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Where Do Democrats Go From Here on Israel & Palestine? (Live From Crooked Con)
At a Crooked Con panel, Joel Rubin and Tarek Habash debate U.
How Will the Blue Wave Change US Foreign Policy? (Live from Crooked Con)
Hosts Tom Vitor and Ben Rhodes discuss the midterm election results, arguing that the Iran war was a key factor in the Republican loss and urging Democrats to cut off military funding to force peace.
Trump’s “Insane” Plan to Reignite the Iran War
Recorded on Election Day, this episode analyzes the escalating threat of renewed US military strikes on Iran, driven by Israeli pressure and Trump’s desire to project strength.
Democracy Wins in Brazil and Serbia
This episode highlights major democratic victories in Brazil and Serbia, where Lula da Silva won a stunning runoff election and a leaderless student…
France Descends Into Chaos
Tommy and Ben analyze the political fallout of Trump’s endorsement of Netanyahu and the escalating war in Ukraine, where U.
Trump’s Dirty Diesel Deal
Tommy and Ben discuss Trump’s controversial diesel deal with Putin, which they argue funds Russia’s war effort while undermining Ukraine’s defense…
Russian Plague and Putin's Prisons
Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes analyze a global surge in right-wing politics, focusing on Brazil’s election where Flavio Bolsonaro leads the runoff…
Soccer Scandal & Idiot Ambassadors
Tommy and Ben recap the Trump-Xi summit, noting minimal trade progress and a confusing arms sales mix-up, while analyzing the ongoing Iran conflict and a suspicious incident at a UK air base.
Xi’s Just Not That Into You
Tommy and Ben discuss the FBI hack, Xi Jinping’s state visit, and AI national security risks, including the Menab school strike and election disinformation.
Don Jr.’s Big Fat Russian Wedding
Tommy and Ben react to FBI Director Kash Patel’s bizarre Senate testimony regarding bestiality hiring standards.
Can Germany’s Far Right Be Stopped?
Tommy and Ben discuss the historic rise of Germany’s far-right AfD in regional elections, the ineptitude of Trump envoies Witkoff and Kushner in…
The Art of the Venezuela Oil Deal
Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes review six months of the US war with Iran, highlighting military strain, economic costs, and internal Pentagon dissent.
Trump & Carney’s Heated Rivalry
Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes discuss the escalating US-Canada trade war, analyzing Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decision to walk away from negotiations over sovereignty concerns.
Trump’s Unrequited Love for Kim Jong Un
The hosts discuss the expulsion of a trans CIA officer, Trump’s erratic cancellation of US-South Korea military drills, and Jared Kushner’s failed Gaza diplomacy.
Mission: Impossible - Catering Truck (Starring Donald J. Trump)
The hosts condemn NBA players Enes Kanter and Royce White for trolling the WNBA to attack trans people, noting White’s history of domestic abuse.
Far Right Freaks Freak Over Migrants in Spain
Hosts analyze the migration surge into Spain’s Ceuta, debunking right-wing conspiracy theories while criticizing Morocco’s role.
Lindsey Graham's Bloody Legacy
The hosts discuss the new 2028 Democratic primary calendar, which moves South Carolina to the first spot and eliminates Iowa, sparking debate over its impact on progressive and moderate candidates.
Pentagon Covers Up Iran War Casualties
Hosts Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes discuss escalating U.
Trump's Delusional Election Rant
Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes analyze Trump’s primetime address on election interference, arguing it aims to sow doubt ahead of midterms rather than present new evidence.
Forever War (Trump's Version)
Hosts Ben Rhodes and Tommy Vitor discuss the resumption of U.
Trump Bullies FIFA, NATO
Tommy Vitor and Mehdi Hassan discuss Donald Trump’s interference in the FIFA World Cup, his erratic NATO summit diplomacy, and his alliance with Turkish President Erdogan.
Keeping Up With the Korruption in Kazakhstan
The hosts analyze the fragile Lebanon-Israel agreement and ongoing US-Iran tensions, including Strait of Hormuz disputes and Doha peace talks.
Starmer Brexits
Hosts analyze the US-Iran ceasefire memorandum, criticizing it as a diplomatic failure that grants Iran sanctions relief without nuclear concessions.
Starmer Brexits
Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes analyze the U.
How Bad Is Trump’s Iran Deal?
Hosts Tommy Vitor and Ben Rhodes analyze the leaked Trump-Iran deal, criticizing it as a diplomatic failure that rewards Iran with massive funding while achieving few US objectives.
Jared & Ivanka Conquer Albanian Island
Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes discuss escalating tensions between Iran, Israel, and the US, including Iran shooting down a US helicopter.
Trump’s Top Spy Has One Job: Revenge
Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes analyze Trump’s appointment of Bill Pulte as acting DNI, warning it risks weaponizing intelligence against political enemies.
Pope Warns of AI Apocalypse
Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes analyze the chaotic US-Iran ceasefire negotiations, criticizing Trump’s erratic diplomacy and discussing bizarre Israeli plans to install Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Is Trump Planning to Invade Cuba?
Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes analyze signs of a potential US regime change operation in Cuba, criticizing the humanitarian crisis caused by the blockade.
Is Trump Planning to Invade Cuba?
Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes discuss the Trump administration’s aggressive foreign policy, highlighting a potential regime change operation in Cuba amid a severe humanitarian crisis caused by U.
Keir Starmer’s Last Stand?
Hosts Tommy Vitor and Ben Rhodes discuss the UK Labour Party’s election losses and calls for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign.
Keir Starmer’s Last Stand?
Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes discuss the UK Labour Party’s election losses and calls for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign.
Bullsh*t Ceasefires Everywhere
Hosts Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes critique the Trump administration’s failed strategy in Iran, arguing that military strikes have not hindered Iran’s…
Bullsh*t Ceasefires Everywhere
Hosts Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes critique the Trump administration’s failed strategy in Iran, mocking "Project Freedom" and noting that strikes haven’t delayed Iran’s nuclear timeline.
King Trump Welcomes King Charles
Hosts analyze the failed U.
All the President’s (Corrupt) Men
Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes analyze the stalled Iran ceasefire, Trump’s erratic diplomacy, and the humanitarian crisis in Lebanon, including IDF desecration of Christian sites.
JD Vance’s Global Humiliation
Pod Save the World analyzes the failed U.
Trump Threatens Genocide
Hosts Tommy Vitor and Ben Rhodes discuss Donald Trump’s sudden two-week suspension of planned strikes on Iran, facilitated by Pakistani mediation.