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ICE Continues To Wage War On America (S01E153)
Friday, September 18, 2026, Istanbul
America under Donald Trump has become a darker, scarier place.
In this edition of badlands, College of DuPage professor David Goldberg joins for a discussion about the complexities of American life, f...
Leaks Expose Iran War Damage, Iranian Capability (S01E152)
Thursday, September 17, 2026, Istanbul
Several leaks reported in media in recent days showcased just how badly the US has been lying about the impact of the war, and Iran’s capabilities.
In the latest FREE edition of badlands, I discuss r...
Yemen Crisis Another Consequence of Neocon War (S01E151)
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, Istanbul
Unintended consequences of the US decision to attack Iran now include the destabilization of the Syrian government as well as crises in the Arabian Peninsula and Lebanon.
In the latest episode of b...
‘Axis of Resistance’: How useful have proxies like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis been to Iran? (No. 40)
I spent years reporting on these forces, sometimes embedding with them in training exercises and during their operations
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, Istanbul
A Political Earthquake In Yemen (S01E150)
Monday, September 14, 2026, Istanbul
Yemen’s Ansar Allah seized control over huge swaths of the country, defeating Saudi-backed forces in an extraordinary offensive that appears to have been in the works for months.
In the latest episode...
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