Larry Johnson: How Trump’s Failure in China Impacts the War Against Iran

Netanyahu's Iran Gamble: Scott Horton Breaks Down What's Really Happening

The Iraq War didn’t just “happen” it was sold with a storyline, staffed by specific operators, and justified by a strategy that had been circulating for years. I’m joined by Scott Horton of the Libertarian Institute to unpack the Clean Break doctrine, what it tried to achieve for Israel’s right wing security vision, and how a set of wildly wrong assumptions helped push the US into a war that ended up strengthening Iran instead of containing it. We walk through the mechanics of how the war case was built: exile sourcing, the Office of Special Plans, alternative intelligence streams, and the WMD and terrorism claims that made Baghdad sound like an urgent threat. Then we connect the fallout to today’s Middle East power map, where leaders are still trying to “fix” the original mistake, often by escalating in new arenas. Scott also explains why Israel’s objectives toward Iran can look less like clean regime change and more like limiting Iran’s ability to support Hezbollah and project power into the Levant, even if that means betting on destabilization. From there we shift to the Trump era crisis: ceasefire fragility, Iran’s demand to release frozen assets as a trust test, and the hard technical reality behind the slogans about nuclear enrichment. We also talk about how Lebanon, Gaza, and the West Bank remain active fronts that can sabotage diplomacy at any moment, and what it would take for Washington to actually restrain Netanyahu if a real US-Iran deal is the goal. Subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review, then tell us what you think: is a durable peace even possible with these incentives in place? CHAPTER MARKERS * 0:00. Welcome Back And Rogan Fallout * 2:18. Why Clean Break Targeted Regime Change * 14:20. The Iraq War Sell And Iran Blowback * 23:40. Israel Iran Goals And The Syria Precedent * 28:31. Trump Iran Talks And The Frozen Money Test * 33:18. Ceasefire Risks And Nuclear Enrichment Reality * 35:04. Lebanon Escalation And Netanyahu Leverage * 36:14. Final Takeaways And Support The Show Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

Trump: The Best Israeli President Ever - 99% Approval w/ Israeli’s

Trump says he wants a deal with Iran. Netanyahu hints the real goal is regime change anyway. That contradiction is where diplomacy goes to die, and it is also where Americans get dragged into a war they did not vote for. We roll solo and ask the blunt question a lot of people are thinking but few say out loud: is Trump still representing the United States, or is he effectively acting as Israel’s president on the Iran war? We unpack Netanyahu’s media strategy and why he may be one of the most effective political operators in modern U.S. history, able to keep influence across parties and across administrations. From there, we get specific about the Iran nuclear program: what “enrichment” actually means, why civilian nuclear energy and medical isotopes matter, and how redefining enrichment as a weapons program guarantees a stalled negotiation. We also compare the coherence of Iranian messaging with the whiplash of American statements on ceasefires, blockades, and end goals. Then we zoom out to the battlefield map and the economy. The Strait of Hormuz, tanker attacks, and regional retaliation all raise the risk of a wider Middle East escalation and higher oil prices that hit U.S. households fast. We close with the House War Powers resolution, why Washington calls it “symbolic,” and why that should worry anyone who still believes Congress is supposed to decide when America goes to war. If you want more clear-eyed analysis of U.S. foreign policy, subscribe, share the show, and leave a review with your take on where this is headed. CHAPTER MARKERS * 0:00. Framing Trump’s War Posture * 1:20. Netanyahu’s Influence Over Washington * 10:45. Iran Talks And The “Certainty” Claim * 17:10. Escalation Risks And Strait Of Hormuz * 24:35. Lebanon “Ceasefire” And Territorial Ambitions * 26:55. War Powers Vote And Constitutional Reality * 30:15. Wrap Up And What’s Next Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

JIM WEBB : Trump- ‘You’re F**king Crazy’: Is There a Trump-Netanyahu Rift?

Trump didn’t just get “frustrated” with Netanyahu. He confirmed he told him, “Are you effing crazy,” and that single moment raises a bigger question: if the White House is truly fed up, why does the region still look like it’s sliding toward wider war? Jim Webb joins me to break down what matters beneath the gossip-cycle headlines. We talk about Israel’s expanding operations in Lebanon, Iran’s promise to respond harder than tit-for-tat, and the messy reality behind CENTCOM messaging and casualty reporting after attacks tied to Kuwait and Bahrain. If you’ve been wondering whether a ceasefire exists when missiles and drones still fly, we define the terms in plain English and map out where escalation pressures are coming from. We also go where Washington loves to hedge: Israel’s nuclear “non-position” and the legal and political incentives that keep it that way, even though everyone on Capitol Hill knows the score. From there, we connect foreign policy directly to your wallet, from fuel shocks and the Strait of Hormuz risk to what prolonged conflict could mean for inflation and household budgets. Finally, we dig into domestic politics, including the Thomas Massie primary and what massive outside spending signals to every other member of Congress. If you care about US military aid, the Israel lobby, ending the Iran war, and how this all hits the midterms, this is the connective tissue. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a rating and review, what do you think is the one move that would actually change US policy? CHAPTER MARKERS * 0:00. Welcome Back Jim Webb * 1:34. Trump’s Netanyahu Blowup Explained * 6:05. The Only Lever That Works * 8:40. Israel’s Nuclear “Non-Position” * 11:58. Kuwait Strikes And Ceasefire Reality * 16:32. Why Diplomacy Keeps Stalling * 19:02. Gas Prices And Household Pain * 21:47. Midterm Blowout Forecast * 24:02. Money Floods The Massey Race * 29:05. Mail-In Ballots And Ground Game * 31:55. Demographics Shift And Closing Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

Larry Johnson: Is Iran About to Test a NUKE?!

A single rumor can move markets and missiles, but only if it fits a strategy. Kyle and Larry Johnson dig into a startling claim: a message reportedly warned that Iran could withdraw from nuclear negotiations, leave the NPT, and then conduct a nuclear “demonstration” to prove deterrence. We walk through what’s confirmed, what’s not, and why the order of events matters if you’re trying to predict the next headline rather than react to it. From there, we map the ceasefire breakdown and the incentives that push everyone toward escalation. We talk blockades, continued strikes, and how Iran’s options change when it believes the rules are one-sided. We also get concrete about the Strait of Hormuz: mines, submarines, drones, anti-ship missiles, and why “the UN will fix it” is not a plan. If you care about Middle East geopolitics, energy security, and shipping lanes, this is where rhetoric meets logistics. We close by turning to Washington: a 2027 NDAA provision that could deepen US Israel military-industrial integration, potentially shifting decisions into darker corners of the defense bureaucracy. Then we zoom out to the battle over memory itself, reacting to comments about “writing history” and tying it to the Iraq WMD era and the stories Americans were never taught. Subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review, then tell us what signal you think matters most right now. CHAPTER MARKERS * 0:00 Welcome And Today’s Big Questions * 0:41 Reported Nuclear Demonstration Warning * 7:22 Iran Exits Talks And Signals Strikes * 12:06 Ceasefire Violations And Escalation Path * 16:25 Why A Deal Collapsed * 22:12 Israel’s Lebanon Goals And US Leverage * 26:21 Strait Of Hormuz Reality Check * 29:04 NDAA Integration And Who Writes History * 31:33 Closing And Where To Follow Updates Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

Trump Meeting in Situation Room to Decide on Iran Deal

A deal with Iran sounds simple until you read the fine print. We dig into the reports of a memorandum of understanding that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lift parts of the pressure campaign, then ask the uncomfortable question: is this “freedom of navigation,” or is it a new normal where Iran and Oman set the rules and the fees at the world’s most important oil chokepoint? From there, we get specific about the nuclear issue that could make or break everything. What does it actually mean to “destroy” enriched uranium, and what options exist that are technically real, verifiable, and compatible with the Non-Proliferation Treaty? We talk through downblending, fuel grade caps, IAEA oversight, and why political slogans can’t replace inspection regimes. We also push back on the postwar victory narrative and the attempt to relitigate the JCPOA instead of facing what changed on the ground. Then we move to the part many leaders try to bracket off, but can’t: Lebanon and Gaza. If a ceasefire is supposed to apply to Lebanon, does that require Israel to stop bombing and withdraw from the south? And when an Israeli soldier describes Gaza with no meaningful civilian rules of engagement, alongside UN reporting on detainee abuse, what does that demand from U.S. policy and public honesty? Subscribe for full episodes, share this with someone who follows Middle East geopolitics, and leave a review with the biggest question you want answered next. CHAPTER MARKERS * 0:32 Solo Update And Guest Requests * 2:01 Reports Of A U.S. Iran MOU * 3:52 The Nuclear Stockpile Sticking Point * 8:08 Lebanon Clause And Israel’s Security Zone * 11:22 White House Spin And JCPOA Claims * 20:21 Oman Toll Threats And Sanctions Talk * 23:00 Lindsey Graham On Saudi Israel Peace * 26:13 Reported Israeli Push For Assassinations * 27:18 Huckabee’s Lebanon Remarks Backlash * 30:10 Gaza Kill Zones And No Civilians * 33:38 UN Allegations Of Detainee Abuse * 35:18 Wrap Up And How To Support Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]