The Chris Cuomo Project

Naftali Bennett (Former Prime Minister of Israel) joins Chris Cuomo to explain how Israel sees its war with Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas — and why he believes stopping now would be more dangerous than continuing. Bennett argues that Iran’s nuclear ambitions and regional proxy network left Israel with no real alternative but to act early, before the threat becomes unavoidable. He explains the difference between how Israel and the United States view Iran, why deterrence may not be enough, and what a realistic outcome of this conflict could look like. Cuomo presses Bennett on whether the strategy can actually succeed, what happens if the Iranian regime survives, and why Americans are increasingly skeptical of another prolonged conflict. Bennett also addresses criticism of Israel in the U.S., the role of American support, and his vision for Israel’s political future as a possible successor to Benjamin Netanyahu. Join The Chris Cuomo Project on YouTube for ad-free episodes, early releases, exclusive access to Chris, and more: https://www.youtube.com/@chriscuomo/join Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: https://linktr.ee/cuomoproject Save over 50% on term life insurance at https://selectquote.com/chrisc. Get 30% off Soul Mood Gummies at https://GetSoul.com with code CUOMO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Cuomo brings together key moments from this week’s Cuomo Mornings on SiriusXM, featuring conversations with Representative Ryan Zinke (R-MT) and former Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), along with calls from listeners reacting to America’s growing conflict with Iran. Zinke argues the threat remains urgent, warning that Iran’s nuclear capability and stated intent make it dangerous to step back too soon. Cuomo presses whether continued involvement can realistically eliminate that threat—or if the U.S. risks getting pulled deeper into a conflict with no clear end. Manchin focuses on the endgame, arguing that any lasting solution depends on regional partners and that the U.S. cannot stay indefinitely or attempt to control Iran’s future. Callers challenge the case for continued conflict, question how foreign policy connects to issues at home, and raise frustrations about government spending, political priorities, and accountability. Join The Chris Cuomo Project on YouTube for ad-free episodes, early releases, exclusive access to Chris, and more: https://www.youtube.com/@chriscuomo/join Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: https://linktr.ee/cuomoproject Help protect your family with life insurance through Ethos. Get your instant, free quote at https://ethos.com/cuomo. Application times and rates may vary. Get 20% off your first order of Lucy nicotine pouches at https://lucy.co with code CUOMO, or find a store near you at https://lucy.co/stores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Cuomo explains why the partial government shutdown is no longer a partisan stalemate but a political strategy — and why Trump now owns the outcome. From a rejected deal to the role of the SAVE Act, Cuomo walks through how both sides are calculating advantage while the real-world impact builds, from strained systems like TSA to broader government breakdown. He also looks at what this moment says about how Washington operates when winning matters more than governing. Join The Chris Cuomo Project on YouTube for ad-free episodes, early releases, exclusive access to Chris, and more: https://www.youtube.com/@chriscuomo/join Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: https://linktr.ee/cuomoproject Help protect your family with life insurance through Ethos. Get your instant, free quote at https://ethos.com/cuomo. Application times and rates may vary. Get 20% off your first order of Lucy nicotine pouches at https://lucy.co with code CUOMO, or find a store near you at https://lucy.co/stores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Cuomo breaks down why the current conflict with Iran could escalate far beyond what the White House is anticipating. Cuomo argues that the real danger isn’t just the initial strike, but everything that follows — from Hezbollah re-engaging along Israel’s northern border to instability across the Middle East and the risk of global escalation. He lays out how choke points like the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt trade, why proxy groups matter more than ever, and how quickly this could expand beyond a regional conflict. At the center of the analysis is a key question: what happens when a war is started without a clear plan for how it ends — or who gets pulled in next? Join The Chris Cuomo Project on YouTube for ad-free episodes, early releases, exclusive access to Chris, and more: https://www.youtube.com/@chriscuomo/join Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: https://linktr.ee/cuomoproject Sign up for your $1 per month trial today at https://shopify.com/chrisc Get 15% off OneSkin with the code cuomo at https://www.oneskin.co/cuomo #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cameron Khansarinia, chief of staff to Reza Pahlavi and a leading Iranian opposition figure, discusses prospects for regime change in Iran. He outlines organizing and transition plans, timing and risks of uprisings, outreach to security forces, and regional consequences. He also explains why many Iranians reject theocratic rule and how the prince aims to lead a peaceful transition.

Chris Cuomo travels to Israel’s border with Lebanon to show why the northern front may matter as much as anything happening inside Iran.From kibbutzim turned into fortified communities to schools outfitted with bulletproof glass, Cuomo documents how life has changed in northern Israel as Hezbollah attacks continue and the conflict expands beyond airstrikes and political messaging. He speaks with residents and local leaders about what it means to live within seconds of incoming fire, the fear of infiltration, and the reality of raising children in what has become an active war zone.Cuomo also explains why Lebanon is central to understanding where this war goes next. As Hezbollah escalates and the IDF deepens its campaign in southern Lebanon, the conflict is no longer just about Iran from above — it is also about what happens on the ground along Israel’s northern border, and how long that fight may last. Join The Chris Cuomo Project on YouTube for ad-free episodes, early releases, exclusive access to Chris, and more: https://www.youtube.com/@chriscuomo/join Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: https://linktr.ee/cuomoproject Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Cuomo reports from Israel as the war with Iran continues to escalate, offering a perspective that looks very different from the debate happening back in the United States. Cuomo explains why Americans are viewing the conflict primarily through politics and media narratives, while people in the region see it as an existential fight playing out in real time. He breaks down the competing motivations behind the war — from security fears and regional power struggles to domestic political optics in Washington. At the center of the debate is a question rarely asked in American coverage: who actually decides when this war ends? Cuomo examines the strategic calculations driving Israel, the messaging coming from the Trump administration, and how perception, politics, and power are shaping the conflict. Join The Chris Cuomo Project on YouTube for ad-free episodes, early releases, exclusive access to Chris, and more: https://www.youtube.com/@chriscuomo/join Make today a good day, and get yourself some Soul gummies. Right now, Soul is offering my audience 30% off your entire order! Go to GetSoul.com and use the code CUOMO. That’s GetSoul.com, promo code CUOMO for 30% off. Reverse hair loss with  @iRestoreLaser  and get exclusive savings on the iRestore Elite, use code CUOMO at irestore.com/cuomo! #irestorepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max Amini (comedian and actor) joins Chris Cuomo to talk about what the world misunderstands about Iran and the people who live there. Born in Arizona to an Iranian family and raised partly in Iran, Amini describes what it was like growing up between two cultures — experiencing both the warmth of Persian culture and the repression of the Islamic Republic. He explains the “double life” many Iranians live under the regime, the difference between the Iranian people and their government, and why Western audiences often get the country’s identity wrong. Cuomo and Amini also discuss cancel culture in comedy, the pressure artists face in a social media age, and how propaganda and political messaging shape how Americans view the Middle East. Amini argues that storytelling — even through comedy — can help bridge cultural misunderstandings and bring attention to the reality of life inside Iran. The conversation also touches on the Iranian revolution, the role of the regime in fueling regional conflicts, and why Amini believes the Iranian people deserve to have their story told beyond the stereotypes often seen in the news. Join The Chris Cuomo Project on YouTube for ad-free episodes, early releases, exclusive access to Chris, and more: https://www.youtube.com/@chriscuomo/join Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: https://linktr.ee/cuomoproject Head to https://factormeals.com/cuomo50off and use code cuomo50off to get 50% off and free breakfast for a year (new customers only, auto-renewing subscription required). Get 20% off and free rush shipping on LEAN, the weight loss supplement from Brickhouse Nutrition, at https://takelean.com with promo code CUOMO. Head to https://Superpower.com and use code CUOMO at checkout for $20 off your membership. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Cuomo brings together key moments from this week’s Cuomo Mornings on SiriusXM, featuring conversations with former National Security Adviser John Bolton and Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY), along with calls from listeners reacting to America’s growing conflict with Iran.Bolton lays out why he believes regime change in Tehran is the only viable path to eliminating Iran’s nuclear threat and explains where he thinks the Trump administration’s political strategy has fallen short. Cuomo presses him on the risks of a power vacuum, the role of Kurdish groups inside Iran, and whether the U.S. has prepared for what comes after the regime.Lawler defends the administration’s decision to strike Iran, arguing the regime posed an untenable threat and that the president acted within his authority. Cuomo challenges him on congressional oversight, the risk of another long war in the Middle East, and what lawmakers were actually told in classified briefings.Callers also weigh in on the war, from veterans concerned about another Iraq-style conflict to listeners debating whether regime change is the right goal and what the real strategy should be moving forward. Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos now, by going to https://Ethos.com/CUOMO Go to https://quince.com/cuomo for free shipping and 365-day returns on quality essentials, now available in Canada.Save more than 50% on term life insurance at https://selectquote.com/chrisc.#news #politics #iran #trump #cuomo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus (Ret.) (Senior Fellow, Foundation for Defense of Democracies, and Former IDF Spokesperson) joins Chris Cuomo to explain how Israel sees the war with Iran — and why Israeli leaders reject the idea that Israel is dragging the United States into the conflict. Conricus breaks down how the strikes unfolded, what intelligence triggered the timing of the attack, and why he believes the operation was clearly led by the United States with Israel bearing the greatest immediate risk. He also explains the structure of the Iranian regime — including the role of the Revolutionary Guard, the Quds Force, and the internal security apparatus that keeps the government in power. The conversation explores whether regime change in Iran is realistic, how the Iranian military and proxy networks are responding, and why Israel believes Iran may be weaker and more isolated than many analysts assume. Cuomo also presses Conricus on civilian casualties, messaging failures around the reported strike on a school, and whether failing to acknowledge mistakes risks damaging public trust during wartime. Join The Chris Cuomo Project on YouTube for ad-free episodes, early releases, exclusive access to Chris, and more: https://www.youtube.com/@chriscuomo/join Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: https://linktr.ee/cuomoproject Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos now, by going to https://Ethos.com/CUOMO Go to https://quince.com/cuomo for free shipping and 365-day returns on quality essentials, now available in Canada. Save more than 50% on term life insurance at https://selectquote.com/chrisc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices