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

Trump's War Could Cost Him EVERYTHING (w/ Nicholas Kristof) | The Bulwark Podcast
Nicholas Kristof and Tim Miller dissect the catastrophic geopolitical and economic fallout of the Iran war, arguing it has weakened US strategic positions, empowered hardline regimes, and exacerbated global crises, all while highlighting the domestic political implications for the US.

Patrick Henningsen: Hezbollah JUST Fired Back at Israel - Iran Vows to “Crush” All Attacks
Patrick Henningsen argues that the US and Israel initiated an illegal war against Iran, driven by Trump's incompetence and Israeli influence, leading to an inevitable escalation with severe global economic repercussions.

“He’s ALIVE” New Details Inside Epstein’s Prison Cell | Julian Dorey
Julian Dorey reveals new details from an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's prison cell, suggesting Epstein may still be alive, and discusses how deep state actors manipulate public perception and political narratives.

Jeffrey Sachs on the Real Origins of the Iran War and the Coming Economic Devastation
Jeffrey Sachs argues that the current Iran conflict is a critical 'fork in the road' that could lead to global economic devastation and even world war, driven by US imperial ambitions and Israel's 'Greater Israel' agenda, rather than Iran's nuclear program.

Larry Johnson: Iran JUST Escorted Tankers Past US Blockade – Israel Waiting for Greenlight to ATTACK
Larry Johnson argues that the US blockade on Iran is largely ineffective, US missile stockpiles are severely depleted, and President Trump's mental state is a critical factor driving dangerous, ill-conceived military and economic policies.

Trump's 'Shoot And Kill' Order + Ilhan Omar SNAPS | PBD #784
This episode dissects the political and economic consequences of progressive policies in California and New York, the geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, and the disruptive potential of AI, all framed through the hosts' conservative lens.

🚨 THE BEST F*CKING THING EVER JUST HAPPENED 😂😂😂
The host unleashes a fiery critique of US foreign policy in Iran, exposes alleged leftist funding of right-wing hate groups, and lambasts progressive ideologies on morality, family, and immigration, asserting a 'culture war' is actively destroying Western society.

Chas Freeman: Israel’s Agenda Is Collapsing Faster Than Anyone Expected
Ambassador Chas Freeman argues that Israel's aggressive policies are leading to its global isolation and the collapse of its agenda, while Iran skillfully leverages its strategic position, forcing a re-evaluation of US presence in the Middle East.

BREAKING: America MASSIVELY Reinforces Hormuz; Iran Talks Near Collapse; Israel prepare | TBN Israel
The US has massively reinforced its military presence in the Strait of Hormuz, preparing for potential kinetic strikes against Iran while simultaneously engaging in complex negotiations amid signs of internal Iranian leadership disarray and continued Israeli operations in Lebanon.

🚨 LIVE: U.S. Military URGENT Announcement - Iran War Escalation
A dramatized 'Pentagon briefing' by fictional US officials declares a global blockade on Iran, asserting US naval dominance in the Strait of Hormuz and threatening military action if Iran fails to negotiate a 'surrender deal' on its nuclear program.

LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to MAJOR BREAKING NEWS - 4/23/26
The hosts of Legal AF dissect the Trump administration's alleged web of lies and incompetence, from fabricated Iran war narratives and scandals within Homeland Security to attempts to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell and manipulate election maps.

PBS News Hour full episode, April 23, 2026
This NewsHour episode covers rising geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, the federal reclassification of marijuana, the Trump administration's 'America First' foreign aid strategy in Africa, and the ongoing challenges for Afghan allies and DACA recipients in the U.S.

🚨 BREAKING: Israel Under ATTACK - Drones Fly Over Iran - Trump 'Shoot To Kill' Order
Despite a declared ceasefire, Hezbollah continues rocket attacks on northern Israel, while mysterious drones fly over Iran, prompting heightened military readiness and a 'shoot to kill' order from President Trump in the Strait of Hormuz.

Decoding Israel’s Superpower Ambitions | Daniel Levy | TMR
Daniel Levy, a former Israeli peace negotiator, breaks down Benjamin Netanyahu's 'Greater Israel' project as a dangerous geopolitical strategy aiming for regional hard power domination, even at the cost of weakening the US and alienating Gulf states.

Trump Quietly Admits There Is No End To This War
This episode dissects Trump's shifting stance on the Iran war, the Mr. Beast company's legal battle over alleged workplace toxicity, RFK Jr.'s controversial congressional hearings, and the reclassification of medical marijuana.

David Pyne: US Navy Secretary Fired for Refusing to Sail Into Iranian Missiles
David Pyne argues that the US war with Iran is an 'escalation trap' orchestrated by Benjamin Netanyahu, leading to severe economic consequences, the erosion of US credibility, and a radical shift in regional power dynamics, all while exposing alleged deep-seated political compromises within the Trump administration.

BREAKING: Iran Leaders SCRAMBLE As U.S. Amps Pressure; Hezbollah PLEADS Iran For Help | TBN Israel
The US-led naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz is inflicting severe economic damage on Iran, deepening internal rifts within its leadership, and pushing the regime towards a deal on American terms, despite Iran's asymmetric 'mosquito fleet' tactics.

Andrei Martyanov: Iran Just SHOT DOWN Trump’s Blockade… And Israel’s Strategy Is IN TATTERS
Andrei Martyanov asserts that Iran has effectively broken the US-led blockade, seizing control of the Strait of Hormuz, while exposing Israel's military as a 'second-rate' power and revealing the US military as a 'paper tiger' suffering from strategic incompetence and internal panic.

"Americans Are SICK Of This!" Joe Kent v Alan Dershowitz On Iran & ‘Israel First’ + John Mearsheimer
This episode dissects the escalating Iran war, its devastating global economic consequences, and the contentious debate over Israel's influence on US foreign policy, revealing a profound shift in American public opinion.

John Kiriakou: Ex-CIA Officer CONFRONTED Over Zionist Accusations | PBD Podcast #783
Former CIA officer John Kiriakou confronts past accusations, reveals intelligence community secrets, and analyzes critical issues from FISA abuses to the SPLC's alleged fraud and the mysterious deaths of scientists.

The Palantir Manifesto; Israel Executes Lebanese Journalist w/ Gil Duran, Jodie Ginsberg | MR Live
This episode exposes Palantir's fascist-aligned manifesto and details Israel's alleged war crimes against journalists, highlighting critical threats to democracy, global supply chains, and press freedom.

Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson: Why Iran Is Crushing US Dominance (It’s Not Military)
Richard Wolff and Michael Hudson argue that the US's 'war' with Iran has backfired, exposing American policy failures, accelerating global de-dollarization, and inadvertently strengthening Iran's strategic position.

BREAKING: Iran Fears BLOCKADE; Trump Tightens SIEGE; Hezbollah Cracks | TBN Israel
The US is leveraging a crippling naval blockade and economic pressure, costing Iran half a billion dollars daily, to exploit internal divisions within the Iranian regime and force a deal, while Israel systematically demolishes Hezbollah's border infrastructure in Lebanon.

🚨 BREAKING: Reza Pahlavi ATTACKED In Berlin - Explosions In Iran - IRGC Members Poisoned
Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi was attacked in Berlin amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, including mysterious explosions in Tehran, US military interdictions of Iranian tankers, and the poisoning of IRGC members.