The Young Turks

JD Vance BENDS THE KNEE When Pressed On Israel’s UNHINGED Spying
This episode exposes the deep, often concealed, influence of the Israeli lobby on US foreign policy and domestic media, arguing that American interests are consistently sidelined in favor of Israeli objectives, even to the point of covert military deployments and widespread censorship.

Trita Parsi Breaks Down The Iran - Israel Strikes
Expert Trita Parsi dissects the recent Iran-Israel strikes, revealing Iran's strategic shift to extended deterrence in Lebanon and the complex US-Israel-Iran dynamics hindering a regional peace deal.

Ro Khanna Is The ONLY ONE Fighting Back Against Israel’s Scheme
This episode exposes how both Democrats and Republicans in Congress prioritize foreign interests and corporate lobbies over American voters, particularly concerning US military and financial support for Israel and the lack of AI regulation.

Wala Blegay Joins The Revolyoution!
The hosts dissect political maneuvers from Tommy Styer's anti-corruption proposals to Trump's foreign policy and alleged slush fund, highlighting media propaganda and the erosion of accountability in American politics.

DEBUNKED: Iran War Cost LIES Get EXPOSED By Economist
The Young Turks hosts vehemently argue that the US-led war against Iran, driven by Israeli influence and political corruption, is causing an economic catastrophe for Americans while exposing alleged war crimes and sexual abuse by Israeli forces against Palestinians.

How Netanyahu BAITED Trump Into War
The Young Turks dissect a New York Times piece, alleging how Benjamin Netanyahu manipulated Donald Trump into a devastating war with Iran, exposing deep-seated corruption and foreign influence within the U.S. government.

Israel's Endgame in Iran REVEALED
Israeli officials, despite publicly claiming to liberate Iranians, privately acknowledge their strategy will lead to a civilian slaughter, with their true objective being regional destabilization to facilitate expansion and maintain control.

BREAKING: America and Israel Attack Iran!!
The host declares that America and Israel have attacked Iran, framing it as an Israeli-driven 'war of choice' fueled by media lies and political corruption, mirroring the Iraq War playbook.

Should America Intervene in Iran? A Surprising Conversation
The Young Turks host and guests Cornell and Anahita Mahavi West debate the complex question of how to support the oppressed Iranian people without falling into the trap of harmful foreign intervention or ideological blind spots.
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