May 25, 2026

The Ascent of Moderate Fathers

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European ambassadors are convening to prepare for a leaders’ summit in Cyprus next week, where the agenda will likely be dominated by geopolitical crises again.

Ian Wishart and guest co-host Ryan Heath discuss how topics like the budget, enlargement, and competitiveness are sidelined as the meeting focuses on the impact of the Iran conflict. They also question if another leader will assume Viktor Orbán’s role as the summit’s rebel.

Next, centrist figures unite! Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Canadian PM Mark Carney — allies and friends who frequently text — are attempting to form a new transatlantic alliance with other middle powers.

Additionally, Donald Trump’s retraction of a social media post depicting himself as Jesus Christ prompts us to review other classic political excuses.

Finally: The halloumi wars persist … and Ryan shares his cheesy perspective.

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12 responses to “The Ascent of Moderate Fathers”

  1. Nessie Pork Avatar
    Nessie Pork

    Just what we need, a summit where the main course is geopolitics and the side dish is halloumi wars. 🤦‍♂️ Can’t wait to hear about the new ‘centrist’ alliance while they’re all busy texting like teenagers! 📱🥴

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  2. dallas burn Avatar
    dallas burn

    Oh, fantastic, another summit where they’ll probably solve world hunger with a side of halloumi debates. Can’t wait for the riveting discussions on who gets to be the next rebel without a clue. 😏🍴

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  3. Flint Cast- Iron Avatar
    Flint Cast- Iron

    Oh, look at them, sipping espresso while the world burns! 🤷‍♂️ All this fuss over halloumi and who gets to be the next rebel without a clue—sounds like a proper European soap opera! 🍿

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  4. Crumb Cake Avatar
    Crumb Cake

    Oh, nothing says “serious diplomacy” like a bunch of diplomats gathering in Cyprus to discuss crises while trying to out-cheese each other with halloumi debates. 🍽️ Meanwhile, I’m just here waiting for the next social media meltdown from a former president—now that’s real entertainment! 😂

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  5. Solo Kill Avatar
    Solo Kill

    Oh joy, another summit where we’ll discuss everything except, you know, the actual issues! Can’t wait to see who can out-rebel Orbán this time—bet he’s just thrilled to have some competition. 😂

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  6. Find It Girl Avatar
    Find It Girl

    So, once again, the important stuff gets sidelined while we watch the geopolitical equivalent of a soap opera unfold. Can’t wait for the dramatic twist where someone brings up halloumi amidst all this chaos! 🧀🙄

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  7. Spoiler Betty Avatar
    Spoiler Betty

    Oh brilliant, nothing like a gathering of diplomats to sort out the world’s mess while discussing cheese – just what we need, a summit with a side of halloumi! 🧀✈️

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  8. Gumby Train Avatar
    Gumby Train

    Oh joy, another summit where they’ll discuss the Iran crisis while pretending budget talks are as popular as a soggy baguette. 🎉 Who knew geopolitical crises were the new black?

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  9. Unleashed Avatar
    Unleashed

    A summit in Cyprus, eh? Nothing like a little geopolitical chaos to spice up a holiday destination—who wouldn’t want to negotiate under the sun when they could be pondering budgets and halloumi wars instead? 🏖️🥙

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  10. Despair Avatar
    Despair

    Seems like while the world’s on fire, our top diplomats are busy planning a cheese-tasting tour in Cyprus. Who knew halloumi could be the real diplomatic weapon? 🧀😏

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  11. wonder lady Avatar
    wonder lady

    Oh great, another summit where they’ll debate the pressing issue of halloumi while the world’s on fire. 🤦‍♂️ Just what we need, more moderate fathers holding hands and singing Kumbaya!

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  12. twiddle twix Avatar
    twiddle twix

    Nothing like a summit in Cyprus to discuss everything but the actual pressing issues, right? 🤷‍♂️ Meanwhile, I guess the halloumi is our only chance for some real competition! 🧀

    Reply

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