Curry and Dvorak Dissect Trump's Iran 'Deal,' Tulsi Gabbard's Exit and Fox News

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Adam Curry's 'financial war' thesis on the Iran conflict?

Curry argues the Strait of Hormuz standoff is not a shooting war but an insurance war. He contends that because Lloyd's of London won't insure ships and shipping companies refuse to use American reinsurers through DFC and Chubb, vessels can't sail. He calls it 'theater of the highest order,' noting the U.S. — via CENTCOM — is actually the one blockading Iranian ports, having redirected 94 commercial vessels as of May 21.

Why did Tulsi Gabbard resign as Director of National Intelligence?

Gabbard announced she will leave June 30 because her husband Abraham was recently diagnosed with an extremely rare form of bone cancer and she wants to be by his side. Trump praised her on Truth Social, naming Principal Deputy Aaron Lucas as acting DNI. Curry and Dvorak push back on media insinuations she was forced out over Iran, with Dvorak calling her 'not a bullshit artist.'

What is 'Mask-Gate' and what do the hosts conclude about it?

Internet sleuths claimed retired Vice Admiral Robert Harward wore a hyper-realistic Mission Impossible-style mask during a May 19 Fox News hit, citing an unusual shadow on his neck. Dvorak dismisses it as 'bullcrap,' and Curry agrees, attributing the look to video smoothing filters and studio lighting artifacts. Both ask why anyone would bother masking a contributor who isn't a head of state.

What new USCIS green-card policy did the hosts discuss?

A new DHS memo requires non-immigrants in the U.S. — including students, temporary workers, and tourists — to return to their home countries to apply for green cards, except in extraordinary circumstances. Immigration attorneys say it could impact hundreds of thousands of applicants. Curry, who has navigated the system for over 30 years, calls it a good return to original law that will help sort out H-1B abuses.

What did Dr. Deborah Birx say that surprised the hosts about USAID and Ebola?

Pushed by CBS to blame Trump's dismantling of USAID for the DRC Ebola outbreak's spread, Birx instead noted the administration quickly committed $50–100 million, said Uganda is still receiving over $400 million, and pointed out the African CDC — built with hundreds of millions in global investment — simply failed. Curry awarded her the Clip of the Day for breaking the expected narrative.

What declassified Russiagate emails did Tulsi Gabbard release before her resignation?

Gabbard's office released December 2016 emails in which then-NSA Director Admiral Mike Rogers warned DNI James Clapper that his team wasn't comfortable signing onto the Russia attribution report due to insufficient time and access. Clapper replied that timing was 'not negotiable' and invoked 'that's our story and we're stickin' to it.' AG Pam Bondi referred the matter to a Fort Pierce grand jury overseen by Joe diGenova and Judge Aileen Cannon.

What is NYC Mayor Mamdani's new Twitch series, and why are the hosts skeptical?

Mamdani launched 'Talk with the People,' a livestream on Twitch where an expert named Moose coaches him on phrases like 'chat, what's up?' and 'bussin'.' CBS New York compared it to FDR's fireside chats and Fiorello LaGuardia reading comics on the radio. Dvorak calls it a Trump-style social media play, while Curry notes it lets Mamdani circumvent reporters asking pointed questions.