In today's episode, we analyze the cascading economic and military fallout from the escalating US-Israel war on Iran, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the paralysis of global aviation. We also examine French President Emmanuel Macron's historic decision to expand France's nuclear arsenal and offer a shared deterrent to European allies. Our deep dives explore the media framing of the Gulf energy shock and the strategic narratives driving Europe's militarization. Plus, a look at the ethical battle between AI firm Anthropic and the Pentagon, and the rediscovery of a lost Rembrandt masterpiece.

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