Geopolitics
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
Pepe Escobar: China JUST Humiliated Trump’s Sanctions – Iran NOW Controls Hormuz
Pepe Escobar argues that the US has suffered a comprehensive strategic defeat in its conflict with Iran, leading to a new geopolitical order where Iran, backed by Russia and China, now controls the Strait of Hormuz and dictates terms for global energy transit.
Laith Marouf: Hezbollah Launches MASSIVE Air & Ground Assault – Israel’s Buffer Zone Plan Destroyed
Hezbollah's advanced military capabilities and indigenous manufacturing are inflicting heavy losses on Israeli forces, effectively destroying Israel's buffer zone ambitions and reshaping regional power dynamics, while exposing the fragility of Western-backed Arab monarchies.
PBS News Hour full episode, May 5, 2026
This episode details escalating U.S.-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, the impact of a Supreme Court ruling on congressional redistricting, a rare hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, and the devastating civilian toll of Israeli strikes in Lebanon.
LIVE: WAR ESCALATES…TRUMP IN DENIAL!!! 5/5/2026
The host critiques the Trump administration's handling of escalating conflict in the Strait of Hormuz and domestic issues, framing their actions as deceptive, self-serving, and detrimental to the economy and rule of law.
LIVE: Multiple Explosions In Iran - IRGC Attacks UAE Again - Trump Ready To Launch
Secretary of State Marco Rubio details the US's 'Project Freedom' to counter Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, outlining a defensive military operation, crippling economic sanctions, and diplomatic efforts to restore global trade and prevent nuclear proliferation.
Col. Larry Wilkerson: Iran ROCKS Two U.S. Destroyers – 30 Refueling Jets Airborne! WAR IS HERE
Col. Larry Wilkerson dissects the US's precarious military posture in the Strait of Hormuz, exposing a disconnect between official rhetoric and operational reality, while highlighting a rapid global power shift away from the US dollar.
"Heading For A Global DEPRESSION!" Professor Jiang Debates Iran War, Trump And China Ties
Experts clash over whether the Iran conflict and global energy crisis will trigger a multi-decade global depression or pave the way for an unprecedented AI-driven productivity boom, with China emerging as a potential long-term winner.
Joe Rogan Experience #2494 - Chamath Palihapitiya
Chamath Palihapitiya and Joe Rogan dissect how 'attention' drives technological evolution and societal dysfunction, proposing radical economic shifts and exploring AI's existential threats and opportunities.
Seyed M. Marandi: One Strike Wiped Out Trump’s Entire Plan – It’s Over
Iran asserts control over the Strait of Hormuz, leveraging global economic pressure and strategic patience to counter US and allied aggression, which is seen as failing and self-damaging.
BREAKING: Iran FIRES On Emirates; U.S. Opens Hormuz; IDF On High Alert | TBN Israel
Iran's recent missile attacks on the UAE and its continued nuclear program escalate Middle East tensions, pushing the US and Israel closer to a wider conflict while exposing internal Iranian regime fractures and a global information war.
Trump Wants $1 BILLION in Taxpayer Money for His Ballroom | Morning Shots Live
The Bulwark hosts dissect how Republicans are pushing a $1 billion taxpayer-funded 'East Wing modernization' for Trump's vanity ballroom, while simultaneously navigating a tense standoff with Iran and Ukraine's surprising resilience.
🚨 TRUMP SNAPPED. THE LEFT IS F*CKING OVER. 😭😭😭
The host asserts that 'radical honesty' is the solution to societal decay, framing geopolitical conflicts and domestic political polarization as a battle against a 'leftist' agenda that promotes violence, immorality, and the destruction of Western civilization.
John Helmer: China’s Unthinkable Move, Iran’s Response to US, New Middle East Reality
Geopolitical analyst John Helmer dissects Trump's Middle East strategy, Iran's countermoves in the Strait of Hormuz, and the potential for a US-China 'hegemonic partnership' at the expense of Russia and Iran.
LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to MAJOR BREAKING NEWS - 5/4/26
The hosts dissect the Trump administration's chaotic handling of the Iran conflict, alleged cover-ups in the Epstein files, and the politicization of the DOJ, framing these actions as dangerous and indicative of a profound lack of leadership.
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The Young Turks hosts contend that the US-Iran war was deliberately restarted by the US, influenced by Israel, to reject a favorable peace offer, leading to severe economic consequences and exposing widespread media and political corruption.
Bill Maher Faceplants While Attacking Jimmy Dore & Rogan!
Jimmy Dore and Ray McGovern dismantle Bill Maher's perceived intellectual laziness and then expose the suppressed truth about Iran's devastating strikes on US military bases and the shifting global power dynamics.
PBS News Hour full episode, May 4, 2026
Geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalate, Spirit Airlines collapses, the Supreme Court temporarily restores abortion pill access, and the U.S. Forest Service faces a controversial overhaul, all against a backdrop of politically charged federal worker campaigns and congressional redistricting.
BREAKING: Arab States Prepare To Launch Attack In Iran - Israel On Standby
Following renewed Iranian missile and drone attacks on the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are discussing retaliation, while the US maintains its blockade strategy and Israel remains on high alert, amidst a perceived Iranian desire for war.
BREAKING: U.S. Warships Launch Hormuz Op., Iran SEETHES, Threatens Strike | TBN Israel
The U.S. launched 'Operation Liberty' to escort neutral ships through the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions with Iran, which views the move as a ceasefire violation and threatens military action, pushing the region to the brink of renewed conflict.
‘BLOW THEM UP!’: Trump PANICS As Iran BOMBS US SHIP & MAYHEM IS UNLEASHED!! | The Kyle Kulinski Show
Host Kyle Kulinski dissects the escalating conflict in the Middle East, attributing the 'hot war' to US and Israeli aggression, highlighting significant damage to US military bases, and criticizing Trump's rhetoric and policy contradictions.
Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar: Iran Strikes UAE – Fujairah on Fire, Air Defenses Active
Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar breaks down the escalating military tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, detailing Iran's missile capabilities, US naval strategy, and the potential for a wider regional conflict involving the UAE, Israel, and Saudi Arabia.
BREAKING: IRGC Launch WAR On UAE - Missiles From Iran Target Dubai - U.S. Navy Enter Hormuz
Iran's IRGC launched a major preemptive missile and drone attack on the UAE and international vessels, leading to immediate US military retaliation and an anticipated severe response from the UAE, potentially involving an Arab coalition.
Iran Update: Israel’s Newest Bombing Campaign, the Oncoming War With China and How to Avoid It
Colonel Wilerson reveals how the US and Israel are actively bombing China's strategic infrastructure in Iran, escalating a covert economic war that Beijing intends to win without direct military conflict by dismantling the dollar's global dominance.
BREAKING: Trump Launches PROJECT FREEDOM; Iran Threatens Ceasefire; U.S. Sends Force | TBN Israel
Donald Trump's 'Project Liberty' in the Strait of Hormuz, presented as a humanitarian effort, is analyzed as a strategic maneuver to isolate Iran and establish a new maritime order, risking direct confrontation while exposing Iran's internal vulnerabilities and shifting regional alliances.