Geopolitics
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
Ray McGovern: Iran's Missiles Force US Retreat: Bases Moving West to Escape Attacks
Ray McGovern details how Iran's strategic control of the Strait of Hormuz and its advanced missile capabilities are forcing a significant repositioning of US military assets, including a potential retreat of bases to Israel, while also analyzing Russia's cautious, attrition-based strategy in Ukraine.
Seyed M. Marandi: Hezbollah Rejects Israel Deal; Beirut Erupts - Iran Strikes Bahrain in Retaliation
Iran leverages its control over the Strait of Hormuz to pressure the US into upholding a ceasefire agreement, while condemning the Lebanese government's 'fake deal' with Israel and highlighting the growing global disdain for Israeli actions.
Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar: BREAKING: U.S. Launches Airstrikes Inside Iran – Escalation Underway
Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar asserts that recent US airstrikes in Iran and ongoing Israeli actions in Lebanon signify a deliberate US-Israeli strategy to re-escalate conflict and expand Israeli occupation, despite existing peace agreements.
BREAKING: IRGC Break Ceasefire - U.S. Military Launch Strikes In Iran
The US military launched retaliatory strikes against IRGC bases in Iran after the IRGC broke a ceasefire by attacking international vessels, while Hezbollah militants caused chaos in Beirut over a Lebanese-Israeli agreement.
Robert Barnes: Iran Drones Attack Ship WITHOUT State Approval!
Robert Barnes argues that the US is disengaging from the Middle East, leading to a collapse of the 'Greater Israel Project' and the emergence of a new Islamic NATO, fundamentally reshaping regional power dynamics.
Prof. Steve Hanke: Explosions Rock Strait Of Hormuz - Lebanon Ceasefire On The BRINK
Professor Steve Hanke dissects the geopolitical and economic complexities of US-Iran relations, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Israel-Lebanon conflict, arguing that US policy is driven by political spin and external lobbies, leading to predictable outcomes like Iran's control over vital shipping lanes and Israel's continued occupation of Lebanon.
Larry Johnson: UAE Missile Alert! Dubai & Persian Gulf Heat Up RIGHT NOW
Geopolitical analyst Larry Johnson details how US foreign policy missteps, internal divisions, and regional realignments are escalating tensions in the Middle East, pushing the UAE to financial collapse and threatening global energy security.
LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to MAJOR BREAKING NEWS - 6/25/26
The hosts dissect recent geopolitical and economic events, arguing that the Trump regime's policies have led to international humiliation, domestic economic hardship, and rampant corruption, while celebrating a legal victory in the Epstein files case.
PBS News Hour full episode, June 25, 2026
This episode covers the catastrophic aftermath of powerful earthquakes in Venezuela, major Supreme Court rulings on immigration and corporate liability, and a new bipartisan initiative to prepare the American workforce for the AI economy, alongside escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
BREAKING: IRGC Strikes Ship In Strait Of Hormuz - IDF Hits Hezbollah In Lebanon
The Middle East remains a volatile theater as Iran's IRGC strikes a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, Israel's IDF targets Hezbollah in Lebanon, and the US employs 'tweet tactics' to destabilize the Iranian regime.
LIVE: Trump IRAN NAVY BLOWS UP SHIP…TRUMP MUTE!!! 6/25/2026
Iran asserts control over the Strait of Hormuz by striking a cargo ship, while a Midas Touch journalist secures a landmark legal victory for transparency on the Epstein files against the Trump administration.
BREAKING: Iran Threatens Hormuz; U.S. Strikes ISIS Chief; Syria To Fight Hezbollah? | TBN Israel
Iran's Revolutionary Guards threaten to close the Strait of Hormuz, while the U.S. eliminates an ISIS leader and navigates complex negotiations with Iran amidst regional instability and internal challenges.
‘I STAND By It!' Nicholas Kristof DOUBLES DOWN on NYT Israel Brutality Report - With Eric Weinstein
Nicholas Kristof defends his controversial New York Times report on Israeli sexual violence against Palestinians, while Eric Weinstein analyzes the complex geopolitical landscape of the Israel-Iran conflict and the UK's immigration challenges.
Pepe Escobar: Iran Declares NATO "Complicit" and Must Be "Held Accountable" For Consequences!
Pepe Escobar reveals how a series of high-stakes geopolitical maneuvers, including a secret Pakistani-Chinese counter-intel operation and Saudi-Qatari financial guarantees, have fundamentally reshaped West Asian security architecture, leaving the US strategically defeated and cornered.
Larry Johnson: The U.S. Is Now Directly Calling Iran (Vance’s Switzerland Bombshell)
Larry Johnson analyzes the escalating US-Iran tensions, Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz, the shifting global energy landscape, and the emergence of a multipolar world order challenging Western dominance.
Pravin Sawhney: The Hammer Falls: The Persian Gulf's Status Quo Just Got CRUSHED
Geopolitical analyst Pravin Sawhney details how the recent BRICS National Security Advisors meeting and the West Asia conflict signal a decisive shift towards a multipolar world, challenging the US-led order and reshaping regional security and economic frameworks.
Alex Krainer: MASSIVE Shifts Hit Middle East & Europe
Geopolitical analyst Alex Krainer argues that US negotiations with Iran are a stalling tactic for a renewed assault, while Israel's aggressive stance is uniting the Middle East against it, exposing the US military-industrial complex's inefficiency and self-serving nature.
Recording Families with Dark Pasts Stories!
Uncover four chilling tales of families whose generational wealth and dark secrets are rooted in historical atrocities, from Native American massacres and brutal slavery to calculated murders and the stoning of a rebellious son, interspersed with the host's provocative commentary on modern societal issues.
JD Vance’s Warning to Israel, the Last Desperate Move of Israel-Firsters & Iran’s Growing Strength
Tucker Carlson and Brandon Weichert dissect the catastrophic strategic failures of US-Israel policy in the Middle East, arguing that American support has emboldened Israel to pursue self-destructive and genocidal actions, ultimately strengthening Iran and ushering in a post-American regional order.
BREAKING: Iran REFUSES Nuclear Inspections; US Amps Hezbollah Pressure; IDF Entrenches | TBN Israel
Iran refuses nuclear inspections and expands its negotiation leverage by linking regional conflicts, while the US faces internal political division and challenges to its economic sanctions.
LIVE: Democrats Join IRGC To Fight Trump On Iran War - U.S. Military Mobilise In Middle East
The host argues that US Democrats are inadvertently aiding Iran's IRGC by attempting to block President Trump's war powers, while both the US and Iran engage in rhetorical posturing over nuclear ambitions and regional influence.
Scott Ritter: Israel DEFEATED on Every Front – The Fallout Begins
Geopolitical analyst Scott Ritter asserts that Israel has been defeated on multiple fronts, leading to a significant re-evaluation of US foreign policy and regional power dynamics, driven by economic pressures and shifting alliances.
Joe Rogan Experience #2518 - Tim Dillon
Tim Dillon and Joe Rogan dissect the decline of American society, the weaponization of empathy, and the unsettling implications of AI, immigration, and media manipulation, all while maintaining a darkly comedic outlook.
Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson: Trump Is FUMING! Iran’s MASSIVE Move Just Changed The World Order
Experts Richard Wolff and Michael Hudson dissect Trump's 'bluster and blather' on Iran, revealing a rapidly shifting global order where the US faces economic decline, regional realignments, and a loss of financial trust, accelerating a worldwide pivot away from the dollar and Western influence.