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EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 37 MIN

Trump said the Iran deal was 'DONE.' Now we're back at war.

from Make It Make Sense with Grant Hermes · host Grant Hermes

Trump spent the weekend claiming an Iran deal was basically done, just some last-minute details to iron out. Except that those "details" were Iran's entire nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz. Then Qatar had to take over the negotiations. Then the deal wasn't a deal. Then bombs started falling again.Grant breaks down the full Iran saga, the not-deal-deal, the Abraham Accords demand that stunned Middle Eastern leaders into silence, the Atomic Energy Commission that hasn't existed since 1975, and what it all actually means for a war that isn't ending anytime soon.PLUS, Trump's 3rd visit to see a doctor in 13 months, and how he says it went. THEN: The Democratic Party's autopsy report was a disaster. Run for Something's Amanda Litman is back to explain exactly why, what it means for 2026 and beyond, and who (if anyone) should be leading the party right now.WHY AREN'T TERM LIMITS?PROMO CODE:This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Summer nights and a chaotic news cycle are a rough combo — at least your sheets shouldn't make it worse. Cozy Earth's bamboo sheets and brushed bamboo pajamas are temperature-regulating, insanely soft, and built for actually sleeping cool. Use code MIMS25 at CozyEarth.com for 30% off — and when you do, you're also supporting the show.CHAPTERS:0:00 – Intro: The "done" deal that wasn't done2:45 – Iran negotiations fall apart in real time6:00 – Qatar takes over and the deal collapses9:30 – Trump demands 9 Muslim nations join the Abraham Accords13:00 – The Atomic Energy Commission gaffe (it closed in 1975)16:30 – US resumes bombing & the War Powers Act problem20:00 – Trump's 3rd physical in 13 months23:00 – Ad break24:30 – Interview: Amanda Litman on the Democratic autopsy disaster28:00 – What the DNC actually does (and why it matters)33:00 – Ken Martin and the failure of party leadership39:00 – Is there time to save the Democratic Party before 2026?44:00 – Who should replace Ken Martin?49:00 – Can Democrats rebuild trust with voters?53:00 – Wrap-upSupport the showFollow along on social media SaySo: @GrantHermes X: @GrantHermesInsta: @Grant__HermesTiktok: Grant_Hermes

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