The Scott Jennings Podcast U.S. INCHES CLOSER TO WAR WITH IRAN - PLUS: LIVE REPORT AS TRUMP HEADS TO TEXAS
Feb 27, 2026
Larry O'Connor, conservative pundit and Townhall editor, offers sharp political commentary. Keith Self, Texas congressman and West Point veteran, reports live on energy, national security, and Trump's Texas trip. Dr. Scott Glassberg, former ASPS president and plastic surgeon, explains the society's review on transgender surgeries for minors. They discuss Iran strike watch, military posture, national security, and medical policy shifts.
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Memphis Task Force Cut Violent Crime Fast
- The Memphis Safe Task Force produced rapid, large crime reductions after federal surge deployment.
- Since September the task force enabled over 6,400 arrests, 600+ gang arrests, and located 148 missing children, per David Kustoff.
Diplomatic Steps Signal Rising Iran Tension
- U.S. diplomatic moves signaled escalating tensions with Iran as embassy non-essential staff were ordered to leave Israel.
- President Trump publicly expressed displeasure with negotiation progress, increasing the likelihood of military action.
Plastic Surgeons Cite Low Quality Evidence For Minors
- The American Society of Plastic Surgeons concluded evidence for gender-affirming surgery in minors is low quality and uncertain.
- ASPS iteratively reviewed reports (Cass, McMaster, HHS) and recommended postponing surgeries until at least age 19 for safety.