We assess how long FBI director Kash Patel will last after reports of serial drunkenness with his own security detail having to break down doors to wake him. Featuring Scott Horton.
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With Trump turning allies into enemies while weakening America at warp speed, we go to Toronto, Canada to speak with novelist and culture writer @stephenmarche.bsky.social.
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Trump extends ceasefire on Wednesday while the Iranian side says they have “prepared new surprises for a potential new round of combat.” Featuring Jonathan Guyer, program director at the Institute for Global Affairs.
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We assess a manifesto from the Silicon Valley defense contractor Palantir, which has scholars of authoritarianism alarmed at what they see as a “technofascist” doctrine. Featuring Fred Turner, professor of communication at Stanford University.
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The CIA’s legacy of blowback, where, if not for their 1953 coup, Iran would likely be a thriving, secular democratic state today. Featuring Stephen Kinzer, award-winning foreign correspondent.
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The uncertainty of talks in Pakistan to negotiate an exit for a war Trump started and appears desperate to end before a ceasefire between the US, Israel and Iran expires on Wednesday. Featuring @naderhashemi.bsky.social.
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What can be done to remove an increasingly mentally ill Trump from office? We consider the possibility of Vance and the Republican Congress invoking the 25th Amendment. Featuring Dr. Allen Frances.
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Trump forces Netanyahu’s hand by saying Israel is “prohibited from bombing Lebanon,” despite mounting domestic pressure in Israel for the IDF to continue fighting Hezbollah. Featuring @tcambanis.bsky.social.
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The Strait of Hormuz is closed again after Trump and Iran’s FM said it was “completely open,” suggesting the US is not talking to the right people. Will the war resume when the ceasefire ends on Wednesday? Featuring @jricole.bsky.social.
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@lindsaykosh.bsky.social, Program Director of the National Priorities Project, joins us to discuss her article “The Average Taxpayer Shelled Out Over $4,000 for War and Weapons Last Year.”
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Taking a look at how Big Oil is making an extra $30 million an hour in profits from the war on Iran. Featuring @basavsen.bsky.social, Climate Justice Project Director at the Institute for Policy Studies.
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Trump announces that he has solved 9 wars across the world, and will end his 10th by orchestrating a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. Joining us to discuss the reality of this is independent journalist Habib Battah.
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We’re joined by Amy Goodman of @democracynow.org discussing the new documentary Steal This Story Please! which debuts tomorrow featuring a post-screening Q&A hosted by Ian and KPFK. Tix and more info are available at kpfk.org
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A large number of Democrats vying to become the next governor of California opens up the field to the possibility of a MAGA Republican becoming the next governor of the most Democratic state in the union. Featuring Harold Meyerson, editor of The American Prospect.
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On tax day, the richest Americans and billionaires benefit from tax breaks thanks to the Trump administration. Featuring Meghan Schneider, communications director for Tax the Greedy Billionaires.
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An update on the blockade of the Persian Gulf amid reports that negotiations with Iran might resume soon, tempered by threats from the IRGC. Featuring Dr. Paul Pillar, Director of Graduate Studies at Georgetown University.
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We examine the history of both the leftist opposition and the current widespread opposition to the Iranian government that is locked down under the brutal regime of the IRGC and Basij militia. Featuring Maziar Behrooz, historian and professor.
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China warns the US that its blockade is “dangerous and irresponsible.” We look at the US naval blockade of the Persian Gulf and assess how earlier blockades have impacted global trade. Featuring @jamiemartin2.bsky.social, professor of history at Harvard University.
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We discuss the Trump administration’s explanation of why we are at war with Iran with Daniel Immerwahr, professor of history at Northwestern University.
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In a now-deleted post, Trump depicts himself as Jesus while attacking Pope Leo. Featuring James Carroll, author and former Catholic priest.
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The US naval blockade deepens Trump’s escalation trap, leading us towards a dangerous future. Featuring Robert Pape, director of the Chicago Project on Security and Terrorism.
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New allegations and mounting controversy swirl around Trump’s inner circle after Melania’s unusual press conference. Featuring @ninaburleigh.bsky.social, senior editor at the New Republic.
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An update on Hungary’s pivotal election as Orbán faces a serious challenge. Featuring David Broder, historian of the European far-right.
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Negotiations fail in Pakistan between VP Vance and Iran as Trump orders a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Featuring Robert Malley.
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Trump’s failed war of choice is raising questions about the limits of U.S. military power. Joining us to assess whether it marks the beginning of the end for America’s imperial model is UT Austin's James Galbraith. on.soundcloud.com/VAm4EkMmX4qB...
How is big money reshaping Democratic primaries? New tactics target progressive candidates. Featuring
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A look at how big money is reshaping Democratic primaries with new tactics targeting progressive candidates. Featuring @adamgreen321.bsky.social, co-founder of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee.
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We examine Trump’s use of the “madman theory” and how six weeks of chaos are raising serious questions about his competence, credibility, and judgment. Featuring @billscher.bsky.social, politics editor of the Washington Monthly.
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A last minute two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran raises hopes and doubts, with both sides claiming victory as the world watches whether it holds. Featuring Nicholas Heras, Interim Executive Director at the Middle East Policy Council.
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Just hours before the ceasefire announcement yesterday, we spoke with Dr. Trita Parsi of @quincyinst.bsky.social who accurately predicted Trump would try to save face and back down from his maximalist threats. Listen more at the link in our bio.
