Clint Russell and Josie, the Redheaded Libertarian, deliver a high-stakes, real-time reaction to Trump’s shocking announcement of military strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. They unpack the brewing MAGA divide, the resurgence of neocon influence, and the global stakes with Russia and China now looming. Could this be the flashpoint that ignites World War III?

But is it worse than that? Not simply a wealth transfer but a lever of control, wielded by the U.S. government to make weaker nations fall in line. Soft power as they call it.
Few understand it better than Mike Benz, formerly the “Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Communications and Information Policy” at the State Department. Benz believes soft power and foreign aid, managed effectively, have their place in the U.S. empire. Tonight we are bringing the reformist Benz together with foreign aid proponent Cenk Uygur and abolitionist Keith Knight (editor of Scott Horton’s Libertarian Institute) to answer the question: “should we abolish foreign aid?” Hosted by Josie.

In this explosive episode, we tackle the political and cultural earthquakes shaking America and the world. From the riots in Los Angeles following anti-ICE protests and Marine deployment, to the rising tide of unrest linked to the "No Kings" rallies, we ask the hard questions: Are progressive policies fueling chaos, and is the left’s rhetoric inciting real-world violence?
We also examine the shocking assassination of Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman, the wounding of Sen. John Hoffman, and the disturbing links to radical protest groups. With tensions escalating in the Middle East after Israel’s strike on Iran’s nuclear sites, we break down what “Operation Rising Lion” means for America’s future role in global conflict.