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Shapiro & Hannity Push ENDLESS WAR In Iran!! Trump’s Iran Lies DEBUNKED. Joe Rogan BODIES MAGA!
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Shapiro & Hannity Push ENDLESS WAR In Iran!! Trump’s Iran Lies DEBUNKED. Joe Rogan BODIES MAGA!

The Young Turks dissect how mainstream media figures like Ben Shapiro and Sean Hannity 'flip-flop' on war, expose alleged 'Israel first' motivations for intervention in Iran, and celebrate independent podcasters like Joe Rogan and Dave Smith for challenging MAGA and anti-war narratives.

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Heather Fipps On How To Tell The Story Of The Climate Crisis
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Heather Fipps On How To Tell The Story Of The Climate Crisis

This episode dissects the political theater surrounding war funding and alleged corruption, then shifts to how media and cultural narratives can effectively communicate the urgency of the climate crisis to diverse audiences.

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Joe Kent SPEAKS OUT!! Trump’s COSTLY Miscalculations. Josh Shapiro DEFENDS Israel
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Joe Kent SPEAKS OUT!! Trump’s COSTLY Miscalculations. Josh Shapiro DEFENDS Israel

This episode exposes the alleged influence of Israel on US foreign policy, detailing how it has driven costly, unnecessary wars in the Middle East, alienated allies, and led to significant economic and human costs for the United States.

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LIVE Illinois Senate Candidate Showcase
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LIVE Illinois Senate Candidate Showcase

The Young Turks critically analyze President Trump's handling of the Iran war, the resulting economic fallout, and the internal MAGA civil war, alongside interviews with Illinois Senate candidates on healthcare, campaign finance, and immigration.

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OPERATION JOY!!!
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OPERATION JOY!!!

The US administration's justifications for the war with Iran are exposed as contradictory and unsubstantiated, revealing a conflict driven by Israeli interests and fueled by alarming Christian Zionist beliefs within the military.

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Tucker Carlson CALLS OUT His Former Employer For EGGING ON War With Iran!!!
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Tucker Carlson CALLS OUT His Former Employer For EGGING ON War With Iran!!!

The Young Turks hosts assert that the US government and mainstream media are actively manipulating Americans into a disastrous war with Iran, driven by Israeli interests and widespread corruption, echoing the lead-up to the Iraq War.

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LIVE: Trump’s State of the Union Address
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LIVE: Trump’s State of the Union Address

The Young Turks hosts deliver a scathing, real-time critique of Trump's State of the Union address, framing it as an ineffective, self-serving marketing spiel filled with misinformation, designed to distract from critical issues like a potential war with Iran and the Epstein files.

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Operation Joy!
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Operation Joy!

The hosts dissect the US's alleged path to war with Iran, driven by Israeli interests and a compromised political class, while also exposing the deep-seated corruption surrounding the Epstein files and the declining public trust in both major parties.

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Epstein Co-Conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell DEMANDS CLEMENCY In Return For Answers!!!
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Epstein Co-Conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell DEMANDS CLEMENCY In Return For Answers!!!

Ghislaine Maxwell's demand for clemency and new Epstein file revelations expose a web of lies among powerful figures, while critical analysis reveals deep flaws in US economic policy and foreign entanglements.

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Operation Joy
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Operation Joy

This episode dissects the alleged Israeli influence on US foreign policy, shocking revelations from the Epstein files, and the pervasive corruption within American politics and media.

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LIVE: Cenk Uygur and Marie Newman Moderate Congressional Panel
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LIVE: Cenk Uygur and Marie Newman Moderate Congressional Panel

The Young Turks hosts dissect Trump's escalating calls for prosecuting political opponents, the administration's aggressive foreign policy in Iran and Cuba, and alarming domestic tactics by ICE, including warrantless entries and labeling critics as 'domestic terrorists,' highlighting a profound shift towards authoritarianism.

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Trump Announces Alleged “DEAL” On Greenland Hours After UNHINGED Speech At Davos
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Trump Announces Alleged “DEAL” On Greenland Hours After UNHINGED Speech At Davos

Donald Trump's alleged 'deal' on Greenland and his 'peace board' for Gaza are framed as self-serving ventures for corporate interests, while his presidency has personally enriched him by over $1.4 billion through questionable foreign and domestic dealings.

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Megyn Kelly Compares Fox News To RUSSIAN PROPAGANDA Over Pro-Trump Coverage On Venezuela!
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Megyn Kelly Compares Fox News To RUSSIAN PROPAGANDA Over Pro-Trump Coverage On Venezuela!

Megyn Kelly, a former Fox News anchor, publicly criticized her previous employer, comparing their pro-Trump coverage of US interventions to 'Russian propaganda,' highlighting how media outlets dictate narratives to their hosts.

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A Divided MAGA REACTS To Trump ATTACKING Venezuela & ARRESTING Maduro!!!
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A Divided MAGA REACTS To Trump ATTACKING Venezuela & ARRESTING Maduro!!!

The Trump administration's capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro sparks a contentious debate over US foreign policy, revealing deep divisions within the MAGA movement and raising critical questions about international law and corporate influence.

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Right Wingers MELT DOWN Over Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Inauguration Speech!!!
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Right Wingers MELT DOWN Over Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Inauguration Speech!!!

The Young Turks expose how US foreign policy, political spending, and even local New York politics are heavily influenced by 'Israel First' agendas and corporate corruption, sparking unexpected alliances and fierce backlash.

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