EP:36 - Too Late to Stop the War?
From Provoked with Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton by Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton
February 28, 2026 · 1h 16m
About this episode
Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton discuss the military moves by the US and NATO, focusing on potential regime change in Iran and escalating tensions in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Ukraine.
Darryl Cooper & Scott Horton discuss the military moves being made by the US and NATO forces, foreshadowing an imminent regime change operation in Iran. They also discuss escalating tensions in Afghanistan and Pakistan and the ongoing war in Ukraine, including alarming frontline accounts and the leadership's shift toward seeking peace. Chapters: 0:00 Hello and Welcome 1:36 Global Conflicts and War Rhetoric 3:14 Trump's War Games: Iran and Israel 6:34 The Pressure on President Trump 8:58 Negotiations and Diplomatic Maneuvers 11:24 Iran's Nuclear Concessions 13:37 Congressional Dynamics and War Decisions 15:24 The Political Landscape of War 17:08 The Stakes of Military Action 18:38 The Role of Public Opinion 19:41 The Nature of Current Conflicts 22:20 The Propaganda Machine 24:36 Israel's Strategic Dilemmas 27:22 The Clock is Ticking 30:22 China's Growing Influence 31:37 New Alliances in the East 36:26 Escalation and Military Responses 40:47 Mediation Efforts and Diplomatic Tensions 42:48 The Consequences of War 44:48 The Importance of Public Pressure 46:45 The Role of Media in Conflict 50:28 Pakistan and Afghanistan Tensions 54:06 Ukraine's Struggles and Human Cost 57:20 The…
People in this episode
Hosts: Darryl Cooper, Scott Horton
Topics covered
- military strategy
- international relations
- conflict resolution
- diplomatic negotiations
- public opinion
- war rhetoric
Keywords
- US military
- NATO
- Iran
- Ukraine
- diplomacy
- public opinion
- war
- Trump
- conflict
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: NATO, Congress
Places: Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Ukraine, China, East
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