Geopolitics
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 13, 2026
European leaders grapple with a shifting world order and U.S. reliability at the Munich Security Conference, while domestic reports expose alleged abuses by U.S. immigration authorities and a worsening humanitarian crisis in Sudan.
Cuba's U.N. Ambassador Denounces U.S. Oil Blockade, Push to Topple Government
Cuba's UN Ambassador details the severe humanitarian crisis caused by the US oil blockade and economic embargo, highlighting widespread international condemnation and the US's historical efforts to destabilize the island.
🚨 LIVE: UN Finally Cancels Islamic Republic - USS Gerald R. Ford Deployed - Reza Pahlavi In Munich
Geopolitical tensions escalate around Iran as the US deploys a supercarrier, Israel targets Iranian leadership, and the UN 'cancels' the Islamic Republic, all while internal unrest simmers and global leaders acknowledge a new era of open conflict.
Amb. Chas Freeman: The Policies Quietly HURTING America… Just Went LOUD
Ambassador Chas Freeman dissects how domestic issues like the Epstein file are used as foreign policy distractions, exposing the true objectives behind US-Iran tensions and the shifting global power dynamics.
PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 12, 2026
This episode details the Trump administration's controversial immigration operations in Minnesota, a looming DHS shutdown, a major rollback of climate policy, and strained NATO alliances, alongside critical scientific and humanitarian reports.
Andrei Martyanov: Russia’s “Game Over” Strategy Is Now LIVE
Andrei Martyanov asserts that the US military is a 'paper tiger' incapable of combined arms warfare against a real enemy like Iran or Russia, while Israel leverages domestic scandals to compel US military action against Iran.
🚨 BREAKING: Anti-IRGC Iranians Burn Down Mosques - Israel Send Help To Fight Khamenei
Anti-IRGC Iranians are burning mosques and receiving covert Starlink support, while the US and Israel coordinate to corner the Iranian regime amidst UN controversy and exposed regime propaganda.
Joe Rogan Experience #2453 - Evan Hafer
Joe Rogan and Evan Hafer explore the relentless discipline required for mastery in fields from archery to comedy, contrasting it with societal softness and diving into speculative discussions on urban decay, the Epstein files, and the transformative, potentially perilous future of AI.
PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 11, 2026
This episode dissects a chaotic El Paso airspace closure, analyzes a complex jobs report, navigates the intricacies of US-Israel-Iran diplomacy, and examines the DOJ's controversial actions, alongside a deep dive into Boston's historical struggles with its founding principles.
🚨 BREAKING: IRGC Prepare WAR - Trump Deploys Second Aircraft Carrier To Iran
The host details escalating tensions between the US and Iran, including a second US aircraft carrier deployment, while simultaneously exposing alleged widespread propaganda and media manipulation by the Iranian state and its perceived Western allies.
Matthew Hoh: Is Netanyahu Pushing the US Into War With Iran?
Matthew Hoh asserts that while Benjamin Netanyahu pressures Donald Trump for war with Iran, the ultimate decision rests with Trump, who is currently playing for time due to insufficient US military capabilities in the region and a history of failed interventions.
Even a Barrister’s Wig Can’t Save This Garbage Affidavit (w/ Ben Wittes) | The Bulwark Podcast
Ben Wittes reports from Ukraine on a dire humanitarian crisis and unwavering national resolve, contrasting it with America's self-inflicted political 'decadence' and a struggling legal system.
Stanislav Krapivnik: The Civilizational Battle Shaping the Future of the World
Geopolitical analyst Stanislav Krapivnik asserts that current global conflicts are driven by a clash of 'civilizational ideas,' with Western powers pursuing self-serving, destructive agendas while Russia offers a model of non-interference and traditional values.
Bondi’s Epstein Crash Out; West Bank Annexation w/ Jasper Nathaniel | MR Live
This episode dissects the alleged cover-up of Epstein files by Pam Bondi and the Trump administration, alongside Israel's stealthy, de facto annexation of the West Bank through legal loopholes and policy changes.
Scott Ritter: Trump in MAJOR Trouble — China & Russia Arm Iran With Deadly Weapons!
Scott Ritter asserts that US policy towards Iran is solely regime change, not diplomacy, and details how Iran, with Russian and Chinese assistance, has developed formidable defensive capabilities that render US/Israeli military threats ineffective.
Trump Admin WHITEWASHES UAE Backed War Crimes in Sudan
The war in Sudan, fueled by UAE-supplied advanced drones and regional proxies like Ethiopia, is a humanitarian crisis exacerbated by Western diplomatic priorities over accountability for alleged genocide.
Col. Larry Wilkerson: The U.S. Just Hit a Point of No Return
Colonel Larry Wilkerson asserts that Netanyahu is leveraging alleged Epstein files to compel Donald Trump into a devastating war with Iran, risking Israel's destruction and escalating into a global conflict involving Russia and China, while China simultaneously moves to dismantle the dollar-based financial system.
“Burn it Down!” - Mossad in Iran, Trump Regime Change, Clinton Bribe & Nuke Deal | Trita Parsi • 382
Trita Parsi, a leading expert on Iran, dissects the complex history of US-Iran relations, the intricacies of the nuclear deal, and the internal and external forces shaping Iran's political landscape, including the surprising depth of Israeli intelligence penetration.
John Helmer: Shadow Fleet Showdown: U.S. Seizes Russian Tankers as Global Power Deals Unravel
A deep dive into the US's aggressive maritime interdiction strategy against Russian oil tankers, the internal Kremlin power struggle over how to respond, and the potential for global naval escalation.
Billionaire Investor Ray Dalio Warns of Deadly Economic Crisis (Here's How to Avoid It)
Ray Dalio outlines a historical cycle of civilizations, asserting the US is in 'Stage 5' of decline, characterized by monetary, political, and geopolitical breakdowns, and warns of an impending 'great disorder' if systemic issues like the budget deficit are not addressed.
Should America Intervene in Iran? A Surprising Conversation
The Young Turks host and guests Cornell and Anahita Mahavi West debate the complex question of how to support the oppressed Iranian people without falling into the trap of harmful foreign intervention or ideological blind spots.
🚨 BREAKING: Khamenei Declares IRGC Ready To Attack Israel - Iran In State Of War
Iran's regime escalates threats against Israel and the US with propaganda videos, while internal despair drives Iranians to suicide, prompting calls for international intervention and regime change.
🚨 LIVE: Iran's Oil Tankers SEIZED - Khamenei Cancels Public Speech
Amid escalating regional tensions, India seized three Iranian oil tankers, the US deployed military assets, and Iran's Supreme Leader cancelled a public speech, while Iranian officials engaged in perceived propaganda and 'fake' negotiations.
Stories about NATO | 60 Minutes Full Episodes
Germany rapidly re-arms, Greenland navigates global power plays, Russia intensifies internal repression, and Norway becomes NATO's critical Arctic outpost, all driven by a shifting geopolitical landscape and renewed Russian aggression.
