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Iran’s Endgame | Mohammad Ali Shabani | TMR
Mohammad Ali Shabani details how Iran's strategic ambiguity and diverse leverage points render US blockades ineffective, forcing a re-evaluation of regional power dynamics and US foreign policy.
ICE Camp Deaths Rise; CBC Backs Anti-Activist Spy Powers w/ Austin Kocher, Daniel Boguslaw | MR Live
This episode exposes the systemic cruelty of ICE detention, the alarming expansion of surveillance powers, and the political and economic fallout of the Trump administration's policies, alongside local progressive wins in New York.
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.
Trump's Blasphemous Social Media Weekend; JD Vance Fails; Orban Down | MR Live
This episode dissects a chaotic political weekend, featuring Trump's erratic social media rants, JD Vance's failed diplomatic mission to Iran, and the unexpected electoral defeat of Hungarian strongman Viktor Orban, highlighting the US right's global setbacks and domestic missteps.
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.
Doctor Reports from Gaza | Dr. Tarek Loubani | TMR
Dr. Tarek Loubani, an emergency room physician, provides a harrowing on-the-ground report from Gaza, detailing the systematic destruction of medical infrastructure, the targeting of civilians, and the profound humanitarian crisis.
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.
Trump Effectively Threatens To Nuke Iran; Fixing America’s Wage Problem w/ Arindrajit Dube | MR Live
This episode dissects Trump's genocidal threats against Iran and the US's role in escalating global conflict, then pivots to an economist's analysis of America's four-decade wage stagnation and actionable solutions.
Trump Revels In War Crimes; Israel Ethnically Cleanses Lebanon In Darkness w/ Zahra Hankir | MR Live
This episode exposes Trump's blatant threats of war crimes against Iran and Israel's underreported ethnic cleansing in Lebanon, alongside a critical look at media failures and a progressive candidate's bold stance on aid to Israel.
Trump Panics As The World Leaved Him Behind | Heather ‘Digby’ Parton | TMR
Donald Trump's shift from an 'America First' non-interventionist stance to aggressive military action in Iran, coupled with his administration's dismantling of social programs and embrace of authoritarian models, signals a dangerous and incoherent foreign and domestic policy trajectory.
The Downfall of Nation States | Rana Dasgupta | TMR
Rana Dasgupta argues that the nation-state, a relatively recent political construct, is now declining as the primary global power, increasingly superseded by global capital and powerful tech corporations, mirroring historical shifts seen with entities like the East India Company.
Rogan FLIPS OUT On Theo For Mentioning Gaza
Joe Rogan exhibits extreme discomfort and gaslighting when Theo Von attempts to discuss the Gaza conflict and US foreign policy, prompting the hosts to analyze Rogan's motives and expose his hypocrisy on free speech and border security claims.
Trump's Firing Spree; Wealthy Obstacles To Zohran's Budget Proposal w/ Heather 'Digby' Parton
This episode exposes the dangerous trajectory of Trump's foreign policy, including an escalating war with Iran and politically motivated military firings, alongside a local New York City budget battle revealing the influence of ultra-wealthy politicians.
The Secret History Hidden By Zionists | Molly Crabapple | TMR
Molly Crabapple uncovers the suppressed history of the Jewish Labor Bund, a powerful anti-Zionist socialist movement that offered a vision of Jewish liberation rooted in solidarity and cultural autonomy within Eastern Europe.
BONDI FIRED; Trump’s Deranged Iran Speech; The Downfall Of Nation States w/ Rana Dasgupta | MR Live
The hosts dissect Trump's contradictory Iran war rhetoric and domestic policy, while author Rana Dasgupta explains how the nation-state, once a capitalist tool, is now being undermined by global corporate power and US hegemonic decline.
The Anti-Zionist Left In Israel; ICE In Rural America w/ Iddo Elam, Emma Janssen | MR Live
This episode dissects the struggles of Israel's anti-Zionist left, the expansion of ICE into rural America, and the hawkish rhetoric driving potential US military action against Iran, all framed by a satirical glimpse into a dystopian 2026.
Trump's Iran Quagmire Hits Inflection Point | MR Live
The hosts dissect the US-Iran conflict's escalation, the Supreme Court's controversial conversion therapy ruling, and Israel's new death penalty law, framing these events as driven by unchecked power and detrimental to global stability.
The Jewish History Stolen By Zionists w/ Molly Crabapple | MR Live
Artist and author Molly Crabapple uncovers the forgotten history of the Jewish Labor Bund, a socialist, anti-Zionist movement that offered a vision of multicultural Jewish life in Eastern Europe, challenging the dominant Zionist narrative of Jewish identity and survival.
The Rural Vs. Urban Threat To Democracy | Suzanne Mettler | TMR
A Cornell professor details how a growing political chasm between rural and urban America, driven by economic shifts and organizational failures, empowers minority rule and threatens democratic principles.
The GOP's National Purity Dream | David Bier | TMR
David Bier of the Cato Institute details how the Republican Party's immigration stance shifted from reform-oriented to advocating for 'ethnic cleansing' and 'national purity,' including the deportation of US-born citizens, driven by partisan polarization and racial targeting.
The Cuba Blockade | Hasan Piker | TMR
Hasan Piker details how US political centrists employ counterproductive attacks for donor money, while the US maintains an 'invisible economic terrorism' blockade against Cuba, designed to destabilize the island and prevent a non-capitalist success story.
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