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THE BREAKDOWN - 08/03/2026 - IRAN WAR

THE BREAKDOWN - 08/03/2026 - IRAN WAR

Governor John Kasich went on national TV and told Paul Rieckhoff, to his face, that independents aren't really independent — that come November they'll just go back to the bench and put the old jersey back on. Paul's response is the spine of this episode: that's an antiquated way of looking at America in 2026. Sixty percent of young people are unaffiliated. Fifty percent of veterans are unaffiliated. Ten thousand Americans are walking out of the Republican and Democratic parties every single week. Trump is sitting at a 22% approval with independents and a 32-34% approval overall — the Bush line — with an unpopular Iran war, tariffs jacking prices, and a party heading into the midterms with 96 days on the clock. This is a media-blitz sweep of a very big week. Paul rolls through his hits on CNN, News Nation, and MS Now to break down the races the rigged two-party system doesn't want you watching: Todd Achilles running head-to-head against 83-year-old Jim Risch in Idaho after the Democrat dropped out, Seth Bodnar in Montana, Dan Osborn in Nebraska, Yemi Mobolade already governing as an independent mayor in Colorado Springs. He takes on the Politico poll showing MAGA voters shrugging off DUI convictions, bribery, domestic violence, and sexual assault allegations — and names the command climate that made that possible. And he pushes the Democrats hard: outrage isn't a plan. What's your alternative on affordability? What's your alternative to end the war in Iran? Independents are listening. So is a country starved for character. -WATCH full video of this episode here. -Millions of American veterans are being locked out of primary elections in the country they served. See what we're doing to change that. -Visit Kalshi and trade on anything. Use code [INDEPENDENT] to get ten dollars when you trade ten. -Join Noble Mobile today and get a $100 bonus when you use code PAUL and stay a member for 2 months! -Join IVA and help us get independent veterans elected to office. -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.

Watch every episode ad-free & uncensored on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dannyjones Juval Aviv is a former Mossad agent and assassin. Juval was the leader of a team that hunted down the Black September terrorists who murdered 11 Israeli athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympics. His story became the basis for the book 'Vengeance' and the Steven Spielberg film 'Munich'. Juval was also hired by Ghislaine Maxwell to investigate the death of her father Robert Maxwell. Juval and Danny discuss Jeffrey Epstein, Trump, Netanyahu, the Iran War & much more. Juval's new memoir "Exposed" is coming soon. SPONSORS https://amentara.com/go/dj - Use code DJP22 for 22% off your first order. https://hexclad.com/dannyjones - Get 10% off your forever cookware. https://gld.com - Use code DANNYJONES for 40% off. https://livemomentous.com - Use code DANNY for up to 35% off your entire first order. https://whiterabbitenergy.com/?ref=DJP - Use code DJP for 20% off. FOLLOW DANNY JONES https://www.instagram.com/dannyjones https://twitter.com/jonesdanny OUTLINE 00:00 - Ex-Mossad assassin 01:42 - Avenging the Munich Olympic Massacre 09:16 - "They paid us nothing" 17:39 - FBI tried to send Juval back to Israel 24:08 - Mossad threatened Juval's daughter 31:17 - Fighting the business of fraud 38:07 - Working for the Shadow Government 46:59 - Shadow government can't control elections 48:40 - Working for Bush Sr. & Dick Cheney 53:24 - Biggest threat to U.S. today 01:01:13 - Evidence Iran has no nukes 01:05:53 - How Netanyahu controls Trump 01:12:38 - Netanyahu had Epstein in his pocket 01:13:35 - Investigating Robert Maxwell's death for Ghislaine 01:25:22 - Evidence Epstein hid money for Robert Maxwell 01:33:53 - How Epstein & Robert Maxwell met 01:35:35 - Why Robert Maxwell was killed 01:44:13 - Meeting Jeffrey Epstein 01:46:05 - Where Epstein got his money 01:49:15 - How Epstein learned to hide money 01:59:02 - Origins of Epstein's blackmail operation 02:03:15 - Upcoming Epstein victim bombshell 02:07:56 - "I can assure you Epstein is dead" 02:17:15 - Why Ghislaine Maxwell hasn't been killed yet 02:18:17 - Evidence of Russiagate election collusion 02:28:05 - Origin of Trump's relationship with Putin 02:31:11 - How Russia swayed the election 02:33:54 - Russia-Ukraine war 02:40:55 - The 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal 02:44:03 - The Pan Am 103 bombing 02:52:06 - CIA let the bomb on Pan Am 103 03:00:55 - Release of Juval's Pan Am 103 report 03:08:53 - Arrested by FBI over Pan Am 103 fallout 03:12:01 - Juval's trial against the U.S. government 03:24:03 - Scariest moment of Juval's life 03:32:44 - Juval's upcoming memoir Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Raging wildfires in Washington have forced thousands to evacuate and destroyed over 600 structures in the state. Also, Trump says the U.S. and Iran are set to resume talks today following his decision to call off massive strikes over the weekend. Plus, Sen. Bernie Moreno says former son-in-law Max Miller shouldn't serve in Congress following abuse allegations from his ex-wife. And, for the first time in the U.S., a major healthcare system is using drones to deliver prescription medications. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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President Trump says the US has postponed what he described as its largest military operation since World War II, claiming the decision followed direct appeals from Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and Iran. He insists a new deal is within reach, despite growing criticism that the delay has weakened America's negotiating position. Meanwhile, Trump's controversial "Board of Peace" claims it has secured a breakthrough agreement that would see Hamas disarm and Israel withdraw from Gaza, although Israel has yet to confirm the proposal following fresh strikes on the territory. Elsewhere, Europe is grappling with the fallout after around 60,000 migrants surged into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta, triggering a political storm and renewed debate over border security and migration. Piers Morgan is joined by Hamas spokesman Ghazi Hamad for a tense one-on-one interview on the Israel-Gaza conflict. He is then joined by a panel featuring former Director of the National Counterterrorism Center Joe Kent, The Young Turks founder and CEO Cenk Uygur, US Navy SEAL veteran Rob O'Neill, and retired Green Beret and Speak The Truth host Matt Tardio to debate the latest developments. Later, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee joins EU lawmaker and leader of The Party is Over Alvise Pérez, alongside Revista Contexto director Miguel Mora, to discuss the political fallout from the Spain–Morocco migrant crisis. Piers Morgan Uncensored is proudly independent and sponsored by: Cozy Earth: Head to cozyearth.com and use my code PIERS for an exclusive 20% off. That's code PIERS for an exclusive 20% off. 00:00 Piers introduction 01:41 Hamas spokesman Ghazi Hamad joins Piers to discuss latest developments in Gaza 05:05 Piers asks Ghazi Hamad about October the 7th 25:29 Piers asks Ghazi Hamad: “when will you start giving up your weapons?” 26:54 Piers asks Ghazi Hamad: “Do you still believe Israel should be annihilated?” 29:03 Piers' panel reacts to Ghazi Hamad's interview 30:50 AD: COZY EARTH - Head to cozyearth.com and use my code PIERS for an exclusive 20% off. That's code PIERS for an exclusive 20% off 31:50 Rob O'Neill gives his take on Ghazi Hamad's interview 33:38 Cenk Uygur on the possibility of a peace deal between Hamas and Israel 36:49 Matt Tardio responds to Cenk 43:03 Joe Kent on the ‘Iran' situation 47:10 Rob O'Neill on the impact of an escalation in favour of the U.S. in Iran 49:54 Cenk on Iran's Nuclear capabilities and American-Israel war motives 53:20 Matt Tardio on where we are with the war in Iran 57:25 Joe Kent at Tucker Carlson's dinner party 59:51 Piers introduction on Ceuta border chaos 01:02:15 Mike Huckabee on conspiracies surrounding Israel's involvement in the Ceuta border chaos 01:06:15 The disarmament deal announcement with Hamas 01:11:12 Would it be better for the U.S. to extricate themselves from the war in Iran? 01:15:36 Israel's global popularity plummeting 01:19:00 Piers is joined by Alvise Perez and Miguel Mora to discuss the Ceuta border chaos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

July 31, 2026Trump is reportedly “exasperated” that the Iran War, for which there was no real strategy, is dragging on and his advisors can't agree on what to do, Trump told reporters he plans on heavy military strikes against Iran, Instead of a strategy, Trump and Secretary of Defense Hegseth had an ideology, That ideology celebrates individualism, and sees education, expertise, cooperation, and coalition building as  weaknesses not strengths, Trump and his aides are attacking the International Criminal Court as Trump and administration officials appear to be worried about future prosecution for human rights violations, Strikes against small boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific have killed more than 220 people and appear to have done little to stop the flow of illegal drugs, The leadership of US combat commands support the restoration of Pentagon personnel whose job it is to protect civilians but Hegseth has not committed to that restoration, At an AIDS conference in Brazil, an official of the US State Department showed a map of Africa on which there were fake countries with the names of random real countries.Watch today's recording here: https://www.youtube.com/live/g9TUa1Rwd6U?si=T8_KKcHQZElhpnZ-Get full, free access to Letters from an American here: https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribeYou can also find me:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hcrichardson.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathercoxrichardson/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/heathercoxrichardson/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heathercoxrichardson Get full access to Letters from an American at heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribe

Republicans are plummeting in the polls in the lead-up to the midterm thanks to the unpopularity of the Iran War and the attendant inflation. As my Nation colleague Chris Lehmann has noted, in an attempt to shore up their fracturing base, the GOP has decided to label all Democrats as communist, a weird rhetorical move now being made by Donald Trump and his supporters. I talk to Chris about this strange and dangerous development. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

August 2 2026; 7am: President Trump has once again pulled back from threats to escalate US strikes in Iran, cancelling a planned attack that was expected this weekend, saying that Mideast allies reached the “perimeters of a deal” to end the war.  Mara Karlin, former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy, Plans and Capabilities in the Biden administration, joins “The Weekend” to discuss. For more, follow us on social media: Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social Instagram: @theweekendmsnow TikTok: @theweekendmsnow To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Republicans are plummeting in the polls in the lead-up to the midterm thanks to the unpopularity of the Iran War and the attendant inflation. As my Nation colleague Chris Lehmann has noted, in an attempt to shore up their fracturing base, the GOP has decided to label all Democrats as communist, a weird rhetorical move now being made by Donald Trump and his supporters. I talk to Chris about this strange and dangerous development. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Donald Trump has called off strikes against Iran, provided a deal is reached rapidly. In a Truth Social post, the US President says he's been asked by Iran and other Middle Eastern countries to hold off, while the parameters of agreement are set. He says that would include the reopening of the critical Strait of Hormuz, and an end to Iran's nuclear threat. John Hopkins Foreign Policy Institute Fellow Jeffery Pryce says this is a pattern seen before. He says it feels like groundhog day - threats of military action on Friday, frantic intervention on Saturday, then an agreement is announced on Sunday. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the government's fuel excise discount gone and the war in the middle east dragging on, how much pain should motorists be bracing for?

Tonight on The Last Word: A new poll finds 77% of American voters say the Trump economy is overall poor. Also, the Justice Department plans to drop the Reflecting Pool case against a former Olympian. Plus, North Carolina students fight to restore campus voting sites. And The Wall Street Journal reports Trump is pushing RFK Jr. to cut back childhood vaccines. Rep. Greg Stanton, Rep. Brendan Boyle, Barbara McQuade, Anderson Clayton, Xavier Jones, and Dr. Celine Gounder join Vaughn Hillyard. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You can now watch the video edition of this and every episode of the Delete Your Account free feed on YouTube @kumarsontv.  This week's episode of Delete Your Account is a special collaboration with The East is a Podcast. Kumars, Navid Zarrinnal and Sina Rahmani review bad takes on Iran by left-liberal academics and journalists in the Iranian diaspora. Navid is now on Twitter @navidwahraman and Sina is still @UrOrientalist. Find East is a Podcast on YouTube and more of Navid's coverage on Instagram. Watch the video edition of this and every episode of the Delete Your Account free feed on Kumars's new YouTube channel. You can also support the show and get access to bonus episodes with Roqayah by subscribing to our Patreon for as little as $5 a month. We can't do this show without your support!!!

JOIN PATREON FOR EARLY UNCENSORED EPISODE RELEASES: https://www.patreon.com/JulianDorey CLIPPERS DISCORD: https://discord.gg/8QmWEKJ3BT FOLLOW JULIAN DOREY IG: https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey/ X: https://x.com/juliandorey FOLLOW JOEY DEEF IG: https://www.instagram.com/joeydeef/ X: https://x.com/TokeMalone JULIAN YT CHANNELS - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Clips YT: https://www.youtube.com/@juliandoreyclips - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Daily YT: https://www.youtube.com/@JulianDoreyDaily - SUBSCRIBE to Best of JDP: https://www.youtube.com/@bestofJDP ****TIMESTAMPS**** 0:00 - BIG ONES COMING, Talked w/ Jack Neel 4:39 - Fauci “testifies” 10:23 - Stephen A Smith apologizes to Kyrie Irving 13:34 - Lessons we need to learn 15:09 - White House Origin Report 18:17 - Bernie Moreno goes at Fauci 20:05 - The Iran War is “Popular” 21:58 - Netanyahu meets w/ Trump & Vance 23:05 - The “Iranian” Cyberattack 26:53 - The Casket Double Tap 28:19 - US Intel Report on Israel Goals 33:06 - The US - Israeli Intel “Relationship” 33:55 - The Ghost of Lindsey Graham strikes (already) 40:10 - Julian is sick of having to talk about this 41:45 - Jared Kushner tryna buy piece of FIFA 46:28 - IG woman cooks about economy trend 52:19 - Larry Ellison goes full Orwell 55:46 - “100 Guilty men on street is worse than 1 innocent man in prison” 57:16 - James Li investigates Flock Explosion 1:01:28 - The Useful Idiot Scale 1:05:33 - “We're gonna get to the bottom of it” CREDITS: - Host, Editor & Producer: Julian Dorey - COO, Producer & Editor: Alessi Allaman - https://www.youtube.com/@UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ - In-Studio Producer: Joey Deef Julian Dorey Podcast Episode 457 - Julian Dorey Music by Artlist.io Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Jackie and Dunlap yell about: Trump's second term has moved into its painting horse statues gold and targeting Olympians for messin up reflecting pools phase (This was recorded before Jeanine Pirro and Justice Department dropped charges against Olympian David Hearn.)  Plus more of some of the dumbest horse-hockeyin' news of 2026 so far,  from Fauci's Fifth Amendment defense at his sham "watch me yell" trial, to peeks at the midterms (Is Andy Ogles in trouble in Tennessee?). CONTINUING: the Iran War, Trump's pardons, high priced gas 'n' groceries.  Also: Medicare cuts and the Epstein files, Todd Blanche and Ghislaine Maxwell, Stephen Miller and what "normal people" look like.  Oh right and is Mitch McConnell alive? Y'all subscribe and foller. Get 20 Extra Minutes with Jackie and Dunlap at http://www.patreon.com/redstateupdate Art by Yoni Limor Photos by Robyn von Swank Music by William Sherry Jr. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, BlueSky

This weekend, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First, Punchbowl News Senior Financial Services Reporter Brendan Pedersen reacts to the week's economic news and the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady this week. Then, a conversation with White House trade adviser Peter Navarro ahead of Dr. Anthony Fauci's contentious senate hearing earlier this week. Finally, Former NATO Ambassador Kurt Volker gives us his take on where we are in the nearly 5-month war with Iran and the U.S. role in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Keen is an economist and was most recently Head of the School of Economics, History and Politics at Kingston University in London. He has done research on a wide variety of topics, including Marxist economics, debt, complexity theory, and systems dynamics. In this episode, Steve and Robinson discuss his economic framework in relation to wars around the globe. More particularly, the discuss the importance of oil in the Iran War, the cold war with China, the war in Ukraine, and more.OUTLINE00:00 The Crucial Importance of Oil in the Iran War08:54 Systems Dynamics and Economics14:22 How Much Inflation Will the Iran War Cause?18:17 Will the Iran War Cause Famine?28:56 Conspiracy and the Iran War30:48 Tariffs and Trade Deficits46:03 Will Trump's Tariffs Bring Manufacturing Back to the United States52:49 Steve's Motivation59:25 The Crucial Flaw in Marxism01:12:43 Understanding the War in Ukraine's Impact on Europe01:16:38 On Putin's Motivations in Ukraine01:26:32 Understanding Trump through Narcissistic Personality Disorder01:32:52 Trump and the Takeover of Venezuela01:38:11 Economists Misunderstand Everything About China01:53:01 Why Will China Survive Global Warming?01:57:18 AI and the Future Economics of the WorldRobinson Erhardt researches symbolic logic and the foundations of mathematics at Stanford University, where he is also a JD candidate in the Law School.

Conversations on GroongIn this episode of Conversations on Groong, we speak with Christine Arakelian about American foreign policy fractures, Iran war risks, and Armenia's pivot to the West. We discuss whether the United States has coherent foreign policy, the collapse of the MAGA coalition over Forever Wars, NATO 3.0 and Europe's militarization, and how Pashinyan's post-2026 Armenian Parliamentary Election government is navigating TRIPP amid global instability.Topics:US Foreign Policy & the Fracture of MAGAIran and the Risk of Forever WarsNATO 3.0 and Europe's MilitarizationPost-2026 Election ArmeniaTRIPP and Pashinyan's Pivot to the WestGuest: Christine A. ArakelianHosts:Hovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 572 | Recorded: July 29, 2026SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/572VIDEO: https://youtu.be/aFGknXV57a4#Russia #IranWar #UkraineWar #SouthCaucasus #Armenia #TRIPP #Geopolitics #EurasiaSubscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

NEW: Send us Your Comments!This Week's Topics:Should We Re-Make our Website & Podcast? 1:30WE must be in the Iran War to Win It! 5:00Iran hits Ships in Egypt in effort to Expand War 8:30Saudi Military Helps US Hit Iran in Iraq 10:00Is Iran behind Water System Attacks in MN? 12:00Trump Announces Plan to Disarm Hamas 15:00Insane Spain Invasion over Open Borders 18:00Senate Passes Russia  & Iran Sanctions Bill 22:30Why Ukraine is now MAGA 24:30Spy Agencies Say China Interfered in Elections 29:00PROOF: China Bought Top US Media Members 33:00Trump Election Reform Law Move to SCOTUS 44:30Census Case also mover to SCOTUS 44:30Fauci Diary and Hearing 48:30VIDEO: We Fought Fauci from the Start! 51:00VIDEO: Senator Moreno Roast Fauci 53:30VIDEO: Cuomo and CNN Exposed as Liars 56:30VIDEO: Rogan Hits US Media Hypocrisy 1:00:00Florida Goes After Fauci! 1:02:30Trump MUST Contest Fauci Pardon! 1:05:00We must go AFTER NOT JUST FAUCI! 1:14:00NJ Will Not Share Voter Files with DOJ 1:16:00Jury Duty shows 75,000 Illegals on NJ Rolls 1:21:00Mamdani Election Rife with Fraud 1:23:30Police Union Fights FL Property Tax Repeal 1:26:00Smithsonian Sec Pushes DEI gets $4 Mil 1:30:00Cracker Barrel CEO Fired - Gets $4.6 Mil 1:35:30Senate Confirms Clayton as New DNI 1:38:30Pulti Fires 50 more Deep State Operatives 1:39:30Cornyn & Tillis Block Blanche as AG 1:41:00DeGenova's Plan for Grand Conspiracy 1:42:00Biden Audio is Damning 1:47:30Elon Musk Will Spend Big on GOP in 2026 1:50:30Russ Vaught Ends DEI in Federal Job Regs 1:54:00Trump $15 Bill Case Against NYT Continues 1:55:00Trump Promotes Vets for Trucking Jobs 1:56:30Transportation Dept Kill Woke Projects 1:58:00Gain of Function Funding ENDED! 2:00:00HUGE! New Golden Age of Science! 2:03:00Hate Self Driving Cars? Consider This . . . 2:10:00Support the showView our Podcast and our other videos and news stories at:https://wethepeopleconvention.org/Podcast-Player-PageSend Comments and Suggestions to:info@WethePeopleConvention.org

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From impasse in Iran to still-unresolved conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon, a trend is clear: President Donald Trump's scant, early plans for peace do not actually forge a path to it. Our correspondent says that in the driverless-car future, it will often be Chinese AI behind the wheel. And remembering Wally Funk, who never relinquished her ambition to become an astronaut. Watch extended clips from Insider, plus our full Elon Musk interview, here Guests and host:Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East correspondentDon Weinland, China business and finance editorAnn Wroe, obituaries editorJason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Iran war, Strait of Hormuz, diplomacyChina, AI, driverless carsWally Funk, astronautsListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host John Batchelor and his guests examine how global shipping routes and commodity prices are shifting due to regional instability and environmental extremes like European wildfires. The conversation transitions into a detailed analysis of public resistance toward data centers, highlighting the tension between much-needed local tax revenue and community fears regarding resource consumption. Through a Wall Street Journal quiz, the participants reveal widespread misconceptions about how these facilities impact water and electricity supplies. Finally, the experts critique the reliability of AI tools like Gemini and Claude, noting that while they boost productivity, they can sometimes disseminate foreign misinformation if not carefully vetted.

From impasse in Iran to still-unresolved conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon, a trend is clear: President Donald Trump's scant, early plans for peace do not actually forge a path to it. Our correspondent says that in the driverless-car future, it will often be Chinese AI behind the wheel. And remembering Wally Funk, who never relinquished her ambition to become an astronaut. Watch extended clips from Insider, plus our full Elon Musk interview, here Guests and host:Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East correspondentDon Weinland, China business and finance editorAnn Wroe, obituaries editorJason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Iran war, Strait of Hormuz, diplomacyChina, AI, driverless carsWally Funk, astronautsListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott interviews author and writer Ted Galen Carpenter about the Iran war, Israel's tensions with Turkey, the Saudi Nuclear deal, North Korea and more. Discussed on the show: “Washington's Two Rogue Allies in the Middle East Face Off” (Libertarian Institute) “North Korea's Nuclear Status Requires Urgent Negotiation” (Libertarian Institute) Ted Galen Carpenter is a senior fellow at the Libertarian Institute. Carpenter has written 10 books including America's Coming War with China: A Collision Course over Taiwan and most recently Unreliable Watchdog: The News Media and U.S. Foreign Policy. He is a contributing editor at The American Conservative Magazine and the National Interest. Sign up for the Scott Horton Academy of Foreign Policy and Freedom at scotthortonacademy.com For more on Scott's work: Check out The Libertarian Institute: https://www.libertarianinstitute.org Check out Scott's other show, Provoked, with Darryl Cooper https://youtube.com/@Provoked_Show Read Scott's books: Provoked: How Washington Started the New Cold War with Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine https://amzn.to/43D82oY (The audiobook of Provoked is being published in sections at https://scotthortonshow.com) Enough Already: Time to End the War on Terrorism: https://amzn.to/4eMQblu Fool's Errand: Time to End the War in Afghanistan https://amzn.to/4a5fKvx Follow Scott on X @scotthortonshow And check out Scott's full interview archives: https://scotthorton.org/all-interviews This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Tax Attorney Matt Sercely https://agoristtaxadvice.com; Moon Does Artisan Coffee https://scotthorton.org/coffee; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom https://www.libertyclassroom.com/dap/a/?a=1616 and Dissident Media https://dissidentmedia.com; Expat Money https://expatmoney.com/scott; and Crowdhealth https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/ (use promocode Horton) You can also support Scott's work by making a one-time or recurring donation at https://scotthorton.org/donate/https://scotthortonshow.com or https://patreon.com/scotthortonshow Audio cleaned up with the Podsworth app: https://podsworth.com Use code HORTON50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings, sound like a pro, and also support the Scott Horton Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, the staggering news of over 600 US casualties in the ongoing war with Iran, and the Pentagon's efforts to obscure the true toll by hiding the numbers on separate web pages. Also, NYC Mayor Mamdani, calls on the federal government to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu on an ICC warrant if he steps foot in New York, branding him a war criminal. Plus, Kit Klarenberg joins the show to discuss his latest reporting. All that and more! My livestreams are on Mon and Fri at 3pm ET/Noon PT and Wednesday at 8pm ET/5pm PT. I am one of the most censored comedians in America. Thanks for the support!

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comMegan is an old friend, a journalist, and an OG blogger — starting way back in 2001. We were bloggers at The Atlantic together, and she went on to write for Newsweek, The Daily Beast, and Bloomberg View. She's now a WaPo columnist, a contributing writer at The Dispatch, and a co-host of the podcasts “Reasonably Optimistic” and “Central Air.” She's also the author of The Up Side of Down: Why Failing Well Is the Key to Success.For two clips of the episode — on the appeal of socialism to those under 30, and the secrecy of ailing politicians — head to our YouTube page.Other topics: growing up on the UWS; her prof dad meeting her mom while she TA'd for him; Frank Gannett in her family; peaking at 6'2'' in 7th grade; an eating disorder to try to counter her height; the heightism of women on dating apps; the coziness of elites in DC; Fauci worship by the Dems; his coziness with Jake Tapper and Hollywood celebs; his diary; Fauci's lie over masks; masks at the Floyd protests; vaccine mandates; lab leak; Mitch McConnell MIA; Rep. Granger in memory care; Rep. Kean's depression; Biden's infirmity; age limits on the presidency; FDR's overreach; post-Nixon reforms; the constitutional crisis over the Iran War; dwindling Tomahawks; Lindsey Graham's closeness with Bibi; 9/11 and Islamofascism; nuclear proliferation and the Saudis; whether Vance or Rubio would make a better successor to Trump; Rubio's designs on Cuba; Vance's populism and lecturing the Pope; presentism; Jon Ossoff; Rahm Emanuel; the Stonewall myth; misusing rape stats and the UVA hoax; critical theory; the DSA, and its over-educated, downwardly mobile youth.Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy. Coming up: Ross Barkan on the DSA and Mamdani, John O'Sullivan on conservatism, Emily Eakin on postmodernism, Arianna Huffington on AI, and Azam Ahmed on terrifying new drugs. Please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.

Subscribe now to skip the ads and get all of our episodes. AP headquarters is seriously considering upgrading the video content to IMAX. In this week's news: the U.S. and Iran resume strikes after a brief pause (3:25); Gaza talks are close to an agreement on Hamas disarmament and an Israeli withdrawal (10:59); Saudi-Ansar Allah/Houthi attacks escalate (13:37); the U.S. and Saudi Arabia strike Iraqi militia sites (17:10); a drone strike hits two gas ships at Egypt's Damietta port (21:01); Ukraine attacks an Iranian ship in the Caspian Sea (22:58); the Sudanese army seizes the Omdurman–El Obeid highway (25:46); China expands its satellite and asteroid-defense programs (29:21); wildfires force mass evacuations across Spain and France (32:45); Keiko Fujimori takes office as president of Peru (35:53); and U.S. pressure drives Venezuela and Chad to quit the International Criminal Court (37:35). Note: After recording, a Hamas disarmament deal was announced. Be sure to order your copy of Danny's new book, Imperialist Realism: Politics and Culture at the End of the American Century.  Be sure to watch a replay of last night's livestream with journalist Jasper Nathaniel about his latest trip to the West Bank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode of Delete Your Account is a special collaboration with The East is a Podcast. Kumars, Navid Zarrinnal and Sina Rahmani review bad takes on Iran by left-liberal academics and journalists in the Iranian diaspora. Navid is now on Twitter @navidwahraman and Sina is still @UrOrientalist. Find East is a Podcast on YouTube and more of Navid's coverage on Instagram. Watch the video edition of every episode of the Delete Your Account free feed on Patreon at patreon.com/deleteyouraccount and on YouTube @kumarsontv. Welcome to episode 266 of DYA and also The East is a Podcast! Consider supporting the show  www.patreon.com/east_podcast

The US war on Iran keeps expanding into a regional conflict, as more countries get involved. Reports show that Donald Trump is getting desperate, and he is frantically seeking an off-ramp. Washington announced a "pause" to the fighting, but it lasted just four days. Ben Norton explains the three main reasons why the United States is desperately seeking an exit: one, the Pentagon is running out of missile interceptors; two, the number of casualties among American troops is steadily increasing; and three, Yemen joined the conflict, attacking Saudi oil infrastructure, exacerbating the energy crisis. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPBI8ukcA_4 Topics 0:00 Iran war expands 2:41 More countries join conflict 3:58 Trump is 'exasperated' 5:49 US 'pause' failed 6:19 Three main reasons 7:53 US violates agreements 9:53 USA lost & Iran won 10:40 US military running low on missiles 12:36 Gulf monarchies 13:38 Patriot interceptors 16:07 Pentagon orders old missiles 17:54 Preparing for war on China 18:47 China vs USA: industrial capacity 21:02 Pentagon hides US casualties 24:26 Yemen joins war 26:21 Blockade of Red Sea 27:45 Houthi attacks on Saudi oil 29:20 Energy crisis 30:14 Oil reserves running low 30:44 Iran has won 32:14 Outro

 Download Audio. Scott interviews author and writer Ted Galen Carpenter about the Iran war, Israel's tensions with Turkey, the Saudi Nuclear deal, North Korea and more. Discussed on the show: “Washington's Two Rogue Allies in the Middle East Face Off” (Libertarian Institute) “North Korea's Nuclear Status Requires Urgent Negotiation” (Libertarian Institute) Ted Galen Carpenter is a senior fellow at the Libertarian Institute. Carpenter has written 10 books including America's Coming War with China: A Collision Course over Taiwan and most recently Unreliable Watchdog: The News Media and U.S. Foreign Policy. He is a contributing editor at The American Conservative Magazine and the National Interest. Sign up for the Scott Horton Academy of Foreign Policy and Freedom at scotthortonacademy.com For more on Scott’s work: Check out The Libertarian Institute: https://www.libertarianinstitute.org Check out Scott’s other show, Provoked, with Darryl Cooper https://youtube.com/@Provoked_Show Read Scott’s books: Provoked: How Washington Started the New Cold War with Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine https://amzn.to/43D82oY (The audiobook of Provoked is being published in sections at https://scotthortonshow.com) Enough Already: Time to End the War on Terrorism: https://amzn.to/4eMQblu Fool's Errand: Time to End the War in Afghanistan https://amzn.to/4a5fKvx Follow Scott on X @scotthortonshow And check out Scott's full interview archives: https://scotthorton.org/all-interviews This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Tax Attorney Matt Sercely https://agoristtaxadvice.com; Moon Does Artisan Coffee https://scotthorton.org/coffee; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom https://www.libertyclassroom.com/dap/a/?a=1616 and Dissident Media https://dissidentmedia.com; Expat Money https://expatmoney.com/scott; and Crowdhealth https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/ (use promocode Horton) You can also support Scott's work by making a one-time or recurring donation at https://scotthorton.org/donate/https://scotthortonshow.com or https://patreon.com/scotthortonshow Audio cleaned up with the Podsworth app: https://podsworth.com Use code HORTON50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings, sound like a pro, and also support the Scott Horton Show!

The Senate narrowly defeats a bipartisan resolution aimed at reining in President Trump's military authority as the conflict with Iran enters its sixth month. In this episode of the Rational Boomer Podcast, we break down why the vote failed, the political fallout for Republicans heading into the midterms, and the ongoing escalation across the Middle East.

With the U.S.-Iran ceasefire falling apart — and as the war expands — what is owned to American service members and their families in terms of communication, level setting, and what an end game would look like? We discuss that question with local veterans. In studio: Gregg Sadwick, U.S Navy veteran, former congressional candidate, and president of Solid Surfaces NY and Flower City Collision Nicholas Stefanovic, veteran and director of veteran services for Monroe County John White, former captain in the U.S. Marine Corps and Vietnam combat vet ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

As the US war with Iran enters its sixth month, US and Iranian strikes and counterstrikes have intensified, fueling fears of further escalation.

In this episode of El Niño Speaks, José Niño sat down with Mike Peinovich of The Right Stuff to talk about why the Iran war cannot end as long as Jewish interests demand it continue, why popular geopolitical theories in the alternative media fail to explain the conflict, and how Section 219 is quietly designed to hide Israel's true cost to American taxpayers going forward.Mike Peinovich's Twitter: https://x.com/tombelaviv_Website: https://therightstuff.biz/ NEXT: If you liked the show, feel free to continue supporting my work. Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/josenino This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.josealnino.org/subscribe

This week, the war in Iran that President Trump predicted would last four to five weeks entered its sixth month. Now, there are new fronts in the war. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses what the widening conflict means for the Middle East and the U.S. with Mohammed Al-Basha, Kirsten Fontenrose, Dana Stroul and Alex Vatanka. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

This conversation explores the current geopolitical landscape, focusing on Israel's stance amidst regional tensions, the impact of political factions on governance in the U.S., and the economic conditions affecting the populace. The discussion highlights the challenges posed by factionalism in Congress, the implications of a potential one world government, and the economic disparity faced by many Americans today.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.

Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Elon Musk pledging $100M to help Republicans in the midterm elections, before speaking with Zoe Saldaña and Drew Starkey.

July 29, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, Senator Cory Booker responds to another Republican show trial as Senator Bernie Moreno directs his anger at the wrong man. Plus, Senator Mark Kelly weighs in on whether the best people are running Trump's Iran war. And President Obama enters a major Senate showdown. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts.To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 30, 2026; 6pm: Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination has been put on hold indefinitely due to concerns from two Republican senators. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports and is joined by former FBI General Counsel Andrew Weissmann. Plus, Killer Mike and Rev. Al Sharpton join to discuss artists speaking out against President Trump and the surge in protest music. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today's Headlines: Congress was quite busy. Rand Paul turned the Senate into a personal vendetta circus, dragging Anthony Fauci in for a hearing where he pleaded the Fifth almost 100 times — because the entire point was to find something to criminally prosecute him for despite Biden's preemptive pardon — and Paul is now threatening to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress for asserting his constitutional right. Todd Blanche's attorney general confirmation vote was cancelled because Thom Tillis and John Cornyn want the bare minimum assurance that he won't create Trump's insurrectionist slush fund or give Trump permanent IRS immunity — things Blanche won't promise — though both senators still ultimately want to vote for him, so there really is no point to this. Jay Clayton, who has zero intelligence or national security experience, was confirmed as Director of National Intelligence anyway, because experience is optional now. On the war beat, Iran launched a ballistic missile strike on a US base in Jordan, Trump told Fox News the US would "beat the fucking shit out of them," the US and Saudi Arabia jointly struck Iranian-aligned militants in Iraq, and then Iranian drones set two ships on fire in an Egyptian port in what Iranian sources called a demonstration that "global shipping and energy supplies could be more deeply disrupted." Trump called it "more of the same" and said "it's our turn to hit them," he must think war works like the game Battleship. In election interference news, Elon Musk is reviving his America PAC for the midterms after spending $250 million to elect Trump in 2024, with plans for door-knocking, digital ads, and direct mail — and has reportedly been talking to Trump's team about how he can be most helpful. And finally, The Federal Reserve voted 9-3 to keep interest rates between 3.5 and 3.75%, with the three dissenting votes wanting a rate increase due to persistent inflation, which is not the news anyone wanted. Resources/Articles mentioned: WaPo: Rand Paul threatens to hold Fauci in contempt after he declines to answer questions NYT: Senators Cornyn and Tillis Threaten to Block Blanche Nomination Over Trump's IRS Deal CNN: Trump's new intelligence chief takes over an office in turmoil Axios: Exclusive: Musk plans massive push for GOP in midterms NYT: Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Begins New Wave of Attacks on Iran, Military Says Axios:U.S. launches fresh airstrikes in Iran AP News: Trump announces a $22.5B makeover of Dulles airport that will eliminate the 'people movers' WSJ: Fed Holds Rates Steady but Three Officials Vote for Increase Subscribe to the Betches News Room and join the Morning Announcements group chat. Go to: betchesnews.substack.com Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's talk about Trump being played by China and his Iran war spiraling....

The economic warning signs are getting louder. In this afternoon edition of The Rush Hour, we break down the latest GDP report showing the U.S. economy grew just 1.5% in the second quarter, falling short of expectations as the ongoing Iran war and surging energy prices weigh on businesses and consumers alike. We also have the latest developments from the Middle East as the conflict between the United States and Iran continues to escalate, keeping global markets on edge and fueling concerns over oil supplies and the future of gas prices. With energy costs remaining elevated, many economists are warning that Americans could face a difficult mix of slower economic growth and stubborn inflation in the months ahead. What does this mean for your wallet? Could higher fuel costs, rising prices, and weaker growth push the nation closer to stagflation or even recession? We separate the headlines from the hype and explain what today's economic data could mean for families, workers, investors, and the road ahead. All that and more on this afternoon edition of The Rush Hour with Dave Neal.

Calling Out Donald Trump: Exposed for Unconstitutional? Blue States Targeted, Alex Jones Turns on Trump & Iran War Escalates On today's episode of The Rush Hour, we're breaking down the growing constitutional battle over Donald Trump's reported efforts to strip blue states of federal funding for solar and renewable energy projects, raising new legal questions over executive power and whether the White House can selectively withhold congressionally authorized funds. Then, in one of the most stunning political reversals yet, longtime Trump ally Alex Jones is calling for Trump's removal from office, claiming the administration is steering the country toward a larger war with Iran and warning that he believes preparations for a national military draft are underway. We'll separate Jones' claims from what has actually been confirmed and examine why cracks are widening inside Trump's own political coalition. Plus, the latest developments in the Iran conflict, including military escalation, congressional pushback over presidential war powers, and what these developments could mean for U.S. involvement in the region moving forward. Progressive news with a comedian's perspective—cutting through the spin, following the facts, and helping you make sense of another chaotic day in politics.

A new CNN poll shows President Trump is under water on inflation, Iran, the economy, and even his job performance. Plus, a CNN special report on what is fueling harassment, intimidation, and attacks on Christians in Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Iran War, Skyrocketing Prices and Jim Risch—A Really, Really Old Opponent. Like Really Old. Defending Public Lands. Independents Are Not The Spoilers. The Shuttle Trailblazer, Southern Nice and Space City Week Continues.  The Democrat is out in Idaho. That single sentence rewrites the 2026 Senate map. Independent veteran Todd Achilles is now in a one-on-one race against three-term incumbent Jim Risch — chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, the third most powerful voice on American foreign policy, and a man who has rubber-stamped an unauthorized Iran war while public lands go up for sale and 160,000 Idaho veterans wait on understaffed VA clinics. Paul Rieckhoff gets Achilles on the line for a national exclusive from Space City, USA, and the message is blunt: this is the most competitive Senate race in the country, and almost nobody in the corporate or partisan media is telling you about it. Achilles breaks down the numbers — 75% of Idahoans want a senator who works across the aisle, his internal polling has swung from minus-14 to plus-20 in three months, and 350,000 votes is the win number in a state where the majority self-identifies as independent. Paul connects the dots to Dan Osborn in Nebraska and Seth Bodnar in Montana, and to the bigger strategic prize: an independent caucus with the leverage to hold both parties accountable on forever wars, public lands, and the VA. This is what the independent movement looks like when it stops being a slogan and starts being a ballot line. -WATCH full video of this episode here. -Millions of American veterans are being locked out of primary elections in the country they served. See what we're doing to change that. -Visit Kalshi and trade on anything. Use code [INDEPENDENT] to get ten dollars when you trade ten. -Join Noble Mobile today and get a $100 bonus when you use code PAUL and stay a member for 2 months! -Join IVA and help us get independent veterans elected to office. -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.

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Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky and Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu entered meetings with Trump this week to discuss their respective wars with Russia and Iran. Will Trump shift strategies to bring an end to the conflicts in time for the midterms? Will Thibeau, director of the American Military Project, joins the guys to survey the battlefield and its implications. Meanwhile, Senator Rand Paul released pages of Fauci's COVID-era diary ahead of the ex-public health official's appearance before a Senate committee, prompting a retrospective on the dark days of lockdown.Recommended:US military is powerful enough to crush enemies, but can it defeat their ‘final 10%?' This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit claremontinstitute.substack.com/subscribe