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In today's episode of Trending Middle East, US President Donald Trump announces what he calls the “most crushing economic operation ever taken” against any country after Iran failed to reach a deal with Washington. He also threatens economic consequences for countries that support Tehran, while saying alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz could reduce the waterway's importance. We also look at Israel's decision to open a criminal investigation into the killing of five-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab and members of her family in Gaza, as fresh Israeli attacks kill nine people in the city. France and Iran also move to expel each other's diplomats as relations deteriorate. And Abu Dhabi expects its power demand to double by 2050, with more than Dh300 billion planned for utility infrastructure, while new UAE tax rules are set to make some e-cigarette and vape liquids more expensive from September. Trending Middle East is AI-assisted, using original reporting published in The National and curated and edited by humans

Chris Katulka is vice president of North American Ministries at The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry and host of The Friends of Israel Today radio program. He's a Bible teacher and writer for Israel My Glory magazine and is author of the book, Israel Always. Can negotiations with the Islamic nation of Iran be trusted? The U.S. has been riding this merry-go-round for some time where the talks are on, and then they are denied and then they're off again. So what is the current status? Other points of interest dealt with during the discussion of this topic included: What is happening in the Strait of Hormuz? Pressure continues to mount on Israel to get out of Judea and Samaria. You'll hear what Israel's U.N. Ambassador had to say on this. The Mecca Agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan. Current matters with Hamas. What's happening with Jared Kushner and Gaza and also Hezbollah and Syria? Jews may now bring their prayer books to the temple mount and it's been reported that a third red heifer was recently born in in the Jordan Valley this month. More Information: israelmyglory.org

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# The Scott Adams School — Monday, August 17, 2026How is it Monday again? Who authorized this?The **Home Team** is back to kick off the week with a wonderfully random assortment of whatever the universe has thrown at us.Today we've got:* A clip from **Scott** to get our brains pointed in the right direction.* The latest **Iran–Israel war updates**, because apparently geopolitics has no interest in taking the weekend off.* **Mamdani is speaking Chinese now.** Sure. Why not. Let's see where this goes.* Plus whatever other news, clips, science, AI, nonsense, brilliance, or general weirdness wanders into the classroom before the hour is over.As always, **please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE the show** with a friend. Ring the notification bell, give us a thumbs-up, and help us keep building the community Scott created.Please keep the chat **friendly, useful, and fun**. Disagreement is welcome. Personal attacks, endless fighting, and making the chat miserable for everyone else are considerably less charming. Leave the place better than you found it.And, as always, **language and clips may get spicy.** We make no promises about maintaining delicate sensibilities before lunchtime.Don't forget to grab your **official Scott Adams merchandise** while supplies last. Once something is gone, it may actually be gone, so this is not the moment for your usual human procrastination. And yes, you still need a **Simultaneous Swaddle**.Grab your coffee, settle in, and let's start the week together.**Welcome to The Scott Adams School.**

In Episode 497 of The Andrew Parker Show, Andrew examines what he believes could be a historic turning point in the Middle East: the possibility of dismantling Iran's Islamist regime and replacing an axis of terror with what he calls an “axis of peace.”What could a Middle East without Iranian support for Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis look like? Andrew considers the potential for new relationships among Israel, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and, eventually, a free Iran — opening the door to greater regional stability, economic cooperation and, perhaps, lasting peace.But Andrew argues that realizing that possibility will require decisive American leadership. He questions President Donald Trump's current approach to Iran and warns against trusting a regime he believes has repeatedly demonstrated that it has no intention of honoring lasting agreements.The episode then turns to Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the growing hostility Andrew sees toward Israel and Jews in American politics. Drawing from a recent essay by Rabbi Pinchas Allouche, Andrew discusses the importance of confronting antisemitism and anti-Israel rhetoric with moral clarity, Jewish pride, faith, goodness and resolve.Can the Middle East move from decades of terrorism and conflict toward an entirely different future? And will Americans recognize and confront growing antisemitism at home?Smart, plain talk.Support the showThe Andrew Parker Show - Politics, Israel & The Law.  Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and X. Subscribe to our email list at www.theandrewparkershow.comCopyright © 2026 The Andrew Parker Show - All Rights Reserved. 

Arash Azizi says Iran's rulers may be more afraid of peace than war.While the world watches Donald Trump, the American-Iranian historian argues the real story is the stasis inside Tehran. A collective leadership built around a 13-member National Security Council, with parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf the strongest figure, now calling the shots. Azizi says they stepped away from the June memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Washington that would have reopened the Strait of Hormuz, partly because normal governance frightens them more than crisis. Now the new Mecca defence pact between Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, a throwback to the 1955 Baghdad Pact, is leaving Iran more isolated than ever.Azizi's sharpest claim is that the biggest threat to the regime is its own people. The ideological Khomeini era is over, he says, and the state has quietly lost its war on the hijab, with women now in tank tops on the streets of Tehran. So who breaks the deadlock? Latika Burke and Geraldine Doogue ask whether Iran can find its own Deng Xiaoping, or whether it just hobbles on like Saddam Hussein's Iraq in the 1990s.Guest: Arash Azizi, author of What Iranians WantGet in touch:We'd love to hear from you! Email us at global.roaming@abc.net.auFind all the episodes of Global Roaming now via the ABC Listen App or wherever you get your podcasts. Mentioned in this episode:These are Iran's emerging power players, Azizi's previous appearance on Global Roaming

It's like a game of chicken between the U.S. and Iran -- Iranian officials say the Strait of Hormuz waterway will never fully reopen until the U.S. "corrects its behavior." Iran has issued a slew of demands, which U.S. officials have scoffed at. Iran says it's now working with Oman to reopen and monitor the strait. In the meantime, Israel has rejected a 15-point peace plan from President Trump aimed at promoting peace in Gaza. Professor Austin Knuppe, Director of the Heravi Peace Institute at Utah State University, joins Greg and Holly to talk about the broader effects that conflicts in the Middle East may have on upcoming midterm elections here in the states.

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: 1) President Trump said the US was only "semi-negotiating" with Tehran on the Strait of Hormuz, and that the US was "low keying it" as Iran faces huge inflation and no money. Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's military adviser Mohsen Rezaee was named the new leader of the Supreme National Security Council, replacing Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, and has been an advocate for full Iranian control over Hormuz. Tehran published a list of demands for Washington as conditions for fully reopening Hormuz, including lifting the naval blockade, withdrawing forces, removing sanctions, and releasing frozen assets, which may be difficult for the US to meet alone.2) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a proposal by US-backed mediators for disarming Hamas, saying "Israel does not accept the 15-point document." Netanyahu stated that the Israel Defense Forces will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed and it will continue to thwart threats against Israeli forces and citizens. The Board of Peace described the roadmap as its deal with Hamas, rather than with Israel, and said that nobody is required to do anything before verified steps are taken on the ground by the Palestinian cadres.3) The US Supreme Court has a reputation problem, with polls showing poor approval ratings and a record low support amid continued attacks on the institution from President Trump. A majority of Americans believe the justices tend to act for political reasons, not legal ones, which experts see as unhealthy and potentially dangerous. The court's reputation has been driven down by factors including a hyper-partisan confirmation process, polarizing decisions, and ethics controversies, leading to calls for Congress to impose term limits or expand the court.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week marks the 81st anniversary of the US dropping atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan. On Today's Show:Fred Kaplan, Slate's War Stories columnist, contributor to The iPaper and the author of many nonfiction books and his latest, a novel, A Capital Calamity (Miniver Press, 2024), recalls the history and discusses the current state of nuclear weapons, especially as it relates to the war with Iran. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

CannCon flies solo again for the new Tuesday format and opens with a genuine legal deep dive, walking through why he has flipped his position on Anthony Fauci pleading the Fifth Amendment and laying out a theory for why a preemptive pardon might actually force him to testify truthfully or face prison either way. From there he revisits an old NFL story, breaking down just how badly the sports media piled on Aaron Rodgers years ago and why recent developments feel like vindication. The back half is a six month retrospective on the Iran Israel conflict, unpacking which early media predictions about regime change and Kurdish involvement actually panned out versus which ones fell apart, plus a couple of clips on the economics of Iranian oil in the Strait of Hormuz. A meaty solo episode with plenty to chew on.

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Ninety days before Israel votes, the campaign is revealing much about both the candidates and the country. The defense minister boasts about applying different detention rules to Jewish and Arab citizens — at a primary event, into a microphone. Two sets of pollsters are predicting completely opposite outcomes, and someone smashed Channel 12's doors and left death threats for the second time in a month.   Yonit and Jonathan take stock at the three-month mark — what the divergent polling could be setting up, what three and a half years of judicial overhaul attempts actually achieved, why Bennett and Lapid might not survive to election day as a unit, and what the oddly quiet Netanyahu-Trump summit tells us about the Iran impasse. Plus: a Chutzpah award for a New York mayor with a peculiar blind spot, and a Mensch moment involving Israel's Chief Justice and an unexpected nod to Hollywood.

Chuck Todd argues Republicans and the White House are frantically trying to manufacture headlines about the past precisely because the actual news of the present is terrible for the GOP, and because the very issues that got Trump elected are the ones he's now ignoring. Democrats are winning heading into the midterms, TChuck says; the only real question is by how much, which is exactly why Republicans are so desperate to feed their base culture-war red meat as a distraction. But the story Chuck argues is being dangerously underplayed is the Iran war, which is no longer a regional conflict at all: close to thirty countries have been directly involved, multiple nations have been hit, and the Iran and Ukraine wars have effectively merged through shared supply chains — Russia has launched thousands of Iranian-made drones at Ukraine, improved and manufactured them, and is now shipping them back to Iran, while Ukrainian air defense teams have been redeployed to the Middle East and the American stockpile of interceptor missiles has been so massively depleted that commanders are rationing them. He calls the war the dumbest mistake a president has made in decades, while rising oil prices help both Iran and Russia.. It's not World War III, he cautions, but it's genuinely hard to see how it ends, and Congress should be singularly focused on it and simply isn't. He then pivots to what he calls a politics of AI that hasn't been invented yet, where the public is way ahead of the politicians: 72% of Americans have used AI in the past three months and like it, but the vast majority don't trust big tech or the AI companies, and the fierce backlash against data centers is really the manifestation of a deeper anger ever since tech companies stopped trying to improve lives and started maximizing engagement. The public isn't rejecting AI, he argues, it's rejecting the technologists, and Trump has planted himself firmly on the side of the tech companies over the public. He closes by lamenting that political energy is being spent on Fauci rather than pandemic preparedness — before quick hits on Todd Achilles getting a one-on-one race in Idaho, Seth Bodnar leading in Montana if the Democrat can be coaxed into dropping out, and the question hanging over Michigan: if Abdul El-Sayed loses, will it have been because of Mamdani's Israel speech? Then, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear — the popular two-term Democrat in a deep-red state and a name increasingly floated for 2028 — joins the Chuck Toddcast for a wide-ranging conversation that opens with Kentucky's famous Fancy Farm Picnic and the increasingly countercultural idea that political disagreement shouldn't make people enemies. Beshear turns pointed on Mitch McConnell, who he says has been absent for six weeks without speaking to him, arguing that McConnell has a fundamental duty to level with the people of Kentucky about his condition.. Beshear notes the governor has no authority to declare a vacancy, calls on John Thune to help put the concerns to rest, and observes pointedly that if the situation were reversed, McConnell would be ruthlessly tactical about it — and that the right should arguably be angrier, since it's one fewer vote for the GOP agenda. Beshear reflects at length and with real emotion on the COVID years, which he calls the war of our time with a higher casualty rate than most Americans appreciate, credits Kentucky's expanded Medicaid with keeping the state from running out of hospital beds, and warning that Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" will close 35 hospitals in Kentucky alone. He's sharply critical of Rand Paul for dragging Fauci into character-assassination hearings while staying conspicuously silent on McConnell, and reminds listeners it was Trump who ordered governors to shut down the economy, not Fauci. The conversation turns to Beshear's political philosophy and the road ahead for Democrats. He rejects the "moderate" label in favor of "pragmatic," arguing that the constant battle to label everyone misses how much more complicated reality actually is. Beshear makes the case that Democrats don't win by becoming a Democratic version of McConnell or Trump, that the party needs to be the party of making the economy work again, and that it should champion structural reforms like campaign finance amendments, outlawing gerrymandering, and directly electing the president. He's visibly frustrated with Democrats who blame other Democrats when Republicans are the ones doing the damage — there's no time for "woulda-couldas," he argues, when Trump and the GOP are inflicting this much harm. As a leader in the Democratic Governors Association, Beshear lays out where he sees real opportunity: big resources heading into Georgia, the critical importance of Katie Hobbs winning in Arizona to ensure a fair 2028 election, and the DGA's willingness to spend anywhere it can win. He addresses the data center backlash as fundamentally rooted in anxiety about AI and big tech's failure to talk to the communities it moves into, and stays characteristically coy about his own 2028 ambitions. Finally, Chuck presents his ToddCast Top 5 Independents/Independent minded leaders who could reshape the U.S. Senate and answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Play ball and swing for the fences on FanDuel, an official partner of the MLB at https://FANDUEL.COM. Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (980) 734-3985 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to askchapter.org/chuck /*Paid Partnership Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. 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Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 02:45 Republicans & WH are trying to manufacture the headlines 03:15 Attacking Fauci, going after Smithsonian, relitigating 2020 election 04:00 These stories are about yesterday, modern headlines are bad for GOP 04:30 The issues that got Trump elected are the issues he’s ignoring 05:30 Dems are winning heading into midterms, question is by how much 07:00 Republicans are desperate to distract their base 07:45 They believe the culture war red meat will turn out their base 08:45 The Iran war is being underplayed 09:45 There have been close to thirty countries directly involved in the war 10:45 Multiple countries have been hit directly during the war 11:30 This is not a regional war 12:00 Multiple countries have been directly involved in kinetic action 13:30 Multiple countries also involved in, or hosted peace talks 15:00 The Ukraine & Iran wars have merged through supply chains 15:45 Nervous that this conflict could go global 16:15 Russia has launched thousands of Iranian made drones at Ukraine 16:45 Russia improved & manufactured drones, now shipping them back to Iran 17:30 Ukraine air defence teams have been sent to the middle east 18:45 American stockpile of air defense missiles has been massively depleted 19:30 Military commanders are having to ration interceptor missiles 20:00 This war was the dumbest mistake a president has made in decades 21:15 Both conflicts are eating from the same plate 21:45 War caused a rise in oil prices, which helped both Iran and Russia 22:15 Beijing hasn’t been a bystander in these conflicts 23:15 Decapitation strikes have been proven not to work 24:00 Everyone is learning the same lessons, including America’s adversaries 24:45 This is not World War 3, but it’s hard to see how this war ends 25:45 Congress should be singularly focused on this war, and it isn’t 27:00 This started as an Iran/Israel dispute, now the world has been dragged in 28:15 The politics of AI hasn’t been invented yet, public is ahead of politicians 29:15 72% of Americans have used AI in the past three months & like using it 29:45 Vast majority of Americans don’t trust big tech or the AI companies 31:00 There’s a disconnect on AI between politicians the American public 31:45 Backlash against data centers is the manifestation of anger at big tech 32:45 Politicians want to manage backlash, not understand what’s behind it 35:00 Seeing political banners against data centers flying over Pensacola beach 37:15 The politicians are trying to play catch up on the politics of AI 37:45 Americans didn’t always distrust big tech 38:45 Tech companies stopped trying to improve lives, now maximize engagement 40:15 Americans feel we’re being optimized, not served by big tech 41:15 Protecting kids from tech is now an issue with massive bipartisan support 42:45 The public isn’t rejecting AI, they’re rejecting the technologists 44:30 Trump sides with the tech companies over the public 45:45 Politicians are captured by, or afraid of big tech cash in politics 48:00 Frustrating that political energy is spent on Fauci, not pandemic preparedness 48:30 Fauci became a vessel for every frustration about COVID 49:00 Fauci had one job, tell the public what the medical risks were 50:30 We had 2,000 Americans dying a day 51:30 We have to remember the conditions under which decisions were made 52:00 Rand Paul released thousands of pages of Fauci’s pandemic era journals 52:30 Pleading the 5th makes people look guiltier than they are 53:15 We learned Fauci loves media attention, but so does Rand Paul 54:15 Relitigating the origins of Covid doesn’t help prepare for the next pandemic 55:15 Rand Paul is undermining his own credibility by attacking Fauci 55:45 Todd Achilles will get a 1 on 1 race in Idaho 56:30 Seth Bodnar leading in Montana in 1 on 1, but Dem resisting dropping out 57:45 If El-Sayed loses in Michigan… was it because of Mamdani’s Israel speech? 1:04:15 Governor Andy Beshear joins the Chuck ToddCast 1:05:30 Kentucky’s Fancy Farm Picnic & its role in politics 1:06:45 Picnic brings politicians from both sides of the aisle together 1:07:15 Having different political beliefs shouldn’t make you an “enemy” 1:07:45 Not attending the picnic to attend his son's final travel baseball game 1:09:30 Haven’t spoken to Mitch McConnell, he’s been absent six week 1:10:00 McConnell has a duty to level with the people of Kentucky 1:10:45 The governor doesn’t have authority to declare a vacancy 1:11:15 John Thune should help put the concerns to rest 1:13:00 The harm is that the senator refuses to level with his constituents 1:13:30 If situation was reversed, McConnell would be ruthlessly tactical 1:14:00 There’s one less vote for GOP agenda, the right should be more mad 1:15:00 Social media helps create a misinformation vacuum about McConnell 1:16:30 Democrats don’t win by being a Democratic version of McConnell or Trump 1:17:15 If he had to miss a week as governor, he’d feel obligated to inform the public 1:18:00 Lack of video of McConnell makes the public think he can’t do it 1:18:45 McConnell tried to beat him three straight times and failed 1:19:15 McConnell may end up tarnishing his legacy due to unexplained absence 1:20:00 Rand Paul dragged Fauci into a hearing, but mum on McConnell 1:20:45 Fauci hearings are just an exercise in character assassination 1:22:00 This feels like a personal vendetta from Paul against Fauci 1:22:45 Mike Pence set up a competent experienced team during COVID 1:23:15 Trump ordered the governors to shut down the economy, not Fauci 1:23:45 Vaccine was the fastest remedy created in human history 1:25:30 Made pandemic decisions based on what would save the most lives 1:26:00 Remember the death toll in Kentucky vividly 1:27:00 COVID was ultimate test of the parable of the good samaritan 1:27:45 COVID was the war of our time, with an even higher casualty rate 1:28:15 Teachers & educators needed to be in the first batch of vaccinations 1:29:45 Kentucky didn’t run out of hospital beds due to expanded Medicaid 1:30:15 Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill will close 35 hospitals in Kentucky 1:31:15 Doesn’t consider himself a “moderate”, but instead he’s “pragmatic” 1:32:00 Can be both pro-business and pro-worker 1:32:30 There’s a battle to label everyone, but reality is more complicated 1:33:00 How big should the Democratic tent be? 1:34:00 There’s space to do things that both sides agree on 1:34:30 Why are Democratic activists so mad at the establishment? 1:35:15 Democrats need to be the party of making the economy work again 1:35:45 Need amendments for campaign finance & outlawing gerrymandering 1:36:30 The president should be directly elected 1:37:00 Dems blame others Dems when Republicans are doing something wrong 1:37:45 Can’t do “woulda couldas” when Trump & GOP are doing so much damage 1:39:15 What’s the pitch in Wisconsin gubernatorial if both candidates are outsiders? 1:40:00 Joe Biden won on the idea of him being the most electable 1:40:30 Trump’s policies are hitting everyday Americans harder 1:41:15 Governor’s association plan to put big resources into Georgia 1:41:45 Believe that Democrats will flip the governor’s mansion in GA 1:42:15 Katie Hobbs has to win to ensure a fair election in Arizona in ‘28 1:44:30 Trump inspired Canadian boycotts that have hit the economy hard 1:45:45 Winner of the Wisconsin primary will come out stronger 1:46:15 Jocelyn Benson is a great candidate for Michigan 1:47:00 Amy Acton can win regardless of the senate race 1:47:30 Correlation between governor and senate races 1:50:15 Can Dems pull off gubernatorial upsets in Texas or Florida? 1:50:45 DGA will spend resources wherever they can win 1:52:00 Focused on winning gubernatorial races, then will ponder run in ‘28 1:52:45 Important to declare presidential candidacy early? 1:53:30 Dems primary calendar will produce candidate that can win everywhere 1:54:30 Do you consider Kentucky a southern state? 1:55:15 Could Israel splinter the party and make elections unwinnable? 1:56:00 Will Doug Jones get DGA help? 1:57:30 Data center backlash comes from concern about AI 1:58:15 Big tech isn’t talking to the communities where they put data centers 1:58:45 Tech should be paying for their electricity & fair share of taxes 2:01:15 We need rational leaders, don’t know where AI/tech is going 2:02:30 Any effort to get an NBA franchise in Kentucky? 2:04:15 Favorite NBA team 2:05:45 Chuck’s thoughts on interview with Andy Beshear 2:07:00 ToddCast Top 5 Independents who could shape the senate 2:07:30 #5 Todd Achilles 2:10:00 #4 Dan Osborne 2:12:15 #3 Seth Bodnar 2:13:30 #2 Lisa Murkowski 2:14:30 #1 John Fetterman 2:17:15 Ask Chuck 2:18:15 Correction for answer on the last pod 2:20:30 Why haven’t we heard much about the people who tried to kill Trump? 2:27:45 Can Trump take the Qatari jet that’s had taxpayer $ spent on it? 2:31:00 What motivates those closest to Trump? Do they believe what they’re saying? 2:34:30 Can you explain the history of the term “lobbyist”? 2:39:45 Thoughts on the funding model of the BBC?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck Todd argues Republicans and the White House are frantically trying to manufacture headlines about the past precisely because the actual news of the present is terrible for the GOP, and because the very issues that got Trump elected are the ones he's now ignoring. Democrats are winning heading into the midterms, TChuck says; the only real question is by how much, which is exactly why Republicans are so desperate to feed their base culture-war red meat as a distraction. But the story Chuck argues is being dangerously underplayed is the Iran war, which is no longer a regional conflict at all: close to thirty countries have been directly involved, multiple nations have been hit, and the Iran and Ukraine wars have effectively merged through shared supply chains — Russia has launched thousands of Iranian-made drones at Ukraine, improved and manufactured them, and is now shipping them back to Iran, while Ukrainian air defense teams have been redeployed to the Middle East and the American stockpile of interceptor missiles has been so massively depleted that commanders are rationing them. He calls the war the dumbest mistake a president has made in decades, while rising oil prices help both Iran and Russia.. It's not World War III, he cautions, but it's genuinely hard to see how it ends, and Congress should be singularly focused on it and simply isn't. He then pivots to what he calls a politics of AI that hasn't been invented yet, where the public is way ahead of the politicians: 72% of Americans have used AI in the past three months and like it, but the vast majority don't trust big tech or the AI companies, and the fierce backlash against data centers is really the manifestation of a deeper anger ever since tech companies stopped trying to improve lives and started maximizing engagement. The public isn't rejecting AI, he argues, it's rejecting the technologists, and Trump has planted himself firmly on the side of the tech companies over the public. He closes by lamenting that political energy is being spent on Fauci rather than pandemic preparedness — before quick hits on Todd Achilles getting a one-on-one race in Idaho, Seth Bodnar leading in Montana if the Democrat can be coaxed into dropping out, and the question hanging over Michigan: if Abdul El-Sayed loses, will it have been because of Mamdani's Israel speech? Finally, Chuck presents his ToddCast Top 5 Independents/Independent minded leaders who could reshape the U.S. Senate and answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Play ball and swing for the fences on FanDuel, an official partner of the MLB at https://FANDUEL.COM. Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (980) 734-3985 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to askchapter.org/chuck /*Paid Partnership Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. 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Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 02:45 Republicans & WH are trying to manufacture the headlines 03:15 Attacking Fauci, going after Smithsonian, relitigating 2020 election 04:00 These stories are about yesterday, modern headlines are bad for GOP 04:30 The issues that got Trump elected are the issues he’s ignoring 05:30 Dems are winning heading into midterms, question is by how much 07:00 Republicans are desperate to distract their base 07:45 They believe the culture war red meat will turn out their base 08:45 The Iran war is being underplayed 09:45 There have been close to thirty countries directly involved in the war 10:45 Multiple countries have been hit directly during the war 11:30 This is not a regional war 12:00 Multiple countries have been directly involved in kinetic action 13:30 Multiple countries also involved in, or hosted peace talks 15:00 The Ukraine & Iran wars have merged through supply chains 15:45 Nervous that this conflict could go global 16:15 Russia has launched thousands of Iranian made drones at Ukraine 16:45 Russia improved & manufactured drones, now shipping them back to Iran 17:30 Ukraine air defence teams have been sent to the middle east 18:45 American stockpile of air defense missiles has been massively depleted 19:30 Military commanders are having to ration interceptor missiles 20:00 This war was the dumbest mistake a president has made in decades 21:15 Both conflicts are eating from the same plate 21:45 War caused a rise in oil prices, which helped both Iran and Russia 22:15 Beijing hasn’t been a bystander in these conflicts 23:15 Decapitation strikes have been proven not to work 24:00 Everyone is learning the same lessons, including America’s adversaries 24:45 This is not World War 3, but it’s hard to see how this war ends 25:45 Congress should be singularly focused on this war, and it isn’t 27:00 This started as an Iran/Israel dispute, now the world has been dragged in 28:15 The politics of AI hasn’t been invented yet, public is ahead of politicians 29:15 72% of Americans have used AI in the past three months & like using it 29:45 Vast majority of Americans don’t trust big tech or the AI companies 31:00 There’s a disconnect on AI between politicians the American public 31:45 Backlash against data centers is the manifestation of anger at big tech 32:45 Politicians want to manage backlash, not understand what’s behind it 35:00 Seeing political banners against data centers flying over Pensacola beach 37:15 The politicians are trying to play catch up on the politics of AI 37:45 Americans didn’t always distrust big tech 38:45 Tech companies stopped trying to improve lives, now maximize engagement 40:15 Americans feel we’re being optimized, not served by big tech 41:15 Protecting kids from tech is now an issue with massive bipartisan support 42:45 The public isn’t rejecting AI, they’re rejecting the technologists 44:30 Trump sides with the tech companies over the public 45:45 Politicians are captured by, or afraid of big tech cash in politics 48:00 Frustrating that political energy is spent on Fauci, not pandemic preparedness 48:30 Fauci became a vessel for every frustration about COVID 49:00 Fauci had one job, tell the public what the medical risks were 50:30 We had 2,000 Americans dying a day 51:30 We have to remember the conditions under which decisions were made 52:00 Rand Paul released thousands of pages of Fauci’s pandemic era journals 52:30 Pleading the 5th makes people look guiltier than they are 53:15 We learned Fauci loves media attention, but so does Rand Paul 54:15 Relitigating the origins of Covid doesn’t help prepare for the next pandemic 55:15 Rand Paul is undermining his own credibility by attacking Fauci 55:45 Todd Achilles will get a 1 on 1 race in Idaho 56:30 Seth Bodnar leading in Montana in 1 on 1, but Dem resisting dropping out 57:45 If El-Sayed loses in Michigan… was it because of Mamdani’s Israel speech? 1:01:30 ToddCast Top 5 Independents who could shape the senate 1:02:00 #5 Todd Achilles 1:04:30 #4 Dan Osborne 1:06:45 #3 Seth Bodnar 1:08:00 #2 Lisa Murkowski 1:09:00 #1 John Fetterman 1:11:45 Ask Chuck 1:12:45 Correction for answer on the last pod 1:15:00 Why haven’t we heard much about the people who tried to kill Trump? 1:22:15 Can Trump take the Qatari jet that’s had taxpayer $ spent on it? 1:25:30 What motivates those closest to Trump? Do they believe what they’re saying? 1:29:00 Can you explain the history of the term “lobbyist”? 1:34:15 Thoughts on the funding model of the BBC?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miles Taylor is a national security expert, NYT bestselling author, and co-founder of defiance.org. He previously served as chief of staff at the US Department of Homeland Security, where he published a bombshell “Anonymous” essay in The New York Times, blowing the whistle on presidential misconduct. He later published the #1 national bestseller A Warning, revealed himself to be the author, and launched a campaign of ex-officials to oppose Donald Trump's reelection. He's worked as an advisor in the George W. Bush administration, on Capitol Hill, as a CNN contributor, and is the co-founder of a DC-based charter school and multiple democracy-reform groups. He is also the author of The New York Times best-selling book Blowback and the host of the iHeartRadio podcast “The Whistleblowers”. Miles and I discuss Lindsey Graham's legacy and funeral; Trump, the Iran war, Israel and Netanyahu; Ukraine and Russia; the Midterms and more. Got somethin' to say?! Email us at BackroomAndy@gmail.com Leave us a message: 845-307-7446 Twitter: @AndyOstroy Produced by Andy Ostroy, Matty Rosenberg, and Jennifer Hammoud @ Radio Free Rhiniecliff Design by Cricket Lengyel

Military analyst Mike Lyons talks about Iran, Israel and Ukraine. Shark Week dangers hit home as man is badly bitten while saving pregnant fiancée from harm. Massive earthquake in Japan. Netanyahu and Zelenskyy to push their agendas at White House meetings with Trump. Bryan Kohberger seeks to withdraw guilty plea in University of Idaho murders. Rand Paul releases Anthony Fauci's pandemic-era diary notes. FLOCK camera privacy concerns. Mamdani announces 30% discount on core set of goods at NYC-owned grocery stores. 

Pags breaks down why Anthony Fauci may have far fewer legal options than many think as he prepares to testify before Congress, explaining why a presidential pardon doesn't protect someone from lying under oath. He reacts to Rep. James Comer's warning that Joe Biden's pardon won't shield Fauci from perjury, while also admitting he's skeptical America will ever see real accountability. Pags then turns to the world stage as President Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and later welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the White House, making the case that Americans are ready to see the wars in both Iran and Ukraine come to an end. He also reacts to Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear calling on Mitch McConnell to either prove he's fit to serve or step aside. Finally, former Congressman and Judge Ted Poe joins the show for a can't-miss conversation about his years working alongside Lindsey Graham, whether Graham truly deserved the "war hawk" label, what the latest strikes have actually done to Iran's military, whether the Strait of Hormuz remains a threat, and what a real end to the conflict could look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monte Judah examines the escalating conflict with Iran, Israel's security challenges, the Temple Mount, and why believers should pray for peace and discernment.0:00 Opening headlines: Iran, Houthis, Israel, and Lebanon0:24 Welcome and date0:43 U.S. strikes and Iran's rebuilt military sites2:13 Strait of Hormuz, Marines, and possible ground action4:14 Pickaxe Mountain and Iran's nuclear concerns7:06 Iran's missile threat, intelligence support, and attacks9:15 Preparing for invasion and pressure in the Red Sea10:35 The hardened nuclear facility at Pickaxe Mountain12:51 Chain bombing and the challenge of destroying the site14:14 Nuclear escalation and its global consequences16:07 Israel's Dolphin submarines and regional deterrence17:55 Can Iran be forced to yield?18:47 Israel, Lebanon, and the campaign against Hezbollah22:00 Gaza, October 7 terrorists, and media propaganda25:01 Anti-Israel political rhetoric and the double standard27:39 Netanyahu, U.S.–Israel relations, and elections29:30 Tisha B'Av, the Temple Mount, and Jerusalem31:55 A word about Lion and Lamb Ministries and Tabernacles33:11 Prison ministry appreciation and thanks to supporters35:15 Closing encouragement35:36 EndStay connected with Lion and Lamb Ministries through https://lionandlamb.tv, where you can watch Messianic World Update and a growing library of biblical teaching. Explore Monte Judah's teaching resources at https://www.messianicmarketplace.org/collections/monte-judah, discover The Greater Exodus at https://thegreaterexodus.com/, and learn more about the ministry at https://www.lionandlambministries.org/.For books, teaching tools, and Messianic resources, visit https://www.messianicmarketplace.org/. You can also read Yavoh Magazine at https://www.yavohmagazine.com/. If Lion and Lamb Ministries has blessed you, please consider supporting the work at http://www.llgive.com. Your prayers and gifts help us teach the Scriptures, serve the brethren, and reach believers around the world.

Ghost sits down with geopolitical analyst Firas Modad of the Lotus Eaters for a sprawling, two hour conversation that covers an enormous amount of ground. They dig into the stalemate in Iran, the shifting alliance between Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, and why Israel keeps finding itself on the outside looking in. From there the discussion turns philosophical, touching on multipolarity, the nature of empire, Christianity's place in the West, and some genuinely spicy disagreements about Zionism, Qasim Soleimani, and whether economic entanglement actually prevents war. The two do not agree on everything, and that is the point. Expect sharp historical detail on the Astana process, the fall of Assad, and Saudi Arabia's oil dependent trust fund politics, all wrapped in a conversation Ghost himself admits could have gone another hour. A dense, opinionated, occasionally combative watch for anyone who likes their geopolitics served with real pushback.

I always value the opportunity to speak with my friend, Colonel Richard Kemp, whose decades of military leadership and firsthand experience in global conflicts give him extraordinary insight into the threats facing Israel and the entire freedom-loving world.In this important interview, Col. Kemp analyzes the Iran situation, Israel's military achievements, the danger of allowing the Islamic Republic time to rebuild, and what must happen next to ensure that Iran can never again threaten Israel with nuclear weapons, ballistic missiles, and its global network of terrorist proxies.This conversation took place shortly before Iran attacked ships, violating the memorandum of understanding and triggering a dramatic response from President Donald Trump. Following Iran's aggression, Trump announced that the memorandum was effectively finished and that the ceasefire was over, as the United States renewed its attacks on Iranian targets.That sequence of events only makes Col. Kemp's analysis more relevant.Iran has repeatedly demonstrated that it does not view negotiations, ceasefires, or international agreements as paths toward peace. The regime uses diplomacy to gain time, rebuild its military capabilities, strengthen its terrorist networks, and prepare for the next round of aggression.The central question has never been whether the Islamic Republic of Iran can be trusted. It cannot.The real questions are: Will President Trump continue enforcing consequences? Will the United States stand firmly behind Israel? And will Israel be given the freedom to finish the job if the Iranian regime continues rebuilding its nuclear and military capabilities?Watch this essential conversation for a clear-eyed assessment of Iran, Israel's security, President Trump's latest moves, and what may come next.Iran is weakened but the threat is not over.Join Our Whatsapp Channel: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GkavRznXy731nxxRyptCMvFollow us on Twitter: https://x.com/AviAbelowJoin our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/aviabelowpulseFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulse_of_israel/?hl=enPulse of Israel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelVideoNetworkVisit Our Website - https://pulseofisrael.com/Donate to Pulse of Israel: https://pulseofisrael.com/boost-this-video/

As tensions in the Middle East escalate once again, President Trump declares the Iran ceasefire "over," raising new questions about the future of Israel, regional security, and biblical prophecy.Watch Full Episode: https://youtu.be/oMZpuc_FvQE Visit the Blessors of Israel Website: https://www.blessors.org/ Thank you for supporting Blessors of Israel. Donate Online: https://blessors.org/donate/Please Subscribe and Like our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUfbl_rf8O_uwKrfzCh04jgSubscribe to our ⁠Spotify Channel⁠: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blessorsofisrael Subscribe to our Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blessors-of-israedl/id1699662615Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlessorsofIsrael/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlessorsIGettr: https://gettr.com/i/blessorsofisrael Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1670015Thank you for watching. Please like and share this video.We would love to hear your comments.Those who bless Israel will be blessed (Genesis 12:3).Pastor Rich JonesPastor Matthew DoddDr. Matthew DoddRich Jones Blessors of IsraelMatthew Dodd Blessors of IsraelBlessors of IsraelBlessers of IsraelTags:Pastor Rich JonesPastor Matthew DoddRich JonesDr. Matthew DoddRich Jones, Blessors of Israel, Rich Jones, Blessers of Israel, Matthew Dodd, Blessors of Israel, Matthew Dodd, Blessers of Israel, Blessers of Israel, Blessors of Israel, Two-State Solution, Palestine, Modern Palestinian Problem, Israel, Jesus Christ, Anti-Semitism, Prophecy Update, End Times Prophecy, Latter Days, Bible Prophecy, The Great Tribulation, Hamas, Gaza Strip, Terrorism, Hezbollah, Iran, Russia, Persia, Gog and Magog, BRICS, China, CCP, Persia, Iran, Turkey, Russia, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, India, Yahya Sinwar, Nasrallah, Ismail Haniyeh, Deif, United Nations, Terrorism, Antisemitism, Syria, Bashar al Assad, HTS, Damascus, Mount Hermon, Erdogan, Netanyahu, Trump, Putin, Ceasefire, Hostages, al Jolani, al Sharaa, Holocaust Day of Remembrance, China, Egypt, Iran Nuclear Deal, Trump, War, WWIII, Hamas, Anti-Semitism, October 7, 2023, Trump's 20-Point Peace Plan, Qatar, Egypt, Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas, Erdogan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Board of Peace, Iranian Riots, Iranian Revolution, MoU

The AP-NonZero collaboration continues! Subscribe now to AP to get a discounted membership to NonZero! 0:00 Sneak peek: Danny finds flaw in Bob's AI book 1:18 Is the Iran war fully back on? 5:59 What the war means for the future of US power 18:52 The problem with blaming Bibi 23:09 The push to intertwine the US and Israeli militaries 35:09 What's Israel's endgame for the Palestinians? 39:27 The Gulf States' new reality 45:20 Iran's plans for the Strait of Hormuz 51:54 Bob's pitch to Derek—and his other pitch to listeners ⁠Watch it on YouTube⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sneak peek: Danny finds flaw in Bob's AI book ... Is the Iran war fully back on? ... What the war means for the future of US power ... The problem with blaming Bibi ... The push to intertwine the US and Israeli militaries ... What's Israel's endgame for the Palestinians? ... The Gulf States' new reality ... Iran's plans for the Strait of Hormuz ... Bob's pitch to Derek—and his other pitch to listeners ...

Veteran diplomat and Middle East negotiator Dennis Ross joins longtime public radio host Larry Mantle for an in-depth discussion of the rapidly evolving relationship between Iran, Israel, and the United States, and what American diplomacy should look like in an increasingly volatile Middle East.Drawing on decades of experience advising both Republican and Democratic administrations, Ross examines regional security, nuclear tensions, shifting alliances, and the strategic choices facing U.S. policymakers in a changing global order.Topics include:• U.S. policy toward Iran and Israel• Middle East diplomacy and regional security• Iran's nuclear program and deterrence• American leadership in a multipolar world• Prospects for peace, stability, and future diplomacy#AmericaAtACrossroads #DennisRoss #LarryMantle #MiddleEast #Iran #Israel #ForeignPolicy #Diplomacy #NationalSecurity #CurrentEvents

Help us expand our Muslim media project here: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/membership Donate to our charity partner Baitulmaal here: http://btml.us/thinkingmuslimOne thousand days since the start of the genocide in Gaza, the humanitarian catastrophe continues to unfold. In this episode of The Thinking Muslim, Dr. Azzam Tamimi joins the podcast to examine where Gaza stands today, how the conflict has reshaped the Palestinian cause, and what the future may hold.The conversation explores the political realities surrounding Hamas, the impact of the Iran - Israel war, the role of Western media, the effectiveness of protest movements, and the broader questions of Muslim unity, nationalism, and solidarity. Dr. Azzam Tamimi also shares his recommendations for those looking to deepen their understanding of Palestine through reading.About Dr. Azzam Tamini: Dr. Azzam Tamimi is a Palestinian-British academic, political analyst, and author specialising in Middle Eastern politics and Islamic movements. He is widely recognised for his commentary on Palestine, political Islam, and regional affairs, and has written extensively on Hamas and the Israeli - Palestinian conflict.You can find Dr.Azzam Tamimi here:X: https://x.com/AzzamTamimiIG: https://www.instagram.com/azzam_s_tamimiBecome a member here: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/membership Or give your one-off donation here: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/donate Listen to the audio version of the podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vXiAjVFnhNI3T9Gkw636a Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-thinking-muslim/id1471798762 Purchase our Thinking Muslim mug: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/merch Find us on: X: https://x.com/thinking_muslim LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-thinking-muslim/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Thinking-Muslim-Podcast-105790781361490 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingmuslimpodcast/ Telegram: https://t.me/thinkingmuslim BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thinkingmuslim.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.com/@thinkingmuslimpodcast Find Muhammad Jalal here:X: https://twitter.com/jalalaynInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jalalayns/ Sign up to Muhammad Jalal's newsletter: https://jalalayn.substack.com Website Archive: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com Disclaimer: The views expressed in this video are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent the views of the host, producers, platform, or any affiliated organisation. This content is provided for lawful, informational, and analytical purposes only, and should not be taken as professional advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Trump's bold claims about Iran are colliding with a very different reality, and what happened at Ali Khamenei's funeral may reveal who's really winning the information war. Mark Regev and Ruthie Blum unpack why the regime's massive displays of mourning may be carefully orchestrated propaganda, what the absence of Iran's new supreme leader could mean, why foreign delegations at the funeral matter more than they appear and whether the West is making a dangerous mistake by negotiating with Tehran. Learn how to separate political theater from genuine geopolitical shifts and what these latest developments could mean for the next phase of the Iran-Israel confrontation.

Conversations on Groong - July 3, 2026In this episode of Conversations on Groong, we speak with Amb. Dziunik Aghajanian about the Iran-Israel conflict, Armenia's 2026 Armenian Parliamentary Election aftermath, and Israeli recognition of the Armenian Genocide. We discuss whether the US-Iran MOU represents genuine de-escalation or a tactical pause before renewed confrontation, the Constitutional Court's review of election fraud allegations against the Civil Contract regime, and Russia's warnings to Armenia amid regional instability.Topics:US-Iran MoUElection AftermathRussian Warnings to ArmeniaIsraeli Recognizes the Armenian GenocideGuest: Dziunik AghajanianHosts:Hovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 563 | Recorded: July 1, 2026SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/563VIDEO: https://youtu.be/vgl4sRDGiTY#ArmenianNews #IranWar #DziunikAghajanian #ArmenianElections #RussiaArmenia #SouthCaucasus #ArmenianGenocideSubscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Ali Siadatan is a Canadian-Iranian Zionist, CEO of The Consultancy, and a fellow at the Ideological Defense Institute. He focuses on ideological threats to Western civilization and the geopolitical dynamics of the Middle East. He also serves as a strategic consultant to Tafsik, a Jewish advocacy organization.In this episode of The Doron Keidar Podcast, Doron sits down with Ali Siadatan – a Canadian-Iranian Zionist, CEO of The Consultancy, and a fellow at the Ideological Defense Institute.Ali focuses on ideological threats to Western civilization, the geopolitical dynamics of the Middle East, and the rising battle of ideas shaping our world. He also serves as a strategic consultant to Tafsik, a Jewish advocacy organization committed to strengthening and defending the Jewish people and the State of Israel.Together, Doron and Ali discuss:How ideology is weaponized against the West and IsraelThe shifting power balance in the Middle EastIran, Islamism, and their impact on regional stabilityZionism, Jewish identity, and Western democratic valuesStrategies for ideological defense in a time of global crisisConnect with Ali Siadatan here:https://idicenter.org/experts/ali-siadatanX: @AliSiadatan2Substack: @alispeaksxIf you're interested in the Middle East, Israel, geopolitics, and the war of ideas, this conversation is for you.Support The Doron Keidar Podcast on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/cryforzionn

Suggest Guests For Our Podcast: https://forms.gle/ytt6a9jxe8YwzsGD6 What is really happening between Iran and the United States, and how could it reshape global politics? In this in-depth episode, Retired Major General Santosh Kumar Dhakal, Engineer & Geopolitical Analyst Dipak Gyawali, and Geopolitical Commentator Jason Vaidya analyze some of the biggest geopolitical developments affecting the world today. The conversation begins with the growing Iran-US conflict, the possibility of wider regional escalation, and which countries could become involved. The panel explores the history of Hezbollah, how the organization gained influence, and whether the Epstein Files have any connection to recent geopolitical tensions. They also discuss the political situation in the UK, including speculation around Keir Starmer, before shifting focus to Pakistan's evolving diplomatic role, challenges within India, and the latest developments in the Ukraine-Russia War. In the second segment, the discussion turns toward Nepal, including the challenges of bringing Nepalis back home, the role of elected representatives versus the party whip, and broader questions about governance and democracy. If you're interested in Iran US War, Iran Israel Conflict, Hezbollah History, Pakistan Geopolitics, India Politics, Ukraine Russia War, Global Politics, International Relations, and expert Geopolitical Analysis, this episode provides thoughtful perspectives from experienced voices. Don't forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe for more long-form conversations on geopolitics, Nepal, world affairs, security, and public policy. GET CONNECTED WITH: Santosh Kumar Dhakal Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/santosh.k.dhakal?mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=VaLxSoPZUjvlUeBZ&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F197fRS2ntC%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr# Dipak Gyawali Twitter - https://x.com/dipak_gyawali?lang=en Jason Vaidya Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jason.baidya.5/ Twitter - https://x.com/JasonDBaidya Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@GeoPoliticalCrossroad  

In this episode, Richard and Denny analyze the recent developments in the Iran-Israel conflict, the nuclear negotiations, and the broader geopolitical and spiritual implications for believers. They explore the deception in global politics and how faith guides understanding in uncertain times.We want to hear from YOU! If you would like to submit a question or comment for further discussion, please email us at: questions@abideministries.com.

ITU: Ready to break through your biggest business bottleneck? Apply to work with me 1:1 - https://impacttheory.co/SCALESign up for my next FREE A.I. class here: https://tombilyeu.com/leverage-ai-july-9?utm_campaign=ai-masterclass&utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_content=post-260407-1Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu with Producer/Cohost Drew and channel Moderator, Ryan. In today's episode, Tom dives into a whirlwind of global events and economic shake-ups. From chaotic Iranian negotiations that seesawed all weekend, to Israel's hardline stance in Lebanon, the rise of the right in South America, and Xi Jinping's crackdown on dissent—even for those outside China—they unpacks the truth behind the headlines.Tom questions the sustainability of current political strategies, analyzes the never-ending economic debates around inflation, government spending, and student loans, and dissects the cultural roots of conflict in the Middle East.Expect candid commentary on populism in the UK, why America is so deeply tied to Israel, and a powerful conversation about personal responsibility in the age of AI and social change. If you're seeking bold perspectives on the forces shaping our world, this episode delivers unfiltered insight and actionable wisdom.Chapters:00:00 Online behavior vs real-life actions05:19 Iran nuclear inspection agreement13:18 Political upheaval and global tensions16:09 Progress on Middle East Peace Talks23:52 Grappling with extreme defense strategies27:05 How lobbying influences politicians34:26 Iran-Israel tensions and conflict38:52 Cultural responses to conflict42:35 Brexit, migration, and labor dynamics47:13 Economic growth and deregulation discussion54:25 Reflecting on Personal Challenges58:30 Discussing wealth tax impacts01:07:12 Student loan debt and consequences01:10:22 Discussing student loan discipline01:17:46 Student loan forgiveness debate01:23:32 Innovations changing survival challenges01:24:37 Devotion and service in religion01:34:12 Overcoming obstacles with small steps01:35:38 Struggling with AI advancementsSponsors: Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderPaleovalley: 30 for $36 https://bit.ly/PaleovalleyITOpusClip: Explore Agent Opus at https://agent.opus.pro/exploreIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactTruemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impactEthos: Get a free quote at https://ethos.com/impactQuo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impactNetsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/TheoryPique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impactShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week the boys welcome back Blowback's Noah Kulwin to discuss Trump's G7 comments re: Iran/Israel, the Knicks, hair loss and what to do about it, and the new Blowback Miniseries "No Daylight" that examines the history of the US/Israel relationship. Support us: patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty Support Noah: https://blowback.show/

Please visit our sponsor for this show: musletter.comHelp us expand our Muslim media project here: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/membershipDonate to our charity partner Baitulmaal here:http://btml.us/thinkingmuslimIn this episode of The Thinking Muslim, we are joined once again by political analyst Sami Hamdi to unpack the far-reaching consequences of the Iran-Israel war and what it reveals about the changing balance of power in the Middle East.When the conflict began, Washington and Tel Aviv spoke of regime change in Tehran, destroying Iran's nuclear programme, and remaking the region. Yet months later, many of those ambitions appear unrealised. We examine whether the war has damaged perceptions of American power, strengthened Iran's position, and exposed the limits of Israeli influence despite its military campaign.We also explore the growing independence of regional powers such as Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, both of which resisted pressure to join a wider confrontation. Has a new regional order begun to emerge?The conversation turns to Syria, where Ahmed al-Sharaa faces mounting pressure to navigate a volatile geopolitical landscape while prioritising stability and reconstruction. We discuss whether Damascus can avoid being drawn into future conflicts and what role Syria may play in the region's future.We also examine the continuing tensions between Türkiye and Israel, the state of the Saudi-UAE rivalry, Mohammed bin Salman's standing in the Muslim world, and whether new trade corridors and rail projects signal the revival of a long-lost vision of Muslim economic integration.Finally, we discuss reports of a potential multi-billion-dollar package involving Iran, including sanctions relief, infrastructure rebuilding, guaranteed loans and the unfreezing of assets, and what this could mean for the future of the region.Join us for a thought-provoking discussion and let us know your thoughts in the comments.You can find Sami Hamdi here:X: https://x.com/SALHACHIMIIG: https://www.instagram.com/salhachimi/Become a member here:https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/membershipOr give your one-off donation here:https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/donateListen to the audio version of the podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vXiAjVFnhNI3T9Gkw636aApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-thinking-muslim/id1471798762Purchase our Thinking Muslim mug: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/merchFind us on:X: https://x.com/thinking_muslimLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-thinking-muslim/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Thinking-Muslim-Podcast-105790781361490Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingmuslimpodcast/Telegram: https://t.me/thinkingmuslimBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thinkingmuslim.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.com/@thinkingmuslimpodcastFind Muhammad Jalal here:X: https://twitter.com/jalalaynInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jalalayns/Sign up to Muhammad Jalal's newsletter: https://jalalayn.substack.comWebsite Archive: https://www.thinkingmuslim.comDisclaimer:The views expressed in this video are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent the views of the host, producers, platform, or any affiliated organisation. This content is provided for lawful, informational, and analytical purposes only, and should not be taken as professional advice. Viewer discretion is advised.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction06:20 - Strait of Hormuz Showdown: Has Iran Forced Washington to Back Down? | Regime Change and Regional Power20:30 - Iran's Support for Militias in Syria | What Kind of Iran Emerges After This Conflict?40:30 - Has Israel Lost the Public Relations War? | How Iran Changed American Perceptions of Israel54:15 - Erdoğan's Warning to Israel | Is Turkey the Next Target?1:08:45 - Syria After the Revolution | The Limits of Pragmatism and Dealing with the US1:24:15 - The New Hijaz Railway | A Symbol of Muslim Unity After 100 Years of Division? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Named The Most Influential Rabbi in America by Newsweek and one of the 50 Most Influential Jews in the World  by The Jerusalem Post, and twice named one of the 500 Most Influential People in Los Angeles by the Los Angeles Business Journal, David Wolpe is the Max Webb Emeritus Rabbi of Sinai Temple. Rabbi Wolpe has taught at Harvard, the Jewish Theological Seminary, the American Jewish University, Hunter College, and UCLA. Rabbi Wolpe has published widely, including in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, Time, Newsweek and TheAtlantic. He has been featured on The Today Show, Face the Nation, ABC This Morning, and CBS This Morning as well as series on PBS, A&E, History Channel, and Discovery Channel, and has engaged in widely watched public debates with Christopher Hitchens, Sam Harris, Richard Dawkins, Steven Pinker and many others about religion and its place in the world. Rabbi Wolpe is the author of eight books, including the national bestseller Making Loss Matter: Creating Meaning in Difficult Times (Riverhead). His latest is titled David, the Divided Heart (Yale U Press). It was a finalist for the National Jewish Book Awards, and has been optioned for a movie by Warner Bros. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why is Lebanon one of the most important countries in the Middle East—and why do Iran, Hezbollah, Israel, Syria, and the United States all have a stake in its future? Former U.S. National Security Council official Hagar Chemali explains the history, geopolitics, and the future of one of the world's most strategically important countries. Episode 384 | Live From America Podcast Lebanon is a small country—but it has been at the center of some of the Middle East's biggest conflicts for decades. In this episode, Hatem sits down with former National Security Council official and former U.S. Mission to the United Nations spokesperson Hagar Chemali to explain why Lebanon matters so much to regional and global politics. From the creation of Hezbollah in the early 1980s to Iran's regional strategy, Israeli security concerns, and Lebanon's struggle to reclaim its sovereignty, this conversation provides the historical context behind today's headlines. The discussion also examines the recent Iran-Israel conflict, the strategic decisions made by President Trump, whether military action achieved its objectives, and why diplomacy may have ultimately strengthened Iran's negotiating position. If you've ever wondered why Lebanon appears in almost every major Middle East crisis, this episode explains the history, the politics, and what could happen next. Topics Covered Why Lebanon is strategically important The origins of Hezbollah Iran's long-term regional strategy Lebanon's struggle for sovereignty Why so many countries compete for influence in Lebanon The Iran-Israel conflict explained Trump's strategy toward Iran Why regime change is so difficult Intelligence failures and military strategy The future of Lebanon Can Hezbollah actually disappear? The upcoming Lebanon-Israel peace talks About Our Guest Hagar Chemali served on the U.S. National Security Council and at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations. She is the creator and host of Oh My World, where she explains international affairs and geopolitics for a broad audience. About the Show Live From America explores politics, law, culture, foreign policy, and current events through in-depth conversations with experts, journalists, military leaders, comedians, and policymakers. Subscribe to Live From America for long-form conversations on politics, culture, law, media, and current events. YouTube @livefromamericapodcast twitter.com/AmericasPodcast www.LiveFromAmericaPodcast.com LiveFromAmericapodcast@gmail.com Follow Hatem Twitter.com/HatemNYC Instagram.com/hatemnyc/ #Lebanon #lebanonisrael #lebanonlatestnews

BREAKING: Trump Signs Peace Deal With Iran — Israel Immediately Rejects It

2 - It must be Friday, because Dr. Victoria Coates is joining us! What is the hold up in negotiations between Iran and the US? This may be a savvy geopolitical move by Trump, but is it a good political one stateside? Why are people so downtrodden on Israel? How are Iran/Israel's neighbors taking the war? Will Israel create American jobs? Will she be heading to Israel? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - What are the biggest foods to try in the city for World Cup tourists? 225 - Dom has a story about him, Linda Stein, and Allante McAuley! Dom who? Your calls. 235 - Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling joins us to wrap the week. How did he get to this position? What is his goal in this role? What is he looking for in the workforce? What is he doing in PA and NJ this week? What is he expecting going forward? 250 - The Lightning Round!

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Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he covers today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Monday Headline Brief of The Wright Report, Bryan breaks down Iran's first direct ballistic missile attack on Israel since the April ceasefire, Israel's decision to fire back despite Trump's direct orders not to, and what the 100-day mark of this war actually tells us about where it is headed. With global oil stocks now roughly two weeks from critical levels and Iran demanding $24 billion in frozen assets before serious negotiations can begin, Bryan lays out why a fast resolution is increasingly unlikely and what it would actually take to change that calculus. He also digs into a Democratic Socialist professor openly cheering for Iran to bring down the American empire, the Anthropic AI model called Mythos that is alarming even its own creators, and a surprising area of agreement between Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump on government ownership of AI companies. Plus, Bryan profiles the Islamist Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan who just landed the UAW endorsement and could be headed to a razor-thin general election, covers Antifa attacks on the ICE facility in Newark, a fired Hawaii immigration judge who immediately announced plans to work for the Democratic Party, a Biden-appointed Boston judge blocking Trump's DEI and Title IX enforcement, and closes with the geopolitical chess match over Diego Garcia and the Chagos Islands that Bryan says he would personally volunteer to govern. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32   Keywords: Bryan Dean Wright, The Wright Report, Iran missile attack Israel, Iran Israel war, ceasefire collapse, Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump Iran deal, Strait of Hormuz oil crisis, oil prices 150 per barrel, global oil shortage, Iran frozen assets 24 billion, Corinna Mullin Democrat Socialists of America, DSA Iran support, Anthropic Mythos AI, AI recursive self-improvement, AI national security threat, Bernie Sanders AI ownership, Trump sovereign wealth fund, universal basic income UBI, Sam Altman OpenAI UBI experiment, Abdul El-Sayed Michigan Senate, UAW endorsement Michigan, Islamist Democrat candidate, Antifa Newark ICE Delaney Hall, Don Lemon Minneapolis church attack, immigration judge fired Clarence Wagner, Judge Myong Joun Boston DEI ruling, Title IX transgender sports, Diego Garcia Chagos Islands, US territory Indian Ocean, Mauritius China, Candace Owens Russia St. Petersburg, Ukraine satellite imagery Colorado, Russia Ukraine war, Pope Leo Spain, Pedro Sanchez Spain immigration, Catholic Spain Marxism

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Big Trump Immigration Bill Funded. Remembering D-Day. As Hegseth Contaminates That Too. Iran and Israel Back at It. Achilles Strong in Idaho. 7'4 Mayor Greg Ostertag (I). The Bears are Leaving Chicago?!?  New York City is buzzing. For the first time since 1999, the NBA finals are back at Madison Square Garden, and Fat Joe says it's the greatest unification the city has seen since 9/11. Then Trump announced he's coming — and everything he touches suffers. No sitting president has ever crashed an NBA finals game, for good reason: the security footprint swallows the event, the watch parties outside the Garden get shut down, and the working-class fans who can't afford an $8,000 nosebleed seat get pushed out of their own city's celebration. Paul Rieckhoff opens Manosphere Monday solo with a no-BS breakdown of why this is the new normal — UFC at the White House, the World Cup, the 2028 Olympics — and why the last island of American culture just got contaminated. From there, the briefing widens: Pete Hegseth turning the 82nd anniversary of D-Day into an anti-immigration grievance speech, Kristen Welker revealing Trump for who he is on Meet the Press, the Iran-Israel ceasefire that isn't a ceasefire, a direct Iranian missile hit on the main US air command center in Qatar that the government still won't talk about, $70 billion in new ICE funding rolling toward the House, and the independent veteran candidates — Achilles, Bodnar, Osborn — quietly running the most underreported political story in America. Plus a closing note on Greg Ostertag, the seven-foot NBA legend who just won a mayor's race in Mount Vernon, Texas — as an independent. Joy is resistance. So is vigilance. -WATCH full video of this episode here. -Join IVA and stand up to Trump's Forever Wars. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Learn more about American Veterans for Ukraine here. -Remember Independent is an Attitude. -Learn more about The Headstrong Project for Veterans, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), and Department of Veterans Affairs resources in your area. Seeking support is not a sign of weakness. It's a show of strength. If you or a loved one are in immediate crisis, dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255. Connect with Independent Americans: Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all podcast platforms Read more at Substack Support ad-free episodes at Patreon  Connect: Instagram  • X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook  Follow on social: @PaulRieckhoff on X, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the new year.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media.  And now part of the BLEAV network!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Israel and Iran appear to be holding their fire after the most serious escalation since the April ceasefire. Police are searching for the suspect accused of wounding a dozen people near a festival in Toledo, Ohio. President Donald Trump's expected appearance at the NBA Finals is prompting heightened security. Some Environmental Protection Agency scientists are raising concerns about political pressure on their research. Plus, what Pope Leo XIV told Spain's Parliament during a historic address today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bitcoin sparked its first real relief rally of the cycle this weekend — pumping from sub-$60,000 lows up to $63,700 and crushing $504 million in shorts in 24 hours (the biggest single-day short squeeze since late April) — but the bounce is already losing steam as fresh Iran-Israel strikes shatter the April ceasefire, sending oil up over 3% to $96 and Korea's KOSPI crashing nearly 9% in three minutes. This week's macro calendar is brutal: Wednesday's U.S. CPI print is expected to jump to 4.2% YoY (from 3.8%) — a hot reading locks in a restrictive Fed and could deepen the record ETF outflow streak — plus the ECB hikes to 2.25% Thursday, the CLARITY Act enters full Senate floor debate all week, JPMorgan/BofA/Citi just unveiled their own bank-backed tokenized network as a defensive move against stablecoins, massive token unlocks (HumidiFi unlocking 111.59% of supply Tuesday alone, HYPE $673M) pile selling pressure on already-weak markets, and global central banks have pushed gold holdings to the highest level this century. We break down whether $504M of squeezed shorts marks the cycle bottom or just a dead-cat bounce before the next leg down, what a hot CPI print means for Bitcoin's $60K floor, and which catalysts this week could finally turn the tape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comBen is a writer and political adviser. He served as a deputy national security advisor and speechwriter to Obama for both terms. He's currently a co-host of “Pod Save the World,” a contributing opinion writer for the NYT, and a contributor for MS NOW. He's the author of After the Fall and The World as It Is, and his new book is All We Say: The Battle for American Identity: A History in 15 Speeches. We avoided saying anything that might upset the Ellisons. Enjoy!For two clips of the episode — on AIPAC opposing the JCPOA, and our latest catastrophe in the Middle East — head to our YouTube page.Other topics: raised in NYC by a Methodist dad from small-town Texas and a Jewish mom whose relatives died in the Holocaust; lots of political debate growing up; Hemingway and Fitzgerald as formative writers; Orwell; Graham Greene and the brokenness of the world; Obama's sense of realism; Lee Hamilton a key mentor; moving to DC after 9/11 to write about foreign policy; Obama and Crimea; Syria and the refugee crisis; the Paris agreement; Netanyahu's disdain for Obama; the antisemite card; the Iron Dome; the Dish covering the Green Revolution; Hegseth's hubris; the LEGO meme videos; Trump's supervillain statements; the Hormuz debacle; the IDF quartering its soldiers in Palestine; the never-ending settlements; pogroms in the West Bank; the abuse in Israel prisons; the Greenland threat; NATO stepping up to fund Ukraine; the drone revolution; Trump's demagogic genius; Obama's speechmaking; his Peace Prize; Niebuhr; Lincoln's second inaugural; FDR's “Four Freedoms” speech to end isolationism; JFK; the talent of Jon Ossoff; and the disappointments of Obama's post-presidency.Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy. Coming up: Tiffany Jenkins on privacy in a liberal democracy, Daniel McCarthy on conservatism, John Gray on Trump's new world, Bob Wright on the evolutionary force of AI, Stephen Grosz on the struggles of love, David Thomson on cinema history, James Verini on Ukraine, John O'Sullivan on Hungary, and Robby George on all our disagreements. Please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.

Watch every episode ad-free & uncensored on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dannyjones Ben Swann is an investigative journalist covering US politics, international politics, Jeffrey Epstein and much more. Ben & Danny discuss the Epstein files, Thomas Massie, the Iran-Israel war & missing UFO scientists. SPONSORS https://mudwtr.com/dannyjones - Use code DANNYJONES for up to 43% off. https://amentara.com/go/djp - Use code DJ11 for an extra 11% off. https://shopify.com/dannyjones - Sign up for your $1 per-month trial today. https://whiterabbitenergy.com/?ref=DJP - Use code DJP for 20% off EPISODE LINKS @TheBenSwann https://x.com/BenSwann_ https://www.instagram.com/benswann_ FOLLOW DANNY JONES https://www.instagram.com/dannyjones https://twitter.com/jonesdanny OUTLINE 00:00 - The Epstein scandal destroyed his career 03:38 - The origin of Pizzagate 09:43 - The "cheese pizza" code 12:59 - "The DC pizzeria DID have a basement" 15:30 - Symbols linked to Pizzagate 17:52 - Comet Pizza owner 22:00 - Cannibalism 22:56 - Epstein's darkest inner circle 34:51 - Ben's Pizzagate story got him fired 40:36 - Marina Abramović's "spirit cooking" 42:07 - Epstein's close relationship with Zelenskyy 44:34 - Hillary Clinton's deposition 47:59 - Who funded Thomas Massie's campaign 58:09 - Where the Epstein evidence is hidden 01:00:34 - The Brazilian model who exposed Melania Trump 01:09:21 - The biggest problem with the Epstein case 01:11:38 - "Epstein is absolutely alive" 01:19:55 - Epstein left $10M to 2 Norwegian kids 01:21:17 - Ghislaine Maxwell is the smoking gun 01:27:21 - The military contractor scam 01:32:30 - The Iran WSO rescue was a distraction story 01:39:28 - How government controls the national news 01:41:09 - Cartel killings in El Paso 01:48:24 - The strategic release of the UFO files 01:53:18 - "They will announce non-human entities" 01:59:09 - Religious hypocrisy of the Iran War 02:05:14 - Ben's experience working for Russian state media 02:07:29 - Zelenskyy's corruption exposed 02:18:15 - Ukraine bioweapons labs 02:23:05 - Epstein's relationship with Bannon 02:27:57 - Tyler Robinson - Charlie Kirk story makes no sense 02:39:32 - Craziest detail about the Butler assassination attempt 02:43:29 - Missing UFO scientists 02:47:54 - Savannah Guthrie's mom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel McCarthy (Heritage Foundation & Modern Age) joins Jon Harris to discuss the evolution of Republican foreign policy from Reagan to Trump, the defeat of Thomas Massie, and the tension between restraint, realism, and neoconservatism. A must-watch for conservatives wrestling with America's role in the world today.Topics include: Reagan's peace through strength, Bush-era nation-building, Trump's transactional approach, historical conservative thought (Washington, Calhoun, Taft), current challenges with Iran/Israel, and why Massie's loss reveals deeper party realities.0:00:12 - Welcome & Introduction to Daniel McCarthy00:01:02 - Massie Defeat & Republican Foreign Policy Vacuum Post-Reagan00:02:17 - Pre-Reagan Conservative Foreign Policy & Cold War Mindset00:03:32 - Ronald Reagan's "Peace Through Strength"00:06:24 - Post-Cold War Shift: Bush Sr. to George W. Bush Neoconservatism00:09:27 - Trump's Break with Forever Wars & America First Realism00:10:52 - Historical Conservative Restraint: Washington, Calhoun, Taft, Rand Paul00:17:23 - Realism vs. Idealism: Iran, Israel, Nuclear Threats & Modern Dilemmas00:28:57 - The Limits of "Fortress America" in a Global Economy00:32:08 - Trump's Transactional Approach vs. Neocon Romanticism00:35:07 - Thomas Massie's Defeat: Israel Lobby, Party Loyalty & Future of Anti-Zionism00:42:44 - Where Does Anti-Zionism Fit — GOP or Democrats?00:51:11 - Closing Thoughts & Where to Find Daniel McCarthyOur Sponsors:* Check out Mars Men and use my code Mengotomars.com for a great deal: https://mengotomars.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy