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Iran Aftermath Questions & A Florida Political Scandal That’s Raising Eyebrows - Andrew McKay Part 2

8 min · 30 mrt 2026
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Bill Bernardoni and Andrew McKay take a deeper look at what comes after potential conflict with Iran—questioning whether regime change or democracy is even realistic based on history and recent global examples. Then, the conversation shifts stateside to a jaw-dropping controversy in Florida, where the state’s attorney general is facing scrutiny over a six-figure adjunct teaching salary and broader concerns about political influence in higher education. It’s a conversation about power, accountability, and what happens when systems start to blur. Which is more concerning right now—uncertainty in U.S. foreign policy or potential abuses of power at the state level?

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