Ian Masters
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Rational, informed, and progressive analysis of national and international news and issues. Nationally syndicated community radio.
France’s fifth government in three years has collapsed, boosting the far-right National Rally as Germany’s AfD surges and the UK’s Labour loses voters to the anti-immigrant Reform Party. Joining us is historian David Broder. on.soundcloud.com/4auIoILaCaMt...
France's Fifth Government in Three Years Collapses as the Far Right in Europe Rises
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December 6, 2025 at 3:17 AM
France’s fifth government in three years has collapsed, boosting the far-right National Rally as Germany’s AfD surges and the UK’s Labour loses voters to the anti-immigrant Reform Party. Joining us is historian David Broder. on.soundcloud.com/4auIoILaCaMt...
“2000 Meters to Andriivka” is a film that takes you inside the battlefield under Russian fire as Ukrainian soldiers fight and die defending their land. Joining us to discuss his project is Oscar-winning Mstyslav Chernov. on.soundcloud.com/0ci3AAOAID0K...
A Film That Takes You Inside the Battlefield Under Russian Fire as Ukrainian Soldiers Fight
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December 6, 2025 at 1:36 AM
“2000 Meters to Andriivka” is a film that takes you inside the battlefield under Russian fire as Ukrainian soldiers fight and die defending their land. Joining us to discuss his project is Oscar-winning Mstyslav Chernov. on.soundcloud.com/0ci3AAOAID0K...
As Trump pardons a record wave of crooked congressmen, scammers, embezzlers, fraudsters and fanatics, we speak with @cjcmichel.bsky.social, director of the Combating Kleptocracy Program. Find the whole episode anywhere you stream your podcasts. on.soundcloud.com/TOd7rWjGvqyP...
Trump Breaks Records Pardoning Crooked Congressmen, Scammers, Embezzlers, Fraudsters and Fanatics
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December 6, 2025 at 12:23 AM
As Trump pardons a record wave of crooked congressmen, scammers, embezzlers, fraudsters and fanatics, we speak with @cjcmichel.bsky.social, director of the Combating Kleptocracy Program. Find the whole episode anywhere you stream your podcasts. on.soundcloud.com/TOd7rWjGvqyP...
Israel is continuing its military campaign & occupation of Gaza despite a "ceasefire" between Israel & Hamas. Joining us is @sarahleah1.bsky.social, the executive director of DAWN, an organization that seeks to support democracy and human rights in the Middle East. on.soundcloud.com/4KdNNGOjWbIx...
December 5, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Israel is continuing its military campaign & occupation of Gaza despite a "ceasefire" between Israel & Hamas. Joining us is @sarahleah1.bsky.social, the executive director of DAWN, an organization that seeks to support democracy and human rights in the Middle East. on.soundcloud.com/4KdNNGOjWbIx...
Hegseth shot dog-ate-my-homework excuses in the very cabinet meeting supposed to address the allegations that war crimes have been committed under the Trump administration. Joining us to examine how Trump's politics are fueled by sadism is @paulwaldman.bsky.social on.soundcloud.com/RDINngzhHqwn...
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December 5, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Hegseth shot dog-ate-my-homework excuses in the very cabinet meeting supposed to address the allegations that war crimes have been committed under the Trump administration. Joining us to examine how Trump's politics are fueled by sadism is @paulwaldman.bsky.social on.soundcloud.com/RDINngzhHqwn...
On Tuesday, Putin warned European powers that if Europe goes to war against Russia – Russia would defeat them to the point where there would be no one left for Russia to have to negotiate with. Joining us to break it down is Michael Kimmage. on.soundcloud.com/UMRtthLWTR5Z...
Putin Warns of War With Europe After Which There Will Be No One Left to Negotiate With
December 3, 2025 - Michael Kimmage
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December 4, 2025 at 9:42 PM
On Tuesday, Putin warned European powers that if Europe goes to war against Russia – Russia would defeat them to the point where there would be no one left for Russia to have to negotiate with. Joining us to break it down is Michael Kimmage. on.soundcloud.com/UMRtthLWTR5Z...
Are the Trump Administration's actions on "drug" boats even legal under U.S. and international law? Lawmakers have been asking that very question for weeks. Joining us to answer it is @radiofreetom.bsky.social on.soundcloud.com/Gj4Iy1uIGrgt...
December 4, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Are the Trump Administration's actions on "drug" boats even legal under U.S. and international law? Lawmakers have been asking that very question for weeks. Joining us to answer it is @radiofreetom.bsky.social on.soundcloud.com/Gj4Iy1uIGrgt...
Tennessee State Rep. Aftyn Behn significantly outperformed Vice President Kamala Harris in the special election last night. The 13-point shift reflects broader victories in the Democratic Party since Trump took office. Joining us is Jonathan Metzl. on.soundcloud.com/J4anxaxbVHrA...
Could the Democratic Underdog Win Today in Deep Red Tennessee?
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December 3, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Tennessee State Rep. Aftyn Behn significantly outperformed Vice President Kamala Harris in the special election last night. The 13-point shift reflects broader victories in the Democratic Party since Trump took office. Joining us is Jonathan Metzl. on.soundcloud.com/J4anxaxbVHrA...
On Monday, the White House met on potential U.S. strikes against Venezuela after Trump’s call with Maduro, who allegedly signaled he’d step down under conditions Trump wouldn’t accept, raising the stakes for a possible strike. Joining us is NYU’s Alejandro Velasco. on.soundcloud.com/p2sqYP1wfb10...
Trump and His Team Meet on Going to War Against Venezuela
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December 3, 2025 at 9:12 PM
On Monday, the White House met on potential U.S. strikes against Venezuela after Trump’s call with Maduro, who allegedly signaled he’d step down under conditions Trump wouldn’t accept, raising the stakes for a possible strike. Joining us is NYU’s Alejandro Velasco. on.soundcloud.com/p2sqYP1wfb10...
“Affordability” has defined elections and politics this year – despite this, many Americans still can’t afford groceries. Yet, our reps continue to dump money into funding a trillion dollar war machine and foreign wars. Joining us is @WilliamHartung on.soundcloud.com/qQWyMCK1CGVQ...
With Affordability the Big Issue, Why Can We Afford Guns and Not Butter?
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December 3, 2025 at 9:09 PM
“Affordability” has defined elections and politics this year – despite this, many Americans still can’t afford groceries. Yet, our reps continue to dump money into funding a trillion dollar war machine and foreign wars. Joining us is @WilliamHartung on.soundcloud.com/qQWyMCK1CGVQ...
Is Melania Mentioned in the Epstein Files Trump is Trying to Suppress? Joining us is Sidney Blumenthal, the former assistant and senior adviser to President Bill Clinton, and senior adviser to Hillary Clinton. on.soundcloud.com/fWK1avGDhHY4...
December 3, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Is Melania Mentioned in the Epstein Files Trump is Trying to Suppress? Joining us is Sidney Blumenthal, the former assistant and senior adviser to President Bill Clinton, and senior adviser to Hillary Clinton. on.soundcloud.com/fWK1avGDhHY4...
With the House back in session and the ACA’s survival on the line, we look at Republicans’ latest attempt to disguise their long campaign to kill the ACA, even as 24 million Americans stand to lose affordable coverage. Joining us is Alex Lawson.
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With the House Back in Session, the Fate of Affordable Healthcare Hangs by a Thread
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December 2, 2025 at 9:24 PM
With the House back in session and the ACA’s survival on the line, we look at Republicans’ latest attempt to disguise their long campaign to kill the ACA, even as 24 million Americans stand to lose affordable coverage. Joining us is Alex Lawson.
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Putin has no interest in peace. So then why does the Trump administration continue to negotiate with him? Joining us to break it down wherever you stream your podcasts is Tamar Jacoby. on.soundcloud.com/2GJb4qR51ucb...
December 1, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Putin has no interest in peace. So then why does the Trump administration continue to negotiate with him? Joining us to break it down wherever you stream your podcasts is Tamar Jacoby. on.soundcloud.com/2GJb4qR51ucb...
Yesterday, we unpacked the Trump administration's racist response to the shooting of two National Guardsmen in D.C. and the CIA-run “Zero Units” the shooter once worked with. Joining us is @robertyoungpelton.bsky.social an author, filmmaker, and journalist. on.soundcloud.com/eJBag2q4t0NV...
An Investigation Into the CIA-Run
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December 1, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Yesterday, we unpacked the Trump administration's racist response to the shooting of two National Guardsmen in D.C. and the CIA-run “Zero Units” the shooter once worked with. Joining us is @robertyoungpelton.bsky.social an author, filmmaker, and journalist. on.soundcloud.com/eJBag2q4t0NV...
Former U.S Assistant Attorney General @harrylitman.bsky.social joins us today to discuss Linsey Halligan's disqualification and subsequent dismissal of the cases against James and Comey. Listen wherever you find your podcasts. on.soundcloud.com/HNNPqq0JpNxJ...
November 27, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Former U.S Assistant Attorney General @harrylitman.bsky.social joins us today to discuss Linsey Halligan's disqualification and subsequent dismissal of the cases against James and Comey. Listen wherever you find your podcasts. on.soundcloud.com/HNNPqq0JpNxJ...
The video of six Democratic Senators and members of Congress reminding U.S. soldiers to ignore illegal orders sent shockwaves through the Trump administration last week. Joining us to discuss it is Tom Mockaitis. Find anywhere you stream your podcasts. on.soundcloud.com/Nb3jADg9NG6U...
November 26, 2025 at 10:22 PM
The video of six Democratic Senators and members of Congress reminding U.S. soldiers to ignore illegal orders sent shockwaves through the Trump administration last week. Joining us to discuss it is Tom Mockaitis. Find anywhere you stream your podcasts. on.soundcloud.com/Nb3jADg9NG6U...
How the "socialist" handled the "fascist." Breaking down President Trump's mysteriously warm welcome of Zohran Mamdani is Sasha Linden Cohen and Peter Drier. Stream wherever you find your podcasts. on.soundcloud.com/Ry8HoCAzTMtT...
November 26, 2025 at 1:01 AM
How the "socialist" handled the "fascist." Breaking down President Trump's mysteriously warm welcome of Zohran Mamdani is Sasha Linden Cohen and Peter Drier. Stream wherever you find your podcasts. on.soundcloud.com/Ry8HoCAzTMtT...
Trump’s “peace plan” was written by… Russia? Yesterday, @robertbenson92.bsky.social joined us to discuss how Trump has sold out Ukraine in a plan that entirely succumbs to Russia and Putin’s wishlist. on.soundcloud.com/4BgCRusIqlLY...
Trump's Treasonous
November 24, 2025 - Robert Benson
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November 25, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Trump’s “peace plan” was written by… Russia? Yesterday, @robertbenson92.bsky.social joined us to discuss how Trump has sold out Ukraine in a plan that entirely succumbs to Russia and Putin’s wishlist. on.soundcloud.com/4BgCRusIqlLY...
Epstein's deep connections with the American elite is symptomatic of a the larger problem of elites ignoring the problems of everyday Americans. Joining Ian is
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November 25, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Epstein's deep connections with the American elite is symptomatic of a the larger problem of elites ignoring the problems of everyday Americans. Joining Ian is
@anandwrites.bsky.social. Stream at the link our bio.
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1 in 13 dollars donated in the last election cycle came from America’s 902 billionaires – and 80% of those donations went to Republicans. Joining us is William Cohen. Stream anywhere you listen to your podcasts. soundcloud.com/user-8304426...
Musk's $Trillion Payday and How Billionaires Donated 1 in 13 Dollars Spent in the Last Election
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November 25, 2025 at 3:23 AM
1 in 13 dollars donated in the last election cycle came from America’s 902 billionaires – and 80% of those donations went to Republicans. Joining us is William Cohen. Stream anywhere you listen to your podcasts. soundcloud.com/user-8304426...
The Kremlin peace deal being pushed on Ukraine is chock full of Putin's wish list. Yesterday, @andersaslund.bsky.social joined us to discuss the deal in detail. Full interview at the link in our bio or anywhere you stream your podcasts.
November 25, 2025 at 12:16 AM
The Kremlin peace deal being pushed on Ukraine is chock full of Putin's wish list. Yesterday, @andersaslund.bsky.social joined us to discuss the deal in detail. Full interview at the link in our bio or anywhere you stream your podcasts.
The Trump family has monetized the presidency in ways we have never seen before. This is increasingly evident after The White House state visit of Saudi Arabia’s previously-shunned Crown Prince. Joining us is Senior Editor at Forbes @danalexander21.bsky.social on.soundcloud.com/fh7y4fev2Gfu...
Trump's Obsession With Getting On the Forbes 400 and How Saudi Money Has Lined His Pockets
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November 24, 2025 at 10:47 PM
The Trump family has monetized the presidency in ways we have never seen before. This is increasingly evident after The White House state visit of Saudi Arabia’s previously-shunned Crown Prince. Joining us is Senior Editor at Forbes @danalexander21.bsky.social on.soundcloud.com/fh7y4fev2Gfu...
Yesterday, Trump called For the execution of Democratic Senators and Congressmen and Women who are military and intelligence veterans. Joining Ian Masters to discuss this dangerous rhetoric is Lucian Truscott IV. Find anywhere you stream your podcasts. on.soundcloud.com/EOiYXBstVXgb...
Trump Calls For the Execution of Democratic Senators and Congressmen and Women Who Are Veterans
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November 22, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Yesterday, Trump called For the execution of Democratic Senators and Congressmen and Women who are military and intelligence veterans. Joining Ian Masters to discuss this dangerous rhetoric is Lucian Truscott IV. Find anywhere you stream your podcasts. on.soundcloud.com/EOiYXBstVXgb...
Trump has signed a new EO creating an AI Litigation Task Force, signaling a federal push to block states from setting their own protections. The move directs Bondi to challenge state regulations designed to safeguard consumers. Joining us is J.B. Branch. on.soundcloud.com/ffKvY5826Klh...
How Ordinary Citizens Witness and Record ICE and CBP's Brutality and Cruelty
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November 21, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Trump has signed a new EO creating an AI Litigation Task Force, signaling a federal push to block states from setting their own protections. The move directs Bondi to challenge state regulations designed to safeguard consumers. Joining us is J.B. Branch. on.soundcloud.com/ffKvY5826Klh...
Alexander Sammon joins us to discuss a counter resistance ICE group in LA's South Bay. Full interview at the link in our bio.
November 21, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Alexander Sammon joins us to discuss a counter resistance ICE group in LA's South Bay. Full interview at the link in our bio.