The Next Level 1059: Secret Podcast: War with Iran and the Takeover of CNN
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Feb 28, 2026 Discussion of rising signs the U.S. may be moving toward conflict with Iran, including evacuations and political incentives. Debate over implications of toppling Iran’s regime and shifting American sympathy on Israel. Breakdown of the Ellisons' purchase of Warner and CNN and concerns about media influence. Examination of a DHS-related death, allegations of depraved indifference, and questions of accountability.
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War With Iran Seems Likely
- Jonathan V. Last judges there's about a 75% chance the U.S. will go to war with Iran based on embassy evacuations and actors' incentives.
- He cites Israel's push, Trump's willingness, and Iranian calculations as the driving political forces.
Regime Change Risk Fuels Hardline Empowerment
- Jonathan V. Last warns that removing Iran's regime could produce greater chaos and empower the Revolutionary Guard.
- He argues decapitation risks empowering harder-line IRG elements rather than a moderate successor.
American Sympathy Shifted Toward Palestinians
- An AP poll shows U.S. sympathy for Palestinians (41%) now exceeds sympathy for Israelis (36%), a reversal since 2002.
- Jonathan V. Last says this shift, driven by younger voters, should affect political calculations on intervention.