About this episode
The episode discusses escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, reactions to military intervention, and a debate meltdown involving Alan Dershowitz.
Donald Trump orders the Navy to strike any Iranian boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions. Exiled royal Reza Pahlavi faces backlash after losing his temper when pressed on his support for foreign military intervention, while new reporting spotlights top online “content” figures tied to Canary Mission. Alan Dershowitz melts down during a debate with Piers Morgan and Joe Kent. Thanks to today's sponsors: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.com/tyt Just go to this exclusive web address right now to try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE: ziprecruiter.com/tyt Go to cookunity.com/tyt or enter code TYT before checkout to get 50% off your first order. Use less data, get paid by switching to Noble Mobile: https://go.tyt.com/getnoble Hosts: Ana Kasparian SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE ☞ https://www.youtube.com/@TheYoungTurks FOLLOW US ON: FACEBOOK ☞ https://www.facebook.com/theyoungturks TWITTER ☞ https://twitter.com/TheYoungTurks INSTAGRAM ☞ https://www.instagram.com/theyoungturks TIKTOK ☞ https://www.tiktok.com/@theyoungturks 👕MERCH ☞ https:/www.shoptyt.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Ana Kasparian
Topics covered
- Iran
- military intervention
- political tensions
- media analysis
- content creators
- debate
Keywords
- Iran
- Donald Trump
- Reza Pahlavi
- Alan Dershowitz
- Canary Mission
- Piers Morgan
- Joe Kent
- military intervention
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Organizations: Canary Mission
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