US Foreign Policy
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
Chas Freeman: Hezbollah Strikes Israel Hard – Israel Now Prepares for WAR with Egypt & Turkey
Ambassador Chas Freeman argues that Israel's expansionist ambitions and 'sociopathic' behavior, fueled by unconditional US support, are leading it towards self-destruction and escalating regional conflicts, including potential wars with Turkey and Egypt.
BREAKING: Iran FIRES On U.S. Ships; IDF Hits Beirut; Hamas Chief Eliminated | TBN Israel
Amidst reports of a US-Iran ceasefire agreement, Iran fired on US ships in the Strait of Hormuz, while Israel escalated strikes against Hezbollah in Beirut and eliminated senior Hamas commanders in Gaza, highlighting deep skepticism about any lasting peace.
Mail-In-Voting Block. Iran Strikes Back. Biden Sues DOJ. Men to Heal. #TheBreakdown
This episode unpacks critical political and social developments, from challenges to mail-in voting and a contentious Texas Senate race to initiatives addressing health disparities for Black women and empowering female entrepreneurs.
Netanyahu TEARS UP The Gaza Ceasefire, Orders MORE Land Grabs
Cenk Uygur exposes alleged Israeli land grabs in Gaza, US media complicity, and political corruption, alongside a critique of Joe Biden's mental fitness and an economic model for human-centric markets.
LIVE: Trump HIDES as US and IRAN LAUNCH STRIKES!!! 5/28/2026
Amid escalating US-Iran strikes and a collapsing ceasefire, the host criticizes Donald Trump's alleged disengagement, focus on vanity projects, and the erosion of US global influence, while highlighting domestic political dysfunction driven by propaganda.
Andrei Martyanov: Hezbollah Hits IDF, US & Iran Fight… And Russia Picked THAT Moment To Strike
Andrei Martyanov asserts that the US and Western civilization are in a state of rapid collapse, driven by incompetent leadership, Israeli influence, and a fundamental misunderstanding of modern warfare, while Russia executes a 'controlled escalation' in Ukraine.
Israel Out Of Control; ICE Protests Key In NJ Primary w/ Zachary Foster, Dr Adam Hamawy | MR Live
This episode exposes how US foreign policy and domestic spending priorities are intertwined with escalating conflicts in the Middle East and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, alongside a progressive candidate's fight for change in New Jersey.
Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson: Iran Won. The Empire Lost. Forever.
Michael Hudson and Richard Wolff argue that the US empire is in its final throes, driven by a desperate, anachronistic return to colonialism and a rejection of international law, leading to inevitable global conflict.
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.
Doctor From Gaza Frontlines Exposes Israeli Torture Programs and Missile Attacks on Hospitals
An Oxford cancer surgeon details horrific eyewitness accounts of deliberate Israeli attacks on hospitals, torture of healthcare workers, starvation tactics, and targeted shootings of civilians in Gaza, while Western governments and media allegedly suppress the truth.
Joe Kent Breaks Down The Latest Iran War Updates
This episode exposes alleged covert pro-Israel influence operations targeting American critics, dissects the 'theater' of US-Iran negotiations, and questions the US justice system's handling of Israeli nationals involved in illegal biolabs.
LIVE: Trump Ends 'Iran Deal' Hopes - Explosion In Tehran - IRGC Attack In London
President Trump has decisively rejected all Iranian demands for a new nuclear deal, intensifying pressure on the collapsing regime while the US launches retaliatory strikes and Iran's 'immortal guard' shifts to armed resistance.
Matthew Hoh: The US Just Ran Out of Cruise Missiles – What Happens Next?
Matthew Hoh argues that the US is facing a critical munitions shortage and a foreign policy crisis marked by incoherence, economic repercussions, and an inability to negotiate, pushing the world towards further instability and conflict.
Bob Kagan: We’re About to Find Out What Real Failure Looks Like | Bulwark Podcast
Bob Kagan argues that Trump's Iran policy is a strategic surrender, leading to the collapse of the US-led world order and empowering adversaries like Iran, China, and Russia while alienating traditional allies.
We Asked A TOP Liberal Zionist How They Can Be PRO-ISRAEL
J Street's Executive Director, Jeremy Ben-Ami, defends the organization's evolving 'liberal Zionist' stance amidst accusations of being a 'cancer' on the Jewish community and a shifting Democratic base demanding stronger action against Israel.
Scott Ritter: Iran Just HIT an MQ-9 & Opened Fire on an RQ-4 and F-35 - Russia Escalates W/ Oreshnik
Scott Ritter asserts that the US has lost its confrontation with Iran, that Israel's influence on US policy is waning, and that Russia is poised for the 'erasure of Ukraine' with Europe facing direct consequences.
Big Oil's $23B Hormuz Exploits; Trump Botches Iran Peace Talks w/ Alex Jacquez, Matt Duss | MR Live
This episode exposes how geopolitical conflicts, particularly the US's failed Iran policy, have created massive windfall profits for oil companies and exacerbated inflation, while revealing the deep flaws and outdated thinking within the Democratic foreign policy establishment.
Pepe Escobar: Trump’s Confrontation Backfires HARD
Pepe Escobar details how China, Pakistan, and Iran are actively constructing a multipolar world order through complex mediation efforts, directly challenging US dominance and exposing the perceived 'folly' of Western policy.
“Complete DESTRUCTION!” - Narco Death Zones, Iran & CIA’s Mexican Hit Squads | S. Ritondale • 427
A former Army intelligence officer and OSINT expert breaks down the complex, often misunderstood, dynamics of Iran's military capabilities and the ongoing, brutal cartel wars in Mexico, revealing how open-source intelligence and AI are reshaping global conflict analysis.
BREAKING: Hamas Terror Chief ELIMINATED; U.S. Moves In Hormuz; IDF Pounds Lebanon | TBN Israel
Amidst escalating tensions, the U.S. renews tanker escorts in the Strait of Hormuz to pressure Iran, while Israel intensifies its campaign against Hamas leadership in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon, all against the backdrop of stalled, complex negotiations.
Laith Marouf: No One Saw This Coming: Hezbollah SMASHES IDF Frontline
Laith Marouf details Hezbollah's advanced military capabilities and battlefield successes against Israeli forces, arguing that Israel's strategic goals are collapsing and dragging the US into an irrational, self-destructive path.
Republicans And Democrats UNITE To Push For MORE WAR!!!!
US politicians from both parties, allegedly influenced by Israel, are pushing for continued war with Iran and Lebanon, while peace negotiations are framed as deceptive maneuvers.
PBS News Hour full episode, May 26, 2026
This episode covers escalating international conflicts, the U.S. President's health, the use of AI in nursing education, and a critical Ebola outbreak, offering a broad spectrum of global and domestic news.
Robert Barnes: US-Iran FINAL Confrontation as Russia Drops HEAVIEST Strikes on Ukraine Yet
Robert Barnes critically analyzes the current US foreign policy under a 'second-term Trump administration,' arguing that the Israel lobby's influence and the President's declining mental state have led to disastrous escalations in the Middle East and Ukraine, alienating global powers and imperiling domestic stability.