverpool, England writes:

It now appears that Netanyahu is signaling that Israel intends to take control of roughly 70% of Gaza. I can’t imagine this ending well for Israel. No matter how anyone tries to frame it, this is, in plain terms, a military occupation, and the world is already expressing outrage. The United States, meanwhile, has remained largely silent. Here in Great Britain, Jews are facing harsh backlash, and support for the Palestinians continues to grow.

I know there are many theories about why Netanyahu would float such a move, but I’d like to hear the panel’s take. Wouldn’t this dramatically complicate the ongoing conflict with Iran? Would it make it even harder for the U.S. to extract itself from the Iran crisis?

If Israel actually follows through, does it risk becoming a pariah state on the world stage? What should the U.S. be doing right now, if anything? And finally, why do you think Netanyahu is considering this at all, is it a genuine plan, or just another strategic threat meant to distract from other pressures he’s facing?

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Roberta from Scranton, PA writes: I’ll admit it. Every time one of Trump’s plans collapses under its own weight, I feel a certain satisfaction. And this week has been something to watch. Major figures have pulled out of Freedom 250, leaving the whole event looking like a circus on the White House lawn. Trump’s name has been removed from the Kennedy Center. I won’t lie, that moment made me laugh. His fund to support the January 6th defendants (traitors) has been blocked, even by members of his own party. The so‑called peace deal is stalled, just as many expected. Congress finally stepped in and limited his war powers. And on top of all that, the national debt has now hit $39 trillion. But hey, he can identify an elephant, a horse, and a dog. All this “winning” must be incredibly fulfilling. My question for the panel is this: while I’d love to hear your thoughts on the broader chaos, Trump is reportedly planning to nominate Todd Blanche as the next Attorney General. Do you think that nomination has any real chance of moving forward?

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Paul from San Francisco, CA writes: I’m seeing reports that CBS has fired Scott Pelley for speaking out, and honestly, none of this surprises me anymore. Ever since Bari Weiss took over CBS following the Ellison purchase, the network has drifted further and further from anything resembling unbiased reporting. The 60 Minutes show I’ve watched for decades has been gutted, and of course, Stephen Colbert signed off from The Late Show last week.

At this point, it feels obvious: the Ellisons have openly aligned themselves with Trump, and yet another major source of information has been compromised. For a group that constantly claims its voices are being silenced, Trump’s allies now control CBS, OANN, Newsmax, and, of course, FOX.

So, my question to the panel is this: Who can we trust now? When Trump‑aligned donors are buying up major media outlets, Disney, Paramount, and more, and when the FCC is pressuring anyone who doesn’t fall in line, is there any outlet left that we could rely on? And looking ahead, what does this mean for the post‑Trump landscape? Is there any realistic path to reversing this takeover of the information ecosystem?

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Corbin from Portland OR writes, I’d like to talk about a couple of health issues in the news. New studies show that teens may be experiencing severe mental health issues due to screen time. I can see it everywhere I go. Young people glued to their phones. Conversation seems to be a thing of the past. Should tech companies be held responsible? Should government try to legislate tech usage if this is a real problem. As Online professors, is distance learning part of the problem?

Second I just saw that Trump has shut out key US researchers from working with the rest of the world about virus response plans. Why do you think he would do that? Didn’t we learn anything from the COVID pandemic? Who do you think suffers more from this move? The US or the rest of the world?

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