This week, Martha is joined by Iranian-American, Nazee Moinian, consultant on Iranian foreign policy, to discuss the recent protests after Iran confirmed it accidentally shot down a Ukrainian airplane, the reaction to the airstrike that killed General Qasem Soleimani and the possibility of freedom in the region.
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Jun 24
The Maine Senate Race: Susan Collins Responds To Graham Platner
As the midterm elections approach, the Senate hangs in the balance, specifically with crucial races in states like Maine. Earlier this week, Maine Republican Senator Susan Collins joined Martha to discuss her re-election campaign and address her opponent Democrat Graham Platner's ... Show More
16m 59s
Jun 2025
America First (unless Iran...)
Vox's Josh Keating and author Vali Nasr explain what bombing Iran won’t accomplish. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen and Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Laura Bullard and Denise Guerra, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir and Patrick Boyd ... Show More
25m 44s
Jun 2025
All-Star Panel: President Trump “Iran Can't Have A Nuclear Weapon”
After years of fighting through proxies, Iran and Israel are now exchanging direct military strikes—a dramatic escalation that’s unfolded over just the past five days. As tensions rise by the hour, President Trump is demanding Iran’s “unconditional surrender,” telling reporters h ... Show More
19m 22s
Jun 2025
Evening Edition: What U.S. Intervention In Iran May Look Like
Now in its sixth day, Israel’s Operation Rising Lion continues to target Iran’s nuclear sites, military leaders, and missile launchers. Calls for the U.S. to join the airstrikes against Iran are increasing, as are calls against such a move. Meanwhile, President Trump has not conf ... Show More
17m 3s
Jun 2025
War And The Role Of Congress
After the U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities over the weekend, on Monday Iran began their retaliation. Several Iranian missiles were launched at the U.S. Air Force base in Qatar, which were ultimately intercepted. This week, American lawmakers are seeking further informati ... Show More
32m 23s