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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 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.

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.

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 Readies Iran Invasion; To Tax Cut Or Not To Tax Cut w/ Perry Bacon, Sen Chris Van Hollen
The US is embroiled in an unpopular, escalating war with Iran, driven by Trump's ego and a lack of Democratic opposition, while domestic politics reveal a deep divide between progressive and establishment forces in the Democratic primaries.

AIPAC In Illinois; Trump In His Own Private Iran; Cuba Next? | MR Live
The hosts dissect the pervasive influence of dark money in US elections, Trump's contradictory foreign policy on Iran and Cuba, and the broader implications of a US government driven by ideological and financial self-interest rather than strategic thinking.

Private Equity's Favorite Democrat w/ David Dayen | MR Live
The Majority Report dissects a bipartisan housing bill, exposing how a rising Democratic leader signals allegiance to private equity, and critiques the party's emerging 'anti-tax' strategy.

Trump’s War Of Arrogance And Corruption | Mehdi Hasan | TMR
This episode dissects the Trump administration's unpopular and ill-conceived war, exposing deep political corruption, media complicity, and the Democratic leadership's failure to oppose it despite overwhelming public disapproval.

Iran War Oops Stage; Fighting ICE; Loss Of CFPB w/Hagerstown Rapid Response, Joel Jacobs | MR Live
This episode exposes the chaotic handling of the Iran war by the Trump administration, local community resistance against ICE detention centers, and the systematic dismantling of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, highlighting its detrimental impact on consumer rights.

Trump's Plan To Bomb Iranians Into 'Freedom'; Escape From Capitalism w/ Clara Mattei | MR Live
This episode exposes the devastating human and economic costs of the US-Israel war on Iran while a leading economist deconstructs how austerity and 'growth' are inherent, exploitative mechanisms of capitalism.

The Iran Escalation Trap; UK Green Party’s Historic Win w/ Robert Pape, Grace Blakeley | MR Live
This episode exposes the US-Israel 'escalation trap' in Iran, the UK Green Party's rise amidst Labour's decline, and alleged corruption within the Trump administration's DHS.

Trump's Iran War Flip-Flops; Section 230 30 Years Later w/ Brian Reed, Mike Masnick | MR Live
This episode dissects the Trump administration's escalating, illegal war in Iran, the complex debate around Section 230's impact on online moderation, and recent primary election results, highlighting the political opportunism of Democratic leaders and the rise of progressive candidates.

Trump Bored Of Peace; Leftists Surge 2026 Midterms w/ Alexis Goldstein, Anabel Mendoza, Junaid Ahmed
The Trump administration launches an 'illegal' war against Iran, assassinating its leader and bombing a girls' school, while progressive congressional candidates challenge corporate-backed incumbents in key primaries.
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