Phil Stewart

Phil Stewart, Reuters national security correspondent, and Jerry Doyle, Bloomberg defense editor, unpack why the Strait of Hormuz gives Iran huge leverage. They get into mines, missiles, and illegal transit fees. They also explore oil shocks, food and fuel ripple effects, Karg Island’s role, and how US military planning could quickly spiral.

Join Pentagon reporters Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart as they dive into the upheaval at the Pentagon under a new defense secretary. Ali, who covers defense and national security, and Stewart, a specialist in U.S. military reporting, discuss the controversial staff cuts that have sparked fear and skepticism among military insiders. They explore the challenges of enhancing strategic readiness amidst chaos and the potential impact on military operations, revealing concerns over readiness for future crises in an unpredictable world.

Phil Stewart, Reuters national security reporter who explains Pentagon briefings. Erin Banco, Washington reporter covering U.S. intelligence and Iran scenarios. They discuss Khamenei’s death and the immediate power vacuum. They unpack why the U.S. and Israel launched ambitious strikes. They assess Iran’s ability to retaliate and the wider regional fallout.

Phil Stewart, a national security correspondent on military aims and risks. Edmund Blair, a Middle East editor with on-the-ground analysis. They discuss strikes that reshaped Iran's leadership, uncertainty over succession, regional protests, threats to shipping and air travel, and possible disruptions to oil markets.

Phil Stewart, longtime Pentagon reporter for Reuters, offers on-the-ground analysis of U.S. defence policy and NATO reactions. He discusses rising tensions over NATO support and overflight denials. He talks about U.S. signals on a rapid end to the Iran conflict and the diplomatic moves to mend allied ties. He also covers domestic flashpoints like birthright citizenship and the White House ballroom ruling.

Phil Stewart, national security reporter, walks through the U.S.-Iran hostilities and the search for a missing pilot. Max Hunder, international affairs reporter, explains Ukraine’s pitch to Gulf states on counter-drone trade. Dawn Shmolesky, business reporter, breaks down Netflix’s push to build franchises after recent hits and costly flops.

Amy Tenery, Reuters sports reporter in Milan, previews the USA vs Canada Olympic hockey rivalry and stakes. Phil Noble, Reuters photographer, recounts racing to capture the viral Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor car image and the timing and technique behind it. Phil Stewart, Reuters national security reporter, outlines U.S. military planning and possible options regarding Iran.

Nancy Youssef, a national security writer for The Atlantic, Phil Stewart, a Reuters correspondent specializing in military affairs, and Colonel David LaPan, a former Pentagon spokesman, delve into the challenges facing press freedom at the Pentagon. They discuss new restrictive policies, the departure of major media outlets, and the implications of a predominantly right-wing press corps. The conversation highlights the chilling effect on accountability, the importance of independent reporting, and the potential erosion of trust in military narratives.

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.

Edmund Blair, Reuters Middle East editor who analyzes Iran's wartime decision-making and the IRGC. Phil Stewart, national security correspondent reporting on U.S. military options in the region. They discuss possible U.S. troop deployments, limited ground objectives like securing key sites, Israel's strike on South Pars and its fallout, and Tehran's shifting power dynamics.