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Dr. Abdul El‑Sayed, physician and progressive Senate candidate from Michigan, gives a brisk take on his campaign, a rally with Hasan Piker, and outreach strategy. Jasper Nathaniel, independent reporter on the West Bank, provides on‑the‑ground updates about settler violence, outpost expansion, and IDF strains. Multiple short, focused conversations cover mediation, markets, and political maneuvering.

A rundown of U.S.-Iran tensions as diplomacy unravels and the Pentagon readies possible ground operations. Analysis of shifting modern warfare with drones and interceptor shortages. Coverage of strikes damaging U.S. bases and regional escalation risks. A look at military recruitment changes, including raising the enlistment age and easing drug rules.

Robert Pape, political scientist and author of the 'Escalation Trap' framework, warns about risks of a widening Iran war. Conversation covers how strikes could spiral into broader conflict and the Pentagon’s risky options. Also discussed: oil supply shocks from attacks and diplomatic overtures from Cuba proposing compensation and negotiations.

Ryan and Emily discuss Ryan smeared for Cuba aid trip, Ryan cooks Newsmax host on Cuba, Newsom flips on Israel apartheid, blackouts imminent in US, mortgage rates spiral.   Christopher Rabb: https://www.chrisrabb.com/      To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.comMerch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A wide-ranging look at ceasefire talks and a reported 15-point proposal between the US and Iran. Tense reactions to leaked negotiation terms and military rhetoric about negotiating with bombs. Coverage of Israeli plans to push into southern Lebanon and the logistics of seizing strategic islands. Reports on attacks against US bases, troop movements, and growing regional escalation.

Brandon J. Weichert, military analyst and foreign policy commentator, breaks down troop movements and airborne operations tied to rising Iran tensions. He discusses Pentagon preparations for possible boots on the ground. Short, sharp takes cover feasibility of island seizures, carrier and shipyard limits, and escalation risks from drones, missiles, and nuclear pressures.

Brendan Steinhauser, a Republican strategist and former Tea Party organizer now focused on AI policy and national security, joins to unpack AI contracting and risks of military use. They also cover airport chaos and staffing fallout. Short, direct takes on AI job impacts, misinformation threats, and how policy debates shape dangerous tech use.

Trita Parsi, executive vice president of the Quincy Institute and U.S.-Iran policy expert. He breaks down why sanctions relief might be a viable de-escalation path. Short takes on Iranian political calculations and credibility of outreach. Discussion of risks of mutual humiliation and the pressures shaping timing and narratives.

They unpack chaotic oil and bond market moves and a sharp plunge in Brent futures. Diesel surges and gas pain for workers get attention alongside supply-chain fallout. Israeli leaders' holy-site rhetoric and disputed missile fragment claims are explored. Political claims of a quick regime-change victory and the real risk of prolonged disruption are also discussed.

Joe Kent, former NCTC director and military vet who resigned in protest over the Iran war. He discusses why he left the administration and barriers to influencing the president. He talks about Israeli influence on U.S. policy, disputes over imminent threat assessments, nuclear escalation risks, investigations into high-profile incidents, and concerns about intelligence process failures.