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

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.

Stanislav Krapivnik: Iran vs US: The MASSIVE Buildup That Could Lead to DEVASTATING Fragility
Geopolitical analyst Stanislav Krapivnik unpacks the escalating tensions between the US and Iran, detailing alleged staged events, military vulnerabilities, and the broader implications for global power dynamics, including Russia's role and the crisis in Mali.

Alex Krainer: Trump Trapped Himself in the Persian Gulf – Iran’s Comeback Just Changed Everything
Alex Krainer argues that Donald Trump's war on Iran has backfired catastrophically, trapping him politically and inadvertently accelerating a global shift away from Western hegemony.

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.

Ray McGovern: The Way a Long Iran War Destroys Israel and the Entire GCC
Ray McGovern argues that US foreign policy in the Middle East is primarily driven by Israeli interests, leading to a dangerous escalation with Iran that could destabilize the entire region and further erode US global standing.

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.

WORLD WAR 3 HAS JUST BEGUN | Timcast IRL
Tim Pool and guests dissect escalating global conflicts, US economic warfare, and controversial domestic political and social issues, questioning whether the world is already in World War III and debating the ethics of surrogacy and corporate power.

Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson: How Trump’s Iran Blockade Turned Into Total Humiliation
Richard Wolff and Michael Hudson argue that the Trump administration's Iran blockade and 'economic fury' are illogical, self-defeating strategies that expose US weakness, accelerate global hostility, and push the world towards a financial crisis, ultimately failing to stop rising powers like China and Russia.

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.

Trump’s Frightening Late-Night Posting Spree (w/ Michael Weiss) | The Bulwark Podcast
Tim Miller and Michael Weiss dissect Trump's erratic late-night social media activity, the complex US-Iran ceasefire negotiations, and the surprising political upset in Hungary, highlighting shifts in global alliances and domestic political vulnerabilities.