International Relations
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — March 26, 2026
Global tensions escalate with US threats against Iran and Israeli actions in Lebanon, while domestic issues include social media addiction lawsuits, AI data center moratoriums, and the human cost of government shutdowns.
Death Row Inmate Hearing Denied. Trump-Iran 5 Day Pause. Pinky Cole Property Seized #TheBreakdown
The episode exposes the severe economic impact of current US policies on black farmers, highlights a successful community-led economic renaissance, and details the financial struggles of a prominent vegan restaurant owner.
Death Row Inmate Hearing Denied. Trump-Iran 5 Day Pause. Pinky Cole Property Seized #TheBreakdown
This episode exposes critical issues impacting Black communities, from denied DNA testing for a death row inmate and federal obstruction in shooting investigations to the economic devastation faced by Black farmers due to government policies and the inspiring community revitalization efforts led by a pastor in Indianapolis.
PBS News Hour full episode, March 25, 2026
This episode covers Iran's rejection of a U.S. cease-fire proposal amid ongoing strikes, landmark legal verdicts against Meta and YouTube for platform design and child exploitation, Australia's pioneering social media ban for teens, and the controversial deportation of an asylum seeker to a country she had never visited.
Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson: US Dominance Is Crumbling… Here’s Why Iran Matters
US dominance is crumbling as a war of choice against Iran backfires, accelerating a global economic collapse and the formation of a new anti-imperialist world order.
Lt Col. Daniel Davis: Iran’s Trap Is Already Set… And the U.S. Is Moving In
Lt. Col. Daniel Davis dissects the US's failing military strategy in the Middle East, arguing that Iran has the strategic upper hand and the conflict risks catastrophic global consequences.
Death Row Inmate Hearing Denied. Trump-Iran 5 Day Pause. Pinky Cole Property Seized #TheBreakdown
From denied DNA testing for a death row inmate to the economic devastation faced by Black farmers due to political decisions, this episode dissects critical social justice and economic issues impacting Black communities.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — March 24, 2026
Global conflicts escalate with US-Iran diplomatic disputes and ongoing military strikes in the Middle East, while domestic crises include a DHS shutdown, a USPS financial collapse warning, and a critical Supreme Court case on mail-in ballots.
Former Interim President of Israel Avraham Burg Speaks Out on Netanyahu’s Killing Spree
Former Interim President of Israel Avraham Burg provides a stark, dissenting view on Israel's current military actions, societal psychology, and the geopolitical implications, arguing against the prevailing 'zero-sum game' mentality.
"It's a Disaster": European Countries Refuse to Take a Stand Against U.S. Violations of Int'l Law
Europe's ambiguous response to the US-Israel war on Iran is a 'disaster' that erodes international law and NATO's credibility, according to a leading international relations professor.
LIVE: Trump Midterm Scheme EXPOSED as EVERYTHING CRUMBLES l The Weekend Show
The episode critically dissects the Trump administration's chaotic Iran war, its efforts to subvert elections via the 'Save Act,' and the profound erosion of US democratic institutions and international alliances.
🚨 BREAKING: IRGC Order To Prepare Nuclear Weapons - Huge Attack On Israeli Civilians
Iran's state media claims an order to prepare nuclear weapons amidst escalating missile attacks on Israeli civilians, while a US-led coalition intensifies strikes on Iranian military infrastructure and internal resistance mobilizes.
Political Prophet Predicts the Next Phase in Iran, Trump’s War Plan, & Israel’s Plot to Sabotage It
A self-proclaimed prophet details a grim future of protracted global conflict, economic collapse, and the 'control demolition' of Western civilization, driven by eschatological agendas and a reorientation of world powers.
Trump Calls Iran War an “Excursion” and Brings Up Pearl Harbor To Japan
Donald Trump's Oval Office meeting with the Japanese Prime Minister devolved into a series of gaffes, including calling the Iran conflict an 'excursion' and referencing Pearl Harbor when seeking Japan's help.
LIVE: Trump FACES COLLAPSES in WAR…NO ESCAPE!!! 3/19/2026
The host vehemently criticizes Donald Trump's handling of the escalating war in Iran, alleging it's a disastrous, unlawful conflict leading to economic collapse, global isolation, and a cover-up of the Epstein files.
Richard D. Wolff & Michael Hudson: Iran Just Flipped the Script on the U.S. -Global Crisis Incoming?
Iran's strategic response to US aggression in the Strait of Hormuz is accelerating global de-dollarization, exposing the ineffectiveness of US military and financial control, and forcing a re-evaluation of international alliances.
War’s Hidden Victims. How Global Conflict Is Devastating Women Worldwide
Global conflicts disproportionately devastate women and girls, yet their critical role in peacebuilding is consistently undermined by geopolitical actions and the dismantling of supportive governmental initiatives.
John Mearsheimer: Trump's War Is STRATEGIC DISASTER W/ No End In Sight
Professor John Mearsheimer argues that the Trump administration's war on Iran was a colossal strategic error, driven by Israeli influence and a miscalculation of Iranian strength, leading to devastating global economic and geopolitical consequences with no clear exit.
🚨 LIVE: UK Finally Joining WAR In Iran - Arab Leaders Prepare To Fight IRGC
Iran's escalating attacks on critical oil and gas infrastructure in the Middle East have unified Arab nations and spurred a European-Japanese coalition to support reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while US and Israeli forces conduct direct strikes against IRGC assets.
Trump makes SHOCK announcement as he LOSES CONTROL of war
This episode critically analyzes the Trump administration's foreign policy missteps in the Iran war, the resulting domestic political and economic fallout, and ongoing legal challenges to unchecked executive power.
WORST CASE SCENARIO: Energy Infrastructure BURNING Across Middle East
The US and Israel's strike on Iran's largest gas field triggered massive retaliatory attacks on critical energy infrastructure across the Middle East, pushing the global economy into a 'worst-case scenario' energy crisis.
Afroman Clashes with Officers in Court. Primary Election Results Lip Bar Beauty Brand |#TheBreakDown
This episode dissects Afroman's defamation trial, spotlights a faith-based violence prevention model in Indianapolis, and features Melissa Butler's journey building The Lip Bar into a national beauty brand, alongside sharp commentary on US foreign policy blunders.
Matthew Hoh: US Just Burned Through Its Cruise Missiles… Now What?
The US and Israel are escalating a war with Iran from a position of desperation and strategic miscalculation, while Iran demonstrates remarkable strategic patience and effective economic warfare, leading to a global energy crisis and exposing the flaws in American military planning.
Scott Ritter: Iran UNLEASHES Missiles on Tel Aviv & US Bases
Scott Ritter asserts that recent Israeli attacks on Iranian oil facilities, coordinated with the US, will trigger devastating Iranian retaliation against Gulf Arab energy infrastructure and potentially Israel's desalinization plants, leading to a global energy catastrophe and the 'erasure' of Israel.