Geopolitics
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
What is happening on board ships in the Persian Gulf? | Update on Strait | Trump Admin Acts
As 20,000 mariners remain trapped in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran establishes a 'toll gate' for approved vessels, while the US administration implements controversial policies like unsanctioning Iranian oil and waiving the Jones Act, drawing sharp criticism for perceived contradictions and ineffectiveness.
IT HAS BEGUN, Subpoenas Filed Over GRAND CONSPIRACY Against Trump | Timcast IRL
James Comey's subpoena in an alleged 'grand conspiracy' against Trump ignites a fiery debate on the weaponization of the US legal system, escalating foreign policy costs, and the national security implications of birth tourism.
LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to MAJOR BREAKING NEWS - 3/19/26
Donald Trump's unauthorized war against Iran has spiraled into a global disaster, leading to economic turmoil, geopolitical weakening of the U.S., and allegations of profound corruption within his administration.
PBS News Hour full episode, March 19, 2026
This episode dissects the escalating Israel-Iran conflict, its global economic fallout, the Trump administration's controversial war messaging, and a fatal ICE shooting, revealing deep political and social fissures.
Trump DROPS EPIC Line On Japanese Leader As NATO BENDS THE KNEE On Helping Open Strait Of Hormuz!
The host dissects former President Trump's assertive foreign policy, highlighting how his use of economic leverage compelled NATO allies and Japan to commit to securing the Strait of Hormuz, despite initial reluctance.
🚨 THEY WERE ALL WRONG 😂😂😂
The host defends Trump's aggressive military actions against Iran as a necessary pre-emptive strike, exposing alleged 'ops' by political opponents and the perceived freeloading of European allies.
We'll Do It Live! — Sen. Lindsey Graham
Senator Lindsey Graham details the 'imminent' nuclear threat from Iran, the strategic necessity of US military action, and his vision for a defanged Iran leading to a historic Saudi-Israel peace deal, while criticizing European allies and the decline of intellectual discourse in politics.
LIVE: Trump FACES COLLAPSES in WAR…NO ESCAPE!!! 3/19/2026
The host vehemently criticizes Donald Trump's handling of the escalating war in Iran, alleging it's a disastrous, unlawful conflict leading to economic collapse, global isolation, and a cover-up of the Epstein files.
Richard D. Wolff & Michael Hudson: Iran Just Flipped the Script on the U.S. -Global Crisis Incoming?
Iran's strategic response to US aggression in the Strait of Hormuz is accelerating global de-dollarization, exposing the ineffectiveness of US military and financial control, and forcing a re-evaluation of international alliances.
BREAKING: 2,000+ Marines DEPLOY To Iran War; IDF BOMBS Iran Navy; Qatar ATTACKED | TBN Israel
As the Middle East conflict escalates on day 20, the US deploys Marines to the Strait of Hormuz, Israel strikes deep into Iran, and Gulf states unite against Iranian energy attacks, while new military technologies reshape the battlefield.
“BRAZEN Aggression!” Norman Finkelstein vs Jonathan Conricus On Israel-Lebanon Operation + Iran War
A heated debate unpacks the Israel-Iran conflict, with Norman Finkelstein accusing Israel of 'brazen aggression' and 'genocide,' while Jonathan Conricus asserts Iran as the primary aggressor and predicts its regime's downfall.
Andrei Martyanov: Iran Hits US F-35… MASSIVE Retaliation After Israel Hits MAJOR Energy Hub
Andrei Martyanov asserts that the US is facing military humiliation and economic catastrophe in its conflict with Iran, marking the accelerated decline of the petrodollar and the rise of a new global order.
Professor Pape: Why Iran GROUND INVASION IS Likely COMING
Professor Robert Pape details his "escalation trap" framework, predicting a 75% likelihood of a US ground invasion in Iran, highlighting how current strategies empower Iran and expose US forces to significant tactical disadvantages.
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.
John Mearsheimer: Trump's War Is STRATEGIC DISASTER W/ No End In Sight
Professor John Mearsheimer argues that the Trump administration's war on Iran was a colossal strategic error, driven by Israeli influence and a miscalculation of Iranian strength, leading to devastating global economic and geopolitical consequences with no clear exit.
Michael Lester - Is the United States Going to War with Iran For Israel? | SRS #289
Michael Lester argues that the U.S. war with Iran is primarily driven by Israeli influence and domestic political factors, not American national interests, risking global economic collapse and further military overextension.
Global Energy PRICES SPIKE As Depression Looms
Global energy markets are in crisis, with spiking oil and gas prices driven by geopolitical instability, inadequate refinery capacity, and strategic blunders, threatening a global depression starting in Asia.
🚨 LIVE: UK Finally Joining WAR In Iran - Arab Leaders Prepare To Fight IRGC
Iran's escalating attacks on critical oil and gas infrastructure in the Middle East have unified Arab nations and spurred a European-Japanese coalition to support reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while US and Israeli forces conduct direct strikes against IRGC assets.
Yakov M. Rabkin: Iran Remains the Principal STRONGHOLD of Resistance to Israel
Yakov Rabkin argues that the US-Iran conflict is primarily an Israeli war, driven by Zionist ideology to preserve an apartheid state and eliminate regional resistance, with the US acting as a mobilized proxy.
WORST CASE SCENARIO: Energy Infrastructure BURNING Across Middle East
The US and Israel's strike on Iran's largest gas field triggered massive retaliatory attacks on critical energy infrastructure across the Middle East, pushing the global economy into a 'worst-case scenario' energy crisis.
The End of the Petrodollar? How Iran War Is Reshaping the Global Economy: Author Laleh Khalili
Ongoing conflict in the Strait of Hormuz is not only disrupting global oil trade but also accelerating a challenge to the petrodollar, pushing a multi-polar financial system and a faster transition to sustainable energy.
"Iran Is Playing the Long Game": What to Expect from Protracted War in Middle East
Valinaser, an international affairs professor, details Iran's 'mosaic military strategy' and 'long game' approach, arguing that US and Israeli actions have inadvertently radicalized Iran's leadership and destabilized global trust in international agreements.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — March 19, 2026
Global energy markets faced severe disruption following escalating US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Iranian retaliation across the Persian Gulf, while domestic US politics grappled with war funding, executive appointments, and revelations of historical abuse.
Alex Krainer: Middle East ERUPTS: Iran Unleashes Missile Storm on Israel & Gulf States
Alex Krainer details a rapidly escalating Middle East conflict, asserting that Israel, with US support, initiated attacks on Iranian oil facilities, leading to Iran's retaliatory strikes on Gulf states and a perceived US miscalculation driven by Zionist influence.