Human Rights
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
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.
Media Outlets Link Epstein To RUSSIAN Intel, IGNORE Allegations Of MOSSAD Connections
The Young Turks expose alleged mainstream media and political efforts to conceal Jeffrey Epstein's extensive ties to Israeli intelligence, instead diverting public attention to unproven Russian connections, while also criticizing government actions on immigration and the looming threat of AI-driven job displacement.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 5, 2026
This report covers escalating immigration crackdowns in Minnesota, the US political landscape shifts, renewed conflict and arms sales in Gaza, the expiration of a key nuclear treaty, potential US strikes on Iran, a controversial Trump family business deal, significant layoffs at The Washington Post, and a Human Rights Watch report on global autocracy.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 4, 2026
President Trump's controversial calls for nationalizing voting, escalating federal immigration enforcement, and tense international relations dominate headlines, alongside a significant media workers' strike for AI protections.
LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to BREAKING NEWS!! 2/3/2026
This episode exposes alleged government misconduct, from Border Patrol agents mocking a shooting victim to Donald Trump's extensive ties to the Epstein scandal and false claims about the Ukraine war, arguing a systemic failure of accountability.
LIVE: Democratic Caucuses to Demand Noem's Firing at Rally Outside ICE HQ in Washington
Democratic members of Congress from multiple caucuses united at ICE headquarters to demand the impeachment or resignation of DHS Secretary 'Christy Gnome,' citing widespread human rights abuses, lawlessness, and violence under her leadership.
"Let Us Out": ICE's Detention of Children Sparks Protests at TX Immigration Jail
Protests erupt at a Texas ICE facility detaining children, highlighting abysmal conditions and a bipartisan political failure to address mass family detention.
LIVE: Trump DOJ in CRISIS MODE as Nation REBUKES Trump | Legal AF
The hosts dissect the Trump administration's escalating legal and political crises, highlighting how events like Alex Prey's death and a controversial letter from Pam Bondi exposed internal disarray and miscalculations, potentially signaling a turning point for the administration.
Decades of Anti-Immigration Policy Created "Mass Grave" at Southern Border
A former Border Patrol agent and an independent journalist expose how decades of aggressive, unaccountable border policies have extended deadly tactics nationwide and created a 'mass grave' at the U.S.-Mexico border.
UPDATE on effort to IMPEACH Kristi Noem
Congressman Joaquin Castro details the ongoing effort to impeach Christine Noem, exposes ICE's 'monstrous' tactics, and calls for accountability for alleged abuses, including the use of a 5-year-old as bait and the shooting of Alex Prey.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — January 27, 2026
This episode details critical U.S. and international events, including the fallout from a Border Patrol shooting in Minnesota, escalating immigration crackdowns, and ongoing global conflicts and humanitarian crises.
Death of Centrism with Gov. JB Pritzker
Governor JB Pritzker and the hosts declare the death of centrism, advocating for an 'upstander' approach against authoritarianism and emphasizing economic justice and human rights as core Democratic principles.
LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to MAJOR BREAKING NEWS - 1/26/26
This episode exposes alleged government atrocities, from the 'murder' of Alex Prey by Border Patrol and subsequent smear campaigns, to Trump's deteriorating health and a DOJ cover-up of Epstein files, arguing these events signal a critical turning point in American political and economic stability.
🚨 BREAKING: U.S. Military To Target Iran's Oil - IRGC Beg Trump For Mercy
The US and Israel are poised for 'fast and strong strikes' against Iran, while the Iranian regime faces internal economic collapse and is reportedly begging for a deal through back channels, despite public defiance.
“ICE Out”: Tens of Thousands March in Minnesota in General Strike Against Immigration Raids
Tens of thousands of people in Minnesota participated in a general strike and massive protests, including an 'economic blackout,' to demand ICE's removal from the state following weeks of federal immigration raids.
LIVE: Trump GUTTED by TOP Lawyer Over Back-to-Back DISASTERS | The Weekend Show
A top lawyer and public defender dissects the visible decline of Donald Trump's mental state and the weaponization of US government agencies, arguing these actions fundamentally undermine American democracy and global standing.
LIVE STOP TRUMP’S ICE TERROR Emergency Protest After Alex Pretti Murder
Minneapolis activists and community members held an emergency protest following the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, demanding ICE's removal from Minnesota and advocating for a sustained general strike.
The Future of Iran: Restore the Crown or Start Over?? | PBD Podcast | Ep. 725
Two prominent Iranian voices clash over the future of Iran, debating US intervention, the role of Reza Pahlavi, and whether the nation should restore a monarchy or establish a republic after the current regime.
The TRUTH of Iranian Regime's "Victory" as U.S. & Israel Prep for What Happens Next | TBN Israel
The Iranian regime's declaration of 'victory' over internal protests is a facade, as the US and Israel reposition significant military assets for a potential decisive strike, while regional allies fear the unpredictable 'day after' scenario.
Trump Deporting Gay Men to Iran Is a Death Sentence
The Trump administration's planned deportation of 40 Iranian nationals, including gay men facing death sentences, is framed as a morally depraved act that contradicts US foreign policy supporting Iranian protesters.
LIVE STOP TRUMP’S ICE TERROR Protest in -18 Degrees | LIVE From Minneapolis
In sub-zero Minneapolis temperatures, activists and independent journalists brave extreme cold to protest alleged ICE brutality and expose the agency's tactics, including targeting families and infiltrating mutual aid networks.
HOT TOPICS | Did ICE Agents Just Use A 5 Year Old Child As BAIT?!
Don Lemon vehemently condemns ICE's alleged use of a 5-year-old child as bait to detain his father in Minnesota, framing it as a cruel and inhumane act by an administration devoid of moral compass.
Cenk Hosts The RevolYOUtion!
The Young Turks hosts dissect Jared Kushner's controversial Gaza rebuilding plan, expose systemic abuses by ICE and Israeli forces, and criticize mainstream media's pro-Israel bias, arguing that economic frustration is being misdirected into antisemitism.