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Crude Capitalism: Trump's War on Iran Disrupts Global Systems, from Agriculture to Oil to Shipping
The US-Israeli war on Iran and the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz are not just impacting oil prices, but are creating widespread global economic and humanitarian crises by disrupting critical supply chains for chemicals, fertilizers, and shipping logistics.
Iran War & Strait of Hormuz Energy Crisis Reveal Decline of U.S. Empire: Historian Alfred McCoy
Historian Alfred McCoy argues that Iran's strategic closure of the Strait of Hormuz, mirroring Egypt's Suez Canal move in 1956, signals a rapid decline in US global hegemony and exposes critical vulnerabilities in American military and economic strategy.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — March 11, 2026
This episode reports on the escalating US-Israeli war in Iran, its global economic impact, controversies surrounding AI in military applications, a major data breach, and significant domestic and international legal and political developments.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — March 6, 2026
The House of Representatives rejected a War Powers Resolution amidst escalating US-Israeli attacks on Iran, widespread civilian casualties, and significant global economic fallout, while domestically, the Homeland Security Secretary was fired and a journalist critical of ICE was arrested.
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.
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