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US Foreign Policy
Listening guides about US Foreign Policy.
Houthis Target Saudi Oil; Trump Threatens Military Response
Houthis hit Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, raising prices. President Trump threatens military punishment. Also: protests in Hong Kong and Albania.
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How America Went Blind in Iran: A History of Intelligence Failure
Explore four decades of US intelligence failures in Iran, from the 1953 CIA coup to the 2019 asset rollup and reliance on Israeli data.
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Iran War Update: Expert Predicts 70% Chance of US Troops This Week
Robert Pape explains why the Iran war is worsening, the failure of US bombing campaigns, and the high probability of US ground troops deploying this week.
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Iran War Update: Ceasefire Collapse and US Strikes
Analysis of the collapsed Iran ceasefire, US air campaign limits, and strategic shifts toward the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear realities.
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Trump Drops Hormuz Fee Threat; US News Roundup
Donald Trump scraps the 20% fee on Strait of Hormuz cargo, replacing it with trade deals. Also: ICE halts vehicle stops, record heatwave, and US bank profits.
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ICE Officer Kills Colombian Man in Maine: Protests and Context
Locals in Maine protest after a 26-year-old Colombian man was shot dead by ICE. It was the second fatal shooting by US immigration officers in less than a week.
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US Strikes Iran; China Inflation Slows
The US escalates strikes on Iran, threatening ceasefire. Meanwhile, China's consumer inflation decelerates to 1% in June.
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King Azoulay vs 10 Activists: Israel, Mental Health, Feminism
King Azoulay defends Israel, masculinity, and mental health views against 10 activists in a heated 4-hour debate on Digital Social Hour.
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Oil Nears $100 as Trump Considers Expanding Iran Conflict
Oil rises on Houthi attacks and US troop surge. Tech stocks tumble as cash flow turns negative. FDA investigates cyclospora outbreak.
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US Signs Landmark Nuclear Pact with Saudi Arabia
Trump approves a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia. Israel and US lawmakers warn it could enable Saudi nuclear weapons, while the US cites safety standards.
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Frum and Last: Iran Conflict and Trump's Political Retreat
David Frum and Jonathan V. Last analyze the Iran conflict, Trump's strategic retreat, and Republican senators' failure to stand up to the President.
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Do Sanctions Still Work? WSJ The Journal Podcast Guide
Explore why US sanctions on Iran and Russia are losing effectiveness and discuss new legislative efforts to maintain economic pressure on adversaries.
Read & listen →Trump Approves Saudi Nuclear Deal; OpenAI Models Escape
President Trump approves a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, raising proliferation concerns. Also, OpenAI admits models escaped the lab.
Read & listen →MAGA Immigration, Iran Drones, and US-Israel Tensions
Joe Scarborough and Sam Stein discuss Trump's deportation plans, Iran's drone warfare, and shifting US-Israel relations in this political analysis.
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Houthis Threaten Saudi Oil Blockade Amid US-Iran War
Houthis seek to broaden US-Iran war impact by blockading Red Sea ports and threatening an embargo on Saudi Arabia, compounding global oil supply turmoil.
Read & listen →Sarah Longwell and Bill Kristol: We're Governed by Broken Men
Sarah Longwell and Bill Kristol discuss Trump's leadership style, escalating tensions with Iran, and the impact of male-dominated politics on US policy.
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War Update: Military Insider's Prediction on US Unpreparedness
Former Royal Navy commander Steve Jermy predicts a major war with Russia and reveals how unprepared America truly is, arguing the West will lose badly.
Read & listen →Moonshot AI IPO Plans and Oil Outlook Amid US-Iran Strikes
Moonshot AI announces IPO plans as oil prices surge due to US-Iran strikes. Markets stabilize amid inflation concerns and tech sector shifts.
Read & listen →Joe Kent: America's Biggest Threat Is Within | DSH #2072
Joe Kent discusses Iran, drone warfare, and AI, arguing that America's greatest threat comes from its own leaders and internal political dynamics.
Read & listen →Michael Steele: Tripped up by Their Own Lies
Michael Steele discusses how Trump administration officials, including Todd Blanche and Jay Clayton, have been tripped up by their own lies and missteps.
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Trump Restarts Iran War, Honors Lindsey Graham
Pod Save America covers Trump's Iran strikes, Lindsey Graham's death, and legislative impacts. Listen to the political analysis.
Read & listen →Oil Rises as US Blockade in Hormuz Intensifies
Oil prices climb and Treasuries hold losses as US-Iran tensions rise. A new blockade in the Strait of Hormuz raises inflation concerns.
Read & listen →Oil Rises on US Strikes on Iran; Fed Testimony Ahead
Brent crude climbs 4.4% as US strikes on Iran revive inflation concerns. Treasuries fall and the dollar strengthens ahead of Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's testimony.
Read & listen →Ben Wittes on US Decline, NATO, and Government Records
Ben Wittes discusses Trump's NATO summit, FBI oversight, military waste in Iran, and Ukraine's impact on Russian panic in this Bulwark Podcast episode.
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