Trump ‘incompetent’ and cornered — Iran seizes control of the war | David Cay Johnston

Trump ‘incompetent’ and cornered — Iran seizes control of the war | David Cay Johnston

April 22, 2026 · 31 min · Season 2 · Episode 57

About this episode

David Cay Johnston discusses Trump's actions regarding Iran and the implications of the U.S. nuclear deal.

Professor David Cay Johnston joins Maddie Hale to discuss Donald Trump’s U-turn in extending the ceasefire in Iran, whether the United States risked a war only to land back on Obama’s nuclear deal and Majorie Taylor Greene says Donald Trump personally blocked the Epstein files release - and directed Pam Bondi to as well - in order to protect his friends.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Host: Maddie Hale

Guest: David Cay Johnston

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Organizations: United States, Obama’s nuclear deal, Epstein, Pam Bondi

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