Economic Sanctions
Discover key takeaways from 21 podcast episodes about this topic.
Alastair Crooke: Systemic Collapse Explained: Why Two Fronts Matter
Alastair Crooke dissects the failed US-Israeli covert operations in Iran, revealing how internal Iranian resilience and a fragile global bond market are reshaping American foreign policy calculations.
Larry C. Johnson & Col. Larry Wilkerson: Trump’s War Gamble Just Blew Up in His Face
Experts Larry Johnson and Colonel Larry Wilkerson dissect Trump's foreign policy, arguing it's driven by Zionist influence, personal enrichment, and incompetence, leading to dangerous escalations with Iran and a global power shift towards China.
Trump CRUMBLES on WORLD STAGE as BLOWS UP WORLD ORDER | It's Complicated
Donald Trump's 'America First' approach is dismantling the post-WWII global order, eroding international trust, and weaponizing domestic legal systems, leading to profound long-term consequences for US security and prosperity.
Amb. Chas Freeman: Iran Vows Huge Response to US-Israel Attack
Ambassador Chas Freeman analyzes the escalating US-Israel-Iran tensions, detailing the indicators of an imminent attack on Iran, its potential massive retaliation, and broader geopolitical shifts impacting Europe and the Western Hemisphere.
John Mearsheimer Lays Out NEW WORLD ORDER: Mark Carney Speech, Greenland, Iran
Professor John Mearsheimer breaks down how Trump's foreign policy is dismantling the post-WWII international order, revealing a new era of great power politics, economic leverage, and limited military efficacy against non-great powers.
“F Around And Find Out” Trump Plans For Greenland, Iran & Venezuela | John Mearsheimer x Ian Bremmer
Geopolitical experts debate how Trump's 'might and power' foreign policy is dismantling the post-WWII global order, impacting alliances, and reshaping US interventions in Venezuela, Iran, and Greenland.
Jeffrey Sachs BLOWS UP Over Greenland Letter, Gaza Board Of Peace
Professor Jeffrey Sachs dissects the alarming implications of recent US foreign policy actions, including a bizarre letter regarding Greenland and a 'Board of Peace' proposal, framing them as dangerous 'gangsterism' that reveals a profound instability and is driving the world towards a multi-polar order.
LIVE: World Leaders UNITE and STRIKE BACK at Trump THREATS | The Weekend Show
Donald Trump's second term foreign policy is intentionally dismantling global alliances and seizing resources, driven by a blend of personal ambition, extremist advisors, and a desire to maintain American financial supremacy, while domestically deploying paramilitary forces against its own citizens.
🚨 LIVE: Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi URGENT Speech - Iran Uprising Escalates
Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi delivers an urgent speech, declaring the Islamic Republic a 'hostile occupying force' and calling for immediate international action to support the Iranian people's liberation movement.
🚨 LIVE: Trump Cancels IRGC Attack Last Minute - More U.S. Troops Move Towards Iran
Amidst heightened tensions and a last-minute cancellation of a US strike on Iran, the host analyzes the strategic implications, internal Iranian dynamics, and the Crown Prince's vision for a post-regime Iran.
American Authoritarianism Takes Shape In Minnesota & Over 12,000 Feared Dead in Iran Protests
This episode dissects escalating federal interventions in US cities, global AI ethics controversies, a contentious California wealth tax, a major NYC nurses' strike, and the US response to Iran's deadly protests.
🚨 BREAKING: Trump Orders U.S. Citizens To Evacuate Iran - IRGC Retreat As Iranians Take Control
Amid escalating unrest in Iran, former President Trump ordered US citizens to evacuate, imposed a 25% tariff on countries doing business with the Iranian regime, and the host asserts the US objective is to overthrow the Supreme Leader.
Iran Escalates Deadly Crackdown on Mass Protests as Trump Threatens to Launch Military Attack
Amidst a deadly crackdown on anti-government protests in Iran, the US and Israel issue military threats and support for protesters, while experts warn such foreign intervention exacerbates internal repression and endangers activists.
Richard D. Wolff & Michael Hudson: From Oil to Armageddon, Toward Global Conflict
Michael Hudson and Richard D. Wolff critically analyze US foreign policy, asserting that its 'rules-based order' prioritizes global oil control and the petrodollar, while capitalism's inherent expansionary drive pushes the world towards conflict.
Tucker Carlson Speaks Out AGAINST ICE Shooting! Trump THREATENS Iran Leaders Over Protests!
This episode critiques the US anti-war movement's ineffectiveness and US foreign policy in Venezuela and Iran, arguing that external sabotage and a flawed protest strategy undermine anti-imperialist efforts.
Maduro Capture & Iranian REVOLT Expose The COLLAPSING Axis Of Evil | TBN Israel
This episode connects the ongoing Iranian protests and economic collapse with the alleged capture of Venezuelan leader Maduro, arguing both events expose a 'collapsing Axis of Evil' and a strategic shift in US foreign policy.
Richard D. Wolff & Michael Hudson: Oil Wars Without War: Sanctions, Seizures, and Control
Michael Hudson and Richard Wolff dissect how the US's 'rules-based order' leverages oil control, financial coercion, and suppression of green energy to maintain global hegemony, framing these actions as a desperate, irrational phase of capitalism leading to international instability.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — January 7, 2026
A US military raid leads to the abduction of Venezuelan President Maduro, with President Trump claiming control over Venezuelan oil, while globally, the US pledges security to Ukraine and Israel faces accusations over hindering Gaza aid.
"It's All About the Oil, Stupid!": Mehdi Hasan on Trump Attacking Venezuela & Kidnapping Maduro
Mehdi Hassan argues that the US intervention in Venezuela, including the detention of President Maduro, was explicitly driven by oil interests, with President Trump openly admitting this motivation and briefing oil executives before Congress.
Amb. Chas Freeman & Mohammad Marandi: Trump Issues Warning to Iran — Tehran Fires Back Immediately
Experts dissect the geopolitical fallout of former President Trump's aggressive tweets towards Iran amidst internal protests, revealing how Western sanctions and perceived duplicity are pushing Tehran closer to China and Russia and escalating regional war risks.
Alex Krainer: This Changes Everything: A Massive Military Comeback Is Underway
Geopolitical analyst Alex Krainer argues that the Trump administration is orchestrating a fundamental shift in global power dynamics, aiming to dismantle the existing 'rules-based order' by weakening NATO and the EU, fostering US-Russia cooperation, and re-evaluating US alliances in the Middle East.