Podcast appearances and mentions of Marco Rubio

There is a faction inside the GOP that is revolting on President Trump for bombing Iran. Marco Rubio says it's only going to ramp up this week as Iran has just chosen their new leader. How will it all play out?Sponsor:My PillowWww.MyPillow.com/johnSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Annika Brockschmidt sits down with historian Thomas Zimmer for a wide-ranging conversation about the politics of history in the age of Trumpism—and why Zimmer ultimately decided to leave the United States after years teaching at Georgetown and return to Germany with his family. Reflecting on the increasingly hostile climate for scholars and public commentators, Zimmer discusses how harassment, threats, and the broader erosion of democratic norms shaped that decision. From there, the conversation turns to a deeper historical question: how the Trump administration and its intellectual allies are attempting to reshape the story Americans tell about their past. Brockschmidt and Zimmer analyze recent speeches and rhetoric from figures like Donald Trump, JD Vance, Marco Rubio, and Senator Eric Schmitt, arguing that the contemporary right is moving away from the traditional language of American ideals toward a vision rooted in ancestry, heritage, and “blood and soil” nationalism. They place this rhetoric in historical context, tracing the long-running conflict between civic and ethnic visions of American identity—from the nation's founding through the Civil Rights era and into today's MAGA movement. The result, they argue, is not simply partisan messaging but a broader political project aimed at redefining who counts as a “real” American and rolling back the pluralistic aspirations that emerged from the civil rights revolution. Subscribe for $3.65: ⁠https://axismundi.supercast.com/⁠ Subscribe to our free newsletter: ⁠https://swaj.substack.com/⁠ Order American Caesar by Brad Onishi: ⁠https://static.macmillan.com/static/essentials/american-caesar-9781250427922/⁠ Donate to SWAJ: https://axismundi.supercast.com/donations/new Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After one heck of a week, Jonah Goldberg has a lot to unpack. Jonah visits the advantages of having Congress on board for war, the case for attacking Iran sooner rather than later, Marco Rubio's Israel gaffe, Pete Hegseth's chest thumping, Kristi Noem's entrance into the dust bin of history, Trump's corrupt “industrial policy,” the Anthropic/Pentagon dustup, and primary elections in the Lone Star State. Note: If you're in the Baton Rouge area, Jonah will be speaking at LSU on March 20 as part of the John Breaux Symposium. The Symposium is free and open to the public (with food provided!), but you need to register in advance. Show Notes:—George Orwell: “Politics and the English Language”—Wednesday's G-File—Jonah's LA Times column on regime change—Eli Lake on The Remnant—Marco Rubio Explains Why The US Launched An Attack On Iran—Philip Klein at National Review: “No, Marco Rubio Didn't Claim That Israel Dragged Trump into War with Iran” The Remnant is a production of ⁠The Dispatch⁠, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including access to all of Jonah's G-File newsletters—⁠click here⁠. If you'd like to remove all ads from your podcast experience, consider becoming a premium Dispatch member ⁠by clicking here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman really call Iran's Supreme Leader the “Hitler of the Middle East”? The PBD Podcast panel reacts to the viral clip, revisits Marco Rubio's 2015 Iran warning, and debates how long global leaders have viewed Iran's regime as a major threat.

Sam and Dylan are back to break down: Comment of the Week chaos and correcting Dylan's Teddy Roosevelt-at-the-Alamo slip, NBA Magic City Night controversy and lemon pepper wing diplomacy, Luke Kornet trying to cancel strip club culture, war hawk theater from Lindsey Graham, Marco Rubio, and Chuck Schumer, whether the Iran conflict is about missiles or centralized banks, commanders allegedly framing the war as biblical prophecy and Armageddon talk, the Bledsoe UFO prophecy and Regulus alignment near the Sphinx, AI companies fighting over Pentagon contracts and autonomous killer robots, Sam Altman catching heat for defense deals and surveillance tech, Tim Dillon's theory about Silicon Valley worshipping Babylonian gods, the Seal of Solomon and controlling demons, Remphan and Moloch lore, and how King Solomon allegedly ruined everything chasing sex.   Purchase Sam's Tickets Here: https://samtripoli.com/events/   Yuma, AZ: Mar 7th Hollywood, CA (Comedy Chaos at The Comedy Store): Mar 10th Batavia, IL: Mar 26th–28th Toronto, ON (Catacombs Cafe): Apr 17th–18th Dallas, TX (Hyenas): Apr 24th Fort Worth, TX (Hyenas): Apr 25th Huntington Beach (The Mamba Sports Bar & Grill): June 10th Albuquerque, NM (Hyenas): June 12th-13th 1000th Episode at The Mothership: June 18th Lawrence, Kansas: September 17th & 19th   Buy Our Merch or Sam Will Fight You: https://conspiracy-social-club-aka-deep-waters.myshopify.com/   Check out Dylan's instagram - @dylanpetewrenn   Check out Deep Waters Instagram: @akadeepwaters   Check out Bad Tv podcast: https://bit.ly/3RYuTG0   THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:   BLUECHEW GOLD Use Promo Code "DEEP" at BLUECHEW.COM to get 10% off your first order

Matthew digs into the fascism-enabling political theology of Bishop Robert Barron and the rightward slide of Big Catholic media. From his early admiration of Thomas Merton—carefully stripped of his antiwar and anti-capitalist passion—to his praise for Jordan Peterson, Marco Rubio, and Charlie Kirk, Barron repackages Red Scare tropes in the language of beauty, civility, and “religious liberty.” And what about his virtual silence on ICE operations in Minnesota and the suffering of immigrants within his own diocese? What does “religious freedom” mean when it defends  American exceptionalism more than human beings? Show Notes McGarry: Ireland and the Spanish Civil War  Ireland | Virtual Spanish Civil War  Diocese of Winona-Rochester settles with abuse survivors for $21.5 million | National Catholic Reporter  Word On Fire Catholic Ministries - Nonprofit Explorer - ProPublica  Evangelization, Movement, and the Word on Fire Institute  Word on Fire Institute  The Hundredth Anniversary of Thomas Merton's Birth - Word on Fire  The Jordan Peterson Phenomenon - Word on Fire  He Died with a Microphone in His Hand - First Things  Bishop Barron's Latest MAGA Crusade Sparks Vatican Alarm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While Trump is prayed over in the Oval Office, senior GOP leaders like Marco Rubio and Mike Johnson are framing the war on Iran as a holy crusade , and military commanders are already telling troops this is Armageddon. Dina Doll reports. Lola Blankets: Get 40% off your entire order at https://LolaBlankets.com by using code: MISSTRIAL at checkout. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show The Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered

This week, Shadi and Damir hosted Cameron Kasky — a rising young activist in the Democratic Party and former congressional candidate for New York's 12th District — who gave us a glimpse into where American politics might be headed. Cameron started his career as a gun control advocate after surviving the Parkland shooting. For his efforts, he was named one of TIME's 100 Most Influential People in 2018. He has since become a passionate advocate for the Palestinian cause, especially so after Gaza. We recorded this episode a day after Marco Rubio caused a furor by suggesting America's decision to attack Iran was shaped by the fact that Israel might do it without us anyway, leaving our assets in the region dangerously exposed. With increasingly hostile young MAGA voices convinced that Israel holds undue sway over American foreign policy, we discussed how Democrats see a path forward.The conversation got heated at times — Damir goes incandescent over Epstein, Shadi frets about entrenched Democratic leaders not reflecting voters' preferences — but it's an important episode very much worth your time. American politics is changing before our eyes, and anyone thinking we're going back to the way things were after Trump has another thing coming. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wisdomofcrowds.live/subscribe

Hoy nos acompaña una de las voces más fuertes, directas y respetadas del análisis político en Estados Unidos: Ana Navarro. Analista política, inmigrante orgullosa, republicana incómoda para algunos y demócrata sospechosa para otros… pero siempre auténtica. Ana llega al My Cultura Podcast Network con su nuevo podcast “BLEEP”, producido por su amiga Eva Longoria, donde promete conversaciones sin filtros y temas que muchos prefieren evitar. En esta conversación hablamos de: Su nuevo podcast y de qué trata realmente “BLEEP” Si alguna vez se ha sentido censurada en los medios Sus críticas al presidente Donald Trump y si ha temido represalias La polarización política en Estados Unidos Su identidad como republicana y latina El poder político de la comunidad latina Y hasta entramos en el debate viral sobre oler la comida antes de comerla. Además, nos cuenta cómo es ser la única latina en la mesa de The View y cómo maneja el costo personal de decir siempre lo que piensa. Una conversación sin censura… muy estilo Ana Navarro.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Four Weeks to Flatten Iran" Hosts: Darren Weeks, Vicky Davis Website for the show: https://governamerica.com Vicky's website: https://thetechnocratictyranny.com COMPLETE SHOW NOTES AND CREDITS AT: https://governamerica.com/radio/radio-archives/22657-govern-america-march-7-2026-four-weeks-to-flatten-iran Listen LIVE every Saturday at 11AM Eastern or 8AM Pacific at http://governamerica.net or on your favorite app. Oil prices skyrocket as Strait of Hormuz is restricted with no end in sight to the Middle East conflict. Trump asserts he will accept nothing else as a condition to end the war than Iran's "unconditional surrender". Secretary of State Marco Rubio admits U.S. was dragged into Iran war by Israel. Did Benjamin Netanyahu threaten to use nukes? Did Israel perform a secret underground test in the weeks leading up to the attack on Iran? Also, economy slows as unemployment rises. Democrats want to bust up Big Food?

Go to https://zbiotics.com/BEAST and use BEAST at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics #ad Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles break down the chaos surrounding Trump's war with Iran, a conflict where even top officials, allies, and the media seem unable to explain what the strategy actually is. They unpack Trump's obsession with “winning,” the backlash building inside MAGA world, and why rising gas prices could quickly turn the political tide at home. Wolff argues the real key to understanding Trump may not be in the Pentagon or the intelligence briefings—but inside the mind of Jared Kushner, the one person he believes truly understands Trump's thinking and the potential Gulf money and postwar deals at stake. They also dive into the uneasy body language of figures like Marco Rubio and JD Vance, the confusion among world leaders, and the political stakes back home—from the Texas Senate battle to a stunning Kristi Noem hearing that may have been the final straw for Trump to fire her as DHS Secretary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Israel–U.S. military campaign in Iran has killed more than 1,000 people since the assault began on February 28. A war powers resolution in the Senate to curb President Donald Trump's ability to drag the U.S. into the war failed on Wednesday. Similarly, a measure in the House failed on Thursday. “This war is just a few days old and it's escalating really quickly,” says Ali Gharib, senior editor at The Intercept. “It's becoming a regional conflict,” as Iran retaliates and targets U.S. bases as well as Israel and Gulf energy sites. This week on The Intercept Briefing, Gharib discusses the human and political toll of the Israel–U.S. war on Iran with co-host Jordan Uhl and journalist Séamus Malekafzali, who has been based in Paris and Beirut.“Trump has repeatedly failed to articulate anything — even resembling coherent — about why the U.S. got into this war,” says Gharib. He adds, “Marco Rubio even — who again, not the sharpest tool in the shed, but usually has his shit pretty together — but in this case, he's like changing his tune every two days because he has to keep up with Trump's inanity about what the reasons for the war were.”The end game for Israel here, says Malekafzali, is they want “a state that is incapable of defending itself, a state that is no longer sovereign.” He adds, “If you are bombarding police stations, if you are bombarding hospitals and schools, border guards, when you are attacking the very fabric of any society as your main target, CENTCOM and the IDF together, that means that you are going toward state collapse.”“These are hard-won lessons over and over again for the United States — war after war, fallout, blowback. It just happens again and again. And yet we always seem to get leaders who are willing to run willy-nilly into these things,” says Gharib.Listen to the full conversation of The Intercept Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen. Keep our investigations free and fearless at theintercept.com/join. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Casual Friday on The Majority Report   On today's program:   Pete Hegseth and Stephen Miller ty to sell this war as different from past wars because it is not hamstrung by a "woke pentagon". Essentially saying "sorry, not sorry" about bombing a girl's elementary school.   Jeet Heer, national affairs correspondent at The Nation, joins the program to recap the week's news. For more Jeet, check out his podcast.   Comedian Ben Palmer joins the show with a power point presentation about the time he tricked a former republican U.S. Representative into making him his right-hand man.   In the Fun Half:   Tim Pool loves the masculinity of the War in Iran.   Ezra Klein is concerned that the "centrality" of Israel in this war in Iran is going to cause antisemitism.   Bret Stephens says that people seized a "fumbled" answer from Marco Rubio about Israel's role in the launch of the war in Iran for antisemitic purposes.   all that and more   To connect and organize with your local ICE rapid response team visit ICERRT.com The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Follow us on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors: SHOPIFY: Sign up for a $1/month at shopify.com/majority WILD GRAIN: Get $30 off your first box + free Croissants in every box. Go to Wildgrain.com/MAJORITY to start your subscription. SUNSET LAKE:  Head on over to SunsetLakeCBD.com and use the code Daylight26 to save 35% on all of their CBD Sleep Products. Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech On Instagram: @MrBryanVokey Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com

Hi. On today's episode, Katy, Cody, and Jonathan talk about the "reassigning" of Kristi Noem, Marco Rubio's incoherent explanation for the start of the Iran War, the disappearance of JD Vance, and the horrifying reality that the U.S. military probably bombed that elementary school.As always, we recorded right before that big thing that happened.PATREON: https://patreon.com/somemorenewsMERCH: https://shop.somemorenews.comYOUTUBE MEMBERSHIP: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvlj0IzjSnNoduQF0l3VGng/join#EvenMoreNews #Iran #KristiNoemSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I didn't expect the day's biggest story to land before the show even got rolling, but the first major cabinet domino of the Trump administration has finally fallen. Kristi Noem is out as Secretary of Homeland Security.The immediate cause appears to be a congressional hearing exchange that went sideways. During testimony before Sen. John Kennedy, Noem said that a $200 million ad campaign — one that prominently featured her — had been approved by the president. The White House later said it had not, and it's that contradiction that seems to have been the final straw for Trump.It's no secret that the ground had been shifting under Noem for a while. Critical press coverage had been building, particularly around operational issues inside DHS. Some of it focused on headline controversies, but much of it involved the less glamorous details of running a department: delayed contracts, paperwork sitting unsigned, and basic administrative work that insiders say was slipping through the cracks.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Complicating matters was the presence of Corey Lewandowski, who had developed a reputation inside the department as a, let's say, aggressive and polarizing figure. According to people around Washington, he made enemies across the bureaucracy, and those tensions ultimately became inseparable from Noem's own standing within the administration.Trump's apparent choice to replace her is Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma, a former MMA fighter who has built a reputation in Washington as a loyal Trump ally and a frequent presence on television.In some ways, Mullin is a pragmatic pick. Replacing a cabinet secretary this late in a term can be politically tricky because any nominee must survive Senate confirmation. A sitting senator already has relationships and credibility inside the chamber, making it easier for colleagues to vote yes even if the appointment is politically uncomfortable.That dynamic worked to the administration's advantage when Marco Rubio moved into a cabinet role earlier in the term, and it could play out similarly here. Senators are often more willing to confirm someone they know than an unfamiliar nominee from outside Washington.Noem's departure also lands in the middle of a broader policy fight. DHS remains partially shut down due to a standoff between Democrats and the administration over immigration enforcement policies.From my perspective, this moment could provide Democrats with a face-saving off-ramp. With Noem gone, they could claim a political victory and move toward reopening the department without appearing to capitulate entirely on their policy demands. The alternative — maintaining a shutdown while security risks mount — carries its own political dangers.When federal security agencies operate without full funding, the political blame game gets complicated very quickly if something goes wrong.Fallout from the Texas PrimariesMeanwhile, the ripple effects from the Texas primary elections are already shaping the next phase of the campaign cycle. Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton are heading toward a runoff, and President Trump has signaled he may intervene with an endorsement.Paxton has already indicated he won't automatically step aside even if Trump backs Cornyn, raising the possibility that the party's internal fight could stretch out for weeks. Democrats, for their part, clearly prefer facing Paxton in the general election given his long history of scandals and investigations.Another runoff will take place in Texas's 23rd congressional district, where Tony Gonzalez is facing intense pressure after admitting he had an affair with a staffer.The admission carries serious implications. Relationships between members of Congress and staff can trigger ethics violations, and Gonzalez now faces an ongoing investigation. Leadership within the Republican caucus is reportedly signaling that even if he wins the runoff, he could still face consequences in Washington.In other words, his political future may already be decided regardless of how the voters rule.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:01:01 - Kristi Noem00:08:07 - Markwayne Mullin00:11:19 - Interview with Jennifer Doleac00:33:22 - Update00:33:54 - Cornyn/Paxton00:36:47 - Tony Gonzales00:39:36 - Mullin's Senate Replacement00:41:36 - Interview with Jennifer Doleac, con't01:00:14 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

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The HITO men continue to discuss the war with Iran: how expensive it is, how long it will last, and its human costs. Nobody seems to have their story straight on whether the very obvious regime change is a regime change or not. Marco Rubio gave us a not-so-rare peak behind the curtain when he told reporters Israel dragged us into this and Pete Hegseth is being endlessly corny. Considering the massive cost attached to this war (possibly $50 billion+), the HITO men of course take time to talk about our Democrats who may vote to fund it. Early access on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/headintheofficepodSubstack: https://headintheoffice.substack.com/HITO Merch: https://headintheoffice.com/ Get 40% off Ground News: https://ground.news/checkout/all?fpr=headintheoffice YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4iJ-UcnRxYnaYsX_SNjFJQSubscribe to second channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3UoTN328OA7fK2dzicP-ZATikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@headintheoffice?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/headintheoffice/Twitter: https://twitter.com/headintheofficeThreads: https://www.threads.com/@headintheofficeDiscord: https://discord.gg/hito Collab inquiries: headintheofficepod@gmail.com(0:00) Senator injures protesting Marine veteran(3:50) Intro/reviews(11:45) WAR IN IRAN IS BAD(44:00) What are MY Democrats up to?(1:07:58) Extras: Anthropic vs DOD, attacks on trans folks in Kansas(1:16:25) Ending/reviewsSeen on this episode:Iran updates - https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/how-many-people-have-been-killed-us-israel-war-iran-2026-03-03/ https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/5/israeli-strikes-hit-beirut-amid-threats-on-iranian-officials-in-lebanonhttps://www.politico.com/news/2026/03/04/democrats-iran-supplemental-funding-00813547https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2026/03/03/how-trumps-war-with-iran-could-have-already-cost-over-1-billion/https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/iran-war-could-cost-billions-144909964.htmlhttps://www.syracuse.com/politics/2026/03/see-what-trump-and-hegseth-had-to-say-about-american-troops-in-iran.htmlhttps://www.americanprogress.org/article/the-trump-administrations-reckless-war-in-iran-has-already-cost-more-than-5-billion/https://fortune.com/2026/03/04/iran-conflict-could-swap-one-bad-leader-for-another-200-billion-dollar-cost/https://www.axios.com/2026/03/05/iran-leader-trump-khameneiKansas anti-trans billhttps://www.cnn.com/2026/03/05/us/kansas-trans-drivers-license-bathroom-law

Teaser ... Marco Rubio's Israel faux pas ... What are Trump's new goalposts? ... The regime after Khamenei ... Can a regime be changed by air strikes alone? ... Will Turkey be drawn in? ... The logic of Iran's response ... The pathetic European (and Canadian) response ... Heading into Overtime ...

Mehdi and Ayman Mohyeldin have a lot in common: They were both born in the same year, they're both immigrants and naturalized US citizens, they're both Muslim, and they both worked at Al Jazeera and then MSNBC (now MS NOW). As Mehdi says to his former colleague, "I look at you and I feel like I'm looking at a taller, better looking, Arab version of myself." Ayman joins Mehdi in Washington DC for the latest episode of 'We're Not Kidding' to discuss their careers in TV journalism, the failures of Western media on Gaza, and the new US war with Iran. The two discuss Israel's role in instigating the war, Benjamin Netanyahu's decades-long obsession with toppling the Iranian regime, as well as the media's unwillingness to name Israel as an influence on US foreign policy. "Israel has said it wants regime change in Iran for 40 years, but you couldn't say that until Marco Rubio came out and said that," Ayman says. As one of the only American journalists who lived in Gaza during the 2008-09 war, Ayman brings a perspective on the region that few other mainstream journalists are able to. The two talk about Ayman's history of reporting on the conflict, what has changed (and sadly not changed), as well as the shortcomings of most Western media outlets in offering balanced coverage.  The two also discuss: Beginning their journalism careers in the post 9/11 era. Double standard attacks levied against Muslim journalists. Bari Weiss and her "Iran expert" Douglas Murray. Which Republican lawmakers are "dumb as shit." And Mehdi quizzes Ayman on the French national soccer (sorry, football) team…   Subscribe to Zeteo to support independent and unfiltered journalism: https://zeteo.com/subscribe Watch, listen and subscribe to 'We're Not Kidding' on Substack: https://zeteo.com/s/were-not-kidding-with-mehdi-and-friends   Find Zeteo: Twitter: https://twitter.com/zeteo_news Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zeteonews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zeteonews   Find Mehdi: Substack: https://substack.com/@mehdirhasan Twitter: https://twitter.com/@mehdirhasan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@mehdirhasan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mehdirhasan   Credits: Hosted by: Mehdi Hasan Guest Host: Ayman Mohyeldin Executive Producer: Kiran Alvi Senior Producer and Editor: Frank Cappello Music: Andy Clausen Design: Alicia Tatone Mix Engineer: Valentino Rivera Title Animation: Ehsaan Mesghali   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/Zeteo

More than a decade ago, Marco Rubio warned the Senate that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action would empower Iran to expand its missile program and threaten U.S. forces. Today, the exact weapons he predicted are at the center of the current conflict. Tara breaks down the stunning clip from the Senate floor that appears to forecast today's crisis—and why critics argue the deal championed by Barack Obama helped pave the way for the missile capabilities now being targeted by the United States and Israel. EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode, Tara revisits a remarkable warning delivered by Marco Rubio on the Senate floor more than a decade ago during the debate over the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, the nuclear agreement negotiated by the Barack Obama administration with Iran. At the time, Rubio argued the deal would do more than address nuclear enrichment—it would allow Iran to strengthen its conventional military capabilities and expand its ballistic missile program. According to Rubio's warning, sanctions relief and financial windfalls could fund new weapons systems, empower Iran's regional influence, and make it increasingly dangerous for U.S. forces operating in the Middle East. More than ten years later, those predictions are being reexamined as the United States and Israel target Iranian missile infrastructure capable of striking regional bases and beyond. Tara explains how critics of the deal say the agreement removed or weakened previous restrictions on missile development, while providing Iran access to billions in previously frozen funds. The episode also explores the broader political debate surrounding the deal. Supporters argued that diplomatic engagement was the best path to prevent nuclear escalation and stabilize the region. Opponents warned that sanctions relief could strengthen Iran's military posture and regional ambitions. Tara also revisits statements from Hillary Clinton during the 2008 presidential campaign, highlighting how U.S. political leaders across parties once emphasized the importance of deterring Iranian nuclear capabilities. With tensions escalating today, the conversation raises a critical question: were the long-term risks of the Iran deal underestimated, or was it a necessary attempt to prevent a larger conflict? SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS Rubio's Senate Floor Prediction A clip from Marco Rubio outlines the exact missile threat now dominating headlines. The Iran Deal Debate A closer look at the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and the arguments made by both supporters and critics. Missiles and Military Strategy Why Iran's ballistic missile development has become a central issue in regional security. From Diplomacy to Conflict How policy decisions made during the Barack Obama administration continue to shape today's geopolitical landscape. Political Warnings Revisited Statements from Hillary Clinton and other leaders show how seriously the Iranian threat was viewed across the political spectrum. KEY TAKEAWAYS A decade-old Senate warning about Iran's missile program is gaining new attention. The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action remains one of the most controversial foreign policy decisions of the last generation. Iran's ballistic missile capabilities are now central to current military operations. Long-term geopolitical consequences of major diplomatic deals can take years to fully unfold.

A chilling reality about modern warfare and U.S. policy emerges in this episode. Tara exposes the staggering number of Iranian-backed attacks on American bases during the Joe Biden administration—more than 220 strikes in just two years. Why didn't the White House respond? And what does it mean for U.S. troops stationed across the Middle East and Europe? The conversation becomes deeply personal as Tara reveals how researching these attacks forced a difficult conversation with her own child about joining the military. Meanwhile, past warnings from Marco Rubio and the current strategy of Donald Trump come into focus as the broader geopolitical picture surrounding Iran becomes clearer. Episode Summary: In this powerful episode, Tara dives into a largely ignored reality of the last few years: repeated Iranian and proxy attacks against U.S. military installations. According to reports, American bases and outposts endured more than 220 strikes during the presidency of Joe Biden, leaving dozens of service members injured—including over a hundred catastrophic traumatic brain injuries. The issue hits close to home. Tara shares the deeply personal story of discussing military service with her daughter and confronting the harsh realities of modern conflict. As Iran expands its drone capabilities and proxy warfare tactics across the Middle East, American troops stationed abroad face growing risks. The episode revisits warnings made over a decade ago by Senator Marco Rubio, who predicted that Iran would use sanctions relief and financial windfalls to expand its military power, arm proxy forces, and increase attacks on American personnel. Those warnings, Tara argues, have now played out. Tara also recounts the political fallout following the killing of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani during the administration of Donald Trump, contrasting the response then with what she sees as a lack of decisive retaliation in later attacks on U.S. troops. The discussion ultimately centers on a broader question: how American foreign policy decisions affect the safety of service members—and what it means for families whose children are considering military service today. Key Topics Covered: Over 220 attacks on U.S. bases linked to Iranian forces or proxies The impact on American troops and traumatic brain injuries Personal conversations about military service and risk Senator Marco Rubio's warnings about Iran's military expansion The killing of Qasem Soleimani and its political aftermath Debate over U.S. response strategies under Joe Biden The role of Donald Trump in confronting Iranian threats How Iran's proxy warfare strategy targets U.S. forces abroad

Tara exposes the long-term consequences of the Barack Obama Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA), revealing how it allowed Iran to build long-range ballistic missiles capable of hitting U.S. bases in Europe. Eleven years ago, Marco Rubio warned Congress that sanctions relief would strengthen Iran's military power—and history has proven him right. This episode also covers the staggering 223 attacks on American bases under Joe Biden, the personal risks facing service members, and how Donald Trump's actions aimed to counter these threats. Tara shares a deeply personal story about talking to her child about the real dangers of military service in today's world. Episode Summary: In this eye-opening episode, Tara traces the origins of today's Iranian missile threats back to the Obama-era JCPOA, showing how the deal effectively allowed Iran to develop long-range ballistic missiles while giving them $56 billion in frozen assets. Eleven years ago, Senator Marco Rubio warned that sanctions relief would make Iran the dominant military power in the Middle East, enable attacks on U.S. forces, and increase the cost of America's presence abroad. Tara explains how those predictions came true, with missiles now threatening bases across Europe and beyond. The episode also details 223 attacks on U.S. military outposts under Joe Biden's watch, resulting in hundreds of catastrophic injuries, and the political ramifications of unpunished Iranian aggression. Tara shares her personal experience of navigating these realities with her child, highlighting the modern risks of military service. Finally, the podcast touches on related global threats, including Chinese military maneuvers near Taiwan, the U.S. military's strategic response, and the broader context of American strength in confronting adversaries. The episode underscores how historical policy decisions continue to shape present-day national security challenges. Key Topics Covered: JCPOA (Iran nuclear deal) and Obama-era policy failures Long-range ballistic missile development in Iran Marco Rubio's 11-year-old warnings about Iran's military expansion 223 attacks on U.S. bases under Biden, catastrophic troop injuries Personal reflections on military service and family safety Trump's interventions against Iranian threats Global security context: China, Taiwan, and U.S. military readiness

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks about White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's savage response to CNN's Kaitlan Collins for implying that Pete Hegseth doesn't want the media to report on fallen soldiers who have lost their lives defending their country during Operation Epic Fury against Iran; CNN's Jake Tapper melting down in front of Kaitlan Collins over Pete Hegseth and Karoline Leavitt's criticism of CNN for using fallen soldiers as a way to attack Donald Trump and the war with Iran; "The Five's" Greg Gutfeld getting into a shouting match with Jessica Tarlov over her attempt to distort the truth about the success of the Iran War thus far; a resurfaced clip of Marco Rubio predicting how Obama's Iran nuclear deal would go wrong in 2015 that is going viral now; Tim Walz being shown the shocking truth of how bad the Minnesota fraud problem really is by Rep. Nancy Mace; Democrats beginning to regret voting for James Talarico in the recent Texas primary as more clips of his past go viral; and much more. Dave also hosts a special "ask me anything" question-and-answer session on a wide range of topics, answering questions from the Rubin Report Locals community. Support the families of fallen soldiers: https://www.gofundme.com/f/noah-tietj... https://www.gofundme.com/f/honoring-s... https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo... https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo... WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ---------- Today's Sponsors: Shopify - Turn your big business idea into money with Shopify on your side. Shopify is the commerce platform behind millions of businesses around the world from household names to brands just getting started. Go to Shopify and sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at Go to: http://shopify.com/rubin Polymarket -Go to http://polymarket.com to trade on the outcomes of live events from politics, pop culture, to sports and more!

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President Donald Trump addressed the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, defending the military campaign as necessary to prevent a larger nuclear threat and asserting that Iran's air force, navy, and missile capabilities have been largely "knocked out." He denied claims that Israel, under Netanyahu, forced the U.S. into the war, instead claiming that "if anything, I might have forced Israel's hand" because he believed Iran was preparing to attack first amid failed negotiations. In a key moment, Trump announced new strikes targeting Iranian leadership and speculated on post-regime possibilities, noting that many potential moderate successors "are dead" after the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He also threatened to cut off all trade ties with Spain, calling the country "terrible" and "unfriendly" for refusing to allow U.S. use of its military bases. Overall, Trump portrayed Operation Epic Fury as progressing ahead of schedule, while the conflict widened with Iranian retaliatory strikes on Gulf targets and U.S. pledges to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. WE ALSO COVER: Jasmine Crockett blames GOP after loss. Texas GOP seat goes to a runoff. New Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei chosen. Candance Owens is a GRIFTER! U.S. military shoots down a drone in Texas. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 00:14 Texas Primary Voting Yesterday 01:32 Jasmine Crockett is MAD! 06:04 More from the Texas Primary 09:52 88 Iranian Leaders Blown to Smithereens! 12:33 John Fetterman on War Powers Vote 16:12 John Fetterman's Reaction to Mullah Deaths 18:00 John Konrad & the Lloyd's of London 24:31 Marco Rubio's Clarification 30:15 Chewing the Fat 44:06 Bill Clinton IN A BLUE DRESS?! 50:19 President Trump Asked if Israel Forced his Hand 53:07 President Trump - "They're Sick People!" 57:06 President Trump on the Future of Iran 58:23 President Trump on the European Nations 1:03:43 USA Today Article on Candace Owens 1:15:23 Erika Kirk is Trans??? 1:19:17 President Trump on Transport Ships 1:21:18 Who Gets the Most Oil? 1:22:33 President Trump on Obama's Iran Deal 1:24:42 FLASHBACK: Iran Captures U.S. Drone 1:25:45 FLASHBACK: Hillary Clinton on Iran 1:28:47 LASER BEAMS!!! 1:33:57 CBS News on Why the U.S. Attacked Iran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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It's Hump Day on The Majority Report   On today's program:   The Trump administration still cannot explain the reasoning for this war in Iran or if it's a war at all. This confusion comes after Marco Rubio and House Speaker Mike Johnson suggested that the timing of U.S. strikes was driven by Israel's planned attack on Iran, arguing that a preemptive strike was necessary to protect American forces, installations, and assets in the region. Trump has since contradicted Rubio and Johnson after his ego was hurt by the suggestion that he is controlled by Israel which forced Rubio to walk back his statements from Monday.   Mike Masnick, editor of Tech Dirt and Brian Reed, host of Question Everything on KCRW join the program to discuss their opposing views on Section 230 of Communications Decency Act of 1996.   Chuck Schumer, Markwayne Mulling and John Fetterman all stumble over their words as they address the media on Iran.   MS NOW contributor David Rohde debunks Witkoff's claims that Iran had enough enriched uranium to make 11 nuclear weapons.   James Talarico wins the democrat primary for the Senate.   Frederick Haynes wins the dem primary in TX-30, the seat that will replace Jasmine Crockett.   all that and more   To connect and organize with your local ICE rapid response team visit ICERRT.com The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Follow us on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors: RITUAL: Get 25% off during your first month. Visit ritual.com/MAJORITY. BLUELAND: Get 15% off your first order by going to Blueland.com/MAJORITY SUNSET LAKE:  Head on over to SunsetLakeCBD.com and use the code Daylight26 to save 35% on all of their CBD Sleep Products. Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech On Instagram: @MrBryanVokey Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt held her first press briefing since Operation Epic Fury and was pressed about what the imminent threat was from Iran, that prompted the U.S. Israeli attack. Leavitt repeatedly told reporters that President Trump made his decision based on a “good feeling” that the Iranian regime was going to strike U.S. assets. When pressed, she added that Trump’s feeling was based on fact, and refused to acknowledge the shifting explanations coming from the administration over the past few days: first from the President himself, then from Pete Hegseth, to Marco Rubio, and now from Leavitt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- On the Show -- James Talarico wins the Texas Democratic Senate primary and will face the winner of the upcoming Republican runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton in the general election -- Democrats flip seats in Arkansas, Texas, and Louisiana amid collapsing approval numbers for Donald Trump, signaling early signs of a potential 2026 midterm wave -- Donald Trump stumbles through comments about succession in Iran and makes erratic claims about Spain during tense public appearances -- Donald Trump acknowledges that escalating conflict with Iran could raise oil and consumer prices despite campaigning on lowering the cost of living -- Donald Trump and Marco Rubio give conflicting explanations about evacuation planning after strikes on Iran, raising questions about whether Americans were protected before military action -- Republican Senator Thom Tillis publicly rebukes Kristi Noem over her book remarks and challenges her responses about immigration enforcement -- Marco Rubio defends Donald Trump's strike on Iran with shifting explanations and denies prior statements as reporters confront him with contradictory video evidence -- Donald Trump posts on Truth Social blaming Barack Obama and Joe Biden for Iran policy while his administration scrambles to evacuate thousands of Americans after launching military strikes -- On the Bonus Show: Minnesota launches investigations into ICE officers, SCOTUS considers a law barring marijuana smokers from owning guns, Elon says Tesla robotaxis are coming to California despite doing nothing to get permits, and much more...

Today's show covers a massive political and global shakeup — from Texas primary surprises to escalating tensions with Iran and a media meltdown that followed.We break down the latest Texas primary results, including the battle involving Jasmine Crockett, claims of Republican interference, and the ripple effects across the state. There's also talk of runoffs, election integrity concerns, and what this means heading into 2026 and beyond.On the global stage, Donald Trump responds forcefully to Iran developments — including reports of military action, tanker escorts through the Strait of Hormuz, and questions from the press about worst-case scenarios. Trump shuts down rumors that Israel pushed the U.S. into action and doubles down on what he calls an America First strategy. Meanwhile, Marco Rubio clashes with reporters and calls out what he describes as Democrat media spin.We also cover:- Commentary from Sen. Kennedy- 2028 speculation sparked by Stephen A. Smith- Debate on the right involving Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, and Ben Shapiro- DHS oversight fireworks with Kristi Noem- Supreme Court arguments over whether Election Day- Viral tiktoksSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS TO SUPPORT OUR SHOW!Lose meaningful weight healthily with LEAN—get 20% off at https://TakeLean.com using code CHICKSGet delicious Masa Chips at https://MasaChips.com/CHICKS Use code CHICKS for 25% off first order—or grab Masa at Sprouts nationwide!Make the switch and feel the difference of truly fast, modern antivirus protection from Webroot. Get 60% off at https://Webroot.com/ChicksCowGuys—head to http://CowGuys.shop/chicks for their automatic BOGO deal: two bottles of nourishing tallow balm for the price of one ($34 for up to 8 months' supply).Subscribe and stay tuned for new episodes every weekday!Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramTikTokXLocalsMore InfoWebsite

Marco Rubio warns the toughest phase against Iran is still ahead. The panel breaks down why the U.S. struck now, Iran's growing missile stockpile, and the broader strategy involving China, NATO, and global power dynamics.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt held her first press briefing since Operation Epic Fury and was pressed about what the imminent threat was from Iran, that prompted the U.S. Israeli attack. Leavitt repeatedly told reporters that President Trump made his decision based on a “good feeling” that the Iranian regime was going to strike U.S. assets. When pressed, she added that Trump’s feeling was based on fact, and refused to acknowledge the shifting explanations coming from the administration over the past few days: first from the President himself, then from Pete Hegseth, to Marco Rubio, and now from Leavitt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt held her first press briefing since Operation Epic Fury and was pressed about what the imminent threat was from Iran, that prompted the U.S. Israeli attack. Leavitt repeatedly told reporters that President Trump made his decision based on a “good feeling” that the Iranian regime was going to strike U.S. assets. When pressed, she added that Trump’s feeling was based on fact, and refused to acknowledge the shifting explanations coming from the administration over the past few days: first from the President himself, then from Pete Hegseth, to Marco Rubio, and now from Leavitt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jasmine Crockett loses to James Talarico in the Texas Senate Primary and IMMEDIATELY blames Republicans for cheating?? Dana breaks down how James Talarico is FAR from a moderate Democrat. The View ladies are out here claiming it's worse to be Black in America than to live under Iran's regime Dana explains how ANYONE who isn't Chinese who claims they are a Maritime convoy expert, like the Canadiens or British, is full of it. Marco Rubio has ANOTHER masterclass in correcting the media's lies about the Iran attacks. Dana explains why this attack was necessary for security when comparing Iran's missile stockpile versus the US interceptor capacity.Ken Paxton and John Cornyn head to a runoff on the GOP side for the Texas' Senate seat as the house race between Tony Gonzales and Brandon Herrera. Sen. Thom Tillis lost his MIND to Kristi Noem over the DHS. Dana shares a personal story about John Cornyn and how that framed her thinking about him. Palestine is fusing their propaganda to convince Americans that our military purposefully bombed an all-girls school. Thank you for supporting our sponsors that make The Dana Show possible…American Financinghttps://www.AmericanFinancing.net/Dana or call 866-885-1332See how much you could be saving now with American Financing and get out from under that high-interest debt today. DisclaimerNMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well-qualified borrowers. Call 866-885-1332 for details about credit costs and terms, or visit https://AmericanFinancing.net/Dana Ask Chapter #250 Chapter can help you take control of your Medicare. Dial #250 and say “Medicare Plan” to get your options reviewed. Jones Roadhttps://www.JonesRoadBeauty.comJones Road Beauty—bring out your natural glow with a free Shimmer Face Oil on your first purchase using code DANA.Fast Growing Treeshttps://FastGrowingTrees.com/DanaGet huge spring deals with Fast Growing Trees, save up to 50% off select plants, plus an extra 20% off your first order. Use code DANA at checkout!Relief Factorhttps://ReliefFactor.com OR CALL 1-800-4-RELIEFTry Relief Factor's 3-week Quickstart for just $19.95—tell them Dana sent you and see if you can be next to control your pain!Patriot Mobilehttps://PatriotMobile.com/DANA or call 972-PATRIOTSwitch to Patriot Mobile in minutes—keep your number and phone or upgrade and take a stand today with promo code DANA for a free month of service!Humannhttps://HumanN.comGet simple, delicious wellness support when you pick up Humann's Turmeric Chews at Sam's Club next time you're there and see why they're such a fan favorite!Subscribe today and stay in the loop on all things news with The Dana Show. Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramXMore InfoWebsite

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.comDespite numerous campaign trail assurances that many, for some reason, seemed to believe, Donald Trump has launched the war with Iran that people in both the United States government and Israel have been pushing for for decades.We break this down from multiple angles from the “imminent threat” of Iran's nuclear ambitions, Marco Rubio walking back his co…

The rapidly expanding war sparked by the joint U.S.–Israeli assault on Iran has evolved into one of the most volatile Middle East conflicts in decades, with mounting American casualties, regional spillover across at least nine countries, and intensifying political backlash in Washington. Six U.S. service members have been killed and eighteen wounded. The public narrative around the war's origins and justification has been marked by sharp contradictions between key U.S. leaders, particularly between Donald Trump and Marco Rubio. Trump has insisted that the U.S. acted without Israeli pressure and preemptively to forestall an imminent attack, claiming negotiations were underway and that Iran “was going to attack first.” By contrast, Rubio has suggested that Washington struck because Israel was planning to hit Iran, and framed the imminent threat in terms of anticipated retaliation against U.S. forces rather than an already unfolding assault. Independent media has never been more important. Please support this channel by subscribing here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g?sub_confirmation=1 Join this channel with a membership for exclusive early access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/join Five Minute News is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and essential news for the US and across the world. Visit us online at http://www.fiveminute.news Follow us on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/fiveminutenews.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/fiveminnews Support us on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/fiveminutenews You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill. CONTENT DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed on this channel are those of the guests and authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Anthony Davis or Five Minute News LLC. Any content provided by our hosts, guests or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything, in line with the First Amendment right to free and protected speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Worth Knowing, we take a hard look at the war with Iran through constitutional law, military experience, and economic reality. Joining me is Fred Wellman — Army veteran of Desert Storm and Iraq, former Executive Director of The Lincoln Project, and current congressional candidate in Missouri.We examine:• The contradictory justifications offered by Trump, Marco Rubio, and JD Vance• Claims that Iran was “weeks away” from nuclear capability — despite prior assertions it had been “obliterated” • Whether Congress has abdicated its constitutional war powers• The War Powers Act and what qualifies as an “imminent threat”• The risk of launching military action without a Phase IV (post-conflict) plan• Reports of U.S. forces unprepared for retaliation• Whether this was strategy, pressure from allies, or chaotic decision-making• Why the “rally around the flag” effect is failing• How economic pain, inflation, and distrust are shaping public reactionFred speaks candidly about the burden of leadership, the cost of war, and what responsible oversight should look like from Congress.We also address the uncomfortable truth:Even if this war was launched with flawed reasoning and chaotic execution, it could still produce a positive long-term outcome.But that does not erase the legal and constitutional questions surrounding how it began.Fog of war is inevitable.Fog of contradiction is not.If you care about executive power, military accountability, economic reality, and the future of American democracy — this is a conversation worth hearing.Subscribe for serious political analysis without the outrage machine.#IranWar #Trump #WarPowersAct #FredWellman #USPolitics #Congress #MiddleEast #ExecutivePower #WorthKnowing00:00 Welcome and guest intro00:29 Conflicting war justifications02:40 Regime change and protest fallout04:00 Grudge theory and impossible lies05:33 Uncertainty and glimmers of hope09:23 Fred Wellman joins09:51 Why the strike was reckless11:27 Chaos and troop safety failures13:28 No plan and Iraq lessons14:56 Chat reactions and split MAGA15:51 Why are we doing this18:10 War Powers and cost of war22:40 Campaign plug and opponent24:14 Congress abdication and Truman model30:56 TARP story and independence33:09 Representing Missouri voters34:51 Kitchen table issues and trolls37:02 Real World Economic Pain38:11 Campaign Trail Reality Check40:26 Cost of Living Crisis42:00 American Dream Slipping43:25 Trump Promises vs Reality44:59 Chat Break and Independence47:08 Why Wag the Dog Fails50:25 Congress Missing in Action52:25 Running Against Ann Wagner56:30 Pragmatic Representation Pitch58:06 Wrap Up and Where to Follow01:00:36 Final Message and Thanks

Hour 3 of A&G features... Marco Rubio on Iran & his warning Kristi Noem grilled over ICE Pete Hegseth on Iran attacks Gavin Newsom impersonator jokes to Gavin Newsom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A big Supreme Court win in the world of transgenderism in a case involving California schools. Guess who dissented? It's exactly who you thought. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said something about Israel that has everyone up in a tizzy, but, then again, it always does. We'll go over all the claims and truths about what's happening in Iran. In response to the strikes, the Iranians have released a flood of propaganda. Here's the best we've seen so far. GUEST: Josh Firestine Link to today's sources: https://www.louderwithcrowder.com/sources-march-3-2026 Get your St. Patrick's Day apparel now at: https://crowdershop.com/collections/saint-patricks-day-apparel Download Rumble Wallet now—now with USA₮—and step away from the big banks --- for good! https://rumblewallet.onelink.me/bJsX/crowder Foundation Daily is made up of premium ingredients to reduce inflammation and stress and promote clean energy and mental clarity. Subscribe now and receive 40% off for life. https://foundationdaily.com/ DOWNLOAD THE RUMBLE APP TODAY: https://rumble.com/our-apps Join Rumble Premium to watch this show every day! http://louderwithcrowder.com/Premium Get your favorite LWC gear: https://crowdershop.com/ Bite-Sized Content: https://rumble.com/c/CrowderBits Subscribe to my podcast: https://feeds.libsyn.com/576250/rss FOLLOW ME: Website: https://louderwithcrowder.com/ X: https://x.com/scrowder Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/louderwithcrowder Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevencrowderofficial Music by @Pogo

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks about Marco Rubio silencing the press by explaining how Iran had been secretly stockpiling ballistic missiles for a plan to attack US sites; JD Vance explaining to Fox News' Jesse Watters why Iran hasn't felt the full unleashed power of the United States; Megyn Kelly and Tucker Carlson practically reading off the same script to blame Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel for forcing America into launching attacks and starting a war with Iran; "The View's" Elisabeth Hasselbeck getting Whoopi Goldberg and Ana Navarro to actually go silent as she shows them proof of what life was like for Iranian women before and after the Iranian Revolution; "The View's" Sara Haines reminding Sunny Hostin that it's not only Republicans who haven't gotten approval from congress before going to war; a resurfaced clip of CNN's Jake Tapper criticizing Barack Obama for appearing to pay Iran $400 million in ransom money for the freeing of hostages; and much more. WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ---------- Today's Sponsors: MASA Chips - MASA's chips contain just three ingredients: organic nixtamalized corn, sea salt, and 100% grass-fed beef tallow. That's it. No seed oils, no mystery chemicals, just real food. Ready to give MASA or Vandy a try? Get 25% off your first order. Go to http://masachips.com/RUBIN and use code RUBIN.

Phil, Tate, and Elaad are joined by Seth Holehouse to discuss the US striking Iran and war erupting in the Middle East, a mass shooting in Austin, TX that could be connected to the recent strikes on Iran, and Marco Rubio saying the US attacked Iran because Israel was already planning to strike Iran.   Hosts:  Phil @PhilThatRemains (X) | https://allthatremains.komi.io/ Tate @realTateBrown (everywhere) Elaad @ElaadEliahu (X) Producer: Carter @carterbanks (X) |  @trashhouserecords  (YT) Guest: Seth Holehouse @Maninamerica (X)

The House Oversight Committee has boldly released full video footage of Bill and Hillary Clinton's depositions on their ties to Jeffrey Epstein, finally bringing transparency to the American people about the elite's connections to this monster. Bill dodges tough questions with convenient memory lapses, while Hillary grows visibly upset and snaps during pointed grilling by Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.), exposing her arrogance and defensiveness when confronted with uncomfortable facts. The Clintons' evasive answers and heated outbursts only confirm their long history of putting personal power above accountability and justice for victims. Kudos to the committee for cutting through the swamp and getting these damning truths out — America deserves to see the real Clintons unfiltered. We also cover: Marco Rubio on imminent threat. Pete Hegseth's strong message to the military. Does Trump have authority to attack Iran? Tampons derail Netflix-Warner Bros. deal. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 00:25 Countries that Iran has Attacked 02:08 Six U.S. Service Members Dead 02:34 Bret Baier on President Trump & Iran 06:48 President Trump's Statements on Iran Campaign 08:07 Marco Rubio Discusses Attack on Iran 15:05 Tom Cotton on Legality of Iran Strikes 22:49 How Excited is Lindsey Graham? 26:12 Why is Kuwait Shooting Down U.S. Pilots? 28:33 Iranian Ships Obliterated! 31:05 Pete Hegseth on Decision to Attack Iran 32:21 Pete Hegseth's Message to the U.S. Military 34:41 Talking about the Lunar Eclipse this Morning 38:48 Fat Five 51:46 President Trump's Message to Iran 53:15 Message from Iranian Girl to the U.S. 56:33 Hillary Clinton's Crash Out over Photo 58:53 More of Hillary Clinton's Deposition 1:06:22 Even More of Hillary Clinton's Deposition 1:12:12 Update on Netflix & Warner Bros. Discovery 1:15:45 Bill Clinton's Deposition 1:33:17 Vh1 Segment on Jeffrey Epstein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's News Day Tuesday on The Majority Report   On today's program:   CNN airs a compilation of several members of the Trump administration and GOP politicians contradicting themselves on whether or not we are at "war" with Iran.   Secretary of State Marco Rubio says that the U.S. struck Iran because they knew Israel was going to take action in Iran and that would precipitate actions against American forces in the area.   Annelle Sheline, a Middle East research fellow at the Quincy Institute, joins the program to discuss the war's foreign policy dimensions.   Seamus Malekafzali, co-host of Turbulence podcast joins the program to discuss the on-the-ground situation in Iran. For more from Seamus subscribe to his Substack.   In the Fun Half:   Speaker of the House Mike Johnson reaffirms Marco Rubio's claims that we had to strike Iran because they knew of an Israel action that would lead to an attack on American forces.   Donald Trump contradicts both Rubio and Johnson and claims that he wanted to strike first and that he "forced Israel's hand".   Bibi Netanyahu goes on Hannity and says that he did not drag Trump into this war despite what Rubio and Johnson have claimed.   The Third Way's "Winning the Middle" conference is as infuriating as it sounds.   Melania make good time party at U.N. big time!   all that and more   To connect and organize with your local ICE rapid response team visit ICERRT.com The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Follow us on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors: COZY EARTH: Go to cozyearth.com/MAJORITYREPORT for up to 20% off. SUNSET LAKE:  Head on over to SunsetLakeCBD.com and use the code Daylight26 to save 35% on all of their CBD Sleep Products. Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech On Instagram: @MrBryanVokey Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com

Today on The McCarthy Report, Andy and Rich discuss the ongoing operations the U.S. and Israel are carrying out against Iran, and touch on the federal government's fight with Anthropic over the company's AI system.  This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

-- On the Show -- Senator Ruben Gallego, Democrat from Arizona, joins us to discuss Donald Trump's attacks on Iran, whether they constitute an impeachable offense, and how they will affect the midterm elections -- Hillary Clinton angrily rebukes Lauren Boebert after Boebert raises conspiracy claims about Anthony Weiner and Epstein files during a tense exchange that leaves Republicans scrambling -- Donald Trump faces backlash from Tucker Carlson, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and other MAGA figures after launching military action against Iran despite campaigning on no new wars -- Gas prices surge nationwide as Donald Trump's military escalation in the Middle East disrupts oil markets, rattles Wall Street, and pushes energy costs higher for American consumers -- Donald Trump struggles through remarks honoring a fallen soldier, pivots to discussing ballroom decor, and leaves the room in visible silence and confusion -- Melania Trump chairs a United Nations meeting on children in conflict, while Donald Trump speaks about drapes at the White House, creating strange presidential optics -- The White House confirms Donald Trump is using a preventative skin cream after visible redness appears on his neck, but officials decline to name the condition or treatment -- Marco Rubio and Donald Trump defend a preemptive strike on Iran as both proactive and defensive, saying the United States acted first to avoid a larger attack -- On the Bonus Show: Americans are told to leave the Middle East, a draft Barron Trump website launches, the House opens an ethics probe into Nancy Mace, and much more...

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio was again in front of the press today, he explained that the attacks would get more intense in the coming days. Then,  Former DHS Sec. Chad Wolf joins the show to break down why we are attacking Iran and how long he thinks this goes.   Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.