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Tommy and Ben lament Trumpâs travesty of a spending bill and the death of USAID, and how both will cost lives and further tank Americaâs global reputation. They unpack the fallout from Israel and the USâs strikes on Iran, the bizarre delusions and marginalization of Tulsi Gabbard, and the ending of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians. They also discuss Trumpâs interference in Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahuâs corruption trial, the latest horrors in Gaza, shocking settler violence in the West Bank, and anti-Israel speech at the UKâs Glastonbury Festival. Also covered: new fighting between Ukraine and an emboldened Russia, Trumpâs shaky ceasefire and resource-grab masquerading as a âpeace dealâ between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, and a triumphant pride parade in Budapest. Finally, they plan a trip to the worldâs next top spring break destination: Wonsan Kalma, North Korea.
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Tommy and Ben grapple with the fallout from Trump and Netanyahuâs war with Iran. They talk about how Americaâs massive bunker buster bombs didn't solve the problem of Iranâs nuclear program, why the strikes were illegal under international law, and how the drumbeat for regime change will never go away. They also discuss the short-term thinking and triumphalism running rampant in DC and the media and Israelâs own under-the-radar nuclear program. Additionally, they cover this weekâs NATO summit and Trumpâs less-than-reassuring statement on mutual defense for member countries, some rare good news about a prisoner release in Belarus, how companies like Palantir could fast-track us into a surveillance state, and why Jeff Bezosâs Venice wedding is going off the rails. Then, Ben speaks with Nilo Tabrizy, a visual forensics reporter at the Washington Post and co-author of the forthcoming book, For the Sun After Long Nights: The Story of Iran's Women-Led Uprising, about how Iranian civilians have experienced the last 12 days.
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Tommy and Ben react to Trumpâs strikes on Iranâs nuclear facilities. They break down the many horrifying ways Iran could retaliate in the short and long term, how the conflict could snowball across the Middle East, and why the US canât just bomb its way back to the negotiating table. They also get into the administrationâs baffling, bad-faith messaging on the attacks, how the Democrats should meet this moment, and the global reaction.
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Tommy and Ben tackle the big question: will Trump be stupid enough to drag the United States into another war in the Middle East? They dig into the various right-wing forces arguing for and against US involvement, discuss why following Benjamin Netanyahu into yet another regime change war in the region is insane, and how this conflict has ballooned from strikes on nuclear infrastructure to a full-on push for regime change. They also talk about the DC blob and mediaâs cheerleading for these disastrous wars, the eerie similarities between the current moment and the runup to the war in Iraq, and Trumpâs willful disregard of our own intelligence. Finally, they cover the efforts in Congress to try to prevent the US from wading into the conflict and why Democrats need to stand firmly against it. Then, Tommy is joined by Congressman Greg Landsman. Landsman supports the US joining the fight against Iran and has been a vocal defender of the war in Gaza, so they debate each policy. Landsman also discusses the terrifying news that he was on the so-called âhit listâ found in the Minnesota shooterâs car.
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Tommy and Ben discuss Israelâs ongoing military assault on Iranâbreaking down who and what got hit, why the timing was a surprise, and what the Trump administration knew ahead of time. They also talk about how the attacks could impact Iranâs nuclear program and current regime, what retaliation could look like, and how Democrats should respond.
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Tommy and Ben unpack Trumpâs cruel and incoherent travel bans, the administrationâs callous stranding of migrants and ICE agents in Djibouti, the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the US and his immediate prosecution, and the revival of the plan to send thousands of migrants to GuantĂĄnamo. They also discuss Trumpâs upcoming North Korea-style military (and birthday) extravaganza and Trumpâs abuse of the military for his personal interests. Also covered: Israelâs interception of Greta Thunbergâs Freedom Flotilla to Gaza and her subsequent deportation, the continuing chaos of Israelâs disastrous humanitarian aid plan for the strip, Israel arming Gazan clans to fight Hamas, and the intra-MAGA war being waged over Trumpâs Iran policy. Finally, they take a tour through Tulsi Gabbardâs dark twisted nuclear fantasy. Then, the guys speak with Jacinda Ardern, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, about how Covid changed global politics, working with big tech to reduce radicalization, and the need to hold two truths at once when it comes to Gaza. Her new book is a A Different Kind of Power.
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Ben and guest co-host Ali Velshi kick off the show with a conversation about how Trumpâs policies are accelerating US brain drain, Tulsi Gabbardâs Fox News-style overhaul of the Presidential Daily Brief, and the eyebrow-raising new press secretary at the Pentagon. They also talk about Ukraineâs massive surprise drone strike on Russia and the stalemate between Putin and Zelensky. Additionally, they cover the horrific attack on Jewish demonstrators in Colorado, Israel and Americaâs disastrous aid distribution operation in Gaza, the expansion of settlements in the West Bank, and the future of the two-state solution. Also discussed: Chinaâs advantages in the trade war, how trade wars can become real wars, and far-right politics in Poland, Portugal, and the Netherlands. Finally, Ali takes a step back to talk about being a journalist covering Trump 2.0. Aliâs show Velshi airs weekends on MSNBC, and his book is Small Acts of Courage: A Legacy of Endurance and the Fight for Democracy.
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Tommy and Ben are on the Trump corruption beat, including Vietnamâs fast-tracking of a Trump golf project for favorable treatment, the administration pushing Elon Muskâs Starlink on foreign countries, the presidentâs grotesque dinner for buyers of his memecoin, and Cory Bookerâs embarrassing vote for Charles Kushner to be ambassador to France. Additionally, they talk about the reduction of National Security Council staff and how its operations are changing for the worse under Trump and the administrationâs hostility to international students. Also discussed: the tragic killing of two Israeli embassy workers in Washington, Israelâs widely denounced new method of distributing aid in Gaza, Putinâs ongoing humiliation of Trump, North Koreaâs failed battleship launch, Japanâs rice crisis and how a joke cost a government minister his job, and the crucial role a biscuit tin plays in New Zealand politics. Finally, Tommy speaks with Representative Jim Himes, ranking member of the âHouse Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, about the dangers of politicizing intelligence, how the war in Gaza might be fueling terrorism, and more.
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Tommy and Ben discuss President Trumpâs policy changes on Syria and his man-crush on its president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, what lifting sanctions on Syria could (and should) look like, more details on how Qatarâs plane bribe came together, and Tulsi Gabbardâs shocking politicization of the intelligence community. They also talk about the continuing crackdown on journalists and human rights activists by Nayib Bukele in El Salvador, the direâand indefensibleâhumanitarian situation in Gaza, the lack of any meaningful progress in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, and elections in Portugal, Romania and Poland. Then, Ben speaks with Dr. Feroze Sidhwa, a trauma surgeon who has volunteered twice in Gaza, about his experience treating patients in Khan Younis. Finally, Ben and Tommy are forced to endure some selections from this yearâs Eurovision Song Contest.
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Tommy and Ben discuss how President Trumpâs first official foreign trip is a blatant extraction of money from the Middle East, his announcement that the US will lift sanctions on Syria, the widening cracks between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Trump and Israelâs increasing isolation, and the different stories the US and Iran are telling about the latest nuclear talks. They also talk about why Trump caved to China on tariffs, India and Pakistanâs ceasefire and the Trump administrationâs belated intervention in the conflict, and the latest talks between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey. Additionally, they talk about the first American Pope and why the Trump administrationâs classification of white South Africans as refugees is white supremacy as policy. Finally, Tommy speaks with Senator Chris Murphy about the historic corruption on display during Trumpâs Middle East trip and what Democrats can do to fight back.
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Tommy and Ben discuss President Trumpâs firing of National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and the dangers that come along with consolidating responsibilities into fewer hands, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carneyâs visit to the White House, and cuts to the CIA, military, and other intelligence agencies while Trump plans a âbig, beautifulâ military parade on his birthday. They also talk about Israelâs plan to occupy and hold Gaza indefinitely, the anti-Trump effect in the Australian election, but a rightward turn for elections in the UK and Romania. Additionally, they cover the rocky start for Germanyâs new Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the Trump administrationâs defense of Germanyâs far-right AfD party after being designated as an âextremist endeavorâ, Indiaâs military response to a terrorist attack in the Kashmir region, and they take bets on the papal conclave. Finally, Ben speaks to Clayton Weimers, Executive Director of Reporters Without Borders in the US about the grim state of global press freedom.
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Ben and Tommy discuss the Liberal Partyâs shocking come-from-behind victory in the Canadian election and why it was a rebuke of Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Trumpâs meeting at the Vatican and why Trumpâs peace talks with Russia have failed, and the never-ending chaos swirling around Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. They also talk about the escalation in tensions between India and Pakistan after a terrorist attack in the Kashmir region, the horrifying, deteriorating situation on the ground in Gaza, and a new investigation from Channel 13 news in Israel about the Biden administrationâs disastrous approach to the war in Gaza. Then Ben speaks to Oleksandra Matviichuk, a Ukrainian human rights lawyer and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate about the devastating humanitarian impact of the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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Tommy and Ben discuss the latest scandal engulfing Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and why even his defenders say the Pentagon is in chaos, a report about the FBI Directorâs jet-setting lifestyle, and Secretary of State Marco Rubioâs mindless reorganization of the State Department. They also talk about Pope Francisâ moral leadership on global affairs, how China is winning the trade war and concern that the impact of Trumpâs tariffs might be irreversible, why US airstrikes on the Houthi rebels have failed to deter them, a new political crisis for Israeli PM Bibi Netanyahu, the latest from Gaza, and why Swedes are Netflix and chilling to the Moose Migration.
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Tommy and Ben discuss El Salvadorian President Nayib Bukeleâs White House meeting with Trump and their coordinated assault on due process in America, the terrifying prospect of Trump sending American citizens to foreign prisons, Daniel Noboaâs re-election in Ecuador, and disgraced military contractor Erik Princeâs attempts to privatize and profit from right-wing autocracy. They also talk about Trumpâs failures to end the war in Ukraine, the administration's talks with Iran about its nuclear program and the fight to define what a successful Iran deal 2.0 could look like, and the anti-Trump effect on Australia and Canadaâs upcoming elections. Then, Tommy speaks to Josh Rogin, author of Chaos Under Heaven: Trump, Xi, and the Battle for the Twenty-First Century, about Trumpâs chaotic China policymaking in the first term and who in the administration is influencing his decision-making as he launches a massive trade war.
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Tommy and Ben discuss the disastrous impact of Trumpâs âLiberation Dayâ tariffs, how a fringe right-wing conspiracy theorist got Trump to fire top national security officials, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahuâs visit to Washington and the upcoming talks between the Trump administration and Iran. Then they explain why South Sudan is teetering on the edge of civil war, and the dramatic end of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeolâs time in power. Finally, Tommy speaks to Noah Bullock, Executive Director of Cristosal, about the brutality of El Salvadorâs prison system and why Donald Trump and Nayib Bukele have forged such a close relationship.
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Tommy and Ben discuss French far-right leader Marine Le Penâs embezzlement conviction and what it could mean for Franceâs political future, reactions from world leaders to Trumpâs promised âLiberation Dayâ when US tariffs on global imports will supposedly go into effect, and a spate of incompetent national security staffing stories from Elise Stefanik losing the UN nomination to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth bringing his wife to meetings. They also talk about the chilling effects of deportations and student visas being revoked and how the latest version of the Ukraine mineral deal will only lead to corruption and grift from Trumpâs goons. Then Ben speaks with International Rescue Committee President David Miliband about the hole USAID cuts have left in the humanitarian response to crises in Myanmar, Sudan, and global health.
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Tommy and Ben discuss the fallout from Trump's national security team accidentally sending top secret war plans to a journalist, Turkey's backsliding democracy as a result of ErdoÄan arresting his top political opponent, and Bibi Netanyahu's continuing efforts to remove internal critics while Israel gears up for potential annexation of Gaza. They also discuss a violent settler attack on the Oscar winning co-director of No Other Land, Russia's maximalist terms for the new maritime ceasefire with Ukraine, the conflicts in Sudan and Congo, and the Trump administration's latest immigration moves, including revoking temporary protected status for over 500,000 people. Then, Tommy is joined by Jeremy Shapiro, Research Director at the European Council of Foreign Relations, for a tour of Europe, including Turkey's political unrest, Romania's fraught election, and the latest with Hungarian strongman Viktor OrbĂĄn.
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Tommy and Ben discuss Bibi Netanyahu restarting the war in Gaza as he creates a new domestic political crisis, why Trump's airstrikes against the Houthi rebels in Yemen are likely to fail, and the gutting of Voice of America. They also cover the latest in Trump's efforts to harness the Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged gang members to El Salvador, how Putin continues to play Trump in negotiations over Ukraine, Serbia's wave of student-led protests over government corruption, and why patrons at a popular Chinese hotpot chain are getting more than just a full refund. Then Ben speaks with Pankaj Mishra, author of The World After Gaza: A History, about how Israel's relationship with the legacy of the Holocaust has shifted, decolonization in the 20th century, and how a writer can be of service in these dark times.
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Today we're excited to bring you the first episode of Shadow Kingdom: God's Banker. In the summer of 1982, the Vaticanâs top money man was found dead. Roberto Calvi was at the center of a prolific money laundering scheme that put him in the crosshairs of the Sicilian mafia, a secret far-right chapter of the Freemasons, and the Catholic Church. Forty years after his death was ruled a suicide, Shadow Kingdom host Nicolo Majnoni got a tip that there was more to the story. So who killed Godâs banker?
Shadow Kingdom is a new series from Crooked Media and Campside Media. Each season starts with a crime, and as the layers are peeled back to find out who or what is at the center of it, a larger system at play is revealed.
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Tommy and Ben discuss late-breaking news that Russia and Ukraine may agree to a 30-day ceasefire, Canadaâs new Prime Minister and the rapidly escalating trade war with the United States that heâll inherit, and the final death knell for USAID. They also talk about the irrational anger at the Trump administrationâs direct talks with Hamas, and the Anti-Defamation Leagueâs ludicrous support of the arrest of a Columbia university student for his role in pro-Palestine protests. Then they cover the recent violence in Syria between the new government and pro-Assad loyalists, and the ICC arrest of Rodrigo Duterte, former President of the Philippines. Then Tommy speaks to journalist and System Update host Glenn Greenwald about the Trump administrationâs attacks on free speech, a realistic end to the war in Ukraine, Tulsi Gabbard, Trumpâs new FBI leadership, and censorship in Brazil.
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