Episodios

  • This Week Around World - July 4, 2025 Edition
    Jul 4 2025

    The report delivers a thorough overview of global news from June 27 to July 4, 2025, emphasizing key geopolitical and economic developments. It highlights escalating conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, as well as Iran’s growing military alignment with China. The analysis also covers pivotal policy shifts in the United States and United Kingdom, including a historic U.S. Supreme Court ruling that redefines executive authority and the U.K.’s extensive immigration reform—both anticipated to carry significant economic implications. Additionally, the report discusses global economic projections, an impending U.S. tariff decision, and notable scientific breakthroughs, including the identification of a new interstellar object and urgent concerns over the shrinking carbon budget.


    #GlobalNews #Geopolitics #Economy #Ukraine #Gaza #IranChina #USPolitics #UKImmigration #ClimateCrisis #SpaceDiscovery #CarbonBudget #ScienceNews #Tariffs #thepoliticalcurrent #thisweekaroundtheworld

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  • Iran Israel war and ceasefire stability
    Jul 2 2025

    In this episode, we dive deep into the pivotal 12-day military conflict between Iran and Israel that erupted in June 2025 a dramatic escalation from their long-standing shadow war. We unpack the roots of the confrontation, including Israel’s strategic pivot toward preemptive action and its systematic targeting of Iranian proxies, which led to the launch of Operation Rising Lion against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.


    We examine Iran’s powerful retaliation, the ensuing U.S. intervention, and the fragile ceasefire that followed a ceasefire marked by minimalist terms and profound mistrust. The episode also explores the far-reaching consequences of the war, from the damage to Iran’s nuclear ambitions to the collapse of its Axis of Resistance network and the reshaped military postures of both nations.


    Finally, we analyze the internal political hardening in both Tehran and Tel Aviv, the muted roles of global powers like China and Russia, and why experts believe this brief war could be the precursor to a much larger conflict on the horizon.


    #IranIsraelConflict #MiddleEastTensions #OperationRisingLion #IranNuclearCrisis #AxisOfResistance #USIntervention #Tehran #TelAviv #Geopolitics2025 #MilitaryEscalation #PodcastNews #InternationalSecurity #GlobalAffairs #MiddleEastCrisis #FutureOfWar #thepoliticalcurrent #Iran #Israel #geopolitics #humanrights #globalcrisis #climatechange #inflation #economy #energycrisis #explanation #economics #politics

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  • This Week Around the World - June 27, 2025 Edition
    Jun 27 2025

    In this episode, we unpack the major global developments from June 20–27, 2025, as the world enters a new phase of transactional foreign policy, spearheaded by the United States. We break down the “Twelve-Day War” between Israel and Iran, including the rare direct military involvement of the U.S. and the ceasefire it brokered — a move that reshapes the balance of power in the Middle East.


    We also examine a contentious peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, brokered by the U.S. and widely viewed as a strategic effort to secure vital mineral resources in the face of growing Chinese influence.


    Shifting our focus to global markets and media, we discuss China’s rapid ascent in the electric vehicle industry and the disintegration of the global information landscape. As trust in legacy media erodes, more audiences are turning to influencer-led video platforms for news and interpretation.


    This episode explores a world in flux, where peace, power, and perception are being redefined.


    #GlobalPolitics #MiddleEastConflict #USForeignPolicy #TwelveDayWar #IsraelIran #CongoRwanda #Geopolitics #EVmarket #ChinaRising #MediaShift #InformationWar #StrategicPeace #MineralResources #PodcastNews #WorldInFocus #thepoliticalcurrent #thisweekaroundtheword

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    39 m
  • Iran Israel conflict and ceasefire
    Jun 25 2025

    In this gripping episode, we dive deep into the dramatic 12-Day War between Iran and Israel that erupted in June 2025. From the opening salvos of Israel’s surprise strike—Operation Rising Lion—to Iran’s fierce missile and drone counterattacks, we break down the military maneuvers, intelligence failures, and global stakes behind the conflict.


    We also examine the pivotal role of the United States, whose direct intervention and diplomatic pressure—often announced in real time via President Trump’s social media—helped forge a fragile ceasefire brokered by the U.S. and Qatar.


    Beyond the battlefield, this episode explores the devastating toll on civilians, the divided global response, and how this short but intense conflict could reshape the future of Iran’s nuclear ambitions and Middle Eastern geopolitics for years to come.


    Tune in for expert insights, strategic breakdowns, and a no-nonsense look at one of the most consequential clashes of our time.


    #IranIsraelConflict #12DayWar #MiddleEastWar #OperationRisingLion #IranNuclearCrisis #IsraelDefenseForces #IRGC #MissileStrike #DroneWarfare #Geopolitics #USIntervention #Trump #Ceasefire #QatarDiplomacy #MiddleEastTensions #NuclearStandoff #WarAnalysis #GlobalSecurity #InternationalRelations #WarPodcast #DefenseNews #ModernWarfare #CiviliansInConflict #MilitaryStrategy #IranNews #IsraelNews #WorldAffairs #ConflictResolution #WarAndPeace #StrategicStudies #BreakingNews #ThePoliticalCurrent

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    44 m
  • Regime change in Iran and MIGA
    Jun 23 2025

    In this episode, we dive deep into the complex possibilities surrounding regime change in Iran. We explore the internal and external forces pressuring the Islamic Republic and consider a range of future scenarios—from military coups to potential state fragmentation. The episode also looks at the divided landscape of the Iranian opposition and assesses what a post-theocratic Iran could look like. Beyond the country’s borders, we examine the broader regional and global consequences, including shifts in Middle Eastern stability, international power dynamics, and the future of nuclear proliferation. The episode concludes with key strategic recommendations for U.S. policymakers navigating these high-stakes and unpredictable developments.


    #Iran #MiddleEastPolitics #RegimeChange #IranianOpposition #GlobalSecurity #USForeignPolicy #Geopolitics #NuclearProliferation #PoliticalAnalysis #PodcastEpisode #ThePoliticalCurrent #Israel #MIGA

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  • Direct US Streikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities
    Jun 22 2025

    In this gripping episode, we dive deep into the intensifying Iran-Israel conflict, focusing on the dramatic U.S. military intervention on June 22, 2025. We unpack the strategic reasoning behind the American airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, examine the advanced weaponry used, and explore the conflicting reports about the extent of the damage inflicted on Iran’s nuclear program.


    We then turn to Iran’s swift and forceful retaliation—missile barrages targeting Israeli cities—and the escalating tit-for-tat cycle that followed. The discussion expands to cover the wider geopolitical fallout: Iran’s activation of proxy forces across the region, the fractured international diplomatic response, and the shockwaves rippling through global markets.


    This episode also addresses the human toll of the conflict and outlines possible trajectories for what comes next in this rapidly evolving crisis.


    #IranIsraelConflict #USMilitary #NuclearStrike #MiddleEastTensions #Geopolitics #GlobalSecurity #IranRetaliation #ProxyWars #InternationalRelations #EconomicImpact #HumanitarianCrisis #PodcastNews #WorldAffairs #thepoliticalcurrent

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    41 m
  • Iran Israel conflict, MAGA and Isolationism
    Jun 21 2025

    In this episode, we dive into the growing ideological rift within the “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) movement, brought to the forefront by the June 2025 military conflict between Iran and Israel. The war has sharpened divisions between two competing visions of “America First”: one, an interventionist stance represented by Senator Ted Cruz, calls for strong U.S. support for Israel and a hard line against Iran; the other, led by populist commentator Tucker Carlson, urges restraint and non-involvement, warning against new “forever wars.”


    We explore how this internal clash reflects deeper tensions over America’s global role and what it means for the future of Republican foreign policy. The episode also examines the strategic ambiguity of the conflict and contrasts the current globalist-leaning strain of “America First” with its historically isolationist foundations, revealing a pivotal struggle over the movement’s identity.


    #MAGA #AmericaFirst #ForeignPolicy #IranIsraelConflict #GOP #TedCruz #TuckerCarlson #USPolitics #RepublicanParty #MiddleEast #Geopolitics #PodcastPolitics #ConservativePolitics #Isolationism #Interventionism #ThePoliticalCurrent #Iran #Israel

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