A war that was expected to be fast and contained is turning into something far more dangerous.

In this conversation, Terry Moran sits down with political scientist Ian Bremmer to break down the escalating conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran. They examine how the war began, why it’s expanding, and what it could mean for the global economy, U.S. leadership, and the future of world order.

From failed assumptions about regime change to rising risks in the Persian Gulf, this discussion explores why there may be no clear off-ramp — and why the consequences could extend far beyond the region.

Topics include U.S. foreign policy, Iran’s strategy, global energy markets, China’s role, and the broader shift toward a “G-Zero” world without clear global leadership.

00:00 The war no one expected to escalate

01:20 How the conflict began

03:20 Why this war is bigger than before

06:20 Who is responsible for the escalation

10:25 Miscalculations about Iran

13:30 Why there’s no clear off-ramp

17:45 The risk of global escalation

20:00 Ground war scenarios explained

23:00 Impact on the global economy

26:30 What this means for U.S. leadership

30:20 The rise of a “G-Zero” world

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The battle is right here at home – for a free press, free speech, and free elections.

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"They cannot take our elections from us unless we give that power up." — Voting rights advocate Stacey Abrams on fear that Trump will try to seize control or even cancel the midterm elections. Watch the full conversation on the Terry Moran YouTube channel.

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"You don't have to have guns and hoses and dogs to stop people from voting. You just have to overwhelm them with paperwork." — Voting rights advocate Stacey Abrams says President Trump and Republicans are trying to rig the midterms through voter suppression. In this conversation, she breaks down how the so-called "SAVE America Act" could disenfranchise millions of American citizens, how Trump could use federal forces to intimidate voters, and whether he could try to cancel elections altogether. She also highlights what Americans can do to defend our most basic freedom.

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Could Democrats really flip Mississippi? Senate candidate Scott Colom thinks so. "The vast majority of Mississippians love Mississippi more than they hate the Democratic Party or love the Republican Party," he says. If elected, Colom would be Mississippi's first Black senator in 146 years and the state's first Democratic senator in 38 years. This Lowndes County district attorney is hoping to unseat Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, the Republican incumbent who hasn't held a town hall since she was elected six years ago. Here's why he thinks he can win, and what he'll do for the Magnolia State if he does.

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"I've been at war all my life" — In a surprising interview, retired vice admiral and former deputy CENTCOM commander, Robert Harward, speaking from Abu Dhabi offers his take on Trump’s Iran campaign, whether this will be another “forever war,” and what the aftermath could look like.

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Trump has a genius for dividing Americans against each other. That was on full display as Trump gave the longest State of the Union address in at least 60 years. He had a lot to say, but what's most telling is what he didn't say. Here are my biggest takeways.

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Everything is on the line in the 2026 midterms. America can elect a Congress that will carry out President Trump's will, or one that will stand in his way and possibly even impeach him. Terry Moran talks with Democratic strategist and Texan, Chuck Rocha, and Republican strategist and Florida man, Justin Sayfie about the 7 races to watch most closely,  whether Democrats actually have a chance to flip Texas, and everything else you need to know. #midterms2026 #democracy #trump #uspolitics

President Trump suffered a big loss this week as a grand jury refused to indict Sen. Mark Kelly and five other Democrats over a video warning military service members not to follow illegal orders. But Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth haven't given up on their vendetta against Kelly.

Arizona's senior senator is a Navy combat veteran, a former astronaut, and a possible 2028 presidential contender. He joined Terry Moran to talk about how to rein in ICE, how Trump is silencing veterans, whether America will have free and fair midterm elections this year, and what's changed since they last spoke in December. See their previous conversation here: https://youtu.be/qXTAvGShcgo?si=Et_SRGbRn9hsl05E

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The Epstein Class: Rich, powerful, beyond morality. Anand Giridharadas gets it. Watch the full conversation. #epsteinfiles #jeffreyepstein #power #money