About this episode

George Galloway discusses the intersection of power, war, and self-perception in political leadership, featuring guests Chris Hedges and Dan Bilzerian.

🚨 A president or a prophet? Power, war and self anointment collide. Day 47 and the spectacle turns surreal. Donald Trump posts an image of himself as Jesus Christ while a rift with the Pope deepens and a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz threatens the global economy. As “peace talks 2.0” are floated, the line between strategy, theatre and belief is becoming dangerously blurred. Tonight George Galloway asks the question others won’t. When political leaders present themselves in messianic terms while escalating war, what does that mean for the world? Is this diplomacy, delusion or doctrine? Joining George: Chris Hedges – Journalist, author and host of The Chris Hedges Report. A moral and political dissection of power, religion and the language of empire. Dan Bilzerian – US veteran and entrepreneur. A blunt take on American leadership, influence and the direction of US policy. Plus: Trump’s “messiah” image and the politics of self beliefThe Vatican rift and the collapse of moral authorityThe Hormuz blockade and the threat to global energyThe Latest Gaza flotillaPeace talks 2.0 and whether they are real or tactical 📊 LIVE POLL: Will Trump’s Hormuz blockade force Iran to surrender…

People in this episode

Host: George Galloway

Guests: Chris Hedges, Dan Bilzerian

Topics covered

• political leadership
• religion and power
• global economy
• US foreign policy
• diplomacy
• war and conflict

Keywords

• Donald Trump
• Pope
• Hormuz blockade
• peace talks
• Gaza flotilla
• messianic leadership
• US policy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Vatican

Books & works: The Chris Hedges Report

Places: Iran, Strait of Hormuz

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