Akbar Shahid Ahmed

Trita Parsi, Quincy Institute co-founder and Iran expert, and Akbar Shahid Ahmed, HuffPost diplomatic correspondent, unpack U.S.-Iran escalation. They discuss Trump’s miscalculation about Iran collapsing, Israeli and hawk influence on policy, erosion of rules of engagement, risks of ground troops, shifting objectives, and whether Gulf pressure offers any off-ramps.

Taylor Popplars, national political reporter at the White House, shares insights on the shutdown's impact on air travel and federal workers. Alana Shore, Senior Washington editor for Semaphore, discusses Trump's controversial plans to deploy federal troops and the ensuing legal battles. Nancy Youssef from The Atlantic analyzes the emerging ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas amid regional tensions. Arthur Delaney addresses Comey’s arraignment and the ongoing political fallout, while Akbar Shahid Ahmed dives into the complexities of Middle East diplomacy.

Naftali Ben-David, a Senior Political Correspondent for The Washington Post, joins Wendy Benjaminson of Bloomberg News, David Smith from The Guardian, and others to dissect the end of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. They explore the unexpected bipartisan bill passage, implications of new Epstein emails tied to Trump, and ICE operations amidst scrutiny. The global segment shines a light on Maduro's military mobilization in Venezuela and the U.S. naval build-up, highlighting tensions amid geopolitical shifts.

Former U.S. Attorney and legal experts discuss the two-tiered justice system and Trump's legal tactics, detailing the upcoming Hush Money trial. They cover racial disparities in sports coverage, dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and courthouse security preparations for high-profile trials.

Phil Stewart, Reuters national security reporter; Akbar Shahid Ahmed, HuffPost diplomatic correspondent; Michelle Jamrisco, Bloomberg White House and national security editor; Taylor Popolars, Spectrum News White House reporter; Anita Kumar, Politico standards chief and former White House correspondent; Megan Scully, Bloomberg Congress editor. They discuss possible U.S. ground troop plans in the Middle East, missile strikes and the Strait of Hormuz, wartime funding and congressional fights, and regional diplomatic tensions.

Trita Parsi, Quincy Institute co-founder focused on U.S.-Iran relations; Aaron David Miller, former State Department negotiator and Middle East expert; Akbar Shahid Ahmed, HuffPost diplomatic correspondent. They discuss why diplomacy was sidelined, how weakened negotiating expertise and resignations erode credibility, who pays the price when talks collapse, and what a future deal might require.

Greg Karlstrom, Middle East correspondent covering Iran, Israel, and Gaza. Akbar Shahid Ahmed, diplomatic reporter on U.S. negotiations. Asma Khalid, international reporter with global context. Taylor Poplar, White House political reporter. Megan Scully, Congress editor on Senate dynamics. Alana Shore, Washington editor on legal and enforcement issues. They discuss federal law enforcement moves, airspace and interagency breakdowns, congressional fights over DHS funding, Israel-Iran diplomacy, and international security shifts.

Akbar Shahid Ahmed, Senior Diplomatic Correspondent for HuffPost, delves into the controversial Trump-Netanyahu 20-point proposal for Gaza. He discusses the implications of requiring Hamas to disarm and release hostages, alongside Israel's reluctance to fully withdraw. The role of Trump's proposed "Board of Peace" and potential oversight by Arab states raises questions about future governance in Gaza. Akbar also highlights Palestinian distrust towards Trump's leadership and the precarious state of potential peace amidst ongoing military threats.

Akbar Shahid Ahmed, Senior Diplomatic Correspondent for HuffPost, delves deep into the UN's recent genocide finding against Israel and the latter's vehement rejection, citing self-defense. He analyzes the escalating ground offensive in Gaza City and the ramifications of a targeted strike in Doha, which jeopardizes Qatar's mediator efforts. The conversation reveals the complexities of Middle Eastern diplomacy, shedding light on how these developments affect regional stability and the prospects for a ceasefire.

Akbar Shahid Ahmed, a Huffington Post journalist specializing in foreign policy, discusses the devastating humanitarian crisis in Gaza. He highlights the effects of Israeli blockades on aid and the tragic consequences for civilians. The conversation reveals the missteps of the Trump administration in Gaza, including overly optimistic diplomatic strategies and their impact on renewed violence. Ahmed also delves into shifting U.S. political dynamics, especially among younger voters advocating for accountability in U.S. support for Israel.