The Podcast of the Lotus Eaters #1423

Harry, Luca and Firas discuss AIPAC striking again, the new worst ending ever, and Modi’s migrant madness.

Reading List

• AIPAC bought it

  • Meghan McCain commentary on US politics and Republican divisions - Meghan McCain - Twitter

  • Matt Walsh commentary on American conservatism and Congress - Matt Walsh - Twitter

  • Steve Exotic commentary on Trump and Republican politics - Steve Exotic - Twitter

  • JohnnyMAGA commentary on Trump-aligned Republican politics - JohnnyMAGA - Twitter

  • TrumpTruthOnX post about Donald Trump and Republican policy - TrumpTruthOnX - Twitter

  • Thomas Massie statement on congressional legislation and spending - Thomas Massie - Twitter

  • TrumpTruthOnX commentary on Republican Party strategy - TrumpTruthOnX - Twitter

  • ABC7 report on Republicans voting for the “Big Beautiful Bill” - ABC7 News

  • Wikipedia profile of Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick - Wikipedia

  • TrumpTruthOnX post discussing Republican leadership and legislation - TrumpTruthOnX - Twitter

  • TrumpTruthOnX commentary on Trump campaign messaging - TrumpTruthOnX - Twitter

  • TrumpTruthOnX statement on US congressional politics - TrumpTruthOnX - Twitter

  • Thomas Massie criticism of congressional spending bills - Thomas Massie - Twitter

  • TrumpTruthOnX commentary on Republican primary politics - TrumpTruthOnX - Twitter

  • TrumpTruthOnX statement on MAGA movement strategy - TrumpTruthOnX - Twitter

  • TrumpTruthOnX commentary on Republican Party conflicts - TrumpTruthOnX - Twitter

  • Axios report on Trump and Nancy Mace in South Carolina politics - Axios

  • Politico report on Thomas Massie, AIPAC spending and MAGA politics - Politico

  • AdImpact analysis of 2024 US House campaign spending - AdImpact

  • YouTube video discussing US congressional politics and Trump allies - YouTube

  • YouTube analysis of Republican Party politics and lobbying - YouTube

  • AIPAC statement on US–Israel relations and congressional support - AIPAC - Twitter

  • AIPAC commentary on bipartisan support for Israel - AIPAC - Twitter

  • AIPAC statement on US foreign policy and Congress - AIPAC - Twitter

  • InfoLibNews commentary on lobbying, Congress and US politics - InfoLibNews - Twitter

• The New Worst Ending Ever

  • IMDb episode guide for Game of Thrones Season 8 - IMDb

  • IMDb episode guide for Stranger Things Season 5 - IMDb

  • IMDb page for The Odyssey - IMDb

  • IMDb episode guide for The Boys Season 4 - IMDb

  • Rotten Tomatoes page for The Boys Season 5 - Rotten Tomatoes

  • IMDb episode guide for The Boys Season 5 - IMDb

  • IMDb page for upcoming film and television release - IMDb

  • KernelKain commentary on modern television and entertainment - kernelKain - Twitter

  • Leonstriker commentary on TV and film culture - Leonstriker - Twitter

  • Jacksfilms reaction post about television and fandom - Jacksfilms - Twitter

  • RealEmirHan commentary on entertainment media - RealEmirHan - Twitter

  • Howlingmutant0 commentary on modern television writing - Howlingmutant0 - Twitter

  • HariSel commentary on The Boys and streaming television - HariSel57511397 - Twitter

  • Auron MacIntyre commentary on entertainment and politics - Auron MacIntyre - Twitter

  • Rolling Stone feature on The Boys, Homelander and Donald Trump comparisons - Rolling Stone

  • DiscussingFilm post about The Boys Season 4 - DiscussingFilm - Twitter

  • Fandom Pulse commentary on entertainment industry trends - Fandom Pulse - Twitter

  • SensibleFascist commentary on television and pop culture - SensibleFascist - Twitter

  • MustacheBob2 reaction to television and streaming media - MustacheBob2 - Twitter

• Modi’s Migrant Madness

  • Joint Statement by India and the Netherlands - Government of the Netherlands

  • PM Modi addresses Indian diaspora and strengthens India–Netherlands ties - Financial Express

  • Narendra Modi post on India–Netherlands relations and diplomacy - Narendra Modi - Twitter

  • PM Modi welcomed by Indian diaspora during Sweden visit - Economic Times / ET Now

  • Joint Statement on the India–Sweden Summit establishing a strategic partnership - Government of Sweden

  • Narendra Modi post on India–Sweden partnership - Narendra Modi - Twitter

  • Narendra Modi statement on cooperation with Sweden - Narendra Modi - Twitter

  • Narendra Modi commentary on India’s Nordic diplomatic engagement - Narendra Modi - Twitter

  • India–Norway Joint Statement (May 18, 2026) - Ministry of External Affairs India

  • Narendra Modi statement on India–Norway relations - Narendra Modi - Twitter

  • Narendra Modi post on India’s European diplomatic tour - Narendra Modi - Twitter

  • Narendra Modi commentary on bilateral cooperation with European leaders - Narendra Modi - Twitter

  • Giorgia Meloni statement on India–Italy relations - Giorgia Meloni - Twitter

  • Narendra Modi statement on India–Italy partnership - Narendra Modi - Twitter

  • India–Italy Joint Declaration - Prime Minister of India

  • Ursula von der Leyen statement on India–EU cooperation - Ursula von der Leyen - Twitter