International Relations
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
PBS News Hour full episode, May 11, 2026
President Trump's rejection of Iran's peace offer escalates the conflict, while domestic issues like a hantavirus outbreak, a controversial National Mall renovation, and rising gas prices dominate the U.S. political landscape.
Trump’s Humiliation in Iran Changes Everything (w/ Bill Kristol) | The Bulwark Podcast
This episode details how Trump's foreign policy failures in Iran and Europe, coupled with domestic political maneuvers like gerrymandering and cabinet incompetence, are fundamentally reshaping the global order and American political landscape.
‘Send a Warrant To TRUMP!’ US REJECTS Iran Plan | With Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett
This episode dissects the ongoing Iran war, revealing deep divisions among US, Israeli, and international perspectives on its objectives, economic impact, and potential resolution, with former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett and other experts offering starkly different outlooks.
Zelensky’s Press Secretary Reveals All: Cocaine, Cover-ups, and the Only Obstacle Preventing Peace
Zelensky's former press secretary alleges he is a 'malign and paranoid narcissist' who uses the war to maintain power, engages in widespread corruption, and has a history of cocaine use, actively hindering peace efforts in Ukraine.
Larry Johnson: "Totally Unacceptable" – Then Iran Does the UNTHINKABLE (Hezbollah Blasts Iron Dome)
US and Israeli military actions in the Middle East have backfired, strengthening Iran and accelerating a global power shift towards a Russia-China-Iran axis, while exposing Western economic and military vulnerabilities.
Newsom's Diaper Scam + Can Spencer Pratt Save LA? | PBD #796
This episode exposes alleged political corruption in California and New York, critiques progressive policies, and discusses economic indicators, all while speculating on future political landscapes and societal challenges.
BREAKING: Iran Port EXPLOSION; IRGC Threatens Hormuz Cables; Trump Warns Tehran | TBN Israel
Iran's escalating conflict in the Strait of Hormuz involves mysterious port explosions, threats to global internet cables, and a complex geopolitical struggle with the US, Israel, and major powers like China and Russia.
Col. Jacques Baud: Trump’s Final Move Just WIPED Israel's Plans Off the Map
Colonel Jacques Baud dissects how Israeli and US actions have inadvertently strengthened Iran's strategic position, eroded Western credibility, and fostered a dangerous 'hate-driven' foreign policy.
Pulitzer Prize Historian: You Won't Notice Until It’s Too Late - Anne Applebaum
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Anne Applebaum explains how modern democracies decline not through coups, but through the slow, systematic dismantling of neutral institutions by legitimately elected leaders, often unnoticed until it's too late.
Trump Blew Iran War Diplomacy—and Now Everyone’s Furious | Shield of the Republic
This episode dissects the Trump administration's disastrous handling of Iran war diplomacy, the hollowing out of the State Department, and the profound geopolitical shifts reshaping the Middle East and Europe.
Patrick Henningsen: Iran WARNS: Any Attack on Our Tankers Will Trigger Strike on US Bases & Vessels
Patrick Henningsen argues that the US-Iran confrontation is a performative media game driven by US domestic political needs and Israeli influence, with little chance of genuine resolution due to US incompetence and Israel's spoiler role.
Seyed M. Marandi: Iran Just DROPPED A BOMBSHELL Response to US Blockade
Iran has fundamentally altered its control over the Strait of Hormuz, restricting passage for nations allied with the US in the ongoing conflict, signaling a permanent shift in regional security architecture and global energy flows.
“NATO Is DEAD” - The Insider Who Warned 4 Presidents About Iran | PBD #795
Professor Robert Pape, an academic who advised four US presidents, argues that NATO is functionally dead, US punishment-based foreign policy against Iran is failing, and China's integrated urban development model poses a significant, underestimated competitive threat.
How Iran's APOCALYPTIC Quest For Nuclear Weapons Brought Its Own Destruction | TBN Israel
Iran's apocalyptic quest for nuclear weapons and regional dominance led to a multi-year conflict with Israel and the US, ultimately dismantling its regime and reshaping the Middle East.
Saudis Turn On Trump | Mohammad Ali Shabani | TMR
Saudi Arabia and the UAE are recalibrating their alliances and regional strategies as they perceive declining US security commitments under Trump, leading to a significant rift between the two Gulf states and a growing role for China.
Tariff scam collapses as health panic explodes
A federal court struck down the Trump administration's latest tariff scheme, while officials downplayed economic woes and Trump exhibited erratic public behavior, all amidst a Republican strategy focused on manipulating voting systems rather than policy achievements.
‘Love Tap’: Trump BOMBS IRAN, Says Ceasefire STILL ON
Despite US airstrikes on Iranian territory, Trump insists a ceasefire remains in effect, while expert Jeremy Scill reveals Iran's surprising military resilience and internal debate over nuclear weapons.
LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to MAJOR BREAKING NEWS - 5/7/26
This episode exposes alleged political cover-ups, media manipulation, and a chaotic foreign policy under the Trump administration, revealing a pattern of self-serving actions and a disregard for democratic principles.
PBS News Hour full episode, May 7, 2026
This episode covers escalating U.S.-Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, diplomatic efforts to mend U.S.-Vatican relations, the impact of a Supreme Court decision on Louisiana's congressional map, and the humanitarian crisis of African migration to the Canary Islands.
BREAKING: U.S. Strikes IRGC In Iran Again - ‘Ceasefire Deal’ Rejected
The US military launched strikes in Iran after the IRGC rejected a 'surrender deal' and initiated conflict by defying a US naval blockade, leading to escalating aerial clashes across multiple Iranian cities and the UAE.
LIVE: United States STRIKES IRAN AGAIN..US DESTROYERS ATTACKED?!! 5/7/2026
Amidst escalating tensions, the US and Iran exchanged military strikes in the Strait of Hormuz, while the host critiques the Trump administration's handling of the conflict and its broader geopolitical strategy.
"A Deal With BARBARIANS!" Scott Horton FIERY Debate On Iran War & Trump | With John Bolton
This fiery debate dissects the US-Israel strategy towards Iran, featuring John Bolton's call for regime change and Scott Horton's scathing critique of US foreign policy and Israel's actions.
“Trump has FAILED!” Victor Davis-Hanson vs Professor Roy Casagranda On Iran | With Mohammed Marandi
Two eminent historians and an Iranian professor fiercely debate whether the US-Iran conflict under Trump has strengthened American global standing or signaled its imperial decline, with sharp disagreements on military outcomes, economic impact, and regional alliances.
Pepe Escobar: China JUST Humiliated Trump’s Sanctions – Iran NOW Controls Hormuz
Pepe Escobar argues that the US has suffered a comprehensive strategic defeat in its conflict with Iran, leading to a new geopolitical order where Iran, backed by Russia and China, now controls the Strait of Hormuz and dictates terms for global energy transit.