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U.S. F-15 DOWNED Over Iran, Rescue Mission ONGOING. Trump GLOATS Over Bombed Iranian Bridge!!
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U.S. F-15 DOWNED Over Iran, Rescue Mission ONGOING. Trump GLOATS Over Bombed Iranian Bridge!!

The Young Turks hosts dissect the escalating US-Iran conflict, Trump's controversial military budget, and the internal political turmoil, highlighting a critical disconnect between government actions and public sentiment.

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Alex Jones Officially ABANDONS Trump. AOC Makes A GREAT MOVE! Trump ADMITS DEFEAT On Oil Prices
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Alex Jones Officially ABANDONS Trump. AOC Makes A GREAT MOVE! Trump ADMITS DEFEAT On Oil Prices

The host dissects AOC's policy shift on Israel aid due to public pressure, Trump's contradictory messaging and failed strategy in the Iran war, and the resulting economic and geopolitical fallout, including his declining approval.

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Dave Smith MAULS Adam Sosnick!! Iran Keeps TROLLING Trump. Hegseth Goes PSYCHO!!
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Dave Smith MAULS Adam Sosnick!! Iran Keeps TROLLING Trump. Hegseth Goes PSYCHO!!

The Young Turks expose the Trump administration's chaotic foreign policy in Iran and Cuba, declining public support, and the absurdity of its domestic political maneuvers, all while Democrats gain ground in local elections.

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Operation Joy
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Operation Joy

The US is trapped in a disastrous Middle East war, manipulated by Israel's expansionist agenda and domestic political corruption, while China strategically benefits from the prolonged conflict.

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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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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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Right Wingers BATTLE Over Iran Strikes
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Right Wingers BATTLE Over Iran Strikes

The Young Turks hosts argue that a bipartisan political and media establishment, influenced by pro-Israel lobbying, is pushing the U.S. into a war with Iran despite widespread public opposition and historical failures.

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Cenk Visits Alex Pretti & Renee Good Memorials With The Minnesota Attorney General
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Cenk Visits Alex Pretti & Renee Good Memorials With The Minnesota Attorney General

This episode exposes how elite interests, from political donors to media moguls and foreign lobbies, manipulate policy and public perception, often through 'gratuitous cruelty' and cover-ups, while the American public's priorities are ignored.

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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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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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Americans Are FED UP With ICE Cruelty
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Americans Are FED UP With ICE Cruelty

A Minnesota police chief and new data reveal ICE agents are racially profiling U.S. citizens, including off-duty police, leading to a significant drop in public approval for Trump's immigration enforcement.

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Joe Rogan And Tim Dillon BLAST Violent ICE Tactics
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Joe Rogan And Tim Dillon BLAST Violent ICE Tactics

This episode exposes the escalating, militarized tactics of ICE, the public backlash, and the dangerous implications of the Trump administration labeling American citizens as 'domestic terrorists' for protesting.

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Trump Threatens To Send MILITARY TROOPS Into Minnesota After SECOND ICE Shooting!!!
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Trump Threatens To Send MILITARY TROOPS Into Minnesota After SECOND ICE Shooting!!!

The Young Turks hosts dissect Trump's threats to deploy the military to Minnesota, the US's controversial oil dealings in Venezuela, and the alarming decline in public trust for government agencies like ICE, all while highlighting the erosion of democratic norms.

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Shah’s Son Resurfaces, Gaza Leveled After “Cease-Fire,” and ICE Seizes Teen Worker
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Shah’s Son Resurfaces, Gaza Leveled After “Cease-Fire,” and ICE Seizes Teen Worker

The Young Turks expose alleged Israeli and US manipulation in Iran, ongoing destruction in Gaza despite a 'ceasefire,' and controversial ICE tactics, while also criticizing the partisan handling of the Epstein investigation and a recent debate on feminism.

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