At protests across the country, something feels different.

In this report from the “No Kings” demonstrations, Terry Moran speaks with protesters who say they’ve never taken to the streets before — but felt compelled to now. What emerges is a picture not just of anger, but of something more complicated: hope, solidarity, and a sense that participation itself is changing.

From Washington, D.C. to cities across the U.S., this movement appears less centrally organized and more organic, with individuals finding each other and raising their voices together.

The question is whether this energy lasts — and what it means for the future of American politics.

00:00 “People power” — the mood on the ground

00:29 A different atmosphere this time

00:55 Why people are showing up

01:22 A first-time protester speaks

01:50 Feeling helpless vs coming together

02:22 A decentralized movement

02:50 Protests spreading nationwide

03:08 “Something happened here”

03:30 Protest as “medicine”

03:44 Is this leading to change?

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"There is a story line of corruption here." — Trump's broken promises not to start any wars, to release the Epstein files, and to lower prices all have a common thread, says Tara McGowan, founder of the independent news outlet, COURIER. "It is about how much money or resources can the president, his family, and his allies extract."

Tara joins Terry Moran to discuss how Trump is exploiting his Iran war to enrich himself and consolidate power, why Democrats are failing, and how independent media outlets like COURIER and Real Patriotism can save democracy.

#democracy #trump #uspolitics #midterms2026 #2026election #iran #epsteinfiles

A war that was expected to be fast and contained is turning into something far more dangerous.

In this conversation, Terry Moran sits down with political scientist Ian Bremmer to break down the escalating conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran. They examine how the war began, why it’s expanding, and what it could mean for the global economy, U.S. leadership, and the future of world order.

From failed assumptions about regime change to rising risks in the Persian Gulf, this discussion explores why there may be no clear off-ramp — and why the consequences could extend far beyond the region.

Topics include U.S. foreign policy, Iran’s strategy, global energy markets, China’s role, and the broader shift toward a “G-Zero” world without clear global leadership.

00:00 The war no one expected to escalate

01:20 How the conflict began

03:20 Why this war is bigger than before

06:20 Who is responsible for the escalation

10:25 Miscalculations about Iran

13:30 Why there’s no clear off-ramp

17:45 The risk of global escalation

20:00 Ground war scenarios explained

23:00 Impact on the global economy

26:30 What this means for U.S. leadership

30:20 The rise of a “G-Zero” world

#geopolitics #iran #usforeignpolicy #worldnews #waranalysis