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Economic Sanctions

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The Cuba Blockade | Hasan Piker | TMR
US PoliticsDemocratic Party StrategyForeign Policy
Mar 28, 2026

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.

The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
Robby Soave GOES OFF On ANNOYING Liberal Black Woman Making Emotional Trump Deranged Arguments!
US Foreign PolicyEconomic SanctionsGeopolitics
Mar 28, 2026

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.

Black Conservative Perspective
Black Conservative Perspective
Ryan BRUTALLY COOKS Newsmax Host On Cuba
US-Cuba relationsEconomic sanctionsHumanitarian crisis
Mar 25, 2026

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.

Breaking Points
Breaking Points
Ryan, Hasan Piker SMEARED For Cuba Aid Trip Amid BLOCKADE
US-Cuba relationsEconomic sanctionsHumanitarian crisis
Mar 25, 2026

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.

Breaking Points
Breaking Points
Ilhan Omar Daughter & Communists FACE MASSIVE BACKLASH As LUXURY Propaganda Trip To CUBA BACKFIRES!
CubaUS foreign policySocialism
Mar 23, 2026

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.

Black Conservative Perspective
Black Conservative Perspective
Trump’s Plan: War Abroad, Chaos at Home
US Foreign PolicyIranStrait of Hormuz
Mar 22, 2026

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.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
Israel Escalates; How Cuba Endures; Tracking Anti-Trans Bills w/ Helen Yaffe, Erin Reed | MR Live
GeopoliticsUS Foreign PolicyIran-Israel Conflict
Mar 19, 2026

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.

The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
Report from Havana as Trump Threatens to "Take" Cuba & Pushes for Ouster of Cuban Leader
US-Cuba relationseconomic sanctionshumanitarian crisis
Mar 17, 2026

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.

Democracy Now
Democracy Now
BREAKING: Iran’s LAST Card: Hormuz; Trump Moves In; Hezbollah Money Hit | TBN Israel
Iran-Israel conflictUS foreign policyStrait of Hormuz
Mar 16, 2026

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.

TBN Israel Podcast
TBN Israel Podcast
Greta Thunberg LASHES OUT At TRUMP TAKING AWAY OIL From Cuba As Protestors Attack Communist Offices!
US Foreign PolicyCubaGreta Thunberg
Mar 15, 2026

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.

Black Conservative Perspective
Black Conservative Perspective
Trump’s Iran War Could Send Prices Soaring (w/ Kenneth Rogoff) | How to Fix It
US DollarReserve CurrencyNational Debt
Mar 15, 2026

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.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
Cuban Leader FOLDS TO TRUMP With SHOCK Announcement After BLACKOUTS And Protests ERUPT!
US-Cuba RelationsForeign PolicyEconomic Sanctions
Mar 13, 2026

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.

Black Conservative Perspective
Black Conservative Perspective
Iranian American Scholar Narges Bajoghli on the History of U.S.-Iran Relations
GeopoliticsUS Foreign PolicyIran
Mar 12, 2026

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.

Democracy Now
Democracy Now
Larry C. Johnson: Iran’s Missiles DEVASTATE Tel Aviv & Haifa as New Supreme Leader Takes Power
GeopoliticsMiddle East ConflictIran-Israel War
Mar 9, 2026

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.

Interviews 02
Interviews 02
BLACKOUT Protests ERUPT IN CUBA As Trump MAKES MAJOR Announcement To Latin America Leaders!
US Foreign PolicyLatin AmericaCuba
Mar 8, 2026

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.

Black Conservative Perspective
Black Conservative Perspective
BREAKING: War Fears SPIKE As U.S.-Iran Talks Stall; UK Denies U.S. Bombers Base Access | TBN Israel
US-Iran relationsGeopolitical conflictMilitary deployment
Feb 26, 2026

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.

TBN Israel Podcast
TBN Israel Podcast
BREAKING: Tensions RAPIDLY Escalate As Iran REFUSES Surrender, Vows U.S. Retaliation | TBN Israel
Iran-US tensionsMiddle East conflictNuclear proliferation
Feb 25, 2026

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.

TBN Israel Podcast
TBN Israel Podcast
Scott Ritter: The Triad of Power: What China, Russia & Iran Are Really Building
US Foreign PolicyDonald TrumpIran Conflict
Feb 25, 2026

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.

Interviews 02
Interviews 02
Jeffrey Sachs FLAMES NYTimes over Iran War Propaganda
US Foreign PolicyIran Nuclear Deal (JCPOA)Israeli-US Relations
Feb 23, 2026

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.

Breaking Points
Breaking Points
Larry C. Johnson: Existential Fight: The 'Hell' Iran Has Prepared for a War w/ US and it's happening
GeopoliticsIranUS Foreign Policy
Feb 23, 2026

Larry C. Johnson: Existential Fight: The 'Hell' Iran Has Prepared for a War w/ US and it's happening

Larry Johnson asserts that US intelligence gravely underestimates Iran's military strength, which has been significantly bolstered by Russia and China, making a US conflict with Iran a potential "rude awakening" for American forces.

Interviews 02
Interviews 02
Breaking Trump’s Cuba Siege | David Adler | TMR
US-Cuba RelationsEconomic SanctionsBlockade
Feb 22, 2026

Breaking Trump’s Cuba Siege | David Adler | TMR

David Adler details the multi-layered US 'siege' on Cuba, arguing it's a bipartisan war crime driven by a far-right diaspora lobby, not a foreign policy objective, and calls for direct action to deliver humanitarian aid.

The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
Mark Sleboda: The Axis is Rising? China and Russia Just Armed Iran to the Teeth
GeopoliticsMiddle East ConflictUS Foreign Policy
Feb 21, 2026

Mark Sleboda: The Axis is Rising? China and Russia Just Armed Iran to the Teeth

Mark Sleboda details how the US and Israel are facing a closing window for military action against Iran, as Russia and China bolster Iran's defenses, shifting the regional power balance and risking a high-stakes, inconclusive conflict.

Interviews 02
Interviews 02
Alastair Crooke: Trump’s Final Gamble: Iran Dares to Strike Back
GeopoliticsIran-US relationsIsrael-Iran conflict
Feb 20, 2026

Alastair Crooke: Trump’s Final Gamble: Iran Dares to Strike Back

Alastair Crooke details the high-stakes geopolitical trap facing Donald Trump regarding Iran, influenced by Israeli demands and complicated by Iran's advanced defense capabilities and a broader global power struggle involving China and Russia.

Interviews 02
Interviews 02
Pentagon Prepares For EXTENDED War With Iran
US-Iran relationsGeopoliticsDiplomacy
Feb 16, 2026

Pentagon Prepares For EXTENDED War With Iran

This episode dissects the geopolitical maneuvers surrounding potential US-Iran conflict, revealing strategic leaks, Netanyahu's diplomatic sabotage playbook, and the true intent behind economic sanctions.

Breaking Points
Breaking Points
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