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Geeta Gandbhir on Her Double Oscar Noms for "The Perfect Neighbor" & "The Devil Is Busy"
Award-winning filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir discusses her two Oscar-nominated documentaries, "The Perfect Neighbor" and "The Devil is Busy," which expose the devastating impacts of gun violence, weaponized racism, and the post-Roe v. Wade landscape.
"Why Are We Going to War?": Former U.S. Middle East Officials Say Trump Has "No Clear Plan" on Iran
Former US diplomats and Pentagon officials reveal the Trump administration launched a war on Iran without a clear plan or legal basis, driven by shifting justifications and external pressure, escalating regional conflict and humanitarian crisis.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — March 5, 2026
The US Senate rejected a resolution to withdraw forces from Iran amidst escalating US-Israeli attacks on Iranian civilian sites and military responses, while other global and domestic crises unfold.
“The Secret Agent”: Kleber Mendonça Filho on Oscar-Nominated Drama Set During Brazil’s Dictatorship
Brazilian filmmaker Kleber Mendonça Filho discusses his Oscar-nominated film 'The Secret Agent,' which uses a 1977 thriller to expose the cyclical nature of political repression and media manipulation in Brazil, drawing parallels to the Bolsonaro era.
“Utter Disaster for All Involved”: Is Trump’s War on Iran Repeating Bush’s “Forever War” in Iraq?
An Al Jazeera senior political analyst argues that the US is repeating the 'stupid war' playbook of the Bush administration in its conflict with Iran, risking an 'utter disaster' for the entire region.
"Iran Is Not Going to Surrender": Johns Hopkins Prof. Says U.S. and Israel Underestimate Iran
Johns Hopkins Professor Narges Bajoghli asserts that the U.S. and Israel gravely underestimate Iran's asymmetrical warfare capabilities and its resolve to engage in a long-term war of attrition, despite initial decapitation strikes.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — March 4, 2026
This report details the fifth day of the US-Israeli war on Iran, escalating regional conflicts, domestic political fallout in the US, and other critical global and national events.
A War for Oil: Economist Michael Hudson on U.S. Quest to Control the World's Oil Trade
Economist Michael Hudson argues that US foreign policy, particularly actions against Iran and Russia, is fundamentally driven by a decades-long strategy to control global oil trade and maintain dollar hegemony, not by stated concerns like nuclear proliferation or democracy.
"Stop This Bloodshed": Israeli Lawmaker Ofer Cassif Slams Netanyahu's "Fascist Government" over Iran
Israeli Knesset member Ofer Cassif condemns Netanyahu's government for an 'imperialist aggression' against Iran, driven by economic and political interests, and highlights the escalating persecution of Palestinians under the conflict's 'smoke screen'.
By Attacking Iran, U.S. & Israel Seek Unchallenged Supremacy in Middle East
Palestinian American journalist Rammy Kuri breaks down the escalating conflict in the Middle East, arguing that US and Israeli actions are driven by a desire for unchallenged regional supremacy and are rooted in a long history of Western colonial militarism.
"Horror and Anxiety": Death Toll in Iran Tops 780 as Trump Says U.S. Can Fight "Forever
Following the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader by the US and Israel, a regional war has rapidly escalated, causing hundreds of civilian deaths and prompting Iran to retaliate while the US President asserts a capacity for 'forever' war.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — March 3, 2026
This episode details the escalating US-Israeli military campaign against Iran, its severe regional and global consequences, and related domestic US political and ethical controversies.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — March 2, 2026
A US-Israeli military assault on Iran triggers widespread retaliatory strikes, global economic disruption, and international condemnation, escalating conflicts across the Middle East and impacting domestic US politics.
Iranian American Scholars Denounce U.S.-Israeli Attack, Warn Regime Change Efforts Will Backfire
Iranian-American scholars condemn the US-Israeli attacks on Iran, arguing that regime change efforts are 'mission impossible' and only destroy the space for internal Iranian struggles while expanding regional conflict.
Special Report: U.S. & Israel Launch Unprovoked Attack on Iran, Risking Broader Regional War
The U.S. and Israel launched a joint, unprovoked attack on Iran, leading to immediate Iranian retaliation across the Middle East and raising critical questions about international law, war objectives, and regional stability.
ICE Abducts Then Releases Columbia Student After Mamdani Intervenes & Calls to Dismiss More Cases
ICE agents used deceptive tactics to detain a Columbia student, who was then released within hours following direct intervention from Mayor Mamdani with President Trump, highlighting both the power of political leverage and alleged institutional hypocrisy.
Missing DOJ Files: As Clintons Testify About Epstein, Where Are FBI Interviews with Trump Accuser?
As Bill and Hillary Clinton testified regarding Jeffrey Epstein, an NPR investigation revealed 53 pages of FBI interviews with a Donald Trump accuser are missing from DOJ files, sparking demands for transparency amidst a wave of high-profile resignations.
"Flagrant War Crime": Investigation Recreates 2025 Israeli Massacre, Cover-Up of 15 Gaza Aid Workers
An 11-month independent investigation by Forensic Architecture and Earshot meticulously reconstructed the March 23, 2025, Israeli attack on a Gaza aid convoy, revealing a two-hour massacre of 15 Palestinian medics and aid workers, followed by an extensive cover-up.
Cuba Kills 4 Exiles Trying to "Infiltrate" Island by Boat as U.S. “Medieval Siege” of Cuba Continues
A deadly shootout between Cuban border troops and Florida-based exiles attempting to infiltrate Cuba highlights escalating tensions and a severe humanitarian crisis on the island, exacerbated by a tightened US economic embargo.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 26, 2026
This episode covers a rapid-fire series of global and domestic headlines, from escalating US-Iran tensions and the Cuban humanitarian crisis to Israeli actions in Gaza, the Epstein scandal's fallout, and controversial Trump administration policies.
Rep. Summer Lee on Boycotting Trump Speech, Jesse Jackson, Voting Rights, “Endless Wars” & More
Congresswoman Summer Lee explains her boycott of Trump's State of the Union, criticizing his administration's policies on voting rights, foreign policy, and attacks on civil rights legacies.
Nobel Prize-Winning Economist Joseph Stiglitz Slams Trump’s Myths About Tariffs, Affordability
Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz systematically refutes former President Trump's economic claims regarding tariffs, job growth, and affordability, presenting evidence that tariffs are paid by Americans and that key economic metrics worsened under his policies.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 25, 2026
A comprehensive news roundup details President Trump's contentious State of the Union, the Pentagon's aggressive stance on AI access, a growing measles outbreak amid altered vaccine policies, and several international flashpoints.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 24, 2026
This episode details a series of high-profile arrests and investigations linked to Jeffrey Epstein, exposes alleged government cover-ups, and reports on ongoing global conflicts and humanitarian crises.
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