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Middle East Conflicts

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The GOP Paralyzed Congress for Trump’s IDIOTIC Ballroom (Sarah, JVL & Martha Raddatz) | Bulwark Pod
Political CorruptionUS PoliticsForeign Policy
May 19, 2026

The GOP Paralyzed Congress for Trump’s IDIOTIC Ballroom (Sarah, JVL & Martha Raddatz) | Bulwark Pod

The Bulwark hosts dissect alleged corruption surrounding a $1.8 billion 'slush fund' for Trump's allies and a $1 billion Secret Service 'ballroom,' arguing these are unprecedented acts of legalized fraud and misprioritization, while Martha Raddatz offers insights on the opaque nature of current US foreign policy and the human cost of war.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
Paul Craig Roberts: Xi Humors Trump as His World Caves In (Inside & Out)
US Foreign PolicyGeopoliticsChina-US Relations
May 18, 2026

Paul Craig Roberts: Xi Humors Trump as His World Caves In (Inside & Out)

Paul Craig Roberts argues that US foreign policy is driven by a self-defeating hegemonic agenda, heavily influenced by Israel, leading to global destabilization and a weakened international standing.

Interviews 02
Interviews 02
Joe Rogan Experience #2500 - Scott Horton
US Foreign PolicyGeopoliticsNeoconservatism
May 15, 2026

Joe Rogan Experience #2500 - Scott Horton

Scott Horton exposes the deep roots of US foreign policy, revealing how neoconservative doctrines and strategic blunders fueled conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, often against America's long-term interests.

The Joe Rogan Experience
The Joe Rogan Experience
Patrick Henningsen: Iran WARNS: Any Attack on Our Tankers Will Trigger Strike on US Bases & Vessels
US-Iran RelationsGeopoliticsUS Foreign Policy
May 10, 2026

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.

Interviews 02
Interviews 02
Tucker and Massie Go NUCLEAR On Israel First Donors. Trump Admin PANICKING Over Fuel Prices!
US Foreign PolicyIran WarEconomic Impact
May 8, 2026

Tucker and Massie Go NUCLEAR On Israel First Donors. Trump Admin PANICKING Over Fuel Prices!

The US-Iran war is driving up gas prices and airline costs, revealing the Trump administration's lack of a plan and highlighting the pervasive influence of the Israeli lobby on American foreign policy and domestic elections.

The Young Turks
The Young Turks
British Imperial Expert: The Force Behind King Charles, Iran & Every War Since 1900 | PBD #788
GeopoliticsBritish EmpireAmerican System
Apr 30, 2026

British Imperial Expert: The Force Behind King Charles, Iran & Every War Since 1900 | PBD #788

A British imperial expert reveals how the enduring 'British Imperial System' orchestrates global conflicts, presidential assassinations, and economic systems, contrasting it with the 'American System' of national development.

PBD Podcast
PBD Podcast
John Helmer: Blood, Money, and the TRUMP DYNASTY - Iran Shows How to FIGHT
GeopoliticsUS PoliticsIran-US Relations
Apr 14, 2026

John Helmer: Blood, Money, and the TRUMP DYNASTY - Iran Shows How to FIGHT

John Helmer unpacks the US blockade on Iran, revealing how Trump's domestic political ambitions and a deepening religious-political divide are shaping US foreign policy, while China and Iran defy American unilateralism.

Interviews 02
Interviews 02
Trump EMBARRASSED by Awkward JD Vance Interview
US Foreign PolicyIran Nuclear ProgramPolitical Rhetoric
Apr 11, 2026

Trump EMBARRASSED by Awkward JD Vance Interview

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar critiques the Trump administration's foreign policy failures in Iran and Sudan, the domestic impact of ICE operations in Minnesota, and the shifting political landscape among former MAGA supporters, while advocating for a competitive Democratic primary.

Pod Save America
Pod Save America
How U.S. Wins Economically By Losing Iran & Ukraine Wars! – w/ Richard Medhurst
GeopoliticsU.S. Foreign PolicyMilitary-Industrial Complex
Apr 5, 2026

How U.S. Wins Economically By Losing Iran & Ukraine Wars! – w/ Richard Medhurst

Journalist Richard Medhurst details how the U.S. economically benefits from ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, even when militarily 'losing,' by controlling global energy supplies and de-industrializing competitors.

The Jimmy Dore Show PODCAST
The Jimmy Dore Show PODCAST