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

PBS News Hour full episode, April 7, 2026
President Trump announces a two-week cease-fire with Iran, temporarily halting widespread conflict, while a humanitarian crisis deepens in Lebanon, and domestic issues like TBI in soldiers and menopause treatment shortages highlight ongoing challenges.

“He’s a MADMAN!” Donald Trump Threatens To Wipe Out Iran ‘Civilization’
Piers Morgan and a panel of experts debate the alarming implications of Donald Trump's social media posts threatening Iran with 'civilizational annihilation,' questioning their legality, morality, and strategic effectiveness.

Trump Effectively Threatens To Nuke Iran; Fixing America’s Wage Problem w/ Arindrajit Dube | MR Live
This episode dissects Trump's genocidal threats against Iran and the US's role in escalating global conflict, then pivots to an economist's analysis of America's four-decade wage stagnation and actionable solutions.

HOT TOPICS | Trump's INSANE Iran Threats Are A Ticking Time Bomb!
Don Lemon dissects Donald Trump's 'insane' threats against Iran, framing them as war crimes and a sign of an 'unhinged madman' that even some former allies are now criticizing.

BREAKING: Trump Says Iranian 'CIVILIZATION WILL DIE TONIGHT'
Donald Trump's declaration that Iranian 'civilization will die tonight' and his justification for striking civilian infrastructure pushes the world to the brink of a catastrophic, potentially nuclear, conflict with severe global economic repercussions.

Trump’s Press Conference Is A CLOWN SHOW! Iran REJECTS Ceasefire Proposal! w/ Mary Talley Bowden
Jimmy Dore lambasts Trump's press conference as a "clown show" filled with lies and spin, while also detailing an alleged failed US mission in Iran and discussing the push to repeal the 1986 vaccine injury liability law.

Trump Revels In War Crimes; Israel Ethnically Cleanses Lebanon In Darkness w/ Zahra Hankir | MR Live
This episode exposes Trump's blatant threats of war crimes against Iran and Israel's underreported ethnic cleansing in Lebanon, alongside a critical look at media failures and a progressive candidate's bold stance on aid to Israel.

Stanislav Krapivnik: Iran Just SLAMMED the Door on America’s Ceasefire Offer the Strait Stays Closed
The US-Iran conflict escalates with Iran rejecting ceasefire offers and the US facing significant military losses and accusations of nuclear terrorism, leading to global economic instability and a potential reshaping of Middle Eastern geopolitics.

Strait of Hormuz WEEK 5 Update | Is the Strait OPEN or CLOSED? | Have We Gone Full Looney Tunes?
Despite media claims, the Strait of Hormuz remains critically constrained, with shipping traffic at a fraction of normal levels, leading to a delayed but significant global economic impact.

BREAKING: Trump’s 48-Hour WARNING; IDF Hits Iran Missile Plants; U.S. Rescue | TBN Israel
This episode details the escalating conflict in the Middle East, covering Trump's ultimatum to Iran, Israeli strikes on Iranian missile production, a dramatic US rescue mission, and the complex geopolitical maneuvers surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.

New Noem "Bimbo" Details, Blake Lively Claim Tossed, w/ Maureen Callahan, Plus Jet Shot Down in Iran
Megyn Kelly and Maureen Callahan dissect a wide array of controversial topics, from a downed US jet in Iran and political figures' personal scandals to celebrity legal battles and media malpractice, all through a lens of sharp, often critical, commentary.

Larry Johnson & Col. Wilkerson: Fighter Jet SHOT DOWN — Iran War SPIRALS OUT OF CONTROL
Amid escalating conflict, a US fighter jet and Blackhawk are downed in Iran, exposing critical intelligence failures, accelerating geopolitical realignments, and threatening global economic stability.

BREAKING: U.S. Fighter Jet DOWNED In Iran, CREW MISSING
A US F-15E fighter jet was shot down over southern Iran, with its two-person crew missing, signaling a dangerous escalation in regional conflict and challenging assumptions about US air superiority.

Amb. Chas Freeman: Trump PUSHES ESCALATION — Israel’s Strategy COLLAPSES Overnight
Ambassador Chas Freeman dissects the shifting geopolitical landscape in the Middle East, arguing that Donald Trump's recent rhetoric inadvertently forces global diplomacy with Iran, while Israel's destructive war strategy is failing and accelerating regional nuclear proliferation.

Ep 606 - Leadership
Matt and Shane return to a chaotic 'squad' dynamic, navigating internal comedy festival drama, a wasp infestation, and bizarre personal anecdotes, all while offering unfiltered takes on politics and life's absurdities.

🚨 IRAN COLLAPSED. NATO IS F*CKED. IT'S OVER. 😂😂😂
The host aggressively champions American military dominance and nationalistic policies, celebrating Iran's alleged decimation while lambasting 'woke' judges and leftists for undermining the nation through immigration and cultural subversion.

🚨 IT'S OVER!! TRUMP F*CKING LEFT NATO 😂😂😂
The host vehemently argues for a US withdrawal from NATO, asserting Europe's 'wokeness' and reliance on American resources, while celebrating aggressive US action against Iran and condemning 'leftist' judicial and social policies as suicidal.

Laith Marouf: Hezbollah Strikes HARD: Air & Ground Attacks Escalate—Israel Plans Buffer Zone
Laith Marouf details Hezbollah's escalating ground and air attacks against Israeli forces in Southern Lebanon, highlighting significant Israeli losses and the strategic coordination of the 'Axis of Resistance' against what he describes as a failing Western-backed regional order.

🚨 OMFG!! F*CKING UNDEFEATED 😂😂😂
The host delivers a rapid-fire, highly opinionated critique of global and domestic events, from US foreign policy shifts and Israel's new death penalty law to leftist protests and transgender issues, framing them all as evidence of societal decay and the triumph of common sense over 'woke' ideology.

Trump & Hegseth Are Increasingly Delusional on Hormuz; TACO Incoming? | Morning Chaser
The Bulwark hosts critically analyze the Trump administration's 'delusional' handling of the Strait of Hormuz crisis, detailing its severe economic repercussions, the erosion of US alliances, and Trump's self-serving political messaging.

Trump Issues YET ANOTHER Ultimatum To Iran! Israel REFUSES To Send Ground Troops! w/ Jeffrey Sachs
An economist and policy analyst dissects the escalating US-Israel conflict with Iran, framing it as a man-made crisis driven by delusional leaders and warning of an impending global economic calamity.

Host Shocked as Rubio Makes Him Regret Asking This Question
Dave Rubin dissects the current political landscape, from Trump's firm stance on Iran and the DHS shutdown to alleged Democratic hypocrisy and widespread fraud, arguing that a 'Trump derangement syndrome' drives much of the opposition's 'insane' policies.

BREAKING: U.S. Special Forces ARRIVE; Trump Eyes Iranian Oil; Hormuz Pressure Grows | TBN Israel
US Special Forces deploy to the Middle East as Israel and the US escalate strikes on Iran, raising the stakes for potential ground operations to secure oil or nuclear material amidst stalled diplomacy and rising regional tensions.

Col. Jacques Baud: What a US Ground Invasion of Iran Would REALLY Look Like
Colonel Jacques Baud dissects the strategic futility of a US ground invasion of Iran, arguing that current troop levels are insufficient and such an action would backfire, exposing US allies and potentially leading to Iran's nuclearization.