Economic sanctions
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.

BREAKING: IDF BLITZ Attack On Hezbollah; U.S. Warns NATO; Iran STRAINS Ceasefire | TBN Israel
Despite a declared ceasefire with Iran, Israel continues a 'Roaring Lion War' against Hezbollah in Lebanon, conducting extensive strikes and eliminating key figures while the US pressures NATO allies and Iran's internal power struggles complicate negotiations.

Michael Hudson: This Changes Everything: The World After Iran War
Michael Hudson details how Iran's strategic control over the Strait of Hormuz and its ability to disrupt global oil trade has fundamentally shifted geopolitical power, challenging US hegemony and threatening a 'financial winter' for oil-importing nations.

Scott Ritter: The US War on Iran Just COLLAPSED – Ceasefire Does the Impossible
Scott Ritter argues that the US war on Iran has collapsed, forcing a ceasefire driven by Donald Trump's political desperation and Iran's strategic victories, leaving Israel and the UAE abandoned.

Larry C. Johnson: Iran's 'Dead' Defense WIPES OUT US Jets & Black Hawks – Trump Ultimatum FAILS
A detailed analysis of a failed US special operations mission in Iran, where an F-15 was downed and a high-value pilot rescue attempt exposed significant US vulnerabilities and Iran's strategic leverage.

Russia BREAKS US Cuba Oil Blockade
The US blockade on Cuba, severely tightened under recent administrations, has crippled the island's healthcare system and economy, leading to a humanitarian crisis where basic medical supplies are unavailable and critically ill children face death.

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.

Robby Soave GOES OFF On ANNOYING Liberal Black Woman Making Emotional Trump Deranged Arguments!
The host dissects a heated foreign policy debate, arguing that 'left-wing' emotionalism and 'Trump derangement' prevent a rational understanding of US sanction strategies against Cuba and Iran.

Ryan BRUTALLY COOKS Newsmax Host On Cuba
Ryan Grim challenges a Newsmax host on the devastating impact of US sanctions on Cuba, exposing policy hypocrisy and direct harm to the Cuban people.

Ryan, Hasan Piker SMEARED For Cuba Aid Trip Amid BLOCKADE
Ryan Grim details his humanitarian trip to Cuba, exposing how US sanctions deliberately cripple the island's economy and healthcare, while refuting media criticisms as misdirected or misinformed.

Ilhan Omar Daughter & Communists FACE MASSIVE BACKLASH As LUXURY Propaganda Trip To CUBA BACKFIRES!
Left-wing activists, including Ilhan Omar's daughter and streamer Hasan Piker, faced significant backlash for a 'solidarity trip' to Cuba, where they enjoyed luxury accommodations amidst widespread Cuban poverty and blackouts, drawing accusations of propaganda and hypocrisy.

Trump’s Plan: War Abroad, Chaos at Home
This episode dissects the Trump administration's chaotic foreign policy regarding Iran's Strait of Hormuz and its controversial domestic move to deploy ICE agents to alleviate airport bottlenecks, highlighting internal contradictions and political motivations.

Israel Escalates; How Cuba Endures; Tracking Anti-Trans Bills w/ Helen Yaffe, Erin Reed | MR Live
This episode dissects the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict, the enduring socialist model of Cuba despite US blockades, and the alarming rise of anti-trans legislation across the United States.

Report from Havana as Trump Threatens to "Take" Cuba & Pushes for Ouster of Cuban Leader
Amidst a nationwide blackout and severe fuel shortages caused by US sanctions, former President Trump declared his intent to 'take' Cuba and demanded the removal of its current leader, sparking outrage and deepening a humanitarian crisis.

BREAKING: Iran’s LAST Card: Hormuz; Trump Moves In; Hezbollah Money Hit | TBN Israel
Israel and the United States are systematically dismantling Iran's military and economic capabilities, focusing on securing the Strait of Hormuz and crippling proxy financing, while new electronic warfare systems reshape the conflict.

Greta Thunberg LASHES OUT At TRUMP TAKING AWAY OIL From Cuba As Protestors Attack Communist Offices!
The host critiques Greta Thunberg's perceived hypocrisy for demanding oil for Cuba while advocating against fossil fuels, framing it as a prioritization of Marxism over environmentalism amidst Trump's pressure on the Cuban regime.

Trump’s Iran War Could Send Prices Soaring (w/ Kenneth Rogoff) | How to Fix It
Harvard Professor Kenneth Rogoff details how escalating US debt, attacks on Federal Reserve independence, and geopolitical instability in the Middle East threaten the dollar's global reserve status and could trigger a domestic economic crisis.

Cuban Leader FOLDS TO TRUMP With SHOCK Announcement After BLACKOUTS And Protests ERUPT!
Cuba's leader, Miguel Diaz Canel, publicly confirmed talks with the US and announced the release of 51 prisoners, signaling a capitulation to US economic pressure following widespread blackouts and protests.

Iranian American Scholar Narges Bajoghli on the History of U.S.-Iran Relations
An Iranian American scholar details how escalating US-Israel military actions and Trump-era sanctions have fueled extreme polarization within Iran, strengthened nationalism, and led to a global economic counter-strategy focused on oil markets.

Larry C. Johnson: Iran’s Missiles DEVASTATE Tel Aviv & Haifa as New Supreme Leader Takes Power
Larry Johnson details how Iran's strategic military actions, including devastating missile strikes on Israeli cities and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, are crippling the global economy and exposing the US and Israel's strategic vulnerabilities.

BLACKOUT Protests ERUPT IN CUBA As Trump MAKES MAJOR Announcement To Latin America Leaders!
The host unpacks Trump's 'Shield of the Americas' initiative to combat cartels and foster prosperity in Latin America, then advocates for a direct US 'takeover' of a collapsing Cuba.

BREAKING: War Fears SPIKE As U.S.-Iran Talks Stall; UK Denies U.S. Bombers Base Access | TBN Israel
As US-Iran talks stall and military deployments escalate, the UK's denial of a strategic bomber base complicates US strike options, while Hamas innovates smuggling and Russia weaponizes migrants with Middle Eastern expertise.

BREAKING: Tensions RAPIDLY Escalate As Iran REFUSES Surrender, Vows U.S. Retaliation | TBN Israel
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East escalate as Iran refuses to surrender its nuclear program, threatening 'unprecedented attack' against a massive US military buildup, while Israel proactively strikes Hezbollah and Hamas rejects disarmament.

Scott Ritter: The Triad of Power: What China, Russia & Iran Are Really Building
Scott Ritter dissects US foreign policy, military capabilities, and the deep historical context of conflicts with Iran and Russia, challenging conventional narratives.

Jeffrey Sachs FLAMES NYTimes over Iran War Propaganda
Jeffrey Sachs asserts that US foreign policy towards Iran is driven by Israeli regional hegemony, not American interests, and is enabled by a complicit mainstream media and delusional government officials.