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- Prof. Steve Hanke: US Strikes UAE Bank Over Iran Sanctions
Why are US sanctions and blockades against Iran doomed to fail? This interview exposes the catastrophic blowback of US foreign policy in the Middle East and Ukraine, from skyrocketing oil prices to exposed military limits and a global pivot toward BRICS.
We break down the stark contrast between superpowers: China champions free trade to win the Global South, while the US doubles down on interventionism, tariffs, and weaponizing the dollar. Discover how lobbying and a lack of public revolt keep Washington stuck in a cycle of strategic blunders. A must-watch analysis of the shifting global order and the true cost of empire!
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1 hr 3 min - Seyed M. Marandi: Iran Activates War Economy & Military Surge as All-Out Conflict Becomes InevitableExplore the escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East in this in-depth interview. We discuss Iran's strategic control over the Strait of Hormuz, its impact on global oil markets, and the ripple effects on the US economy. Learn about Iran's resilience against maximum pressure sanctions through wartime economic measures. The conversation breaks down Iran's firm stance on the recent MOU, demanding the US fulfill its signed obligations. We also examine shifting regional dynamics, including Qatar's contradictory foreign policy, Saudi miscalculations in Yemen, and declining US influence in West Asia. Finally, we address ongoing Israeli aggression in Lebanon and Gaza, highlighting the axis of resistance as the primary deterrent to further escalation.
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55 min - Nima R. Alkhorshid: The Fatal Miscalculation That Defeated the War on IranDiscover the untold realities of the West Asia conflict. This interview debunks Western narratives of Iran’s collapse, highlighting its resilient economy and self-made defense capabilities forged through decades of sanctions. We explore how US military limitations have created a stalemate, leaving GCC nations economically strained and realizing American security guarantees are failing. In response, regional powers like Pakistan, Turkey, and Gulf states are increasingly engaging with Iran to build independent alliances. The discussion concludes that true regional prosperity and an end to endless wars depend on regional unity, learning from frameworks like BRICS, and collectively confronting the root cause of the chaos: the ongoing occupation in Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria
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55 min - Amb. Chas Freeman: Crumbling on All Sides: The Staggering Reality of Israel's Multi-Front WarIn this eye-opening interview, we explore major geopolitical shifts reshaping the global order. Topics include the speculated motives behind the CIA Director’s recent visit to Moscow, hinting at backchannel efforts to negotiate an exit from the Ukraine war. We also analyze Israel’s strategic decline and military strain, contrasting it with Turkey’s rising regional influence and new Middle Eastern security alliances. Furthermore, the discussion highlights how US foreign policy blunders, performative sanctions, and a retreat from global leadership are creating power vacuums that China is rapidly filling. Ultimately, the conversation reveals how West Asia is pivoting toward strategic autonomy, forging a new regional security architecture that excludes the United States.
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54 min - Col. Larry Wilkerson & Larry Johnson: The Trap is Closing on Iran and the USIn this eye-opening analysis, we dissect the mysterious recent CIA visit to Moscow and its true implications amid rising US-Russia tensions. The discussion dives deep into the escalating Middle East crisis, Israel's reckless regional strategy, and the critical US diesel supply emergency driving covert geopolitical maneuvers. We also explore the rumored US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding and the severe economic realities forcing these negotiations. Finally, the conversation shifts to the Global South, examining how BRICS and SCO nations are actively building alternative financial architectures to escape the weaponization of the US dollar and secure their long-term economic independence.
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57 min - Andrei Martyanov: "No End in Sight": Inside Washington’s Growing Alarm Over the Russia-Iran MoveExplore the shifting global order in this raw geopolitical analysis. We break down the recent CIA visit to Russia, revealing America's lack of leverage and strategic failures in Ukraine and Iran. Discover why Western political and military elites are criticized for their incompetence and detachment from modern warfare. Meanwhile, the Eurasian bloc—led by Russia, China, and Iran—is solidifying its power through BRICS and the SCO, reshaping the global economy. As Western hegemony unravels, the discussion highlights the catastrophic consequences of imperial overreach. Tune in for an unfiltered look at the collapse of the unipolar world and the rise of a new multipolar reality.
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55 min - Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson: The 'Economic D-Day' That Wasn't: Iran's Strategy Backfired on USThis interview examines the failure and consequences of recent US economic sanctions against Iran. Experts argue that targeting civilian lifelines is ineffective and constitutes a war crime. The discussion highlights how historical sanctions rarely achieve political goals, and instead, these aggressive measures are accelerating the decline of US dollar dominance. Countries are increasingly adopting alternative financial systems to bypass SWIFT. The conversation also examines the geopolitical risks of US threats to seize oil tankers, labeling such actions as modern piracy. Ultimately, these sanctions are framed as desperate domestic theatrics masking the broader reality of a shifting, multipolar global order where US imperial influence is rapidly waning.
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1 hr 3 min - Pepe Escobar: Just Trying to Hang On’: Adviser Leaks Trump’s Desperate Iran Strategy Before MidtermsExplore the shifting global order in this deep dive into US-Iran tensions and Eurasian geopolitics. This discussion covers Pakistan’s critical mediation role in restarting US-Iran talks, the potential revival of the stalled MOU, and the US administration's search for a diplomatic off-ramp. Learn why new US economic sanctions are failing as China, Russia, and Pakistan openly reject them, accelerating the global push to bypass the US dollar ahead of the upcoming BRICS and SCO summits. The conversation also unpacks the CIA’s recent Moscow visit, the fragile security landscape in West Asia, and the emergence of a new Saudi-Pakistan-Turkey defense pact.
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54 min - Larry Johnson: JUST IN: Iran & Russia Just Signed a ‘Strategic Energy PactIn this eye-opening interview, we explore the complete realignment of global power dynamics in 2026. We discuss the strategic implications of recent US diplomatic visits to Russia, signaling a potential shift in Ukraine policy, and Russia’s decisive pivot to the East to strengthen ties with China, Iran, and BRICS. The conversation critiques current US foreign policy, highlighting soaring national debt, the loss of military influence in the Middle East, and the unintended consequences of sanctions that push nations toward alternative financial systems. Discover why regional powers like Turkey, Pakistan, and Gulf states are forging new alliances, and why humility, not imperialism, is the only path forward for a declining superpower.
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48 min - Matthew Hoh: War by Waiting: Inside the US-Iran Plan to Outlast Each Other
In this eye-opening interview, we dissect the current state of US foreign policy and its global repercussions. Key topics include:
• The flawed economic pressure campaign against Iran and the risk of global economic collapse from secondary sanctions on major Chinese banks.
• Dubious US claims regarding the Strait of Hormuz and the devastating economic toll on Gulf states like Qatar.
• Europe’s self-destructive commitment to the Ukraine war despite soaring energy costs, mounting debt, and diplomatic failures.
• How imperial hubris and a lack of diplomatic competence are accelerating the decline of US hegemony, pushing the world toward a new multipolar monetary order.
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