Geopolitical Tensions: Discussions regarding the conflict with Iran and criticisms of the administration's national security approach.
Administrative Appointments: Sharp critiques of Bill Py's appointment to the Directorate of National Intelligence, highlighting his lack of experience.


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Trump’s collapsing plans for the America 250 celebrations, Republicans melt down over Pride, the collapse of the $1.776 billion slush fund, Marco Rubio grilled over the failed peace process in Iran, and Trump yells at Netanyahu over Lebanon.

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Trump administration and foreign policy. The host critiques the administration's handling of an incident in northern Iraq that resulted in the death of a US soldier and a UK soldier, alleging that the government is downplaying the severity of recent conflicts and providing misleading explanations regarding casualties in the region.

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break down the stunning election results from Iowa, where Democrats scored a major upset and suddenly put the state back on the political map. They analyze what Turek’s victory says about the changing dynamics in the Midwest, the warning signs for Republicans heading into 2026, and whether Democrats have found a new path to compete in red states. Kander and Gupta also dive into the growing controversy surrounding Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, as Democrats wrestle with questions about electability, character, and what it will take to defeat Susan Collins and win back the Senate. Plus, they discuss Trump’s decision to abandon his controversial $1.8 billion fund, new cracks emerging within the MAGA coalition, and the broader implications for the political landscape.

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discuss the latest breaking political developments. Iranian media says the regime has suspended nuclear talks with Trump and is alleging ceasefire violations. Back home, Congress returns and deals Trump a significant blow by blocking his controversial slush fund, as Trump reportedly is set to abandon it entirely. Meanwhile, his Freedom 250 concert event has been essentially cancelled and the UFC fight he was counting on is heading toward disaster. Trump dumped his physical exam results late Friday night at 11 PM, raising more questions than answers.

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show is back with an all-star guest lineup to discuss U.S. primary elections; the latest from the Iran war and the U.S.-backed Israeli assault on Lebanon; as well as updates from elections in Colombia and Peru. Plus, more details on joining the conversation with BT 2.0!

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Professor Mohammad Marandi, an expert on American studies who teaches at the University of Tehran, joins BT Live to discuss the latest updates on the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, where despite ongoing talks of ongoing talks, casualties continue to mount as a result of unrestrained U.S. and Israeli aggression.

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1 fatality & 63 injuries are recorded in an Iranian attack on America’s staunch ally Kuwait. Plus: Reform continue to stoke the two-tier policing debate, inspired by the tragic death of Henry Novak.

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Henry Nowak lay bleeding in Police custody after they callously cuffed him, ignoring his pleading dying breath. As the British political establishment lines up to apportion blame along predictable lines, we take you through the facts. Plus: While Trump & Netenyahu bring out the handbags, Israel pledges to take over even more territory in Gaza. Has Emily Thornberry finally had a Damascian moment over the genocide?

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The far right holds power in the US, inflaming tension along racial lines. ICE agents terrorise the streets, while Black history is erased from school curricula. In the UK too, Nigel Farage’s far right party Reform is on the ascendancy, riding a tide of anti-immigrant sentiment that he has been whipping up for decades. Our guest on Downstream this week is Professor Kimberlé Crenshaw, civil rights advocate and legal scholar. Crenshaw is known for coining the term ‘intersectionality’ to describe the ways different forms of discrimination combine or intersect, and is a leading figure within the field of critical race theory. Born into segregation, her new memoir Backtalker (2026) tells her life story, tracking 60 turbulent years of American history in the process.

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