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Ashok Kumar (Birkbeck, University of London) on the intensifying U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, internal cracks in the Trump administration, and the looming global fallout — rising food, shipping, and oil prices threatening inflation and hunger worldwide. Isma’il Kushkush (independent journalist) on Sudan’s devastating civil war entering its fourth year, and how the Iran conflict is reshaping the battl...

Israel has expanded its war across the region, bombing Lebanon and Iran while preparing a potential ground invasion into southern Lebanon. Israeli officials claim the goal is simply to create a “buffer zone” for security. But many Israeli politicians and commentators are openly discussing something much bigger: territorial expansion to the Litani River and beyond. Become a supporter of this podcas...

On The Freedom Side LIVE, hosts Rania Khalek and Eugene Puryear will be joined by special guests to discuss the rapidly escalating U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and the mounting signs that Washington may be drifting toward a new Middle East quagmire, as well as the biggest stories shaping the moment: Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

The war between the U.S., Israel, and Iran could send shockwaves through the global economy. Energy markets, shipping routes, fertilizer supply, and cloud infrastructure are all at risk. Even a short disruption could drive inflation, food shortages, and economic instability worldwide. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

On The Freedom Side LIVE, hosts Rania Khalek and Eugene Puryear are joined by special guests to discuss the escalating U.S.-Israeli war on Iran that’s pushing the world closer and closer to WWIII. Over 1,000 Iranians have been killed, Israel is carpet-bombing southern Lebanon while threatening a ground invasion, and Iran shows no signs of capitulation as attacks intensify — and Trump threatens to...

As war between Iran, Israel, and the United States escalates, what’s actually happening on the battlefield, and how is the conflict being viewed inside the U.S. military itself? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran enters day two, with bombs falling across the Middle East. After assassinating Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Washington and Tel Aviv push for rapid regime change, but Iran is escalating across every GCC country hosting U.S. forces. Iran, Tel Aviv, and the Gulf states are all taking unprecedented hits. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.co...

The U.S. and Israel have struck Iran, pushing the region toward full-scale war and risking a catastrophic global conflict. With the world on edge and escalation mounting, Rania Khalek and special guests provide urgent analysis on what this means Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

Rachel Reeves outlines her plan to deal with soaring energy costs, Steven Methven reports from Havana amid a blackout, and an interview with Ted Cruz suggests that Republicans have given up on America. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

The Intersection commenting on breaking news from Wall Street, the Supreme Court, DC and NJ federal courts, and the White House Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

Trump backtracks on Iran threat as “very good conversations” have been had… Plus: We interview Hooman Majd on whether Iran’s deterrence strategy is working, and Liberal Centrists have lost the argument on Israel. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

rump’s war after joint U.S.-Israeli strikes hit a major Iranian gas field—strikes his own administration initially confirmed, only for Trump to later deny responsibility as Iran retaliates and the crisis spirals. We cover the explosive hearings where Trump’s intelligence officials are grilled over shifting narratives and lies, the stunning rebuke from U.S. allies who are refusing to back his reckl...

break down Democrats flipping two key Florida legislative seats, including the district containing Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home, signaling new momentum after years of Republican dominance in the state. They analyze what these surprise victories mean for the political landscape, the broader trend of Democrats gaining ground in red districts, and how messaging around issues like mail-in voting con...

When the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, it marked one of the most consequential moments in the court's history. on 5 February 2026, Kevin Jon Heller - a Professor of International Law and Security at the University of Copenhagen's Centre for Military Studies and the ICC’s war crimes adviser...

the most influential political streamers in the world, followed by millions across platforms who tune in daily to watch him dissect news, culture and global politics in real time. In this wide-ranging conversation on Real Talk, he sits down with Mohamed Hashem to discuss the Epstein files, Israel’s genocide in Gaza, the state of the Democratic Party, and the backlash over his anti-Zionist stance....

about Trump’s fake “deal” with Iran, which was quickly refuted by the Iranian regime who accused him manipulating the markets, as the war continues to escalate and Trump grows increasingly desperate. Trump’s event in Memphis leaves everyone scratching their heads. ICE is deployed to airports—and even they don’t seem to understand why. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/po...

covers the deployment of US naval and airborne forces to the region and introduces Katie Fang, announcing the launch of her new live show, Sidebar with Katie Fang. Finally, Meiselas addresses recent media criticism from White House officials, refuting claims of partisan bias by asserting the network's focus on human rights, empathy, and economic affordability. Become a supporter of this podcast: h...

coverage as Robert Garcia (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, hold a bicameral public forum examining alleged constitutional violations and abuses by U.S. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

discuss Trump’s plan to subvert the midterms, the SAVE Act backfiring on Republicans and the knock on effect of the illegal war in Iran that might not end when Trump finally retreats Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

former Saudi Shura Council member Ahmed Altuwaijri described the United Arab Emirates as “the Trojan horse of Israeli ambitions”, saying that Abu Dhabi’s regional interventions have advanced Israel’s strategic objectives. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

Former Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Mohamed ElBaradei says the war on Iran is “illegal” and risks repeating the same pattern that led to the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

politics news including War and Pentagon and Epstein scandal updates, new suits and orders against the Trump Administration, Federal judges using their own bully pulpits, and so much more Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

we speak to writer, historian, and lifelong anti-imperialist Tariq Ali about the state of the US empire in an increasingly unstable world. From Trump’s erratic posture on Iran to the long arc of American imperial power, Ali places today’s crises in a deep historical context—stretching from Iran in 1953 to Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, and Gaza. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker....

The most powerful CEO in history is barely a person anymore. But it’s not just his X-addled brain that has transformed him. Elon Musk has deeply integrated himself into the ‘cyborg collective’ – a world of electrons, brain implants, fantastical promises, bots, and memes. Henry Ford gave his name to Fordism. According to historian Quinn Slobodian and technologist Ben Tarnoff, we’re entering a globe...

celebrate the paperback release of her bestselling book, Minority Rule. 'Minority rule' is the term Ash used to describe the irrational fear that minorities are trying to overturn and oppress majority populations. She revealed how minority elites rule majorities by creating the culture wars that have taken over our politics, stoking fear and panic in our media landscape. Become a supporter of this...