Middle East Conflict
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
PBS News Hour full episode, April 17, 2026
This episode unpacks the complex realities behind global headlines, from the Strait of Hormuz's contested reopening and a fragile Lebanon cease-fire to rising US healthcare costs and alleged cronyism at the Kennedy Center, all while President Trump's approval dips among young voters.
🚨 BREAKING: IRGC Coup In Iran - U.S. Navy Sends Islamic Regime Into CHAOS
President Trump's strategic pronouncements and US naval pressure have exacerbated internal chaos within Iran's IRGC and government, forcing a potential nuclear surrender amidst infighting and a new IRGC drone attack.
Trump Tells Israel "Enough is Enough," PLUS Truth About Carbs and Peptides, with Saladino and Sisson
Megyn Kelly delivers sharp political commentary on Trump's foreign policy and domestic immigration, then shifts to a health panel with Dr. Paul Saladino and Mark Sisson debunking common wellness myths and offering actionable longevity strategies.
Trump Is Getting a TERRIBLE Deal (w/ Ben Rhodes) | The Bulwark Podcast
Ben Rhodes, former Deputy National Security Advisor, dissects the catastrophic consequences of Trump's Iran policy, arguing his 'deal' is a costly re-negotiation of a superior agreement that strengthened Iran and alienated US allies.
Trump Claims Victory (Again) In Lebanon Ceasefire! The REAL Story Behind DoorDash Grandma!
This episode dissects the alleged failures of Trump's Lebanon ceasefire and exposes a purported cover-up in the Charlie Kirk assassination case, highlighting government opacity and media manipulation.
Larry Johnson & Col. Wilkerson: Iran Just FULLY Opened the Strait of Hormuz – It’s OVER for Trump
Iran's strategic reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, coupled with escalating US sanctions on Iran and China, reveals a chaotic US foreign policy that is accelerating its global decline and the rise of a new financial order.
Trump DECLARES Hormuz OPEN + Israel & Lebanon CEASEFIRE | PBD #779
This episode unpacks Trump's strategic moves in the Middle East, a controversial California bill, the rise of faith among young men, and explosive revelations about the Russia hoax, all framed through the hosts' strong political and social commentary.
Amb. Chas Freeman: Israel’s Strategy Just COLLAPSED – Trump Steps In
Ambassador Chas Freeman argues that Israel's regional strategy has collapsed, the US is weakened, and Donald Trump's 'phony' peace efforts are a self-serving attempt to exit a failing war, accelerating a global shift towards independent 'nodes' rather than traditional alliances.
BREAKING: Iran Nuclear DEAL? U.S. Blockade Holds; Hezbollah Violates Ceasefire | TBN Israel
Despite U.S. claims of a looming Iran nuclear deal and a ceasefire in Lebanon, the region remains volatile with Hezbollah violating the truce and Iran's 'shadow fleet' evading a tightening naval blockade.
PBS News Hour full episode, April 16, 2026
This episode covers a complex geopolitical landscape with a new Israel-Lebanon cease-fire and a looming global food crisis due to Strait of Hormuz disruptions, alongside domestic analyses of the Trump administration's policy implementation, the financial struggles of liberal arts colleges, and the ethical implications of the Trump family's expanding business ventures.
BREAKING: U.S. SURGES Reinforcements, Warships To Iran; Hormuz Sparks GLOBAL Crisis | TBN Israel
The US intensifies its naval blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, deploying significant military assets and triggering economic pressure on both Iran and China, while Israel simultaneously battles Iranian proxies Hezbollah and Hamas across multiple fronts.
🚨 BREAKING: IRGC Economic Collapse In Iran - Ceasefire In Lebanon - Hezbollah Reject It
A US-brokered ceasefire in Lebanon is framed as a strategic maneuver to isolate Hezbollah, while a global blockade and financial warfare are driving the IRGC towards economic collapse and internal division, forcing a nuclear surrender.
Andrei Martyanov: How Iran Exposed Trump’s Military & Strategic Failure (Full Breakdown)
Andrei Martyanov dissects the perceived military and strategic failures of the Trump administration in the Middle East, arguing that Iran exposed the US's operational limitations and the obsolescence of its military doctrine.
BREAKING: Trump CHOKES Iran At Sea; IDF HITS Hezbollah HARD; | TBN Israel
The US implemented a naval blockade to economically pressure Iran, while Israel intensified strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, and a strategic 'China layer' emerged in the broader Middle East conflict.
Alex Krainer: China DESTROYS Trump’s Blockade – Iran Now RULES Hormuz Strait
The US's aggressive stance and sanctions against Iran are backfiring, strengthening Iran's regional control and accelerating global de-dollarization, while China and other nations pivot to alternative trade systems.
The Global Politics Expert: The Real Global Danger is What Comes Next!
Political scientist Ian Bremer details the top global risks for 2026, highlighting the US's self-inflicted geopolitical instability, China's strategic long-term dominance, and the severe, underappreciated threats posed by advanced AI.
Iran’s Endgame | Mohammad Ali Shabani | TMR
Mohammad Ali Shabani details how Iran's strategic ambiguity and diverse leverage points render US blockades ineffective, forcing a re-evaluation of regional power dynamics and US foreign policy.
PBS News Hour full episode, April 15, 2026
This episode dissects ongoing US-Iran diplomatic efforts amid escalating tensions, a landmark monopoly verdict against Ticketmaster, the deep-rooted tradition of American volunteerism, and the public clash between President Trump and Pope Leo XIV.
BREAKING: Hezbollah ATTACKS Israel; Iran Targets U.S. Bases w/ Chinese Spy Satellite | TBN Israel
As the US imposes a naval blockade on Iran and Israel engages Hezbollah, a multi-front conflict unfolds with diplomatic talks running parallel to intense military and economic pressure, revealing internal fractures and the strategic use of advanced technology.
Scott Ritter: Trump Panics as Iran’s Strategy Exposes His Biggest Defeat Yet
Scott Ritter argues that the US blockade on the Strait of Hormuz is political theater, exposing US intelligence failures and Trump's desperation to exit a war he cannot win, while Iran emerges stronger and more pragmatic.
🚨 LIVE: War In Iran ESCALATES - Iranians Assassinate IRGC Leaders - US Ground Troops Drill
The host details an escalating, multi-front conflict in Iran, involving internal resistance assassinating IRGC leaders, ongoing US-Iran nuclear negotiations under military pressure, and sustained Israeli operations against Hezbollah proxies.
PBS News Hour full episode, April 14, 2026
The U.S. navigates complex international peace efforts between Israel and Lebanon while grappling with a tense standoff with Iran, significant shifts in immigration policy, and internal political ethics concerns.
BREAKING: Chinese & Iran Tankers BREAK U.S. Hormuz Blockade; Israel, Lebanon Hold Talks | TBN Israel
The US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz faced immediate challenges from Iranian and Chinese tankers, while Iran employed stalling tactics in nuclear talks and Israel intensified its campaign against Hezbollah amidst fragile Lebanon negotiations.
🚨 LIVE: IRGC Surrender To Trump Ceasefire Talks - Israel's Iran Regime Change Plan
The IRGC, economically suffocated by a US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, is reportedly 'begging' for urgent talks, while Israel confirms its ultimate goal is regime change in Iran.