The Young Turks

Attacks and harassment targeting oil, LNG, and LPG tankers in the Strait of Hormuz reached their highest weekly level since the Iran war began, with at least 12 incidents reported between September 28 and October 5. The escalation comes as Gulf countries push to increase oil exports through the strategic waterway. Meanwhile, Trump’s antisemitism envoy Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun says the administration h...

Donald Trump sparked outrage at a Nebraska rally by saying Iran could “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego, calling the potential loss of American cities “a very small price to pay” for keeping the country safe. California leaders condemned the remarks, while the White House later claimed Trump was describing a hypothetical threat that his administration had prevented. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq hit an...

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says society should accept “some bad things happening” in exchange for the benefits of AI, arguing that the technology should remain broadly accessible. Meanwhile, Brett McGurk joins Face the Nation to discuss U.S. foreign policy, a whistleblower who raised concerns about Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein has died in what has been reported as a suici...

Donald Trump continued attacking the word “affordability” during a Texas speech, arguing that it is being used to criticize his economic record even as he claims prices are falling. Elsewhere, a Palestinian prisoner describes nearly two years of detention in an Israeli prison, the White House has begun mailing $500 ACA refund checks to eligible enrollees, anti-Zionist Hasidic Jews face hate-crime...

The Pentagon says it is increasing the options available to President Trump for responding to a nuclear contingency, as U.S. officials also signal preparations for another major military operation against Iran. Meanwhile, The New York Times is facing criticism over its decision not to describe a recent plane takeover as a hijacking. Thanks to today's sponsors: Use less data, get paid by switching...

The Senate voted 47–51 against requiring the State Department to report on the deaths of nine Americans killed by Israeli settlers or security forces in the occupied West Bank, including journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, Omar Assad, and Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi. Meanwhile, a FlyDubai flight traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv plunged more than 17,000 feet before making an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after...

Akbar Shahid Ahmed joins the program. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have issued a 25-page open letter aimed at American voters, urging them to reject President Trump’s foreign-policy approach and arguing that Iran and the U.S. could coexist if Washington changes course. Meanwhile, more than 100 Israeli settlers raided the West Bank village of Jalud, setting fire to Palestinian homes and vehicles and...

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is calling for Israel to “go to war” in the West Bank and “do there what we did in Gaza,” as violence and tensions continue to escalate. Meanwhile, U.S. Marines were injured in a recent Iranian attack. Meanwhile, Trump appears to fall asleep during an Oval Office presser. Thanks to today's sponsors: Get 40% OFF the Ground News Vantage Plan when you sign up...

Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days and restart nuclear negotiations, potentially creating a path toward de-escalation after months of conflict. Meanwhile, Rep. Don Bacon writes about the deportation of a longtime lawful U.S. resident, a “perfect storm” is developing in the bond market, and the Trump administration faces questions over its approach to AI regulation.&n...

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas are set to deliver separate addresses to the United Nations General Assembly as Israel faces international criticism over its conduct in Gaza, while President Donald Trump prepares to host Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House. Thanks to today's sponsors: Get 40% OFF the Ground News Vantage Plan when you sign up at gr...

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian directly challenged Donald Trump in a defiant United Nations speech, accusing the U.S. of terrorism while saying Iran will not surrender and remains open to diplomacy. Meanwhile, the FBI’s investigation into Sen. Susan Collins and a defense contractor has come under renewed scrutiny after ProPublica reported that the probe was shut down after Trump returned to o...

Donald Trump used his United Nations speech to say he faces a choice between reaching a deal with Iran and “annihilat[ing]” the Islamic Republic, while also calling for continued economic pressure on Tehran. Meanwhile, a $1.5 billion concession reportedly helped unlock Paramount’s deal with California, Trump and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani continue to maintain a public relationship despite polic...

Donald Trump is weighing whether to expand the Iran war as the conflict continues to disrupt the Strait of Hormuz and put pressure on U.S. forces and global energy markets. The administration also decided against joining Saudi Arabia in strikes on the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, for now, amid concerns about the wider consequences of opening another front. Meanwhile, Israel’s leading U.S. advocat...

President Donald Trump announced Friday that he was "banning" CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, with more to come. Meanwhile, Trump’s aggressive push for AI and data centers is drawing unusual backlash from users on his own Truth Social platform, with many commenters criticizing his position on the technology.  Meanwhile, OpenAI has disclosed six new incidents involving concernin...

Gas prices are expected to jump sharply as damage to key oil infrastructure threatens a prolonged disruption, with the national average already reaching $4.43 a gallon.  Meanwhile, JD Vance is asking Americans to give the Trump administration “another chance” as he struggles to defend its record in a recent interview.  Hasan Piker is once again the target of the establishment’s wrath. Th...

Laura Loomer gets slammed for her past comments on 9/11. The Federal Reserve votes to raise interest rates. The Pentagon is revealing the scale of damage Iranian strikes inflicted on U.S. bases across the Middle East, with a watchdog report documenting hundreds of damaged or destroyed buildings and billions of dollars in equipment losses.  Meanwhile, Jared Kushner faces renewed scrutiny over...

The Trump administration wants to send Israel almost $3 billion worth of bombs. Saudi Arabia has shut a key pipeline following attacks, sending oil prices higher and adding to inflation concerns. Thomas Massie forces a vote to impeach Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. "Thanks to today's sponsors: Get 40% OFF the Ground News Vantage Plan when you sign up at ground.news/tyt Stay informed without th...

Murtaza Hussein joins the show as Houthis escalate tensions in the Middle East. Meanwhile, Trump dismisses calls to slow AI development while Anthropic and other AI leaders warn about the risks of moving too quickly. "Thanks to today's sponsors: Get 40% OFF the Ground News Vantage Plan when you sign up at ground.news/tyt Stay informed without the media spin at ground.news/tyt Visit www.sleep.me/ty...

Tara Palmeri says she was kicked out of the Republican midterm convention, while JD Vance is reportedly using leaks to the New York Times to shape a more sympathetic image amid growing speculation about his political future. Meanwhile, a 9/11 widow delivered a pointed rebuke of Saudi Arabia during a Ground Zero ceremony. "Thanks to today's sponsors: Get 40% OFF the Ground News Vantage Plan when yo...

Trump offers $5,000 bribe to voters if the GOP wins the midterms. Republicans get roasted for showing Hasan Piker’s thirst trap on the Dallas Jumbotron. Houthis capture critical port along the Red Sea. New report alleges Trump was warned by his administration that he is stuck in a forever war with Iran. "Thanks to today's sponsors: Get 40% OFF the Ground News Vantage Plan when you sign up at groun...

The U.S. military says it destroyed five Iranian crude-oil carriers after Iran’s Revolutionary Guard targeted a U.S. Navy warship with ballistic missiles, marking another major escalation in the Iran conflict.  Meanwhile, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is challenging traders to bet against the Japanese yen, while reports say Donald Trump’s oil investments have gained millions as the war dri...

Iran is warning that a new U.S. attack could trigger strikes on Gulf energy infrastructure and American forces, raising the stakes for the global oil market.  Meanwhile, Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on $27.6 billion in U.S. goods take effect as the trade dispute deepens. "Thanks to today's sponsors: Get 40% OFF the Ground News Vantage Plan when you sign up at ground.news/tyt Stay informed wit...

A new report examines Sen. John Fetterman’s limited involvement in Senate work behind closed doors, while Andrew Callaghan reports from Iran during a “Death to America” rally. Meanwhile, Donald Trump is pressuring the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by threatening trade consequences for countries running surpluses with the U.S., Abdul El-Sayed criticizes Congress over a vote to freeze federa...

Cenk Uygur’s chair literally breaks during a heated argument with Piers Morgan, while Sen. Thom Tillis is calling for Pete Hegseth to be fired as pressure mounts on the Pentagon chief. Meanwhile, CodePink alleges that the Iranian wedding strike was carried out with three U.S. precision-guided missiles, Ted Cruz is already looking for staff for a potential 2028 presidential campaign, and Republican...

Donald Trump is openly asking why Iranians won’t “rise up and fight” to help him win the war, while JD Vance says he is doing “God’s work” and is fine if it leads to the End Times. Meanwhile, AOC flip-flops on whether or not Netaanyahu should be arrested as Israel continues it's genocide in Gaza. Hosts: Ana Kasparian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices