Interviews 02
Prof. Ted Postol: The U.S.–Iran War About to Break Out - Who Has the Edge?
Professor Ted Postol details how Israel's strategic blunders have empowered Iran's growing ballistic missile capabilities, enabling catastrophic urban disruption, while exposing the alleged ineffectiveness of Western missile defense systems and the 'fraud' in geopolitical narratives.
Larry C. Johnson & Col. Larry Wilkerson: Russia + Iran + China: War Shield That Changes the World
Military and intelligence experts Larry C. Johnson and Col. Larry Wilkerson dissect the perilous US-Iran standoff, revealing critical flaws in US military strategy, Iran's formidable defenses, and the broader geopolitical shifts driven by Russia and China.
Amb. Chas Freeman: The Policies Quietly HURTING America… Just Went LOUD
Ambassador Chas Freeman dissects how domestic issues like the Epstein file are used as foreign policy distractions, exposing the true objectives behind US-Iran tensions and the shifting global power dynamics.
Andrei Martyanov: Russia’s “Game Over” Strategy Is Now LIVE
Andrei Martyanov asserts that the US military is a 'paper tiger' incapable of combined arms warfare against a real enemy like Iran or Russia, while Israel leverages domestic scandals to compel US military action against Iran.
Richard D. Wolff & Michael Hudson: Is Trump Killing American Capitalism? The 2026 Economic Breakdown
Economists Richard D. Wolff and Michael Hudson dissect how Trump's economic policies, characterized by tariffs and political instability, are actively undermining American manufacturing and global standing, leading to a decline in foreign investment and a shift towards internal repression.
Alex Krainer: Iran Vows to Open The Gates Of Hell Going On ‘OFFENSIVE AIR DEFENSE’
Geopolitical analyst Alex Krainer argues that former President Trump is strategically resisting pressure from the Israeli lobby and US deep state to avoid war with Iran, recognizing that US interests are adversarial to Israel's and that a regional war would be catastrophic.
Matthew Hoh: Is Netanyahu Pushing the US Into War With Iran?
Matthew Hoh asserts that while Benjamin Netanyahu pressures Donald Trump for war with Iran, the ultimate decision rests with Trump, who is currently playing for time due to insufficient US military capabilities in the region and a history of failed interventions.
Stanislav Krapivnik: The Civilizational Battle Shaping the Future of the World
Geopolitical analyst Stanislav Krapivnik asserts that current global conflicts are driven by a clash of 'civilizational ideas,' with Western powers pursuing self-serving, destructive agendas while Russia offers a model of non-interference and traditional values.
Scott Ritter: Trump in MAJOR Trouble — China & Russia Arm Iran With Deadly Weapons!
Scott Ritter asserts that US policy towards Iran is solely regime change, not diplomacy, and details how Iran, with Russian and Chinese assistance, has developed formidable defensive capabilities that render US/Israeli military threats ineffective.
Col. Larry Wilkerson: The U.S. Just Hit a Point of No Return
Colonel Larry Wilkerson asserts that Netanyahu is leveraging alleged Epstein files to compel Donald Trump into a devastating war with Iran, risking Israel's destruction and escalating into a global conflict involving Russia and China, while China simultaneously moves to dismantle the dollar-based financial system.
Mohammad Marandi & Larry C. Johnson: U.S. & Iran on the Brink as Critical Negotiations Unfold LIVE
Two geopolitical analysts argue that the US and Israel are on the brink of a catastrophic war with Iran, driven by irrationality and miscalculation, which would lead to global economic collapse and US instability.
John Helmer: Shadow Fleet Showdown: U.S. Seizes Russian Tankers as Global Power Deals Unravel
A deep dive into the US's aggressive maritime interdiction strategy against Russian oil tankers, the internal Kremlin power struggle over how to respond, and the potential for global naval escalation.
Larry C. Johnson & Col. Larry Wilkerson: The New Axis? Russia, Iran War Shield & China’s WARNING
The US's attempts to coerce Iran through military posturing and economic warfare are failing, as Iran, backed by a coordinating Russia and China, exposes the declining efficacy of US power and accelerates a new global financial order.
Amb. Chas Freeman: Negotiations… or the Brink of All-Out War?
Ambassador Chas Freeman dissects the US-Iran standoff, arguing that current US policy lacks strategic coherence, is driven by domestic political and Israeli interests, and has created a 'lose-lose' scenario for all parties involved.
Andrei Martyanov: IT’S OVER: Iran & Russia Just Made Their Boldest Move Yet
Andrei Martyanov asserts that US military capabilities are severely overstated, rendering it a 'paper tiger' incapable of a serious confrontation with Iran, while Russia and China actively support Iran's strategic positioning against Western pressure.
Richard D. Wolff & Michael Hudson: Warning Signs: The U.S. Is Losing on Every Front
Veteran economists Richard Wolff and Michael Hudson argue the US is a declining empire, engaging in desperate, lawless foreign policy and self-sabotaging economic strategies, while Europe faces its own 'end times' of subordination and economic decline.
Alex Krainer: Iran Says “No” — Trump’s Strategy Crumbles
Alex Krainer argues that Trump's aggressive posturing towards Iran is a strategic deception designed to manage domestic and globalist pressures, rather than a genuine intent for war, as the US shifts towards an 'American System' of political economy.
Scott Ritter: Game Over? Trump’s Iran Strategy Might Blow Up and Start a Regional War
Scott Ritter argues that US policy towards Iran is driven by domestic political vulnerabilities, not strategic imperatives, and that Iran's growing alignment with Russia and China fundamentally shifts regional power dynamics.
Stanislav Krapivnik: Russia & Iran Just Crossed a Line
Stanislav Krapivnik details Ukraine's collapsing military, exposes direct NATO involvement, and warns of a looming US/Israel-Iran conflict that could trigger global economic collapse and nuclear escalation.
Col. Larry Wilkerson: Trump Caves Under Pressure — Iran’s Capabilities Now Bigger Than Ever
Col. Larry Wilkerson asserts that US-Iran tensions are primarily a dangerous bluff by Trump, heavily influenced by Israel's destabilizing agenda, while the Ukraine war serves US interests to cripple Russia, ultimately benefiting China.
Patrick Henningsen: Is a US-Iran War Really Inevitable? Iran Could Devastate the Attacks!
Patrick Henningsen argues that a US-Israel war with Iran is a coordinated, high-risk endeavor driven by Israeli interests, with Iran possessing significant deterrence capabilities and growing alliances with Russia and China.
John Helmer: Trump’s Reckless Strategy Hits a Wall
John Helmer argues that Donald Trump's aggressive foreign policy, particularly towards Iran, has 'hit a wall' and is in retreat across multiple fronts due to domestic political pressures and a shifting global power balance.
Mohammad Marandi & Larry C. Johnson: If War Starts… Iran’s Retaliation Could Be DEVASTATING
A US attack on Iran is unlikely due to Iran's overwhelming military deterrence, regional alliances, and the devastating global economic consequences, despite persistent efforts to provoke conflict.
Col. Jacques Baud: Why the EU Is Failing on Every Front
Colonel Jacques Baud, a UN expert, details how the EU's foreign policy is a 'mess' lacking strategy and operating outside the rule of law, exemplified by his own punitive sanctions.
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