The Young Turks

Discussion centers on an Israeli strike on Iran's South Pars gas field and debate over U.S. coordination. They examine Iranian counterstrikes, claims of an F-35 downing, and rising global fuel prices. The show also covers a $200 billion Pentagon funding request versus domestic priorities and concerns about media bias and political influence in wartime decision making.

Glenn Greenwald, journalist and civil liberties advocate known for investigative reporting and commentary, joins to tackle U.S. foreign policy and the Iran war. He and Ana examine NATO reluctance, Europe's stakes, and the Strait of Hormuz. They debate Israel's role, lobbying influence, parallels to past regime‑change campaigns, and the long economic and human costs of sustained conflict.

A top counterterrorism official resigns over the Iran war and sparks debate about Washington’s internal split. Reports surface of targeted strikes killing senior Iranian security figures and stalled backchannel diplomacy. Broad discussion covers lobbying influence, media reactions, civilian tolls in Lebanon, rising war costs, and who profits from escalation.

Trump and Hegseth insist that the United States have already won the ongoing Iran war. Meanwhile, Trump begs other countries to help the U.S. secure the Strait of Hormuz. Trump admits that the Iran War is great for our “very good allies” in the Middle East. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.com/tyt  Just go to this exclusive web address right now to try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE: ziprecruiter.com/tyt  Check out Pocket Hose and use my code TYT for a great deal: https://www.getcopperhead.comIf your work depends on conversations — interviews, meetings, calls — check out plaud.ai  Explore opportunities in more than 60 countries and apply at http://PeaceCorps.gov/serve  Use less data, get paid by switching to Noble Mobile: https://go.tyt.com/getnoble     Hosts: Ana Kasparian, Cenk Uygur SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE ☞  https://www.youtube.com/@TheYoungTurks FOLLOW US ON: FACEBOOK  ☞   https://www.facebook.com/theyoungturks TWITTER  ☞       https://twitter.com/TheYoungTurks INSTAGRAM  ☞  https://www.instagram.com/theyoungturks TIKTOK  ☞          https://www.tiktok.com/@theyoungturks 👕MERCH  ☞      https:/www.shoptyt.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A U.S. military refueling plane crashes in Iraq, with six service members killed as tensions tied to the Iran conflict continue to ripple across the region. Donald Trump faces criticism for misleading claims about the war while also issuing a 30-day sanctions waiver allowing the purchase of Russian oil at sea. Thanks to Shopify and Zip Recruiter for today's episode: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.com/tyt Just go to this exclusive web address right now to try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE: ziprecruiter.com/tyt Hosts: John Iadarola, Cenk Uygur SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE ☞  https://www.youtube.com/@TheYoungTurks FOLLOW US ON: FACEBOOK  ☞   https://www.facebook.com/theyoungturks TWITTER  ☞       https://twitter.com/TheYoungTurks INSTAGRAM  ☞  https://www.instagram.com/theyoungturks TIKTOK  ☞          https://www.tiktok.com/@theyoungturks 👕MERCH  ☞      https:/www.shoptyt.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian McGinnis, Marine Corps veteran and firefighter turned activist and candidate, recounts protesting U.S. involvement in the Iran war and being removed from the Senate. He describes his motivations for activism and running for office. Conversation touches on intelligence about Iran, political pushes for regime change, U.S. costs and military spending, and media narratives around the conflict.

Daniel Davis, retired lieutenant colonel and military analyst, offers sharp foreign policy perspective. He discusses how the Iran conflict escalated, limits of US military power, risks in the Strait of Hormuz, and a growing global fertilizer crisis threatening food supplies. Short, urgent takes on politics, strikes, and regional fallout.

Donald Trump’s advisers reportedly urge him to find an exit ramp from the Iran conflict as Republican anxiety spikes over soaring energy prices. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.com/tyt Just go to this exclusive web address right now to try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE: ziprecruiter.com/tyt If your work depends on conversations — interviews, meetings, calls — check out plaud.ai Explore opportunities in more than 60 countries and apply at http://PeaceCorps.gov/serve Use less data, get paid by switching to Noble Mobile: https://go.tyt.com/getnoble Hosts: Ana Kasparian, Cenk Uygur SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE ☞  https://www.youtube.com/@TheYoungTurks FOLLOW US ON: FACEBOOK  ☞   https://www.facebook.com/theyoungturks TWITTER  ☞       https://twitter.com/TheYoungTurks INSTAGRAM  ☞  https://www.instagram.com/theyoungturks TIKTOK  ☞          https://www.tiktok.com/@theyoungturks 👕MERCH  ☞      https:/www.shoptyt.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump keeps contradicting his own Iran War timeline. Israel strikes Iranian oil facilities as crude surges past $100, triggering the long-feared Gulf supply squeeze and rattling global markets. Senator Lindsey Graham escalates the rhetoric, vowing the U.S. will “blow the hell out of these people” and warning strikes on Iran could intensify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.com/tyt Just go to this exclusive web address right now to try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE: ziprecruiter.com/tyt If your work depends on conversations — interviews, meetings, calls — check out plaud.ai Explore opportunities in more than 60 countries and apply at http://PeaceCorps.gov/serve Use less data, get paid by switching to Noble Mobile: https://go.tyt.com/getnoble Hosts: Ana Kasparian, Cenk Uygur SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE ☞  https://www.youtube.com/@TheYoungTurks FOLLOW US ON: FACEBOOK  ☞   https://www.facebook.com/theyoungturks TWITTER  ☞       https://twitter.com/TheYoungTurks INSTAGRAM  ☞  https://www.instagram.com/theyoungturks TIKTOK  ☞          https://www.tiktok.com/@theyoungturks 👕MERCH  ☞      https:/www.shoptyt.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jordan Uhl, contributor and correspondent who files on-the-ground reports, unpacks chilling chatter about regime-change plans and rapid military moves toward Cuba. He breaks down claims of imminent actions, shifting presidential rhetoric on Iran, and the economic and geopolitical fallout. Short, sharp updates and reporting-focused analysis throughout.