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

Alex Krainer: Iran AVOIDED US Tanker – Then DID THIS in the Strait of Hormuz
Alex Krainer argues that ongoing US-Iran skirmishes are symptoms of an internal US tug-of-war and a relentless Western 'war machine' driven by a 'banking cartel' and 'Zionist' influence, aiming for regime change and resource control.

EXPLOSIVE New Report CONNECTS Epstein Associate to Trump Insider?!?!
An investigative journalist uncovers how Russian model Kira Dictiar, a key recruiter for Jeffrey Epstein, maintained ties to a Trump administration State Department official and Vladimir Putin's alleged partner, raising serious questions about uninvestigated connections.

Larry Johnson: U.S. & Iran THROW DOWN Over the Strait of Hormuz "Ticking Time Bomb"
Larry Johnson dissects the complex, multi-front geopolitical landscape, arguing that US policy failures and Israeli extremism are driving regional realignments and escalating conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine.

PBS News Hour full episode, May 20, 2026
The Justice Department's indictment of Raul Castro, coupled with the Trump administration's controversial IRS settlement and its influence on GOP primaries, signals a volatile shift in both foreign policy and domestic political dynamics.

Why in the World Are We Pulling Troops out of Poland? | Command Post
The US is systematically undermining its own strategic interests and long-standing alliances by unilaterally withdrawing troops from key European partners like Poland and Germany, signaling weakness to adversaries and eroding trust with allies.

BS Report on Cuba and Drones, and Why Pratt Can Win, w/ Halperin, Grim & Mills, Plus Why TDS is REAL
This episode dissects the US government's alleged fabrication of a Cuban drone threat to justify military action, analyzes Trump's enduring influence on GOP primaries, and critiques the societal impact of an 'over-therapized' culture, including the reality of Trump Derangement Syndrome.

Larry Johnson: Giant Mushroom Cloud Blasts Over Israeli Defense Company – What We Know
Larry Johnson details the geopolitical shifts in the Middle East, including a mysterious explosion at an Israeli defense plant, the US's stalled war plans against Iran, and the emerging Russia-China-backed security architecture challenging US hegemony.

Andrei Martyanov: Iran & Russia Just Changed War Forever – Here’s How
Andrei Martyanov argues that the US is militarily and geopolitically incompetent, facing a catastrophic decline in global influence, while Russia and Iran forge a new, sanction-proof alliance that China cautiously navigates.

Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson: America’s Grip Is Gone – Here’s What Iran, Russia & China Did
Geopolitical experts Richard Wolff and Michael Hudson argue that America's global influence is rapidly diminishing, forcing Middle Eastern nations to forge new alliances with rising powers like China and Iran, fundamentally reshaping global trade and military strategies.

Trump’s Biggest Iran War LIE Gets Destroyed By The New York Times
This episode exposes how US intelligence contradicts Trump's claims of Iran's military obliteration, revealing a critically depleted US arsenal, escalating nuclear war risks with Russia, and a shocking scandal involving American cadavers used for Israeli military training.

Top Venezuelan Spy Confirms Trump’s Biggest Fear | Ralph Pezzullo
Author Ralph Pezzullo details an alleged international conspiracy involving Venezuela, Cuba, China, Iran, and Russia to manipulate elections worldwide, including in the United States, using sophisticated voting machine software and extensive bribery.

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.

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.

Mark Sleboda: The Blow That Broke Trump's Navy: Why the US Just Fled Iran's Waters
Mark Sleboda details how the US's failed attempts to break Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz have exposed US military and economic vulnerabilities, accelerating the decline of Western global hegemony.

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.

Larry Johnson: Iran Fires on 3 US Ships – US Bombs Qeshm – FLAMES OF WAR IGNITE
Larry Johnson argues that the US-Iran conflict is escalating towards full-scale war, disrupting global commodity markets and revealing the limits of US power, while China and Russia build a new security architecture in the Persian Gulf.

Professor Jiang: World War 3 Has Already Begun, Let Me Explain!
Professor Jiang asserts that World War III has already begun, detailing a series of highly probable geopolitical predictions, including a US civil war, a national draft, and the collapse of the American empire within 5-10 years.

Matthew Hoh: Why America’s Missile Stockpile Just Hit less than 10%
Matthew Hoh argues that the US military, mired in 20th-century warfare concepts and facing depleted missile stockpiles, is vulnerable to 21st-century adversaries like Iran, leading to economic repercussions and a weakened global standing.

John Helmer: China’s Unthinkable Move, Iran’s Response to US, New Middle East Reality
Geopolitical analyst John Helmer dissects Trump's Middle East strategy, Iran's countermoves in the Strait of Hormuz, and the potential for a US-China 'hegemonic partnership' at the expense of Russia and Iran.

Bill Maher Faceplants While Attacking Jimmy Dore & Rogan!
Jimmy Dore and Ray McGovern dismantle Bill Maher's perceived intellectual laziness and then expose the suppressed truth about Iran's devastating strikes on US military bases and the shifting global power dynamics.

Patrick Henningsen: Iran’s CHILLING Message to Trump – Ships Turning Back Near Hormuz
Patrick Henningsen argues that the US's current geopolitical strategy, particularly regarding Iran and Russia, is a self-destructive path leading to economic collapse and the erosion of American global influence, while inadvertently strengthening its adversaries.

Trump PANICS with MAJOR DEFEAT on World Stage
The unexpected defeat of Hungary's Viktor Orban, a key ally and ideological mentor to Donald Trump, signals a significant setback for global authoritarian movements and a potential shift in European support for Ukraine.

Arman Tsarukyan OPENS UP: UFC Title Snub, Dana White Beef & Fighting for Armenia | PBD #786
UFC Lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan details his unique journey from hockey to MMA, his accidental rise as a viral content creator, and his candid views on UFC matchmaking, fighter pay, and the cultural differences between Russia and the US.

WHCD Shooting Was a PsyOp! Military Tells Trump to End Iran War! w/ The Duran
Jimmy Dore and guests from The Duran assert the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting was a staged 'psyop' to justify Trump's controversial ballroom project, while also analyzing the US military's advice to end the Iran war and Europe's motivations for the Ukraine conflict.