Dave Talks Global Politics Podcast

Welcome back, team! In this episode of Dave Talks Politics, hi, I’m Dave, and I’ll be talking politics. Today, team, let’s talk about: House Briefing on Iran War Sparks Republican Walkout – Fears of “Another Iraq” and Boots on the Ground We’re going to cover: The classified House Armed Services Committee briefing on March 26, 2026, regarding US military actions and strategy in the Iran conflict, R...

Welcome back, team! In this episode of Dave Talks Politics, hi, I’m Dave, and I’ll be talking politics. Today, team, let’s talk about: China’s Pig Prices Hit 16-Year Lows – Oversupply, Deflation, and the Food Self-Sufficiency Puzzle We’re going to cover: China’s live pig prices crashing to their lowest level in 16 years, the massive oversupply from years of encouraged production, why pork prices a...

Russia Arms Iran with Drones – The Latest Escalation Overview Russia continues to deepen its military partnership with Iran amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. While Iran has long supplied Russia with Shahed/Geran-style drones for use in Ukraine, the flow is increasingly two-way. Recent reports highlight Russia providing drones, intelligence, helicopters, and now advanced man-portable air...

Welcome back, team! In this episode of Dave Talks Politics, hi, I’m Dave, and I’ll be talking politics. Today, team, let’s talk about: Gallipoli Lessons for Iran – The Dangers of a Beach Assault on Kish or Qeshm Island We’re going to cover: The historical Gallipoli campaign of 1915 as a cautionary tale of failed amphibious assault, how it parallels potential US or allied beach landing options on I...

Welcome back, team! In this episode of Dave Talks Politics, hi, I’m Dave, and I’ll be talking politics. Today, team, let’s talk about: **Trump Requests Postponement of China Summit as Iran War Escalates** We’re going to cover: Trump’s formal request to postpone his long-awaited Beijing summit with Xi Jinping by roughly a month, the White House explanation that he needs to remain in Washington to m...

China Blocks OnlyFans – Protecting Society or Just Firewall Business? We’re going to cover: China’s nationwide block of OnlyFans under the Great Firewall’s long-standing porn ban, the “Western disease” framing in state-linked commentary, the practical reality for users and creators in mainland China, the Epstein angle and Western tolerance of exploitation platforms, Western media worries about por...

RAND Corporation – Strategy Docs That Shaped the World We’re going to cover: The origins and purpose of the RAND Corporation, who created and funded it over time, who controls it now, the most influential strategy documents it has produced since 1948, how widely read and impactful they have been, and their track record as predictive and accurate tools for US policy. If you’re new to the channel, h...

Welcome back, team! In this episode of Dave Talks Politics, hi, I’m Dave, and I’ll be talking politics. Today, team, let’s talk about: The 1979–1981 Iran Hostage Crisis – Lessons from a Defining Moment We’re going to cover: The storming of the US Embassy in Tehran on November 4, 1979, the 444-day ordeal of 52 American hostages, Carter’s failed rescue attempt and diplomatic struggles, the Algiers A...

Welcome back, team! In this episode of Dave Talks Politics, hi, I’m Dave, and I’ll be talking politics. Today, team, let’s talk about: Why Young People Might Choose Chinese-Style Ownership Over Western Renting We’re going to cover: The stark contrast in homeownership rates for young adults in China vs the West, how China’s model delivers roots earlier and cheaper despite leasehold limits, the West...

Welcome back, team! In this episode of Dave Talks Politics, hi, I’m Dave, and I’ll be talking politics. Today, team, let’s talk about: Which Path to Persia? Brookings 2009 Options vs Today’s Iran War Reality We’re going to cover: The Brookings Institution’s 2009 “Which Path to Persia” report and its nine main options for dealing with Iran, how the current 2026 US-Israel strikes on Iran align with...

Welcome back, team! In this episode of Dave Talks Politics, hi, I’m Dave, and I’ll be talking politics. Today, team, let’s talk about: **Middle East War Reshapes Global Flight Paths – Aviation’s Brutal Reroute Crisis** We’re going to cover: How the Iran war has cancelled tens of thousands of flights and forced massive reroutes across the Middle East and beyond, the near-total collapse of airspace...

Welcome back, team! In this episode of Dave Talks Politics, hi, I’m Dave, and I’ll be talking politics. Today, team, let’s talk about: **US Military Options to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz – High Risk, High Stakes** We’re going to cover: The Pentagon’s detailed planning and major challenges for escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, the severe threats posed by mines, fast boats, missiles,...

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Welcome back, team! In this episode of Dave Talks Politics, hi, I’m Dave, and I’ll be talking politics. Today, team, let’s talk about: Iran Is Cornered – Both Paths Forward Are Disastrous We’re going to cover: How the war has backed Iran into an existential corner with only two brutal options left, the regime’s internal calculus to survive and resist, the high-stakes demands emerging in early peac...

Here’s your regenerated and expanded top geopolitics YouTubers/channels list (now going beyond 10 to include the core cluster you like: The Duran duo, Danny Davis / Deep Dive, Judge Napolitano’s Judging Freedom, and their most frequent/recurring guests like Scott Ritter, Larry Johnson, Ray McGovern, Alastair Crooke, Max Blumenthal, plus strong overlaps in the independent/alternative space as of Ma...

Welcome back, team! In this episode of Dave Talks Politics, hi, I’m Dave, and I’ll be talking politics. Today, team, let’s talk about: **Iran War Triggers Fertilizer Crisis – Global Food Shock on the Horizon** We’re going to cover: Iran’s missile strikes on Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG and UAE’s Habshan gas facilities, Israel’s counter-strike on the Iranian side of South Pars gasfield, how this disrupts...

Welcome back, team! In this episode of Dave Talks Politics, hi, I’m Dave, and I’ll be talking politics. Today, team, let’s talk about: **Iran Sets Its Price to End the War: Regime Digs In for Long Fight** We’re going to cover: Iran’s insistence on guarantees against future US/Israel attacks before ending the conflict, the Revolutionary Guards’ strategy for protracted attrition, Tehran’s rejection...

Welcome back, team! In this episode of Dave Talks Politics, hi, I’m Dave, and I’ll be talking politics. Today, team, let’s talk about: **Trump Postpones China Summit Amid Iran War – Strategic Delay or Sign of Overstretch?** We’re going to cover: Trump’s request to delay his long-awaited Beijing summit with Xi Jinping due to the Middle East conflict, the White House framing as a need to stay in Was...

Welcome back, team! In this episode of Dave Talks Politics, hi, I’m Dave, and I’ll be talking politics. Today, team, let’s talk about: My Top 10 Geopolitical Politicians Since 2000 We’re going to cover: A non-Western/BRICS-leaning list of the most prominent political operators in power since 2000 — high-profile leaders who directly shaped global affairs — ranked by strategic impact and results, co...

Welcome back, team! In this episode of Dave Talks Politics, hi, I’m Dave, and I’ll be talking politics. Today, team, let’s talk about: **China’s Iran Oil Cutoff: How Beijing Offsets the Loss and Stays Resilient** We’re going to cover: The scale of China’s Iranian crude imports pre-strikes, massive stockpiles as immediate buffer, rapid ramp-up from Russia as primary replacement, diversification and...

Welcome back, team! In this episode of Dave Talks Politics, hi, I’m Dave, and I’ll be talking politics. Today, team, let’s talk about: **Darwin Port Drama: Australia Under Pressure to Reclaim from China – Same Fate as Panama?** We’re going to cover: Australia’s ongoing push to end the 99-year Landbridge lease on Darwin Port amid US influence, China’s strong warnings and potential retaliation, econ...

Welcome back, team! In this episode of Dave Talks Politics, hi, I’m Dave, and I’ll be talking politics. Today, team, let’s talk about: **Iran Targets Incirlik: Missiles Near US Nuclear Bombs – NATO’s Silent Threshold** We’re going to cover: Iran’s ballistic missile launches on March 4 and 9, 2026, intercepted near Incirlik Air Base storing US B61-12 nukes, Turkey’s muted response without Article 4...

Welcome back, team! In this episode of Dave Talks Politics, hi, I’m Dave, and I’ll be talking politics. Today, team, let’s talk about: **Trump’s Iran War and the Rally Effect: How Long Until It Turns Political Poison?** We’re going to cover: No rally effect in recent polls since the February 28 strikes, historical rally timelines, Trump’s backlash window, midterm implications, and whether he even...

Ukraine FM calls for more aid amid Iran distraction Ukraine FM Dmytro Kuleba said March 5: “Iran war must not divert from Ukraine; Russia enabled by China.” * EU Council Feb 24 discussed aggression; aid pledges continue. * US focus on Iran reduces Ukraine support. * Speculation: Ukraine pushes EU to compensate US shift. * Ukraine: Interests in sustained aid; influence on Western priorities. Take:...

EU weighs Ukraine options as Iran war diverts US focus Ursula von der Leyen said March 1: “We have options to deliver Ukraine loan despite vetoes.” * EU probes US TikTok ban as discriminatory (DMA rules). * Iran war shifts US attention from Ukraine. * Speculation: EU fills Ukraine aid gap; pushes independent policy. * EU: Interests in Ukraine stability; influence weakened by US pivot. Take: EU on...