The Tucker Carlson Show

A fiery look at whether America is stepping back from its global role. The conversation circles around war promises that may not hold, the Strait of Hormuz as the real test of power, and why China could gain the advantage. It also turns to shrinking influence, a renewed focus on nearby neighbors, and the fall of church leaders who backed war.

Dave Smith, comedian and libertarian commentator known for anti-war politics, dives into media lies, World War II as a modern state myth, and why antiwar voices are winning public opinion. He also gets into the Israel lobby, rising tribal backlash, empire’s decline, FBI skepticism, the Epstein cover-up, and Trump’s next move on Iran.

Bishop Joseph E. Strickland, a Catholic bishop and outspoken defender of traditional Church teaching, reacts to the shutdown of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. He and Tucker dig into just war, limits on state power, and the morality of harming civilians. They also touch on Carrie Prejean Boller, public backlash, persecution, and why truth unsettles powerful institutions.

Alex Gibney, an investigative documentary filmmaker behind the Netanyahu film, unpacks 1,000 hours of leaked police interrogations. He gets into corruption claims involving gifts and media favors. He also explores war, political survival, October 7 scrutiny, rising nationalism in Israel, and the pressure campaign around getting the film seen.

James Webb III, a Marine veteran, policy adviser, and journalist who fought in Ramadi, joins a tense conversation on the rising chances of U.S. troops entering Iran. They discuss mission creep, drone warfare gaps, unclear American objectives, and how wars abroad can fuel censorship, distrust, and decay at home. They also examine Israel’s influence, failed off-ramps, and the danger of a wider regional blowback.

Avraham Burg, Israeli author and former Knesset speaker and interim president, delivers a fierce critique of Netanyahu and the war. He talks about Israel’s lack of clear strategy, the zero-sum idea of victory, Gaza as a moral breaking point, and how fear, trauma, religion, and power shape Israeli views of America and the wider region.

Jiang Xueqin, a professor and historian known for geopolitical forecasting, maps out where the Iran war could head next. He explores global attrition, why Washington may have no easy exit, and how U.S. ground troops could deepen the conflict. He also digs into Japan’s future, Asia’s energy shock, Israel’s regional aims, and the possibility of a new multipolar order.

Joe Kent, a former Green Beret and ex-counterterrorism chief, breaks down why he says Iran was not an imminent threat. He digs into intelligence disputes, lobbying and policy pressure, and why he believes Washington and Israel wanted different outcomes. He also explains his resignation, fears of domestic blowback, and the risks of regime change.

Glenn Greenwald, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist focused on civil liberties and surveillance, digs into free speech crackdowns tied to criticism of Israel. He explores campus speech rules, anti-boycott laws, and political pressure in America. The conversation also touches on Iran war rhetoric, false flag fears, ethnic tension, and a looming party realignment over Israel.

Carrie Prejean Boller, former Miss California known for speaking publicly about her Christian convictions, recounts her time on the President's Religious Liberty Commission. She discusses pressures over Israel and social posts. Short, direct stories cover a tense pre-hearing confrontation, accusations of anti-Semitism, and disputed removal from the commission.