'One step away': Escalating hostilities test U.S.-Iran truce

About this episode

The episode discusses the escalating hostilities between the U.S. and Iran, the gas crunch in California, and the growing fears surrounding AI as industry leaders face off in a trial.

The U.S. and Iran once again on the brink of all-out war as new attacks threaten the ceasefire. Then, California faces a gas crunch as the last oil tanker from the Persian Gulf reaches the west coast. Plus, AI fears grow as two of the industry's biggest leaders face off in a high-stakes trial. Susan Glasser, Gen. Barry McCaffrey, Michael McFaul, Ron Insana, Clayton Siegle, Gerrit De Vynck, Bharat Ramamurti, and Barbara McQuade join The 11th Hour this Monday night.

People in this episode

Host: Stephanie Ruhle

Guests: Susan Glasser, Gen. Barry McCaffrey, Michael McFaul, Ron Insana, Clayton Siegle, Gerrit De Vynck, Bharat Ramamurti, Barbara McQuade

Topics covered

• U.S.-Iran relations
• ceasefire
• gas crisis
• AI trial
• political analysis

Keywords

• U.S.-Iran conflict
• ceasefire
• California gas shortage
• AI trial
• politics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The 11th Hour

Places: U.S., Iran, California, Persian Gulf, west coast

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