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🚨 BREAKING: Khamenei In Chaos - Infighting ERUPTS Inside IRGC - Trump Confirms U.S. Is Ready
IranIRGCUS Foreign Policy
Feb 9, 2026

🚨 BREAKING: Khamenei In Chaos - Infighting ERUPTS Inside IRGC - Trump Confirms U.S. Is Ready

Amidst escalating internal strife within Iran's IRGC and a nationwide security lockdown, the US has sent a direct message threatening military action if its four core demands are not met, while Russia evacuates personnel from a critical Iranian nuclear facility.

Off The Record Podcast
Off The Record Podcast
Epstein's OBVIOUS Ties To Israel Get Completely Ignored
Jeffrey EpsteinMossadIsraeli Intelligence
Feb 9, 2026

Epstein's OBVIOUS Ties To Israel Get Completely Ignored

The Young Turks assert that newly released Jeffrey Epstein files and extensive reporting reveal his 'obvious' ties to Israeli intelligence (Mossad) and the Rothschilds, which mainstream media and US politicians are actively covering up by diverting attention to Russia.

The Young Turks
The Young Turks
Midterms Outlook, Seattle Anti-ICE Backlash & Clintons to Testify in Epstein Probe | Feb. 3, 2026
US PoliticsMidterm ElectionsForeign Influence
Feb 4, 2026

Midterms Outlook, Seattle Anti-ICE Backlash & Clintons to Testify in Epstein Probe | Feb. 3, 2026

Bill O'Reilly discusses alleged Chinese funding of radical left groups, criticizes 'left-wing' governance for deaths in NYC and Minneapolis, and debates midterm polling integrity with John McLaughlin.

Bill O'Reilly's No Spin News
Bill O'Reilly's No Spin News
Col. Larry Wilkerson: Trump Caves Under Pressure — Iran’s Capabilities Now Bigger Than Ever
GeopoliticsUS Foreign PolicyIran
Feb 3, 2026

Col. Larry Wilkerson: Trump Caves Under Pressure — Iran’s Capabilities Now Bigger Than Ever

Col. Larry Wilkerson asserts that US-Iran tensions are primarily a dangerous bluff by Trump, heavily influenced by Israel's destabilizing agenda, while the Ukraine war serves US interests to cripple Russia, ultimately benefiting China.

Interviews 02
Interviews 02
PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 2, 2026
Jeffrey EpsteinJustice DepartmentTransparency
Feb 3, 2026

PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 2, 2026

This episode unpacks the political and legal fallout from newly released Epstein files, the limited reopening of the Rafah crossing in Gaza, a former hostage's harrowing account, and the politicization of the Kennedy Center, alongside other critical national and international headlines.

PBS NewsHour
PBS NewsHour
Mohammad Marandi & Larry C. Johnson: If War Starts… Iran’s Retaliation Could Be DEVASTATING
GeopoliticsIranUnited States
Feb 2, 2026

Mohammad Marandi & Larry C. Johnson: If War Starts… Iran’s Retaliation Could Be DEVASTATING

A US attack on Iran is unlikely due to Iran's overwhelming military deterrence, regional alliances, and the devastating global economic consequences, despite persistent efforts to provoke conflict.

Interviews 02
Interviews 02
🚨 BREAKING: Iran Government Plane Flies To Moscow - Assassination Attempt On IRGC Prosecutor
IranUSIsrael
Jan 29, 2026

🚨 BREAKING: Iran Government Plane Flies To Moscow - Assassination Attempt On IRGC Prosecutor

Amid escalating tensions, an Iranian government plane made an emergency flight to Moscow, a drone attacked an IRGC prosecutor's residence, and the US deployed significant military assets to the Middle East, signaling an imminent, unpredictable conflict.

Off The Record Podcast
Off The Record Podcast
How Evil Regimes Cling to Power (w/ Stephen Kotkin) | Shield of the Republic
Authoritarian RegimesGeopoliticsForeign Policy
Jan 26, 2026

How Evil Regimes Cling to Power (w/ Stephen Kotkin) | Shield of the Republic

Historian Stephen Kotkin dissects the inherent vulnerabilities of authoritarian regimes, arguing that their perceived strength is often a facade for deep internal divisions and structural weaknesses that can be strategically exploited.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
Alastair Crooke: Systemic Collapse Explained: Why Two Fronts Matter
GeopoliticsIranCovert Operations
Jan 25, 2026

Alastair Crooke: Systemic Collapse Explained: Why Two Fronts Matter

Alastair Crooke dissects the failed US-Israeli covert operations in Iran, revealing how internal Iranian resilience and a fragile global bond market are reshaping American foreign policy calculations.

Interviews 02
Interviews 02
The Future of Iran: Restore the Crown or Start Over?? | PBD Podcast | Ep. 725
IranGeopoliticsUS Foreign Policy
Jan 24, 2026

The Future of Iran: Restore the Crown or Start Over?? | PBD Podcast | Ep. 725

Two prominent Iranian voices clash over the future of Iran, debating US intervention, the role of Reza Pahlavi, and whether the nation should restore a monarchy or establish a republic after the current regime.

PBD Podcast
PBD Podcast
The TRUTH of Iranian Regime's "Victory" as U.S. & Israel Prep for What Happens Next | TBN Israel
IranUnited StatesIsrael
Jan 24, 2026

The TRUTH of Iranian Regime's "Victory" as U.S. & Israel Prep for What Happens Next | TBN Israel

The Iranian regime's declaration of 'victory' over internal protests is a facade, as the US and Israel reposition significant military assets for a potential decisive strike, while regional allies fear the unpredictable 'day after' scenario.

TBN Israel Podcast
TBN Israel Podcast
Alex Krainer: This Military Comeback Changes Everything
GeopoliticsUS Foreign PolicyIran Sanctions
Jan 23, 2026

Alex Krainer: This Military Comeback Changes Everything

Alex Krainer argues that the Trump administration is systematically dismantling the post-World War II global order, creating a chaotic but potentially multipolar world, while navigating complex geopolitical pressures from factions within the US, UK, and Israel.

Interviews 02
Interviews 02
Europe Is Planning for a Post-America World (w/ Fiona Hill) | The Bulwark Podcast
GeopoliticsUS Foreign PolicyRussia
Jan 22, 2026

Europe Is Planning for a Post-America World (w/ Fiona Hill) | The Bulwark Podcast

Fiona Hill details how Europe is actively preparing for a post-America world, driven by US unreliability and Trump's disruptive foreign policy, leading to a "rupture" in global alliances and potential nuclear proliferation.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
Retired General Breaks Down Trump’s Davos Speech | Command Post
Donald TrumpDavos SpeechGreenland
Jan 22, 2026

Retired General Breaks Down Trump’s Davos Speech | Command Post

Retired General Mark Hertling and Ben Parker dissect former President Trump's Davos speech, revealing critical misinterpretations of military strategy, international relations, and domestic troop deployment.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
IHIP News: Trump FACEPLANTS at Davos as World Leaders LAUGH AT HIM!
US PoliticsDonald TrumpDavos
Jan 21, 2026

IHIP News: Trump FACEPLANTS at Davos as World Leaders LAUGH AT HIM!

This episode dissects Donald Trump's controversial Davos appearance, framing his gaffes and rhetoric as symptoms of a leader surrounded by loyalists, eroding international alliances, and accelerating America's decline while China rises.

IHIP News
IHIP News
The Worst Interview of the Trump Administration So Far
Trump administrationGreenland acquisitionForeign policy
Jan 20, 2026

The Worst Interview of the Trump Administration So Far

The host dissects Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant's 'embarrassing' attempts to justify former President Trump's threats against Europe over Greenland, highlighting the administration's aggressive and illogical foreign policy stance.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
Paul Craig Roberts: Full Scale Chaos: How We Got Here So Fast
GeopoliticsUS Foreign PolicyMiddle East Conflict
Jan 19, 2026

Paul Craig Roberts: Full Scale Chaos: How We Got Here So Fast

Paul Craig Roberts argues that US foreign policy, driven by Israeli interests and neoconservative global hegemony, is pushing the world towards a dangerous escalation by targeting Iran to destabilize Russia and disrupt China's economic ambitions.

Interviews 02
Interviews 02
Larry C. Johnson & Pepe Escobar: Iran’s Ultimate Defense Plan: The End of Conventional War?
GeopoliticsHybrid WarfareIntelligence Operations
Jan 19, 2026

Larry C. Johnson & Pepe Escobar: Iran’s Ultimate Defense Plan: The End of Conventional War?

This episode dissects a failed US-led hybrid intelligence operation against Iran, revealing a coordinated economic attack, propaganda campaign, and internal destabilization efforts, alongside a critical analysis of US-Europe relations and the challenges of de-dollarization.

Interviews 02
Interviews 02
Top U.S. & World Headlines — January 9, 2026
US domestic policyFederal law enforcementICE operations
Jan 9, 2026

Top U.S. & World Headlines — January 9, 2026

A Democracy Now report details escalating tensions surrounding ICE operations in the US, controversial US foreign policy moves regarding Venezuela and Greenland, and ongoing global conflicts, highlighting a disregard for international law and domestic accountability.

Democracy Now
Democracy Now
Trump RISKS presidency with FATAL MISTAKE
US Foreign PolicyInternational RelationsGeopolitics
Jan 8, 2026

Trump RISKS presidency with FATAL MISTAKE

Brian Tyler Cohen argues that Trump's alleged imperialist foreign policy in Venezuela and threats against Greenland are driven by ego and donor interests, ultimately empowering adversaries like China and destabilizing global alliances.

Brian Tyler Cohen
Brian Tyler Cohen
Trump seizes Russian tanker as impeachment calls grow
Donald TrumpGeopoliticsRussia
Jan 8, 2026

Trump seizes Russian tanker as impeachment calls grow

David Pakman dissects the Trump administration's aggressive foreign policy moves, internal Republican fractures, and Trump's increasingly authoritarian rhetoric, questioning whether these are calculated strategies or signs of systemic dysfunction.

The David Pakman Show
The David Pakman Show
Col. Daniel Davis: Trump’s Venezuela Disaster - Greenland Proves NATO Is Collapsing
US Foreign PolicyTrump AdministrationGeopolitics
Jan 7, 2026

Col. Daniel Davis: Trump’s Venezuela Disaster - Greenland Proves NATO Is Collapsing

Colonel Daniel Davis dissects the Trump administration's aggressive, transactional foreign policy, arguing it lacks coherence, risks global conflict, and is based on a dangerous overestimation of US military capabilities.

Interviews 02
Interviews 02
Foreign Reporters STUNNED After US Seizes Venezuela-Russian Flagged Oil Tanker Despite WARNINGS!
GeopoliticsUS Foreign PolicyInternational Sanctions
Jan 7, 2026

Foreign Reporters STUNNED After US Seizes Venezuela-Russian Flagged Oil Tanker Despite WARNINGS!

The US military, backed by UK forces, seized a Venezuela-Russia flagged oil tanker, the 'Bella One' (later 'Marinera'), despite Russian warnings, escalating geopolitical tensions and challenging perceived Russian influence.

Black Conservative Perspective
Black Conservative Perspective
Scott Ritter & Pepe Escobar: Trump’s Venezuela Strategy Is Falling Apart
US Foreign PolicyInternational LawGeopolitics
Jan 7, 2026

Scott Ritter & Pepe Escobar: Trump’s Venezuela Strategy Is Falling Apart

Scott Ritter and Pepe Escobar dissect the Trump administration's aggressive foreign policy, framing recent actions in Venezuela and against Russia as illegal acts of piracy and war, driven by a 'might makes right' doctrine and a strategy to control global resources.

Interviews 02
Interviews 02
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