Axis of Truth

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  Iran and the Houthis: Weaponizing Artificial Intelligence 15.09.2026 19min

  Iran and the Houthis just found a terrifying new weapon: American artificial intelligence. Emily Schrader breaks down Anthropic’s alarming report revealing how Iran-linked actors allegedly used Claude to build intelligence dossiers on Jews and U.S. Navy personnel, while the Houthis tried to use the AI to develop advanced missiles and flight-control software. Emily also exposes an alleged Hamas terror network preparing attacks against Jewish and Israeli targets across Europe, before turning to Israel’s massive destruction of a Hezbollah tunnel complex in Lebanon. Plus, Mamdani and AOC spark outrage at the 9/11 memorial, and Emily takes on the controversial anti-Israel film that earned a 25-minute standing ovation in Venice.
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  Iran’s Lifeline: The Growing Role of Russia and China 09.09.2026 23min

  The IRGC may be running out of time, but Russia and China could be the reason Iran’s regime is still standing. Emily Schrader breaks down the renewed U.S. strikes on Iran after Tehran targeted American warships, and exposes how Moscow and Beijing are helping the Islamic Republic survive sanctions and threaten U.S. forces. Plus, Emily takes on the Oxford Union after her explosive Israel debate was finally released, blasts Britain’s Ed Miliband over his attacks on Israel and highlights the remarkable way ordinary Iranians are mocking their collapsing economy and authoritarian regime.
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  Economic D-Day: China and the Limits of Sanctions 02.09.2026 19min

  Iran is running out of money, fuel and potentially time. But Washington’s “Economic D-Day” may have one major weakness. The Trump administration is targeting Iran’s remaining economic lifelines with sweeping new sanctions, as the rial crashes, food inflation soars and Iranians wait hours for fuel. Yet China continues buying roughly 90% of Iranian oil exports, raising the question of whether economic pressure alone can actually bring down the regime. Emily Schrader breaks down why sanctions may need a “second front” involving the Iranian people themselves, and what could ultimately turn economic collapse into regime collapse. Plus, Emily responds to a Daily Caller article targeting her reporting on J.D. Vance’s donor network, and examines controversies involving the U.N., Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate campaign and CAIR’s 9/11 educational materials.
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  Qatar’s Influence Strategy: Money, Media and American Politics 26.08.2026 23min

  Is Qatar quietly buying influence inside the American right? On this episode of Axis of Truth, Emily Schrader follows the money connecting a major J.D. Vance fundraiser, Tucker Carlson’s media network and registered Qatari agents, arguing that Doha’s influence operation is increasingly targeting conservative politics and media. She also examines Turkey’s growing confrontation with Israel and calls for Ankara’s expulsion from NATO, before turning to Paramount’s clash with Mark Ruffalo, an alleged ISIS-inspired plot to bomb the New York State Capitol and questions surrounding Spain’s economic ties with Iran.
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  The Iranian Regime: Threats Abroad, Crisis at Home 20.08.2026 26min

  Iran’s military leadership is openly threatening American service members while ordinary Iranians struggle with soaring prices and shortages. In this episode of "Axis of Truth", Emily Schrader examines the regime’s priorities and why economic pressure must continue. You’ll also learn how a wave of recent attacks on Jews and Israelis, from Thailand and Belfast to Las Vegas, Virginia and Manhattan, points to a broader normalization of political violence. Plus, Israel’s surprising diplomatic breakthrough with Venezuela and antisemitism in a Republican congressional primary.
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  America’s Political Shift: Where the Democratic Party Is Heading 13.08.2026 20min

  A political shock in Michigan, a dangerous standoff over the Strait of Hormuz and new data reigniting the battle over Gaza’s famine narrative. On this week’s Axis of Truth, Emily Schrader breaks down the forces reshaping American politics and the Middle East, from the rise of the DSA-backed Abdul El-Sayed to Washington’s negotiations with Iran. Plus, the Good, Bad & Ugly: new Gaza nutrition data, an Iranian athlete facing execution and Greta Thunberg’s latest controversy. Watch now and join the conversation.
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  The Cost of Delay: How Diplomatic Pauses Strengthen Iran's Regime 05.08.2026 14min

  Has President Trump just given Iran's regime another chance to survive? Emily Schrader examines the White House's last-minute decision to cancel planned strikes on the Islamic Republic and argues that every diplomatic pause gives Tehran more time to tighten its grip on power. She also exposes the regime's escalating execution campaign against young Iranian protesters, the growing indoctrination of anti-Israel activism in the West and the chilling state of free speech at Britain's Oxford Union. From the mullahs' strategy of endless negotiations to the ideological battle playing out on Western campuses, this episode explores how weakness abroad can have devastating consequences at home and why understanding the regime's long game has never been more important.
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  Former U.S. National Security Official: Iran's Long-Term Strategy 29.07.2026 46min

  Could the Islamic Republic be preparing an October 7-style attack against the United States? Former U.S. national security official Bijan Kian warns that Iran's threat extends far beyond its nuclear program, arguing that Washington is still dangerously underestimating the regime's long-term strategy. He explains why the IRGC and Iran's regular military can no longer be viewed separately, exposes the growing military partnership between Tehran and Moscow and discusses how foreign influence operations may be shaping U.S. policy toward Iran. Kian also weighs in on the future of the Islamic Republic and why he believes the current pause in fighting is not the end of the conflict but the calm before the next decisive phase.
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  A Controversial Report: Using Misinformation to Influence the Public 28.07.2026 16min

  Contrary to what they'll have you believe, the biggest disinformation campaign isn't coming from Israel, but from the very regime accusing Israel of propaganda. This week on Axis of Truth, Emily Schrader dismantles a controversial report claiming to expose a billion-dollar Israeli influence operation, revealing why its central allegations fall apart under scrutiny. She also uncovers disturbing new reports of Iranian infiltration into the UK, Tehran's expanding proxy network in Sudan and how the Islamic Republic continues to export instability far beyond the Middle East. Plus, Emily breaks down this week's Good, Bad & Ugly...from New York politics and regime propaganda in Washington to an unexpected public reversal that offers a rare reminder that minds can still be changed. If you want to better understand how Iran wages influence campaigns around the world and why the information war is becoming just as important as the military one, this episode is for you.
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  Redi Tlhabi: Al Jazeera Host Using Her Platform to Shape Narratives 24.07.2026 20min

  Believe it or not, some of the loudest voices attacking Israel aren't independent journalists at all. Emily Schrader investigates the public record surrounding Al Jazeera host Redi Tlhabi, examining allegations of undisclosed conflicts of interest and her ties to Qatar-funded media, while also breaking down the latest escalation between the U.S. and Iran following the deaths of American servicemen. You'll learn how media narratives, foreign influence campaigns and geopolitical strategy increasingly intersect, and why the information war may be just as consequential as the military one.
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  Humanitarian Hero or Hamas Commander? The Battle for Truth 15.07.2026 27min

  Was the world's newest humanitarian hero actually a Hamas commander all along? Host Emily Schrader uncovers newly surfaced evidence surrounding a Gaza doctor celebrated by the UN and Western politicians, and argues that it exposes a much bigger disinformation machine. You'll also learn why President Trump says negotiations with Iran are effectively over and how growing support for Hamas in parts of the West could have consequences far beyond the Middle East.
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  Khamenei's Funeral: The U.S. Pause and Iran's Propaganda Campaign 08.07.2026 24min

  Did the U.S. just hand Iran a propaganda victory? This episode of Axis of Truth breaks down the controversy surrounding President Trump's decision to pause pressure on the Iranian regime during Ali Khamenei's funeral, exposing how Tehran used the moment to project strength while continuing to threaten America and Israel. You'll learn why the regime's funeral spectacle may have been far weaker than it appeared, how Western activists and media figures became part of Iran's messaging campaign, why major claims about journalists in Gaza are now being challenged and what these stories reveal about the growing battle over truth and public opinion in the Middle East.
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  The U.S.-Iran Deal: Rewarding Tehran, Weakening America 01.07.2026 24min

  Has the U.S. just handed Iran its biggest diplomatic victory in years? Emily Schrader breaks down why she believes the new U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding is a strategic disaster, arguing that it rewards Tehran while weakening America's allies and leverage. You'll learn the five biggest flaws in the deal, why sanctions relief and expanded negotiations could reshape the Middle East, how it impacts Israel and Lebanon and why the outcome could redefine U.S. credibility around the world.
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  From Controversy to Influence: Why Democratic Candidates Are Embracing Hasan Piker? 10.06.2026 24min

  Why are Democratic politicians embracing one of the internet’s most controversial political influencers? Emily Schrader exposes the growing relationship between Democratic candidates and Hassan Piker - a commentator known for defending Hamas, excusing political violence and claiming America "deserved 9/11." But that's only the beginning. Viewers will learn how radical anti-Israel activism is increasingly intersecting with mainstream American politics, why concerns about antisemitism inside the Democratic Party are reaching a boiling point and how a newly uncovered Iranian procurement network inside the United States raises bigger questions about Washington's strategy toward the Islamic Republic.
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  The Influence Network: Who Benefits from Turning America Against Israel? 03.06.2026 24min

  Emily Schrader uncovers the network behind a series of explosive claims accusing Israel of secretly controlling American influencers, Congress and even the U.S. military. By following the money, this investigation reveals how narratives spread from obscure think tanks to mainstream headlines, and who stands to benefit when Americans are convinced that Israel has hijacked their country. You'll also learn how Qatar's influence campaign is shaping U.S. education and what newly released footage from Iran's brutal crackdown reveals about the regime's grip on power. The deeper this story goes, the harder it becomes to believe it's all just a coincidence.
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  When Sports Become Propaganda: Iran, FIFA and Media Narratives 25.05.2026 26min

  Emily Schrader breaks down why FIFA’s ban on Iran’s historic Lion and Sun flag is igniting outrage worldwide, while exposing the Islamic Republic’s abuse of athletes as a propaganda weapon. You’ll also learn the legal and military realities behind the controversial Minab strike narrative and how propaganda shapes global perception in real time. From anti-Israel political theatrics in New York to the BBC’s Afghanistan coverage backlash and the political downfall of Thomas Massie, this episode unpacks the culture wars and geopolitical hypocrisy shaping today’s headlines, and why millions are waking up to it.
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  Cutting off US Aid to Israel: Independence, Strategy, and Security 13.05.2026 32min
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  Breaking the Ceasefire: Oil Routes, Escalation and Influence 07.05.2026 23min

  From attacks on oil routes and growing fears of mass executions inside Iran, to explosive revelations about foreign propaganda networks manipulating Western audiences, this episode of Axis of Truth exposes the strategies and hidden influence campaigns shaping today’s geopolitical chaos. You’ll learn how the IRGC operates across all warfare domains, why the Strait of Hormuz crisis matters to your daily life and how foreign state propaganda is quietly influencing Western media ecosystems in real time. If you want to understand what’s really happening behind the headlines, and where this conflict could be heading next, this is an episode you cannot miss.
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  How Rhetoric Fuels Real-World Violence: The Trump Assassination Attempt and Iran 29.04.2026 32min

  An attempted presidential assassination, a collapsing Iranian regime with no clear leader and a rising wave of political extremism...this episode connects the dots most media won’t. Host Emily Schrader uncovers how rhetoric can fuel real-world violence and how ideology is shaping everything from failed negotiations to global instability. By the end, you’ll walk away with a sharper understanding of how narratives and radical movements are colliding in ways that could redefine both U.S. and Middle East security.
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  Mune Raheem: Life Under Iran’s Regime and the Fight for Freedom 23.04.2026 40min