The Young Turks

Discussion of Trump's push to influence Iran's leadership and the strategic dangers of regime-change thinking. A MAGA split erupts as Tucker Carlson is publicly repudiated. A Marine veteran is removed while protesting the war, and public opinion polls show growing opposition. The conflict's humanitarian toll and rising gas prices highlight wider regional and economic fallout.

Reporting on secret Iran back-channel talks and claims Israel monitored US-Iran communications. Questions about private actors and crypto ties possibly derailing diplomacy. Alarms over the prospect of US ground troops and mixed official messaging on war aims. Coverage of expanding strikes into Lebanon, civilian tolls, and debates about arming Kurdish groups to destabilize Iran.

Glenn Greenwald, journalist and author known for investigative reporting, brings sharp analysis on the Iran war lead-up. He questions shifting rationales for strikes. He traces parallels to Iraq and critiques media narratives. He explores Israel’s role, congressional spending debates, and how religious and political forces shape escalation.

Khalil Sawyer, a Christian-Palestinian activist and executive director of Agora Initiative, shares firsthand memories from Gaza and the West Bank. He describes life under occupation and how policies affect Christian communities. Short, candid conversations cover humiliation, movement restrictions, demographic pressures, and the human cost of the conflict.

Discussion of rising U.S.-Iran tensions and whether recent diplomatic signals could avert military escalation. A nearly blind refugee abandoned by Border Patrol and found dead sparks outrage and questions about accountability. A Minnesota woman says SNAP changes left her unable to afford food, highlighting the human cost of benefit cuts. Media consolidation heats up as Paramount wins a major bidding war.

They unpack reporting that U.S. officials may be pushing Israel to strike Iran and raise alarms about plans that could drag American forces into harm. They call out right-wing media splits as Tucker Carlson attacks pro-war narratives. The conversation also explores parallels to the Iraq buildup, polling showing public opposition to military action, and troubling ties between power players and influence operations.

Top Democrats Look To Block A Vote On Iran War Powers Resolution. The Trump Administration Is Allegedly Worried Israel Will Use Nukes On Iran. A Horrific Report Details IDF Soldiers Killing 15 Gaza Aid Workers In 2025 Attack. The Pentagon Demands That Anthropic Abandon Their AI Ethics Rules. 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: Ana Kasparian 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

President Donald Trump addresses the nation. Join Cenk Uygur, Ana Kasparian, and John Iadarola for a live watch and reaction to Trump's speech and how the Democrats will respond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The U.S. orders the evacuation of non-emergency personnel and families from its embassy in Beirut as it braces for a possible strike on Iran—raising the specter of a wider regional war. Right-wing media fracture bitterly over whether to back escalation as Cenk goes head to head with Genral Clark on Piers Morgan. Alleged Mar-A-Lago gunman revealed to be vocal Trump supporter upset about the Epstein files. 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: 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

They debate alarmist Iran nuclear timelines and whether pressure aims at regime change rather than enrichment limits. They cover regional backlash to a U.S. ambassador’s comments about Israeli territorial claims. They report cartel violence and nationwide retaliation after the killing of a major cartel boss, and trace links between U.S. demand, arms flows, and Mexican corruption.