US Foreign Policy
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
What is happening on board ships in the Persian Gulf? | Update on Strait | Trump Admin Acts
As 20,000 mariners remain trapped in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran establishes a 'toll gate' for approved vessels, while the US administration implements controversial policies like unsanctioning Iranian oil and waiving the Jones Act, drawing sharp criticism for perceived contradictions and ineffectiveness.
Breaking: Trump SPIRALS amid crushing news
Donald Trump's decision to initiate a war with Iran, requesting an additional $200 billion, is framed as a significant political miscalculation that directly contradicts his campaign promises, fuels economic instability, and jeopardizes Republican midterm prospects.
LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to MAJOR BREAKING NEWS - 3/19/26
Donald Trump's unauthorized war against Iran has spiraled into a global disaster, leading to economic turmoil, geopolitical weakening of the U.S., and allegations of profound corruption within his administration.
PBS News Hour full episode, March 19, 2026
This episode dissects the escalating Israel-Iran conflict, its global economic fallout, the Trump administration's controversial war messaging, and a fatal ICE shooting, revealing deep political and social fissures.
🚨 THEY WERE ALL WRONG 😂😂😂
The host defends Trump's aggressive military actions against Iran as a necessary pre-emptive strike, exposing alleged 'ops' by political opponents and the perceived freeloading of European allies.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | D.L. Hughley GOES OFF On Donald Trump & MAGA!
Don Lemon and D.L. Hughley dissect the Israel-Hamas conflict, US foreign policy, and domestic political failures, arguing that a lack of accountability and qualified leadership fuels global instability and misinformation.
We'll Do It Live! — Sen. Lindsey Graham
Senator Lindsey Graham details the 'imminent' nuclear threat from Iran, the strategic necessity of US military action, and his vision for a defanged Iran leading to a historic Saudi-Israel peace deal, while criticizing European allies and the decline of intellectual discourse in politics.
Richard D. Wolff & Michael Hudson: Iran Just Flipped the Script on the U.S. -Global Crisis Incoming?
Iran's strategic response to US aggression in the Strait of Hormuz is accelerating global de-dollarization, exposing the ineffectiveness of US military and financial control, and forcing a re-evaluation of international alliances.
“BRAZEN Aggression!” Norman Finkelstein vs Jonathan Conricus On Israel-Lebanon Operation + Iran War
A heated debate unpacks the Israel-Iran conflict, with Norman Finkelstein accusing Israel of 'brazen aggression' and 'genocide,' while Jonathan Conricus asserts Iran as the primary aggressor and predicts its regime's downfall.
Andrei Martyanov: Iran Hits US F-35… MASSIVE Retaliation After Israel Hits MAJOR Energy Hub
Andrei Martyanov asserts that the US is facing military humiliation and economic catastrophe in its conflict with Iran, marking the accelerated decline of the petrodollar and the rise of a new global order.
Joe Kent SOUNDS OFF On Israel Lobby, Iran, Charlie Kirk
A former National Counterterrorism Director, Joe Kent, faces an FBI investigation after resigning in protest, alleging Israeli manipulation of US intelligence on Iran and raising deeply disturbing questions about the blocked investigation into Charlie Kirk's assassination.
Israel Escalates; How Cuba Endures; Tracking Anti-Trans Bills w/ Helen Yaffe, Erin Reed | MR Live
This episode dissects the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict, the enduring socialist model of Cuba despite US blockades, and the alarming rise of anti-trans legislation across the United States.
John Mearsheimer: Trump's War Is STRATEGIC DISASTER W/ No End In Sight
Professor John Mearsheimer argues that the Trump administration's war on Iran was a colossal strategic error, driven by Israeli influence and a miscalculation of Iranian strength, leading to devastating global economic and geopolitical consequences with no clear exit.
Michael Lester - Is the United States Going to War with Iran For Israel? | SRS #289
Michael Lester argues that the U.S. war with Iran is primarily driven by Israeli influence and domestic political factors, not American national interests, risking global economic collapse and further military overextension.
Trump makes SHOCK announcement as he LOSES CONTROL of war
This episode critically analyzes the Trump administration's foreign policy missteps in the Iran war, the resulting domestic political and economic fallout, and ongoing legal challenges to unchecked executive power.
Yakov M. Rabkin: Iran Remains the Principal STRONGHOLD of Resistance to Israel
Yakov Rabkin argues that the US-Iran conflict is primarily an Israeli war, driven by Zionist ideology to preserve an apartheid state and eliminate regional resistance, with the US acting as a mobilized proxy.
WORST CASE SCENARIO: Energy Infrastructure BURNING Across Middle East
The US and Israel's strike on Iran's largest gas field triggered massive retaliatory attacks on critical energy infrastructure across the Middle East, pushing the global economy into a 'worst-case scenario' energy crisis.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — March 19, 2026
Global energy markets faced severe disruption following escalating US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Iranian retaliation across the Persian Gulf, while domestic US politics grappled with war funding, executive appointments, and revelations of historical abuse.
Alex Krainer: Middle East ERUPTS: Iran Unleashes Missile Storm on Israel & Gulf States
Alex Krainer details a rapidly escalating Middle East conflict, asserting that Israel, with US support, initiated attacks on Iranian oil facilities, leading to Iran's retaliatory strikes on Gulf states and a perceived US miscalculation driven by Zionist influence.
Afroman Clashes with Officers in Court. Primary Election Results Lip Bar Beauty Brand |#TheBreakDown
This episode unpacks a range of current events, from Afroman's defamation trial and a community-led violence prevention model to a Black woman's journey building a national beauty brand and a critical analysis of US foreign policy.
Joe Kent Reveals All in First Interview Since Resigning as Trump’s Counterterrorism Director
Former Counterterrorism Director Joe Kent details how US foreign policy in the Middle East, particularly regarding Iran, is driven by Israeli interests and a 'misinformation campaign,' leading to disastrous outcomes for American interests and national security.
🚨 BREAKING: Iran Launch WAR On Saudi Arabia - Qatar Expel IRGC From Doha
As the IRGC launches direct attacks on Saudi and Qatari energy infrastructure and residential areas, Qatar expels Iranian diplomats, and Arab leaders unite in Riyadh to consider military action against a 'leaderless' and 'desperate' Iranian regime.
Joe Kent SPEAKS OUT!! Trump’s COSTLY Miscalculations. Josh Shapiro DEFENDS Israel
This episode exposes the alleged influence of Israel on US foreign policy, detailing how it has driven costly, unnecessary wars in the Middle East, alienated allies, and led to significant economic and human costs for the United States.
Patrick Henningsen: Israel Strikes Iran’s LARGEST Gas Field - Iran's MASSIVE RETALIATION Begins
Israel's attack on Iran's South Pars gas field, coordinated with the US, is a calculated move to destabilize Gulf monarchies, reshape the Middle East, and boost US energy dominance, risking a global conflict.