Middle East
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
UAE Quits OPEC + Trump & King Charles | PBD #787
The UAE's strategic exit from OPEC, coupled with a US-led geopolitical realignment, signals a major shift in global energy dynamics and international alliances, while domestic debates rage over wealth taxes, AI's economic impact, and the weaponization of political discourse.
Mark Sleboda: US Navy Just Fled From Iran – Trump’s Blockade Backfires in Humiliating Defeat
Mark Sleboda argues that the US blockade against Iran is a strategic failure, revealing US military vulnerabilities and Trump's erratic leadership, while inadvertently elevating Iran's regional power.
Seyed M. Marandi: The Strike That Wiped Out Trump’s Plan (It’s Over)
Professor Seyed M. Marandi dissects the geopolitical chess match between the US and Iran, exposing alleged American psychological warfare and asserting Iran's unwavering stance on sovereignty, the Strait of Hormuz, and its allies like Lebanon.
Jeffrey Sachs on the Real Origins of the Iran War and the Coming Economic Devastation
Jeffrey Sachs argues that the current Iran conflict is a critical 'fork in the road' that could lead to global economic devastation and even world war, driven by US imperial ambitions and Israel's 'Greater Israel' agenda, rather than Iran's nuclear program.
Decoding Israel’s Superpower Ambitions | Daniel Levy | TMR
Daniel Levy, a former Israeli peace negotiator, breaks down Benjamin Netanyahu's 'Greater Israel' project as a dangerous geopolitical strategy aiming for regional hard power domination, even at the cost of weakening the US and alienating Gulf states.
Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson: Why Iran Is Crushing US Dominance (It’s Not Military)
Richard Wolff and Michael Hudson argue that the US's 'war' with Iran has backfired, exposing American policy failures, accelerating global de-dollarization, and inadvertently strengthening Iran's strategic position.
Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire AGAIN! US Nuclear Official CAUGHT In Honeypot Trap! w/ Dan Bilzerian
Former military and intelligence officials offer starkly contrasting views on US-Iran tensions, the mechanics of nuclear command, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, while debunking prevalent media narratives and scrutinizing Trump's foreign policy decisions.
Pepe Escobar: “Total Failure”: Trump’s Blockade Just Backfired Disastrously
Pepe Escobar argues that the US blockade against Iran, spearheaded by Donald Trump, has utterly failed and backfired, accelerating global economic chaos and challenging US geopolitical dominance.
PBS News Hour full episode, April 21, 2026
President Trump extends a contentious cease-fire with Iran amid stalled peace talks and a naval blockade, while domestically, a Fed nominee faces scrutiny, Congress grapples with ethics scandals, and a stark gender divide emerges among Gen Z on reproductive rights and traditional roles.
🚨 BREAKING: Iran Deal FAILS - IRGC Reject Ceasefire Extension - Coup Begins In Tehran
Iran's IRGC has rejected a US-proposed ceasefire extension, escalating tensions amidst an alleged internal military coup against the political leadership, while the US maintains a crippling economic blockade.
How Netanyahu BAITED Trump Into War
The Young Turks dissect a New York Times piece, alleging how Benjamin Netanyahu manipulated Donald Trump into a devastating war with Iran, exposing deep-seated corruption and foreign influence within the U.S. government.
🚨 LIVE: Iranians Begin Killing IRGC On Streets - Ceasefire Talks Close To Collapse
Amidst collapsing ceasefire talks, internal divisions within Iran's regime escalate, with Iranian civilians now actively targeting IRGC members and the regime resorting to foreign militias and 'temporary marriages' to maintain control.
Larry Johnson: Iran Just SEIZED Control of the Strait of Hormuz – Ceasefire Already Falling Apart?
Larry Johnson asserts that Iran has effectively seized control of the Strait of Hormuz, forcing a desperate US into negotiations amidst a failing military campaign and severe economic repercussions.
BREAKING: Ceasefire SHAKES; Trump Warns Iran; IDF Destroys 100 Hezbollah Targets | TBN Israel
Despite a declared ceasefire with Iran, the hosts argue it's a forced retreat for a weakened Iranian regime, while Israel continues aggressive operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon with US backing, amidst a 'war over narrative' in media.
BREAKING: Netanyahu’s Terror Attack on Lebanon Destroys Trump’s Ceasefire. Tucker Reacts.
Tucker Carlson and Alastair Crooke dissect how Israel's 'Operation Eternal Darkness' in Beirut undermined a US-Iran ceasefire, exposing deep misalignments in US foreign policy, Iran's unexpected resilience, and the accelerating shift away from the US dollar.
‘This Is SURRENDER’ Trump Iran Ceasefire Threat As Israel Bombs Beirut | With Megyn Kelly & Joe Kent
Piers Morgan and guests dissect the controversial Iran ceasefire, debating whether it's a strategic victory or a humiliating surrender for the US, heavily influenced by Israeli interests and resulting in significant economic and political fallout.
Iran Sets Ceasefire Terms & Israel Lashes Out w/ Séamus Malekafzali, Effie Phillips-Staley | MR Live
Iran dictates ceasefire terms to the US after Trump's genocidal threats, but Israel immediately sabotages the deal, revealing deep-seated geopolitical tensions and domestic political divisions.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | The Clock Is Ticking on Trump's Iran Demands: What Happens Next?!
Don Lemon and guests dissect former President Trump's ultimatum to Iran, framing his threats as genocidal war crimes and questioning the US's moral standing amid escalating conflict.
This is Beyond Mere Incompetence (w/ Robert Kagan) | The Bulwark Podcast
Robert Kagan details how the ongoing US military action in Iran, initiated under the Trump administration, is dismantling the post-WWII global order, isolating the US, and empowering rivals like China and Russia.
Alex Krainer: Trump TRAPPED in Iran War - The Exit Plan Is Falling Apart…
Alex Krainer argues that Donald Trump's aggressive stance on Iran is a self-defeating strategy driven by a failing financial system, leading to market disbelief and escalating global instability.
🚨 BREAKING: Trump URGENT Speech On Iran War - Islamic Regime Defeat
President Trump declared the Iranian regime decimated after a month-long military operation, 'Operation Epic Fury,' while the host interpreted the speech as a strategic 'non-announcement' signaling continued escalation and leveraging global energy and alliances.
Col. Larry Wilkerson: Israel Might Not Survive This… END EVERYTHING… Israel & Iran Nuclear Scenario
Colonel Larry Wilkerson warns that the escalating conflict with Iran, fueled by US actions and Israeli desperation, risks global economic collapse and potential nuclear war, while exposing deep-seated corruption and incompetence within US and Israeli leadership.
"A SHAME On Judaism" Former Israeli President vs Iran War Hawk + Plus Yanis Varoufakis
A fiery debate unpacks the religious and political motivations behind the Iran war, with a former Israeli President condemning Christian Zionism and a Greek ex-finance minister arguing against foreign intervention and the 'terrorist' label for Hamas.
🚨 THIS F*CKING CHANGES EVERYTHING 😭😭😭
The host exposes an alleged 'diabolical master plan' involving Trump's aggressive Iran strategy, a 'Greater North America' vision, and a deep-state conspiracy by Obama and Democrats to subvert US elections and fund themselves through foreign aid, while criticizing media and 'Islamist propagandists' for promoting false narratives.
