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The conversation opens with Preston expressing frustration over the mismanagement of the Chicago Bears, which segues into a serious discussion on the deteriorating security situation in Europe. Specifically, both hosts touch on the escalation of the war in Ukraine and its connections to the broader Middle East conflicts, including developments in Syria.

As the episode progresses, the hosts clarify the importance of the recent actions taken in Syria, especially by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). HTS has launched an offensive towards Aleppo, and the implications of this movement are considerable. Preston explains that while HTS is labeled a terrorist organization by the West, their actions could contribute to degrading the influence of Russia, Iran, and Hezbollah in the region.