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

'TAKE IT': Trump's UNHINGED Cuba Plot As GRID COLLAPSES
Donald Trump's explicit desire to 'take Cuba' and the US blockade's role in the island's collapsing power grid reveal a counterproductive foreign policy pushing Cuba closer to China, despite broad public opposition to military intervention.

Liberals LOSE IT Over Cubans Celebrating As Trump MAKES SHOCK Announcement After NATIONWIDE BLACKOUT
The host argues that liberals are hypocritically upset about Cubans celebrating potential freedom from communism under Trump's policies, despite a nationwide blackout in Cuba.

BREAKING: Israeli Drones HIT Tehran Again; Iran Threatens Hormuz; Hezbollah Route CUT | TBN Israel
Israel and the United States are executing a technologically advanced, multi-layered military campaign against Iran, targeting infrastructure, leadership, and internal security forces, while Iran attempts to destabilize global oil markets and faces internal dissent and leadership challenges.

LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to MAJOR BREAKING NEWS - 3/9/26
The hosts accuse Donald Trump of initiating an 'unlawful war' in Iran, manipulating financial markets with false claims of its end, and engaging in 'treasonous conduct' by aligning with Russia and denying US responsibility for civilian casualties.

INSIDER Reveals Iran’s Breaking Point
A Washington Post reporter and former Iranian prisoner details the complex realities of Iran's political system, critiques US foreign policy, and warns about the escalating threats to press freedom both abroad and domestically.

What's Going on With Shipping Stocks with J. Mintzmyer of Value Investor's Edge
J. Mintzmyer of Value Investors Edge breaks down the complex dynamics driving current shipping stock performance, highlighting critical supply-demand imbalances and geopolitical catalysts across tanker, container, and dry bulk sectors.

Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson: Oil Prices SKYROCKET w/ Persian Gulf Blockade –Who Gets Hit Hardest?
Economists Michael Hudson and Richard Wolff argue that the US and Israel initiated war with Iran to prevent a peace deal, secure oil control, and maintain dollar hegemony, inadvertently destabilizing global energy markets and accelerating the decline of the American empire.

Cuba Kills 4 Exiles Trying to "Infiltrate" Island by Boat as U.S. “Medieval Siege” of Cuba Continues
A deadly shootout between Cuban border troops and Florida-based exiles attempting to infiltrate Cuba highlights escalating tensions and a severe humanitarian crisis on the island, exacerbated by a tightened US economic embargo.

Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 26, 2026
This episode covers a rapid-fire series of global and domestic headlines, from escalating US-Iran tensions and the Cuban humanitarian crisis to Israeli actions in Gaza, the Epstein scandal's fallout, and controversial Trump administration policies.

Patrick Henningsen: This Won’t Be Limited: The All-Out US-Iran War is Here, Countdown to Catastrophe
A recent visitor to Iran asserts that the country is fully prepared for an all-out war with the US and Israel, dismissing any notion of a 'limited' conflict or successful regime change, and highlighting the West's pervasive war propaganda.

"Extremely Dangerous Situation": Trita Parsi Warns U.S. & Iran Have Incentives to Escalate Conflict
Expert Trita Parsi warns of an 'extremely dangerous situation' where both the US and Iran are incentivized to escalate conflict, driven by contradictory calculations and a shifting regional dynamic where Iran serves as a de facto buffer against an unrestrained Israel.

BREAKING: Trump Gives LAST CHANCE To Iran; IDF ELIMINATES Veteran Hamas Terrorist | TBN Israel
The US and Israel are intensifying pressure on Iran through diplomatic ultimatums backed by military deployments, while simultaneously disrupting Hezbollah's financial networks and eliminating key Hamas figures amidst internal economic distress in Gaza.

Rubio Cuba REGIME CHANGE In Play As Island STARVES
Conflicting reports on US-Cuba negotiations reveal a complex political game, with Marco Rubio allegedly manipulating Trump towards regime change while Cuba faces a severe humanitarian crisis exacerbated by US sanctions.

“Burn it Down!” - Mossad in Iran, Trump Regime Change, Clinton Bribe & Nuke Deal | Trita Parsi • 382
Trita Parsi, a leading expert on Iran, dissects the complex history of US-Iran relations, the intricacies of the nuclear deal, and the internal and external forces shaping Iran's political landscape, including the surprising depth of Israeli intelligence penetration.

Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 10, 2026
This episode details global and domestic headlines, including US military actions, the Cuban fuel crisis, escalating Israeli-Palestinian conflict, developments in the Epstein case, US immigration policies, climate deregulation, and ongoing labor strikes.

John Helmer: Shadow Fleet Showdown: U.S. Seizes Russian Tankers as Global Power Deals Unravel
A deep dive into the US's aggressive maritime interdiction strategy against Russian oil tankers, the internal Kremlin power struggle over how to respond, and the potential for global naval escalation.

🚨 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.

🚨 BREAKING: Explosion At Tehran Military Base - Iran Under Lockdown
Iran faces internal chaos and escalating international pressure following explosions at a Tehran military base, new US sanctions, and explicit Israeli military preparations, signaling a potential shift towards direct conflict.

Larry C. Johnson & Col. Larry Wilkerson: The New Axis? Russia, Iran War Shield & China’s WARNING
The US's attempts to coerce Iran through military posturing and economic warfare are failing, as Iran, backed by a coordinating Russia and China, exposes the declining efficacy of US power and accelerates a new global financial order.

Patrick Henningsen: Is a US-Iran War Really Inevitable? Iran Could Devastate the Attacks!
Patrick Henningsen argues that a US-Israel war with Iran is a coordinated, high-risk endeavor driven by Israeli interests, with Iran possessing significant deterrence capabilities and growing alliances with Russia and China.

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.

Col. Jacques Baud: Why the EU Is Failing on Every Front
Colonel Jacques Baud, a UN expert, details how the EU's foreign policy is a 'mess' lacking strategy and operating outside the rule of law, exemplified by his own punitive sanctions.

Trump’s Alex Pretti Problem Just Got Worse. New Video Sparks Pre-Meditated Murder Concerns
A newly verified video of Alex Pretti's prior altercation with ICE, an unprecedented FBI raid on Georgia's election center, and a controversial Venezuelan oil deal reveal escalating political tensions and potential abuses of power.

“Iran’s HOLOCAUST” Death Toll Uncovered - How Long Until Trump Declares War?
A heated debate erupts over the alleged 'Holocaust' death toll in Iran's crackdown, with experts clashing on casualty figures, the regime's stability, and the potential for US military intervention under a 'locked and loaded' Trump.