International Relations
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
Vatican Clashes with Trump Over War. US Blocks Iran Ports. Toledo Arrest Sparks Outrage
This episode unpacks Donald Trump's clashes with Pope Leo and the Iran conflict, alongside Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott's new leadership role for Black mayors and the critical need for Black elected officials to engage with Black media.
LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to MAJOR BREAKING NEWS - 4/13/26
This episode critiques Donald Trump's erratic foreign policy, controversial social media posts, and domestic political stunts, contrasting them with international shifts and pro-democracy movements.
PBS News Hour full episode, April 13, 2026
The U.S. blockade of Iran's ports escalates global tensions and gas prices, while Hungary sees a seismic political shift, President Trump clashes with the Pope, and Congress grapples with sexual misconduct allegations.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | MAGA's Christian Base Begins to Turn on Donald Trump!
Don Lemon critiques Donald Trump's perceived blasphemy and hypocrisy regarding his Christian base and the Pope, while also covering Congressman Eric Swalwell's resignation amid sexual abuse allegations, highlighting a broader issue of political accountability.
SHOCK BREAKING: TRUMP CRISIS MELTDOWN P*SSES OFF THE WHOLE WORLD!
Donald Trump's recent attacks on the Pope and self-portrayal as Jesus Christ have sparked widespread outrage, even among his loyal base, revealing deep hypocrisies and strategic blunders, while internationally, a key Trump ally, Victor Orban, suffered a significant electoral defeat in Hungary.
Trump's Blasphemous Social Media Weekend; JD Vance Fails; Orban Down | MR Live
This episode dissects a chaotic political weekend, featuring Trump's erratic social media rants, JD Vance's failed diplomatic mission to Iran, and the unexpected electoral defeat of Hungarian strongman Viktor Orban, highlighting the US right's global setbacks and domestic missteps.
Larry Johnson: Will Trump’s Iran Port Blockade Work… or End in Total DISASTER?
Larry Johnson argues that Donald Trump's declared blockade of Iranian ports is an ineffective 'words-only' policy, exacerbating global economic instability and oil prices, while alienating US allies.
🚨 BREAKING: Trump BLOCKADES Hormuz Strait - IRGC Move To Attack U.S. Military
The US Navy has blockaded the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a geopolitical 'game of chicken' with Iran, Europe, and China, while internal crises escalate in Iran.
Trump TOTAL BLOCKADE Of Hormuz As Peace Talks COLLAPSE
Failed US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad led to Trump ordering a total naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions and risking global conflict and sustained high oil prices.
BREAKING: U.S. Moves To BLOCKADE Iran; IDF SURROUNDS Hezbollah In Bint Jbeil | TBN Israel
The U.S. initiated a naval blockade on Iran's ports, escalating economic pressure after failed negotiations, while the IDF simultaneously intensified operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon's symbolic stronghold of Bint Jbeil.
Col. Jacques Baud: EU Destroys Trump’s War Fantasy – Leaves Him HUMILIATED
Colonel Jacques Baud dissects how Donald Trump's 'peace through strength' approach, manifested in a proposed blockade of Iranian ports, is perceived as gunboat diplomacy, leading to strategic humiliation for the US and exposing Europe's geopolitical weakness.
URGENT UPDATE - The Iran War Expert: The Most Dangerous Stage Begins Now
An expert on military strategy argues that US actions have inadvertently strengthened Iran, pushing the conflict into a dangerous new stage with global geopolitical and economic ramifications.
Nima R. Alkhorshid & Patrick Henningsen: If US-Iran Talks FAIL, China READY to Do THIS (Huge Shift)
US-Iran talks are destined to fail due to US diplomatic incompetence and Israeli sabotage, leading to a significant shift in global power dynamics and energy markets, with China poised to capitalize.
Matthew Hoh: The End of US Air Power Advantage
Matthew Hoh argues the US Empire is clearly ending, evidenced by its military incompetence in the Middle East, Iran's rise as a world power, and the resulting global economic and political recalibration among US allies.
Trump loses mind on friends as war backfires badly
Donald Trump's erratic behavior is alienating former allies, sparking an 'illegal war' in Iran that backfired, and exposing alleged insider trading, while both major parties struggle with internal disarray and the NAACP takes unprecedented legal action.
Amb. Chas Freeman: Israel’s STRATEGY in TATTERS - Trump TAKES OVER
Ambassador Chas Freeman asserts that the recent Middle East conflict has left Israel's strategy in tatters and significantly strengthened Iran's regional and global standing, while exposing the failures of US diplomacy under Donald Trump.
“Attention-Seeking D***!” Kanye West BANNED + Steven Crowder on Trump Iran War & More
Piers Morgan and guests debate the UK's ban on Kanye West for anti-Semitism, Trump's controversial Iran comments, and the broader implications of free speech, cancel culture, and modern feminism.
John Mearsheimer: TRUMP'S ONLY OPTION IS SURRENDER
Professor John Mearsheimer argues that the US is in a losing position in the Middle East conflict, with 'surrender' to Iran's demands as its only viable off-ramp, driven by military incapacity and economic desperation.
🚨 LIVE: IRGC Factions CLASH In Iran - Drones Target Tehran - Pahlavi Attacks Starmer
Internal IRGC factions are clashing publicly and drone attacks hit multiple Iranian cities, while a 'largely peaceful ceasefire' with the US unravels, exposing deep divisions within the Iranian regime and a strategic play by Trump.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Silence, Denials, & More Questions Around The Epstein Files!
Melania Trump's unannounced public statement denying Jeffrey Epstein ties and calling for survivor hearings ignites political controversy, raising questions about its timing, truthfulness, and potential as a distraction from the ongoing Iran conflict.
LIVE: Trump CEASEFIRE DISASTER EXPOSED… 4/9/2026
The host details the 'disastrous' fallout of a purported US-Iran ceasefire, alleging Trump's 'surrender' to Iranian demands, widespread violations, and domestic political chaos including Melania Trump's unexpected press conference on Epstein.
Trump Wants to Invent a Fake Reality (w/ Anne Applebaum) | The Bulwark Podcast
Anne Applebaum details how Hungary's Viktor Orban employs 'post-reality' politics and disinformation to maintain power, a model increasingly adopted by the American far-right, while critiquing Trump's chaotic foreign policy and the breakdown of international relations.
SHOCK BREAKING: TRUMP F***S UP IN FRONT OF WORLD, PRESIDENCY COLLAPSING!
The host details a series of perceived blunders by Donald Trump, from threatening the Pope and mismanaging the Iran war to economic missteps and alleged corruption, framing them as signs of a presidency in collapse.
The victory is already collapsing and they know it
David Pakman dissects the disconnect between Donald Trump's declared 'victory' and the ground reality in Iran, alongside the media's struggle to maintain a coherent pro-Trump narrative.