Geopolitics
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.

Col. Jacques Baud: Trump’s Final Move Just WIPED Israel's Plans Off the Map
Colonel Jacques Baud dissects how Israeli and US actions have inadvertently strengthened Iran's strategic position, eroded Western credibility, and fostered a dangerous 'hate-driven' foreign policy.

Pulitzer Prize Historian: You Won't Notice Until It’s Too Late - Anne Applebaum
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Anne Applebaum explains how modern democracies decline not through coups, but through the slow, systematic dismantling of neutral institutions by legitimately elected leaders, often unnoticed until it's too late.

Trump Blew Iran War Diplomacy—and Now Everyone’s Furious | Shield of the Republic
This episode dissects the Trump administration's disastrous handling of Iran war diplomacy, the hollowing out of the State Department, and the profound geopolitical shifts reshaping the Middle East and Europe.

Their Spin Is NOT WORKING
The hosts argue that the US-Iran conflict is a manufactured war driven by political maneuvering, Israeli influence, and media propaganda, despite Iran's repeated peace offers and the severe economic consequences.

"A Wall of Fire": Eyewitness View of an Attack in the Strait of Hormuz | Week 10 Recap
This episode provides a harrowing eyewitness account of a missile attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, alongside a detailed recap of escalating maritime conflicts and geopolitical maneuvers impacting global shipping.

🚨 LEFTISTS ARE F*CKING SEETHING 😂😂😂
The host aggressively celebrates perceived 'wins' for the right-wing, from global conflicts and domestic politics to cultural shifts, framing them as a 'humiliation' for the 'leftist world order' and a testament to Donald Trump's influence.

Stanislav Krapivnik: The Blockade Was Just the Beginning – Now Iran Hunts US Ships
Iran's refusal of US nuclear demands, coupled with its advanced military capabilities and strategic alliances, signals a dangerous escalation that exposes critical vulnerabilities in US and Israeli military power and political influence.

BREAKING: Iran PLUTONIUM Path In Focus; U.S. Readies SIEGE; Sailors Trapped | TBN Israel
Amidst a fragile ceasefire, the US and Israel face a protracted conflict with Iran, characterized by a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, internal Iranian instability, and a damaged but persistent nuclear threat.

LIVE: UAE Under Missile Attack - IRGC Warns Trump To 'Surrender' - Crackdown In Iran
As Iran launches missiles at the UAE and commercial vessels, the US mobilizes troops while Iran's IRGC demands Trump's surrender, all amidst escalating internal crackdowns and controversial propaganda.

Cenk Uygur & Peter Beinart: The Uncomfortable Truth About US-Israel Policy
Cenk Uygur and Peter Beinart engage in a candid, often tense, debate about the extent of Israel's influence on US foreign policy and media, challenging conventional narratives around American interventions in the Middle East.

Patrick Henningsen: Iran WARNS: Any Attack on Our Tankers Will Trigger Strike on US Bases & Vessels
Patrick Henningsen argues that the US-Iran confrontation is a performative media game driven by US domestic political needs and Israeli influence, with little chance of genuine resolution due to US incompetence and Israel's spoiler role.

Mark Sleboda: The Blow That Broke Trump's Navy: Why the US Just Fled Iran's Waters
Mark Sleboda details how the US's failed attempts to break Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz have exposed US military and economic vulnerabilities, accelerating the decline of Western global hegemony.

New Epstein Hunting Ground, Shiny ALIENS & Hantavirus | Julian Dorey • 420
This episode exposes new connections in the Epstein scandal, critiques the rollout of 'alien disclosure' and Hantavirus narratives, and highlights local resistance to massive data centers, revealing a pervasive elite detachment from public concerns.

Seyed M. Marandi: Iran Just DROPPED A BOMBSHELL Response to US Blockade
Iran has fundamentally altered its control over the Strait of Hormuz, restricting passage for nations allied with the US in the ongoing conflict, signaling a permanent shift in regional security architecture and global energy flows.

“NATO Is DEAD” - The Insider Who Warned 4 Presidents About Iran | PBD #795
Professor Robert Pape, an academic who advised four US presidents, argues that NATO is functionally dead, US punishment-based foreign policy against Iran is failing, and China's integrated urban development model poses a significant, underestimated competitive threat.

How Iran's APOCALYPTIC Quest For Nuclear Weapons Brought Its Own Destruction | TBN Israel
Iran's apocalyptic quest for nuclear weapons and regional dominance led to a multi-year conflict with Israel and the US, ultimately dismantling its regime and reshaping the Middle East.

Saudis Turn On Trump | Mohammad Ali Shabani | TMR
Saudi Arabia and the UAE are recalibrating their alliances and regional strategies as they perceive declining US security commitments under Trump, leading to a significant rift between the two Gulf states and a growing role for China.

PBS News Hour full episode, May 8, 2026
This episode unpacks escalating US-Iran military actions in the Strait of Hormuz, a resilient yet divergent US jobs market, the ongoing political battle over congressional redistricting, and the controversial new US counterterrorism strategy.

Prof. Ted Postol: The Third Round of War Is Israel’s Worst Nightmare Yet
Professor Ted Postol reveals how Israel's early warning systems have been critically degraded and argues that Iran possesses a significantly underestimated nuclear weapons capability, urging immediate, serious diplomacy to avert a catastrophic regional conflict.

Lemon LIVE Special | Don On The Scene: Young Voters Are Struggling to Find Jobs!
Young graduates in major cities like New York are facing a severe job market, unaffordable housing, and a sense of societal insecurity, leading many to question traditional career paths and even the prospect of starting families.

Congressman Thomas Massie Joins Jimmy For Exclusive Interview!
Congressman Thomas Massie details how 'Israel first billionaires' and PACs are spending millions to unseat him due to his anti-foreign aid stance, while geopolitical analyst Scott Ritter warns of an impending Russian escalation in Ukraine and US economic collapse due to the Iran conflict.

"Trump Sounds Like a FASCIST!" Piers Morgan vs Slavoj Zizek On Fascism
Philosopher Slavoj Žižek and Piers Morgan debate the evolving definition of fascism, applying it to Donald Trump, 'wokeism,' and the implications of AI, while Žižek provocatively defends his 'communist' label.

Larry Johnson: Iran Fires on 3 US Ships – US Bombs Qeshm – FLAMES OF WAR IGNITE
Larry Johnson argues that the US-Iran conflict is escalating towards full-scale war, disrupting global commodity markets and revealing the limits of US power, while China and Russia build a new security architecture in the Persian Gulf.

‘Love Tap’: Trump BOMBS IRAN, Says Ceasefire STILL ON
Despite US airstrikes on Iranian territory, Trump insists a ceasefire remains in effect, while expert Jeremy Scill reveals Iran's surprising military resilience and internal debate over nuclear weapons.