NYC Politics, Iran Unrest And More On The Brett Winterble Show

Tune in here to this Friday’s edition of the Brett Winterble Show!

Brett kicks off the program with Pete Kaliner for this fist 2026 edition of the Hangover as they discuss the political future of New York City under its new mayor and what early warning signs could mean for his long-term ambitions. The conversation breaks down how long sweeping progressive promises—like free buses and expanded city services—can survive economic reality, especially when crises such as snowstorms or infrastructure failures test basic governance.

Later Brett turns his focus to Iran, arguing that the country is approaching a historic breaking point with global implications. He outlines how Iran’s collapsing economy—marked by a plummeting rial, runaway inflation, shortages of food, energy, and water, and the resignation of key financial leaders—has ignited widespread unrest across major cities. What began as economic frustration, Brett explains, has evolved into a full-scale anti-regime movement, with protesters openly calling for freedom and the end of the Islamic Republic. He notes that the government’s restrained security response may signal cracks within the regime itself, as enforcement forces hesitate to turn violently on their own people. Brett connects this unrest to recent U.S. and Israeli actions against Iran’s nuclear capabilities, arguing they weakened the regime without triggering full-scale war.

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