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And now here's Armstrong and Getty.
Robert Berger
We targeted Iran's main enrichment facility in Natanz.
Joe Getty
We targeted Iran's leading nuclear scientists working on the Iranian bomb.
Sheriff Wayne Ivey
We also struck at the heart of.
Joe Getty
Iran's ballistic missile program. Got a lot of the military guys, got a lot of the scientists, got a lot of the infrastructure. Trump was just on with Dana Bash. Trump told her the Iranian hardliners in the talks are now dead. And he thinks that's going to help with the, the, the talks to do away with the nuclear program. Dana Bash said dead, meaning Israel got them. Trump said, well, they didn't die of COVID Wow.
Jack Armstrong
Okay. Well, to better understand the attack and the latest news, Robert Berger, CBS News radio correspondent, joins us. There is no more seasoned reporter on the Middle East. And Robert, he's been reporting there since the 90s. Robert, how are you, sir? Welcome.
Sheriff Wayne Ivey
Yes, good. Good morning. I'm, I'm doing okay. How are you?
Jack Armstrong
Terrific, thank you. What are the basics? What should we know at this point?
Sheriff Wayne Ivey
Well, Israel launched a major attack on Iran today. This is something that's, you know, been talked about for years and probably planned for years. A lot of saber rattling. There had been a buildup in the past few days with speculation that Israel might do this, even though President Trump just last night saying that he didn't want Israel to do this. And then it happened. 200 Israeli aircraft flying to Iran. Keep in mind, Iran is 1,000 miles from here. I'm sitting in Jerusalem. This requires refueling along the way. And they hit 100 targets inside Iran, including one of the top enrichment facilities called Natanz, inflicting major damage, according to the military.
Joe Getty
Now, as I went to bed last night, there was reporting of Iran retaliating like they did last year with drones headed toward Israel and they'd be there in seven hours. And then I woke up and I didn't hear anything about it. Was that misreporting that I came across or did? Has Iran responded at all?
Sheriff Wayne Ivey
They did. They did. They did send a hundred drones this way, but all of them were either intercepted by outside of Israel. None of them hit here. So either they fell short of the target or they were shot down. In any event, none of them reached Israel. So life here is on edge. But so far, nothing exploding inside Israel.
Jack Armstrong
Robert, you touched on this Briefly. But the logistics behind this attack are awe inspiring.
Sheriff Wayne Ivey
Yeah, they really are. And it's gone from Israel's point of view really as well as can be expected now to fly that distance with. You're talking about warplanes, you know, and the air refueling, but 200 aircraft, that is really amazing. And they also killed three top generals there in Iran. So you have amazing intelligence. They also got Mossad agents inside of Iran and Mossad releasing some pictures of those agents taking out some ballistic missile facilities or at least some ballistic missiles and launchers. So it's been so far so good for the Israelis. This though, just remember this is not a one off thing. This is probably just the beginning. But because of the distance, there may be pauses between the waves of airstrikes.
Joe Getty
Well, Israel put out the information today that they got a drone base or bases inside Iran. It's kind of reminiscent of what Ukraine was able to pull off against Russia a while back. What do we know about that?
Sheriff Wayne Ivey
Those Mossad agents were able to get drones inside Iran, which is also really quite spectacular about it. Don't know if those were actual Israeli, you know, Hebrew speaking agents or maybe agents that were recruited by the Mossad. In any event though, they got these drones in and were able to hit some strategic sites from inside Iran.
Jack Armstrong
Robert Berger of CBS News is on the line. Robert, obviously it's very, very early, but do we have any sense of the reaction within Israel to the attacks?
Sheriff Wayne Ivey
Well, yeah, for sure. Well, there's so much to go through. People are not panicking, but people are concerned. And people went out today to stock up on some supplies. No panic buying or anything like that, but a lot of people going out get water, canned goods, that kind of thing. There's certainly concern because we had two major attacks by Iran on Israel last year in April and October in which hundreds of drones and ballistic missiles were fired this way and most of them didn't get through. But I think we can expect something like that to happen in the coming days. People staying close to home, they're not sitting in their bomb shelters, but they're staying close to home.
Jack Armstrong
Is the support for the attack overall fairly robust from what you've been able to observe?
Sheriff Wayne Ivey
Sorry, what was the question?
Joe Getty
Political support among Israelis. Are they happy that this happened?
Sheriff Wayne Ivey
Oh, happy?
Jack Armstrong
I don't.
Sheriff Wayne Ivey
I think they understand the need for this because while Hamas, you know, is a terrorist group that has, you know, assault rifles and they carried out that devastating attack, of course, on October 7th, you're talking about Iran was getting very close to a Nuclear weapon. And that's not just according to Israel. That's According to the U.N. according to the United States, they had enriched uranium up to 60%, which is really just a step away from the 90% needed for a bomb. Now think about if one of those ballistic missiles fired last year was carrying a nuclear warhead. You, you're talking about the destruction of Israel. If one of those landed on Tel Aviv, it's pretty much all over.
Jack Armstrong
Robert Berger of CBS News. Robert, well done. A pleasure to talk. I hope we can do it again.
Sheriff Wayne Ivey
Yeah, good to be with you. Bye now.
Jack Armstrong
Thank you.
Joe Getty
That was an excellent point there at the end. Now, whether Iran would transfer, you know, tactical nukes or anything to Hamas, I don't know. But as we saw on October 7, Hamas had no limits of horrible things they were willing to do. We won't go through the usual list, but I mean, just some of the worst things any human beings have ever done to another human being. You don't think they would use a tactical nuke if they had it right?
Jack Armstrong
In Hezbollah's activities throughout the region for years and years, destabilizing death, torture, instability, you know, just oppression, just terrible. And Iran was the, the beating heart, really, and the sponsor of all of that. More analysis after a quick word from our.
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Yes. And doing interviews with everyone. And he said a couple of interesting things just while we were talking.
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Joe Getty
So as I went to bed last night, we were making lots of noises. Trump and the White House, Marco Rubio saying, we had nothing to do with this Iran so don't strike back at us. That'd be a mistake. We had nothing to do with this. We didn't even know it was happening. So a couple of things already mentioned that Trump was on with Dana Bash. What channel she on? She a CNN person?
Jack Armstrong
Yeah. Obnoxious.
Joe Getty
Looks like Dana to me. I'm just going to call her Dana.
Jack Armstrong
Go ahead.
Joe Getty
Is that misgendering or something?
Jack Armstrong
I think it may be, yes.
Joe Getty
Dead naming? I don't know. Looks like. Anyway, Dana Bash. So Trump says all the Iranian hardliners are now dead, she says, meaning Israel got them. He says, well, they didn't die of.
Jack Armstrong
COVID which is a hell of a funny thing to say. And as if she needed that to be confirmed anyway. But yes, that is a funny thing to say.
Joe Getty
Only Trump would say that. And then Trump just told the New York Post when I asked if he knew of Israel's plans to strike ahead of time, I always knew the date. He said, of course I did. And I told and, and know that Israel was going to strike. I, I told Iran, let's make a deal. Before that I always knew the date. So now he, now he's gone from my new Obama.
Jack Armstrong
Marco Rubio pours himself another drink. Ah, the hell with this.
Joe Getty
And I've only seen this reporting one place. I think this is the most interesting thing. I've learned today that the whole story for the last couple of weeks of Trump does not want Netanyahu to attack. He's told him on the phone, do not do it was disinformation. That was a trick on Iran to make Iran think, okay, we're probably in the clear.
Jack Armstrong
That's awesome.
Joe Getty
If that's true, and I'll bet it is.
Jack Armstrong
Yeah. So Israel hits multiple nuclear sites, military sites, kills two of the, well, the two top leaders of the military and the Republican Guard knocks out a couple of top nuclear scientists. Just unbelievable logistics and intelligence coming together. And again, 200 warplanes from 1,000 miles away. This is a massive undertaking.
Joe Getty
I think the scientists are a big deal. You can't just replace top nuclear scientists. And who's going to want to do the job. They might not have been enthusiastic about giving the mullah mullahs a bomb anyway. And then you know you're gonna get blown up by Israel sitting there eating dinner.
Jack Armstrong
Yeah, I'm busy working on self driving cars over here Mr. Ayatollah, but thanks for the call. No, we need you on the nuke program. Nah, I don't think so.
Joe Getty
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Jack Armstrong
Yeah, literally anything but that. Happy to do it for you. Oh holy one.
Joe Getty
We got more on the.
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So I thought it was something when Desantis came out yesterday and said, hey, a bunch of protesters surround your vehicle and you feel frightened. They get run over. That's on them, not you. Which is a different view than California has. And then the sheriff or somebody sheriff.
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Of Brevard county out with a statement that will thrill you. If you're of a particular point of view. They ain't playing in Florida.
Joe Getty
Gotcha. So that's coming up.
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Stay with us.
Joe Getty
Trust me, it's coming up next segment. I actually haven't heard this. Michael's not happy with the take they had on the Tonight show toward Father's Day with their humor, but let's hear it. This is Jimmy Fallon. Yeah, Father's Day is almost here and a lot of people are still shopping.
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For that perfect card. There's so many good choices out There.
Joe Getty
But here, this says, I love FaceTiming you. Open it up, it says. And seeing the inside of your ear. Hello.
Jack Armstrong
Hello.
Joe Getty
The next one says, I don't know anyone else. Open it up, it says, who bought their clothes and their TV from the same store?
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You got it right there. You got it.
Joe Getty
This next one says, you never do anything halfway. Open up says, unless you count the deck, the treehouse, the nursery, the garden, the shed, or your marriage, I'm sensing a theme here.
Jack Armstrong
Wow. Wow. Next up, this one says, you raised.
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Slim Jims and a scratcher.
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Jack Armstrong
Open.
Joe Getty
It says, please read the front of this card out loud. I just want to hear how it sounds.
Jack Armstrong
Is it just me, or is this repugnant?
Joe Getty
Yeah. I am not. That's enough, Michael. It makes a point. I want to have time to comment on that. You've mentioned it before, Michael. For years. Katie, you mentioned last year how hard it is to buy a Father's Day card because they're all, you're fat and stupid. Yeah, that's the theme of all the cards.
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Joe Getty
There are no jokes about how bad mom dresses or how she never follows through on anything or how dumb she is. That's not Mother's Day. Why is it? Why what?
Jack Armstrong
How much drama she creates. Anybody? Ring a bell? Anybody? Yeah. And. And that would be wildly inappropriate. That would be terrible, suggesting that. Unappreciative.
Joe Getty
I'm not suggesting that's the fix for this problem.
Jack Armstrong
It's just it.
Joe Getty
It. You know, this has been talked to death. We've talked about it a million times. Been going on forever.
Jack Armstrong
Your sitcoms not enough, judging by Jimmy Fallon.
Joe Getty
Apparently not the sitcoms. Dad is the. The schlub who barely can hear. If it weren't for Mom, God, the whole house would fall apart. Thank God. Because dad is just a dumb schlub who barely knows what he's doing. Who. Whose life experiences like that. Not mine. It wasn't. What way? It was with my dad or Mom. One doesn't. It doesn't have to be up with one, down with the other, which is a stupid way to look at it. And I know it's not that way in my house, currently. Where I'm dead.
Jack Armstrong
Yeah. Where did that come from? Go ahead, Katie. Well, at the risk of overanalyzing it, he says as he was about to say, I think it comes. It's a cultural norm that was born when Men were, you know, kind of in control of most things, if not everything, or at least seem to be. And the father was the impregnable head of the family. And so that sort of joking was kinda okay. All right, sure. But now, with a systematic attack on men and manhood from the political left now for half a century, it's not funny. Particularly given the attack on American boys from the left as they grow up, especially in government schools. I don't find it funny at all. Shaming men for being men, boys for being boys, and dads for being dads.
Joe Getty
Go, we gotta.
Jack Armstrong
Funny.
Joe Getty
I gotta.
Jack Armstrong
It's not funny anymore.
Joe Getty
I got a personal text yesterday from somebody who's law enforcement adjacent because we were talking about this sort of thing yesterday. He said, oh, yeah, the whole crime problem in prison, everything like that. Fatherlessness does not get discussed enough. But for whatever reason, the woke left long before woke was even a word. Took over the whole view of fathers in one in Hollywood and cards and stuff like that, of dads being kind of in the way. Really, you're better off without them. And it helps with the whole. Either have a kid without a. Without a guy or divorce is fine. Who cares? You don't need dad around. That whole movement fits in with this.
Jack Armstrong
You're empowering women up with women by pushing men down.
Joe Getty
It's horrifying.
Jack Armstrong
And sacrificing the children.
Joe Getty
Yeah. And how is it working culturally? Statistically, basically. But anyway, let you speak, Katie. We haven't let you speak. You have an opinion on this? You like your dad.
Jack Armstrong
Wow. Ironically, there's a man giving a woman permission.
Joe Getty
To Katie and then giving you a minute to speak. Yes, Very grateful.
Jack Armstrong
Long enough to speak. Yes.
Katie
No, of course. I love my dad.
Jack Armstrong
And it's one of those things where.
Joe Getty
You know, you get guys that date.
Katie
And then they go, oh, she's got daddy issues.
Jack Armstrong
It's like not having a dad is blamed for a majority of the problems, yet we've turned them into a joke for some reason.
Katie
And I don't understand it.
Joe Getty
Right. Yeah.
Jack Armstrong
I really don't.
Joe Getty
That's a decent point.
Jack Armstrong
I always get my dad one joking card and one very sweet card just because some of them are funny.
Joe Getty
When you go to CBS or wherever you go this weekend to get a Father's Day card, look at the wall of Dad's a fat slob who doesn't know what he's doing. I mean, what. Yeah.
Jack Armstrong
Kind of culture is that Diseased?
Joe Getty
I'd say.
Jack Armstrong
Yeah. Yeah.
Joe Getty
That's maddening. That is flat out maddening ought to.
Jack Armstrong
Touch back on Senator Padilla there of California with his performative clown show and much more.
Joe Getty
I want to hear this Florida Sheriff. I haven't heard it yet.
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Joe Getty
I was there peacefully at one point I had a question and so I began to ask a question. I was almost forcibly removed from the room. I was forced to the ground and I was handcuffed. I was not arrested. I was not detained.
Jack Armstrong
So that is a California senator pretending to be hurt and upset that when he charged at a cabinet official shouting questions, he was briefly cuffed and told to calm the hell down because it looked like an attack.
Joe Getty
Senator Alex Padilla, who took Kamala's spot when, when she became vice president. Can we hear Lawrence o' Donnell's reaction to that? Because that's super wussy if you want wussy. And Senator Padilla is right. It's not about him. It's about all of us. We are all Alex Padilla tonight. I'm kind of choked up. Any one of us could be the next one on the floor in handcuffs. That's right.
Jack Armstrong
Okay, so you got full on panty waist pretending to be upset after staging an incident. Buffoonery. Ass clownery, if you will. I would ask you.
Joe Getty
Yes, ask clownery.
Jack Armstrong
I would ask you to compare and contrast those very California attitudes with Sheriff Wayne Ivey. Before we get to the sheriff, I do want to say this and I Don't want to forget. There are a lot of great sheriffs in Cal Unicornia and brave, terrific deputies who should make every cop proud to wear your uniform. Great people often undermined by the top politicians that they labor under. And anyway, I salute, we salute all of you Leos out there who are kicking ass and doing a good job. So, anyway, having exposed you to the California wussiness, here is Sheriff Wayne Avi of beautiful Brevard County, Florida, with a message to would be rioters coming out this weekend.
Robert Berger
So I'm gonna. I'm gonna break it down for you, all right? And if somebody wants to know what I mean by turn violent, all right, this is what I mean. If you resist lawful orders, you're going to jail. Let me be very clear about that. If you block an intersection or a roadway in Brevard county, you are going to jail. If you flee arrest, you're going to go to jail tired, because we are going to run you down and put you in jail. If you try to mob rule a car in Brevard county, gathering around it, refusing to let the driver leave, in our county, you're most likely going to get run over and dragged across the street.
Joe Getty
Yes.
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If you spit on us, you're going to the hospital and in jail. If you hit one of us, you're going to the hospital and jail and most likely get bitten by one of our big, beautiful dogs that we have here.
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If you throw a brick, a firebomb, or point a gun at one of our deputies, we will be notifying your family where to collect your remains at, because we will kill you graveyard dead. We're not going to play. This has got to stop. You're watching what's taking place out there. You're seeing police officers that are being attacked, being spit on, being being put in harm's way just for doing their jobs. You're seeing ICE agents that are being targeted for doing their jobs, and you're seeing obstructionists that are doing all of this standing in the way of law and order.
Jack Armstrong
I think the takeaway phrase there is we will kill you graveyard dead. If you throw is apparently in Florida, a higher grade of dead than the regular dead.
Joe Getty
If you throw a brick at us, we will kill you graveyard dead versus that video, which I am horrified at, of all of the LAPD cowering under the overpass as scumbags. Throw chunks of some men at him.
Jack Armstrong
We will let you commit assault with the deadly weapon over and over again, no matter how often you do it. And will the message and we'll hide.
Joe Getty
Under the bridge so you can block 101 or whichever freeway they were on and then, you know, disrupt all kinds of commerce and traffic and everything as long as you want because you're throwing cement. And what are we going to do? Fight back. That'd be wrong.
Jack Armstrong
Right, Right.
Joe Getty
I'm so What? I remembered what the judge said. So middle of the day yesterday, judge comes out. One judge, San Francisco, comes out and says Trump had no right to use the National Guard and needs to give him back to Gavin Newsom and let Gavin Newsom. And one of the things he said, there was some mayhem, but mostly peaceful protests. It's like there was enough mayhem to need the National Guard. I don't care if you had 5 million people peacefully protesting. If you had 100 people attacking federal buildings and you were unable to stop it, you need help. That reasoning makes no sense whatsoever.
Jack Armstrong
Yeah, we're going to disband our security here at Target because most of the shoppers don't steal.
Joe Getty
And I'm making the point for, you know, my super libertarian leading friends who are always worried about the cops having too much power and deadly force, all that sort of stuff. I didn't hear anything from that Florida sheriff about if you want to, you know, get a permit and protest peacefully and walk down the street and march for whatever cause you want, we're going to shoot you dead. No, you use deadly force against us, we'll use deadly force against you. The end that has got to happen nationwide. There's no other way.
Jack Armstrong
Right, Right. And look, it's an elected position. He was putting his hard assery on display in Florida. I get it, it was kind of theatrical. But to say, look, we're going to enforce the law in this county, all of them, the laws against blocking traffic, the laws that protect drivers who are terror surrounded and terrorized. No, we're following the letter of the law. If you're unclear on what the law is, look it up. We're going to enforce it. That is doing everybody a favor.
Joe Getty
That's doing.
Jack Armstrong
You can protest till the cows come home. You can write eloquent speeches, you can call Congress people, you can register people to vote. You can write editorials for your favorite website. I almost said paper. What's a paper, Grandpa? Doesn't matter. Uh, you, you can be an activist every sort of way you want in the United States and God bless this great country in the First Amendment, but you cannot assault the cops just because you think you're so effing righteous in your black clothing. In your camouflage hat and your brave knee pads and your Columbia education. No, that's where we draw the line.
Joe Getty
We gotta stop letting people loot when they have an excuse like this, like so many people been doing in la. You're not doing that because you care about ICE and migrants at Home Depot.
Jack Armstrong
Right.
Joe Getty
Just taking advantage of a situation to steal. And I've been safe for years. I don't understand why we decided to give a pass on all these different riots that happen after sporting events. Yeah, you can set a bus on fire, you know, taxpayers have to pay for it. It's a half a million dollars. And you can turn over a cop car or whatever, but, you know, your sports team, what? We just got to stop allowing this.
Jack Armstrong
Yeah, I would agree. I would agree.
Joe Getty
Because it grows. Obviously. You send the message that, you know, the Overton window of what's acceptable just grows and grows or changes.
Jack Armstrong
Right, sure. Yeah. So I wonder, is there like EMT dead where they might bring you around? It's like 50, 50. And then there's hospital.
Joe Getty
Graveyard dead's a good term where you're.
Jack Armstrong
You'Re, you're pretty, pretty sure you're dead. But graveyard dead, I mean, that's extra.
Joe Getty
I've always liked the term dead as a hammer. Yeah, that's pretty dead. That's good. I might have to hear that whole thing again. That is really, really good.
Jack Armstrong
I've heard it several times and I continue to enjoy it.
Joe Getty
How long is it?
Jack Armstrong
It's 90 seconds.
Joe Getty
Yeah.
Jack Armstrong
You know, point a gun at us, we're going to tell you your next to kin where you can find, they can recover your body.
Joe Getty
What else you got to do? Let's hear this again.
Robert Berger
So I'm going to, I'm going to break it down for you, all right? And if somebody wants to know what I mean by turn violent, all right, this is what I mean. If you resist lawful orders, you're going to jail. Let me be very clear about that. If you block an intersection or a roadway in Brevard county, you are going to jail. If you flee arrest, you're going to go to jail tired, because we are going to run you down and put you in jail. If you try to mob rule a car in Brevard county, gathering around it, refusing to let the driver leave, in our county, you're most likely going to get run over and dragged across the street. If you spit on us, you're going to the hospital and in jail. If you hit one of us, you're going to the hospital and jail and Most likely get bitten by one of our big beautiful dogs that we have here. If you throw a brick, a firebomb, or point a gun at one of our deputies, we will be notifying your family where to collect your remains at, because we will kill you graveyard dead.
Joe Getty
Wow.
Robert Berger
We're not gonna play. This has got to stop. You're watching what's taking place out there. You're seeing police officers.
Jack Armstrong
That's good.
Joe Getty
Yeah, that's good. That is, that is. That is something.
Jack Armstrong
Yeah, I'm, I'm totally against extra judicial punishment or cops getting to wail on people because they're mad. Sure, let's not go overboard here.
Joe Getty
But there's nothing overboard about. You're throwing cinder blocks at my head, so I shot you.
Jack Armstrong
No, 100% agree. Yeah. The sweet spot is way closer to Sheriff Ivy than those poor law enforcement officers risking their lives with no backing in, in LA and so much California. When the poo really hits the fan. You know, I've got a story I've. I've been sitting on for weeks because it affected me so deeply. It's about the shocking. I mean, I don't care how cynical or hard assed you are. The shocking number of suicides among Chicago cops because they know they go out and do the toughest job in the city night after night, day after day. And if things go even 10% sideways, the city fathers and mothers are gonna abandon them and throw them to the wolves. And it eats away at their souls until they can't take it anymore because it means so much to them to be cops, but they just can't take it.
Joe Getty
Yeah, that's a good point. Talking about the LAPD having to hide under the bridge is cinderblocks. Keep throwing. They might, every one of them, to a man, be more than willing to do what you got to do to stop that. But they know that in LA you can't or you'll end up. You'll end up getting sued and in jail yourself.
Jack Armstrong
Or get hurt worse than you would cowering under the bridge unless you have overwhelming numbers. Hence the deployment of the National Guard. Which one? 83 year old, far left San Francisco judge said no, you can't do that immediately. Checked by the 9th Circuit Court that said no status quo until Tuesday. We'll have a hearing. So back on, they still had the.
Joe Getty
Curfew last night, didn't they?
Jack Armstrong
Oh, yeah. Karen Bass has had a curfew from 8 to 6, I think 8pm to 6am every night since this stuff started. Even though it's mostly peaceful and there's no need for the National Guard and they've got the situation well in hand. That's funny.
Joe Getty
Yeah. Any thoughts on any of this? Text line 415295 KFTC ARMSTRONG and GETTY.
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The miracle in seat.
Robert Berger
11 a one passenger who survived the crash was sitting in the middle of the aircraft, actually changed seats at the last moment and survived. It's not entirely certain how he exited the plane.
Jack Armstrong
He said apparently he opened the door.
Robert Berger
And jumped out the emergency exit. But how, what, where and why is not clear. It's believed he'll be able to leave hospital in a matter of days.
Joe Getty
Okay, so the thought plickens it was already crazy that one guy gets up and walks away from the plane crash with everybody else dead. Seat 11A. Now we find out he changed seats right before they took off.
Jack Armstrong
Are you implying that something untoward has happened here or.
Joe Getty
No, but wow. Wow. Okay.
Jack Armstrong
It was probably one of those exit row things where they needed somebody who could comply with the directions and understand the language. And that's. That's happened to me a couple of times. So quick, they didn't kick me out, they brought me in. Just just to be clear, I do speak English.
Joe Getty
Quick sports note. The NBA Finals back in action tonight with the Pacers up two 1. I'm rooting for the Pacers. And then the NHL is tied. 2. 2. I just looked up. That's exciting.
Jack Armstrong
It's been unbelievable. I. I didn't watch last night, but I understand, Katie, you watched at least part of Oilers and what's their faces. Yeah, the Panthers.
Katie
Yeah, it was a great game.
Joe Getty
Close game, the whole game, except for.
Jack Armstrong
I mean, obviously the Oilers took it in overtime, but another OT game. It was another OT game.
Joe Getty
I should be watching this.
Jack Armstrong
Yeah, it was great. But, guys, the camera pans, and who is in the stands? Taylor effing Swift.
Joe Getty
She's there.
Jack Armstrong
Oh, and Travis Kelsey.
Joe Getty
Okay. I could see him being in Florida.
Katie
They were both there, and the camera went over to him, and I looked at Drew and I went, no, I'm not this.
Joe Getty
Don't bring it to hockey. Now. There's a. There's a rumor that they married a while back. They're already married. And they avoided the whole hubbub by doing it secretly.
Katie
Oh, you.
Jack Armstrong
And you would have. I mean, the woman who. I. I don't know who the woman broadcaster was, but she was just.
Katie
Oh, and it's her hockey era. And asking them other male broadcaster, what era are you in? And her lipstick, my gosh. I'm sitting there going, oh, here we go.
Jack Armstrong
I would never raise my hand to a woman, Katie, but I'd appreciate it if you would cross check her.
Joe Getty
Yeah.
Jack Armstrong
Both hands on the stick. There we go.
Joe Getty
I'm in the whatever you call over Travis and Taylor era. That's the era.
Jack Armstrong
Yes. Yeah.
Joe Getty
This apropos of nothing news came out yesterday. For some reason, Anderson Cooper makes $18 million a year. I don't know how that's possible. I've never understood the math on this stuff. When you hear about what cable news hosts make, you got like 200,000 viewers nationwide. How does it pay $18 million a year?
Jack Armstrong
I get really enjoying Taylor Swift's music and her lyrics and that sort of thing. In the whole image and girl power, I can intellectually comprehend that. The whole. I won't watch anybody but Anderson Cooper, I can't imagine. I mean, he's okay, but.
Joe Getty
Yeah.
Jack Armstrong
You can't find somebody every bit as good.
Joe Getty
Oh, I see. For. In terms of the employer, like $18 million.
Jack Armstrong
You can't get somebody pretty good for 11 million, right?
Joe Getty
Yeah, yeah. To get the same ratings. Yeah, I don't.
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Jack Armstrong
Which are poor. Very poor, by the way. Whatever.
Joe Getty
A spokesman for the Iranian armed forces says that Israel and the United States are going to receive a forceful slap.
Jack Armstrong
Oh, no. Oh, there it is. Ow, ow, ow.
Joe Getty
Right on the cheek.
Jack Armstrong
Damn you.
Joe Getty
Not cool.
Jack Armstrong
Slap. Yeah. Slap away beaches.
Joe Getty
And I want to hit this. I haven't seen this viral.
Jack Armstrong
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Joe Getty
Earlier in the show I said I might be too online at this point in my life that I'm getting sucked into, like, thinking these conversations on Twitter are more prevalent than they are. And they aren't because a lot of the stuff I see, I don't see anywhere else but Twitter. Really? Like nowhere. Not even cable news, so, you know, it's its own little bubble of conversations. Anyway, this apparently went viral. A viral four pound. You don't know what I'm going to say Next. Baby kangaroo.
Jack Armstrong
£4 isn't much. So my mind is. Is whirling. Now, what would be Incredibly impressive at.
Joe Getty
Four pounds, a viral £4,000-calorie cupcake is coming to grocery stores near you.
Jack Armstrong
Woof.
Joe Getty
6,000Calorie cupcake weighs four pounds.
Jack Armstrong
Well, what, what's, what's the cup part of it? That's just a cake.
Joe Getty
That's a good point. In what way is it not just a cake.
Jack Armstrong
That'S shaped vaguely like a cupcake? It looks like a cupcake.
Joe Getty
It looks like a rice, but it's the size of a cake. That's a cake. Yeah.
Jack Armstrong
Stunt food. And you fell for it.
Joe Getty
You're right. Stunt food and I fell for it. And you should make that Nelson Muntz noise at me.
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Excellent justice has been done here, folks. Hey, here's something crazy. Speaking of four pounds. Four pounds a show in a three pound bag. We do another. Another full hour of fascinating contact. If you content, if you don't get it or you got to go do something, grab it by a podcast later. Subscribe to Armstrong and Getty on Demand. I want to get back into the absolute clown, Alex Padilla. This senator from California who provoked a Secret Service into wrestling him to the ground so he could haul himself up on the cross and say he's the brave defender of all Hispanics and liberals everywhere.
Joe Getty
We have breaking news that we might get to an hour for. Kanye west has just walked into the Diddy trial. Oh, my God. Yay. Is it the Diddy trial? This has got to be good. This is a perfect Friday stuff.
Jack Armstrong
Elon Musk. Things are getting weird and they're getting weird fast.
Joe Getty
Oh, my God. Yes. So if you don't get our four, get the podcast. Armstrong and Getty on Demand.
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Armstrong & Getty On Demand: Episode Summary – "Ass Clownery... If You Will"
Release Date: June 13, 2025
Host: Armstrong & Getty
Platform: iHeartPodcasts
The episode opens with deep coverage of a significant military action initiated by Israel against Iran's nuclear infrastructure. Robert Berger, a seasoned CBS News radio correspondent with extensive experience in the Middle East, provides insightful commentary on the unfolding events.
Details of the Attack:
Sheriff Wayne Ivey explains, “Israel launched a major attack on Iran today... [00:17].” Approximately 200 Israeli aircraft targeted over 100 sites within Iran, including the critical Natanz enrichment facility. This meticulously planned operation not only aimed at crippling Iran's nuclear capabilities but also resulted in the elimination of three top Iranian generals.
Logistical Feat:
The coordination required for such an expansive airstrike was highlighted by Ivey: “200 Israeli aircraft flying to Iran... this requires refueling along the way... [06:07].” The precision and intelligence involved underscore the seriousness of Israel's commitment to halting Iran’s nuclear advancements.
Iran's Response:
The hosts discuss Iran's retaliatory measures, noting that while Iran dispatched a hundred drones towards Israel, none successfully penetrated Israeli airspace, either falling short or being intercepted: “They did send a hundred drones... none of them reached Israel...[05:56].”
Political Reactions:
The conversation delves into President Trump's remarks, where he downplays Iran’s hardliners by stating, “...they are now dead... [03:27].” The hosts critique Trump's communication, especially his clarification that these hardliners "didn’t die of COVID," adding a layer of skepticism to his statements.
Shifting focus to domestic politics, Armstrong and Getty scrutinize an incident involving California Senator Alex Padilla.
The Incident:
Joe Getty recounts, “I got a personal text yesterday... [29:18],” describing how Padilla was forcibly removed by Secret Service agents after aggressively confronting a cabinet official on the Senate floor.
Hosts' Take:
The hosts label Padilla's actions as “buffoonery” and “ass clownery,” questioning his approach to political discourse and emphasizing the contrast between his behavior and that of Sheriff Wayne Ivey from Brevard County, Florida.
Law Enforcement Perspectives:
Sheriff Wayne Ivey underscores the importance of law and order, stating, “...we are going to run you down and put you in jail... [32:02].” His stern stance serves as a foil to Padilla's dramatics, highlighting differing approaches to maintaining authority and respecting institutional protocols.
A substantial portion of the episode is dedicated to discussing the evolving portrayal of fathers, especially in popular media and societal norms.
Father's Day Cards Debate:
The hosts express frustration over modern Father's Day cards that often depict fathers in a negative, stereotypical light. Joe Getty laments, “...Jimmy Fallon... [20:48],” criticizing the humor that reduces dads to “fat slobs” or inept figures.
Impact on Masculinity:
Katie joins the conversation to affirm her positive view of her father: “No, of course. I love my dad... [24:13].” She challenges the widespread negative stereotypes, arguing that such portrayals contribute to a systematic undermining of male identities and fatherhood roles.
Societal Consequences:
The discussion touches on the broader implications of these cultural shifts, including increased fatherlessness and its correlation with societal issues like crime and instability. Joe Getty adds, “Fatherlessness does not get discussed enough... [23:03],” emphasizing the need for a balanced and respectful representation of paternal figures.
Sheriff Wayne Ivey provides a no-nonsense perspective on maintaining public order in Brevard County, especially in the face of potential protests and civil unrest.
Zero Tolerance Policy:
Ivey states unequivocally, “If you throw a brick... [32:17],” outlining the severe consequences for those who engage in violent or obstructive behaviors against law enforcement.
Protecting Law and Order:
The hosts support Ivey’s stance, advocating for strict enforcement of laws to prevent chaos and ensure the safety of both officers and civilians. Jack Armstrong remarks, “...we are going to enforce it. That is doing everybody a favor... [35:23],” reinforcing the necessity of such measures.
The hosts briefly shift gears to discuss recent sporting events, providing updates and personal opinions.
NBA Finals Update:
Joe Getty shares excitement over the Pacers leading the NBA Finals, “It's been unbelievable... [46:20].”
NHL Game Recap:
Katie recounts a thrilling NHL game where the Oilers clinched a win in overtime, noting the high-stakes atmosphere and notable appearances by celebrities like Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.
In the latter part of the episode, Armstrong and Getty touch upon various other newsworthy topics and viral sensations.
Miraculous Plane Crash Survival:
Robert Berger reports on an astonishing survival story where a passenger, Seat 11A, miraculously survived a plane crash by jumping out of an emergency exit just before takeoff: “He said apparently he opened the door... [45:24].”
Viral Food Trends:
The hosts sarcastically discuss a viral “£4,000-calorie cupcake,” critiquing it as “stunt food” and expressing skepticism about its authenticity and health implications.
As the episode wraps up, Armstrong and Getty reiterate their support for strong law enforcement measures and express discontent with what they perceive as performative politics and cultural degradation.
Support for Sheriffs and Deputies:
Jack Armstrong extends commendations to local sheriffs and deputies, emphasizing their bravery and dedication: “We salute all of you Leos out there who are kicking ass and doing a good job... [30:36].”
Critique of Political Figures:
The hosts continue to lambast figures like Senator Padilla, portraying his actions as detrimental to societal respect and order, while advocating for policies that prioritize safety and adherence to the law.
Notable Quotes:
Sheriff Wayne Ivey on Enforcement:
“If you throw a brick, a firebomb, or point a gun at one of our deputies, we will be notifying your family where to collect your remains at, because we will kill you graveyard dead. [32:17]”
Joe Getty on Father's Day Cards:
“Why are there no jokes about how bad mom dresses or how she never follows through on anything or how dumb she is. That's not Mother's Day. [21:20]”
Jack Armstrong on Animus Towards Political Performances:
“You can protest till the cows come home... you can write eloquent speeches... but you cannot assault the cops... [36:01]”
Conclusion
In "Ass Clownery... If You Will," Armstrong & Getty delve into pressing geopolitical events, critique contemporary cultural norms, and advocate for stringent law enforcement, all while interspersing personal anecdotes and spirited debates. The episode underscores the hosts' commitment to addressing serious societal issues with a blend of humor and assertive commentary, providing listeners with a comprehensive and engaging discourse.