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Trump Loses On Birthright Citizenship, Bored By Housing Bill; Big Colorado Primaries | MR Live
The Supreme Court's recent rulings on birthright citizenship, transgender sports bans, and campaign finance, alongside critical Colorado primary elections and Trump's disinterest in housing policy, reveal deep ideological divides and the Democratic Party's internal struggles.
Trump Salvages Iran War Defeat; New York's Change Primary w/ Mouin Rabbani, Astead Herndon | MR Live
This episode dissects the US's 'damage control' diplomacy with Iran after a strategic defeat, and analyzes the evolving landscape of New York State primaries where DSA-backed candidates are challenging establishment Democrats.
Botched Wars Leave Trump Vulnerable | Heather ‘Digby’ Parton | TMR
Donald Trump's erratic foreign policy and the escalating economic crisis are exposing his political vulnerabilities, while the Republican Party continues to lay groundwork for future election subversion, despite a notable leftward shift within the Democratic Party.
Trump Vs Netanyahu; AI Brokenomics; USPS Union Contract Fight w/ Ed Zitron, Tyler Vasseur | MR Live
This episode dissects the precarious state of US foreign policy in the Middle East, exposes the 'brokenomics' of the AI and tech IPO bubble, and details the critical union fight at the USPS against detrimental contract proposals.
DSA’s Rise & The Populist Left w/ Hasan Piker, Darializa Avila Chevalier | MR Live
This episode unpacks the US's disastrous war on Iran, the surging influence of the DSA and populist left, and a progressive congressional candidate's fight against corporate money and incumbent complacency in New York.
Platner Landslide; Killing FEMA; Bolivia Uprising w/ Micah Loewinger, Joseph Bouchard | MR Live
This episode dissects the political manipulation of public perception, from a Maine Senate primary candidate's personal life to the systematic dismantling of FEMA and the resource-driven US intervention in Bolivian politics.
How Israel Came to Dominate US Foreign Policy | Noah Kulwin & Brendan James | TMR
The Blowback podcast hosts dissect the historical evolution of the US-Israel relationship, revealing how domestic political pressures, Cold War strategy, and the Israel lobby transformed it from a contentious alliance into a deeply integrated, yet often strategically problematic, partnership.
Iran Toys with Trump; ICE Detention Abuses; US vs Cuba w/ Wali Khan, Jose Luis Granados Ceja
This episode exposes the US's 'war of choice' with Iran, the escalating humanitarian crisis in ICE detention centers, and the strategic push for regime change in Cuba, revealing a pattern of US foreign policy driven by economic interests and political posturing.
Israel Out Of Control; ICE Protests Key In NJ Primary w/ Zachary Foster, Dr Adam Hamawy | MR Live
This episode exposes how US foreign policy and domestic spending priorities are intertwined with escalating conflicts in the Middle East and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, alongside a progressive candidate's fight for change in New Jersey.
Big Oil's $23B Hormuz Exploits; Trump Botches Iran Peace Talks w/ Alex Jacquez, Matt Duss | MR Live
This episode exposes how geopolitical conflicts, particularly the US's failed Iran policy, have created massive windfall profits for oil companies and exacerbated inflation, while revealing the deep flaws and outdated thinking within the Democratic foreign policy establishment.
Trump Lost His Iran War, Can He End It? | MR Live
The hosts argue that the US has disastrously lost its undeclared war with Iran, highlighting how political figures prioritize Israeli interests over peace and how Trump's chaotic diplomacy further complicates the region.
Saudis Turn On Trump; DCCC Meddles In California w/ Mohammad Ali Shabani, Randy Villegas | MR Live
Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states are re-evaluating their alliances and security commitments with the US under Trump, while a progressive candidate in California faces DCCC opposition despite strong grassroots support.
Trump’s Non-Strategy In Iran; True Independent Journalism w/ Amy Goodman | MR Live
This episode dissects the Trump administration's incoherent Iran policy and features an interview with Amy Goodman on the critical role and challenges of independent journalism, drawing on her experiences covering massacres and protests.
Iran Sets Negotiation Terms | Jeremy Scahill | TMR
Jeremy Scahill reveals how Iran's sophisticated negotiation strategy and robust institutional structure allowed it to outmaneuver the US in recent talks, exposing American diplomatic incompetence and Israeli intelligence manipulation.
Trump Can't Pretend Anymore | Jeet Heer | TMR
Jeet Heer and Sam Seder dissect Trump's self-serving foreign policy in Iran and the Democratic Party's self-inflicted wounds, revealing a political landscape driven by ego, delusion, and a shrinking, wealthy audience.
New Fed Chair; Building Political Solidarity w/ Liz Pancotti, Yuh-Line Niou | MR Live
This episode dissects the complex economic and political landscape, from the controversial transition of the Fed Chair and US foreign policy in Iran to the critical need for progressive solidarity and actionable policy in New York State.
Decoding Israel’s Superpower Ambitions | Daniel Levy | TMR
Daniel Levy, a former Israeli peace negotiator, breaks down Benjamin Netanyahu's 'Greater Israel' project as a dangerous geopolitical strategy aiming for regional hard power domination, even at the cost of weakening the US and alienating Gulf states.
Decoding Israel's Superpower Ambitions w/ Daniel Levy | MR Live
Daniel Levy, a former Israeli peace negotiator, dissects Israel's 'Greater Israel' project as a geopolitical strategy for hard power domination, exposing its reliance on US support and the resulting regional destabilization.
What Orban’s Loss Means For Fascism; Iran’s Endgame w/ Jason Stanley, Mohammad Ali Shabani | MR Live
This episode dissects the strategic failures of the Trump administration's Iran policy and the lessons from Viktor Orban's political 'defeat' in Hungary, revealing how cultural politics often mask deep-seated corruption and economic decline.
Right-Wing Media Turns On Trump Over Iran Quagmire | Krystal Ball | TMR
Trump's Iran war strategy is collapsing, leading to a humiliating retreat, a shift in global power dynamics, and a fracturing of his right-wing media base.
Emma Asks Abdul El-Sayed The Question Everyone Wants To Know | Abdul El-Sayed | TMR
US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed outlines his progressive platform, challenging corporate influence and establishment Democrats on issues from Medicare for All to US foreign policy in the Middle East.
Right-Wing Media Abandons Trump As Iran Quagmire Worsens w/ Krystal Ball, Abdul El-Sayed | MR Live
The hosts and guests dissect Trump's chaotic Iran war, Melania's Epstein defense, and the Democratic Party's struggle with progressive and pro-Israel factions, highlighting the shifting geopolitical landscape and the influence of money in politics.
Trump Allows Israel To Sabotage Ceasefire; Doctor Reports From Gaza w/ Dr. Tarek Loubani | MR Live
Dr. Tarek Loubani provides a harrowing on-the-ground report from Gaza, detailing the collapse of its medical system and Israeli atrocities, while hosts critique US and Israeli actions that escalate regional conflict and undermine ceasefire efforts.
Iran Sets Ceasefire Terms & Israel Lashes Out w/ Séamus Malekafzali, Effie Phillips-Staley | MR Live
Iran dictates ceasefire terms to the US after Trump's genocidal threats, but Israel immediately sabotages the deal, revealing deep-seated geopolitical tensions and domestic political divisions.
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