Wed Episode #2040: Trump’s Iran Strike Backfires — Nuclear Ambitions Accelerate

Trump's Strike on Iran Backfires Strategically (01:00:44 – 01:06:13) Analysis of how Trump’s attack may have accelerated Iran’s nuclear ambitions rather than halting them, with commentary on the pattern of U.S. and Israeli deception, and the possibility that Iran now views nuclear weapons as the only viable deterrent.USS Liberty Incident and Israeli Aggression (01:13:31 – 01:14:23) References Israel's attack on the USS Liberty during the Six-Day War, highlighting how historic false flag narratives and military aggression continue to shape distrust in Israel’s claims and conduct. Iran ClaimsStrategic Victory and Imposes Ceasefire (01:20:03 – 01:21:35) Iranian state media frames its missile strikes and restraint as forcing a ceasefire, portraying U.S. requests for peace as desperate and claiming success in resisting regime change efforts.Doubt Cast on Effectiveness of Bunker Buster Strikes (01:30:11 – 01:36:15) Reports and satellite imagery raise questions about the actual damage caused by U.S. bunker buster bombs on Iran’s nuclear sites, with estimates that the attacks delayed Iran’s program by only months.Diplomatic Theater and Israeli Influence (01:43:09 – 01:44:46) Comments on Trump's efforts to appear firm with Israel, suggesting the U.S. lacks real leverage and that Israel controls the dynamic. Accusations that U.S. foreign policy ultimately follows Israeli priorities.Cautionary Comparison to Iraq and Potential for U.S. Casualties (01:53:26 – 01:55:44) Highlights the far greater size and population of Iran compared to Iraq, warning that war with Iran would be far deadlier and more complex, potentially repeating the same long-term entanglements.Trump’s MIGA Campaign and Theatrical Ceasefire (02:01:43 – 02:06:34) Trump’s "Make Iran Great Again" slogan accompanies claims of decisive strikes and ceasefire diplomacy, though media and military sources suggest chaos, contradictions, and limited success in damaging Iran’s nuclear program.Foreign Lobbying and Alleged Israeli Manipulation of U.S. Policy (02:14:29 – 02:18:34) Recalls historical and recent examples of Israeli influence over U.S. policy, describing the Iran strike as a war waged for Israel’s benefit and criticizing congressional and presidential deference to pro-Israel figures and lobbies.Criticism of Child Gender Transition Policies (02:33:24 – 02:36:01) Segments argue against child gender transition procedures, including hormone use and surgery, asserting that children lack the maturity to make such decisions and that it constitutes abuse regardless of parental consent.New Jersey Bill on Homeschool Surveillance Sparks Outrage (02:44:18 – 02:49:54) A proposed bill would require annual wellness checks for homeschoolers by state officials, prompting criticism over government overreach, ideological enforcement, and threats to privacy and parental rights.Collapse of Computer Science Job Market Amid AI Boom (02:57:07 – 03:00:20) Reports a dramatic decline in computer science enrollment and job prospects as AI displaces entry-level coding roles, challenging the notion that tech remains a secure or future-proof career path.Church Shooting Thwarted by Armed Congregation (03:14:28 – 03:22:31) A gunman attacked a Michigan church but was quickly neutralized by staff and a church deacon who ran him over with a truck. The segment highlights preparedness, the mental health status of the shooter, and praise for decisive self-defense.Rising Persecution of Christians in India (03:26:05 – 03:30:00) Reports show a growing number of attacks on Christians in India, allegedly driven by accusations of forced conversions and encouraged by Hindu nationalist influence. Legal protections appear inadequate, and persecution is described as systematic and increasing.Syrian Church Bombing and U.S. Foreign Policy Critique (03:33:39 –...