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

The Chud Shooting Problem is Crazy, Xi's Dangerous Trump Warning, & Why Georgia Needs a Miracle or 2
This episode unpacks the alarming escalation of online bigotry into real-world violence, Xi Jinping's stark warning to Trump on Taiwan, and the critical, often overlooked, Georgia Supreme Court election with major implications for state-level rights.

Andrei Martyanov: Iran & Russia Just Changed War Forever – Here’s How
Andrei Martyanov argues that the US is militarily and geopolitically incompetent, facing a catastrophic decline in global influence, while Russia and Iran forge a new, sanction-proof alliance that China cautiously navigates.

BREAKING: It HAPPENED Right in THE MIDDLE of Trump’s CHINA TRIP!
During Trump's China trip, a leaked intelligence report revealed China's strategic gains from the Iran war, while domestically, Trump allegedly orchestrated a $10 billion taxpayer heist from the IRS, and a Democratic Congressman called for his medical intervention.

Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson: America’s Grip Is Gone – Here’s What Iran, Russia & China Did
Geopolitical experts Richard Wolff and Michael Hudson argue that America's global influence is rapidly diminishing, forcing Middle Eastern nations to forge new alliances with rising powers like China and Iran, fundamentally reshaping global trade and military strategies.

BREAKING: Iran NUCLEAR Threat Nears; Kharg Oil Exports Stop; Lebanon Turns On Tehran | TBN Israe
Iran faces escalating military and economic pressure, nearing nuclear weapon capability while its oil exports halt, global food prices rise, and regional alliances shift against it, prompting a critical decision point for the US and Israel.

Alex Krainer: It’s Starting: Massive Shifts Hit the Middle East & Europe
Alex Krainer and Nema discuss how US-China talks, Middle East conflicts, and European instability reveal a weakening Western dominance, driven by hidden 'Zionist interests' that manipulate policy and elections, pushing the world towards a multipolar order or potential civil unrest.

Daniel Davis Gives GRAVE WARNING About Iran Military
Colonel Daniel Davis exposes the US government's misrepresentation of Iran's military capabilities and the perilous depletion of American missile stockpiles, while also offering a contrarian view on the origins and potential escalation of the Ukraine war.

DEBATE: Tucker vs Kevin O’Leary on the Dystopian AI Future Devouring American Energy and Jobs
Tucker Carlson debates Kevin O'Leary on the profound societal risks of AI, arguing it threatens jobs, freedom, and energy stability, while O'Leary champions AI as a national security and economic imperative against China, promising unforeseen opportunities.

Trump’s Biggest Iran War LIE Gets Destroyed By The New York Times
This episode exposes how US intelligence contradicts Trump's claims of Iran's military obliteration, revealing a critically depleted US arsenal, escalating nuclear war risks with Russia, and a shocking scandal involving American cadavers used for Israeli military training.

PBS News Hour full episode, May 13, 2026
This episode covers President Trump's visit to China amidst geopolitical tensions, the overturning of Alex Murdaugh's double murder conviction, the overlooked history of Asian American discrimination, Uganda's strained refugee policy, and the legacy of NBA pioneer Jason Collins.

LIVE: Kuwait Launch Strike On IRGC In Iran - Islamic Republic Vow Revenge
Kuwait publicly strikes Iranian IRGC targets and arrests personnel, escalating regional tensions while the US pressures China over its support for Iran.

Matthew Hoh: US Missiles Are GONE – What Pete Hegseth Is Desperately Hiding From You
Matthew Hoh dissects the US's failing 21st-century warfare strategy, highlighting how interconnected global economics make distant conflicts directly impact the American homeland, while China leverages development over military might to expand its global influence.

Tactical Victory or Strategic Failure? Secretary Hegseth on U.S. Control of the Strait of Hormuz
A congressional hearing reveals a sharp divide between military and political leaders on whether the U.S. truly controls the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the global economic fallout of its de facto closure to commercial traffic.

🚨 JESUS THE PLAN F*CKING WORKED 😂😂😂
The host celebrates what he perceives as a series of strategic victories for the Trump administration, from crippling Iran and leveraging China's weakness to pushing 'remigration' and 'anti-transgender' policies, while deriding perceived 'leftist' and 'anti-Trump' figures.

BREAKING: Iran DEFIANT As US Weighs Strike, HARDENS Demands; Khamenei SOLIDIFIES Power | TBN Israel
As the US considers military action against Iran, Tehran hardens its negotiation demands, while a critical US-China summit in Beijing aims to de-escalate regional tensions and global economic warfare.

Scott Ritter: Iran Didn’t Break. It Adapted, Now Stronger Than Ever
Scott Ritter argues that Iran has not been broken by US pressure but has adapted and emerged stronger, shifting the geopolitical landscape in the Middle East and exposing the decline of US military and economic hegemony.

Trump-Xi Summit + Iran’s $10 Trillion Threat | PBD #798
This episode dissects the high-stakes US-China summit, Iran's potent new threat to global internet infrastructure, and the complex economic pressures shaping the US, from inflation and real estate to Gen Z's job market anxieties and celebrity business ventures.

Alastair Crooke: Iran Smashed the US Military Model – China Is Watching
Alastair Crooke details how Iran's asymmetrical warfare has exposed critical flaws in the US military model, creating a geopolitical ripple effect that China and Russia are actively studying, while simultaneously triggering a severe global energy crisis and supply chain disruptions.

Laith Marouf: Israel’s Buffer Zone COLLAPSES as Hezbollah Launches Fierce Iron Dome & Ground Assault
Laith Marouf details Hezbollah's advanced FPV drone tactics, which are inflicting significant casualties on Israeli forces and neutralizing Iron Dome batteries, while exposing the failing Israeli strategy of civilian targeting and the weakening influence of Gulf-backed propaganda in Lebanon.

Joe Rogan Experience #2497 - Gad Saad
Gad Saad introduces 'suicidal empathy' as a destructive emotional state, arguing that excessive or misdirected empathy, often fueled by parasitic ideas like cultural relativism, leads individuals and societies to act against their own self-preservation, particularly in discussions of geopolitics, religion, and immigration.

PBS News Hour full episode, May 12, 2026
This episode dissects the escalating economic and geopolitical fallout from the US-Iran war, the contentious redistricting battles impacting American democracy, and the evolving value of a college degree in the age of AI.

Trump’s “Shock and Awe” Campaign Blew Up in His Face (w/ Rep. Adam Smith)
Rep. Adam Smith critiques the Trump administration's Iran policy, labeling its 'shock and awe' campaign a 'massive strategic defeat' that emboldened Iran and lacked transparency.

LIVE: US PREPARES NEW INVASION…OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER!! 5/12/2026
Ben Mecelis details a potential US invasion of Iran, surging inflation, and the perceived collapse of American foreign policy under the current administration, alongside a scathing critique of political leadership and media complicity.

LIVE: U.S. Begin Hunting Down IRGC Leaders In Iran - Israel Launch Strikes On Hezbollah
The US and its allies are intensifying pressure on Iran, initiating a manhunt for IRGC leaders, sanctioning Chinese firms for aiding Iran, and preparing for a potential ground invasion, while Iran's economy faces collapse and its military displays questionable readiness.