Whitney Webb: What They're NOT Telling You About Joe Kent!

The Pentagon is currently preparing plans for a weeks-long ground operation in Iran, including a raid on Kharg Island—where 90% of Iran's crude oil exports are processed—despite military experts warning that 50,000 troops are nowhere near enough for a decisive victory in a country of 93 million people with rugged terrain and a formidable military.  Jimmy notes that even experts admit any ground incursion would lead to heavy casualties, political backlash, and prolonged conflict, while Iran has been preparing for this invasion for decades. He points out that Iran is already winning the war: it has seized control of the Strait of Hormuz, is charging $2 million tolls per tanker, and has achieved its long-sought goal of getting U.S. oil sanctions lifted—something diplomacy could never accomplish. He warns that if the U.S. attacks Kharg Island, Iran will retaliate by destroying oil infrastructure across the Gulf States, triggering a global depression and food crisis. Plus segments on Marco Rubio's admission that Iran will control the Strait of Hormuz after the war ends, reports emerging that the bullet that killed Charlie Kirk doesn't match the gun allegedly used by Tyler Robinson, and the Israeli army sitting out a ground invasion of Iran. Also featuring Jeffrey Sachs, Stef Zamorano and Mike MacRae. And a phone call from JD Vance!

Whitney Webb joins Jimmy to explain her deep skepticism of Joe Kent, the former CIA counterterrorism official who resigned over the Iran war, warning that he may be part of a long-game psy-op to create a "domestic terrorist" profile that the national security state can later target. She connects this sentiment to the first Trump administration's DHS hearings where officials explicitly defined anti-Semitic right-leaning populists as the emerging domestic terror threat—a classification that could now be triggered by conflating criticism of Israel with antisemitism.  Webb argues that the same infrastructure built for the War on Terror abroad is now being turned inward, and that figures like Kent may be engineered to "signal boost" anti-Zionist sentiment to create a category of Americans the government can later round up as subversives. She urges critical thinking and vigilance, noting that the "MAGA civil war" may be deliberately orchestrated to provide pretext for domestic surveillance expansion. Plus segments on the GOP faithful at CPAC cheering on Donald Trump's impeachment and Ben Shapiro changing his tune on how long the Iran war is likely to last. Also featuring Misty Winston, Stef Zamorano and Mike MacRae. Plus a phone call from Vince Vaughn!

Jimmy and Americans' Comedian Kurt Metzger discuss a Wisconsin sheriff who recently held a press conference to falsely imply that a man was arrested for posting a satirical meme of the sheriff with Star of David symbols on his forehead—a clear attempt to conflate mockery with anti-Semitism and criminalize protected speech.  Jimmy points out that a community note corrected the record: the man was actually arrested on an unrelated outstanding felony stalking warrant, not for the meme. He ridicules the sheriff's claim that he "signed up for this" while whining about drawings, and notes the absurdity of threatening legal action over satire while the First Amendment explicitly protects political mockery.  The segment concludes that this story reflects a broader effort to normalize censorship of Israel criticism under the guise of fighting anti-Semitism. Plus segments on Jon Stewart pressing former State Department official Jake Sullivan on the U.S.'s involvement in the Syrian dirty war, the New York Times acknowledging that the Iranian protests last January were fomented by Mossad, Candace Owens sharing texts from Charlie Kirk revealing what he really thought of Meghan McCain and Dan Bongino being publicly confronted about protecting pedophiles. Also featuring Stef Zamorano and Mike MacRae! Plus a phone call from Kash Patel!

Donald Trump's chaotic schizophrenia has been on full display in his Iran war policy—vacillating between threatening to "obliterate" Iranian power plants with a 48-hour ultimatum, declaring victory, demanding a ceasefire, and then claiming "very good talks" that Iran flatly denies are even happening. Jimmy reveals that Trump's supposed negotiations are a transparent attempt to lower oil prices and buy time to reposition U.S. military forces for a potential invasion of Kharg Island, Iran's critical oil export hub, while Israel continues assassinating any Iranian leader who might negotiate peace.  He and Americans' Comedian Kurt Metzger note that Iran's foreign ministry has publicly stated there are "no negotiations whatsoever," and that Trump's handlers—Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff—are leading talks with no identifiable Iranian counterpart because Israel keeps killing them. The segment concludes that the war has no coherent purpose, no endgame, and that Trump is now simply lying to manipulate markets while the region hurtles toward catastrophe. Plus segments on Putin threatening to nuke Israel and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's epic cope over how the US and Israel are losing this war. Also featuring Stef Zamorano!

Trump administration resignee and whistleblower Joe Kent recently appeared on Tucker Carlson's show to provide a devastating explanation of the government's psychological warfare strategy: withhold obvious information (like Butler shooting surveillance tapes), let the internet go "feral" with speculation, then discredit everyone asking questions as "crazy conspiracy theorists"—effectively burying legitimate inquiries.  Jimmy and Americans' Comedian Kurt Metzger connect this to the Charlie Kirk investigation being blocked, the Butler shooting cover-up, and Trump's refusal to investigate his own assassination attempt, concluding Trump was "in on it" because anyone who truly wanted answers would demand them. Jimmy notes the irony that the "craziest conspiracy theory" is now the official lone-nut narrative, which defies physics and common sense, while those pointing out obvious evidence suppression are smeared as insane. Plus segments on Kent's claims that he and his colleagues were not allowed to investigate Charlie Kirk's death, Pete Hegseth claiming Iran is a terrorist regime because they spend so much money on weapons and a recent poll showing young Republicans moving away from support for Israel.  Also featuring Stef Zamorano!

Jimmy and Max Blumenthal eviscerate Tulsi Gabbard and JD Vance for their complete reversal on Iran war principles, in particular contrasting Gabbard's 2020 bill to prevent unauthorized war on Iran with her current groveling defense of Trump's illegal strikes. Max argues this is a "clarifying moment" exposing Gabbard as having zero influence and zero credibility, while her former second-in-command Joe Kent's resignation stands as a solitary act of conscience.  The two host also note that Marco Rubio's admission that the war was launched because "Israel was about to attack" destroyed any pretense of U.S. national interest, and that Gabbard and Vance have permanently decimated their political futures by becoming the very warmongers they once opposed. The segment concludes that Trump is controlled by "dark forces from Tel Aviv," that his administration officials fear him, and that only American casualties coming in to Dover Air Force Base are the only thing that will trigger real change. Plus segments on the Trump administrations threats to prosecute U.S. media outlets for treason over Iran war coverage, the surprising connection between Iranian revolutionaries and the U.S. black liberation movement, and Jimmy's conversation with Alex Jones about coming together across the political divide to prevent World War III. Also featuring Kurt Metzger and Stef Zamorano!

Jimmy recently joined Alex Jones to discuss Donald Trump's complete betrayal of nearly every campaign promise, from ending foreign wars to draining the swamp, with Jones explaining that he holds a "nuanced" position about the president. He claims he always saw Trump as the "lesser of two evils" but now warns that if Trump continues his current trajectory, he'll become "enemy number one."  Jones theorizes that Trump may have attempted to manipulate the deep state by bringing in populist figures like RFK Jr. to gather intelligence, only to be co-opted himself, and is now serving Israeli interests and globalist agendas while enriching his family. The two agree that Trump operates in an information bubble, believing lies about the Iran war's popularity, and that the conflict will crash the U.S. economy by destroying the petrodollar and Gulf State investments.  Jones concludes that the populist movement must continue beyond Trump, applying pressure from the outside regardless of which corporate party holds power. Plus segments on the US media turning against the Iran war, the US Navy fleeing the Persian Gulf area and Megyn Kelly telling warmonger Lindsey Graham to "shut the f*ck up." Also featuring Kurt Metzger, Stef Zamorano and Mike MacRae. And a hilarious phone call from Kash Patel! 

In this interview Jimmy and Alex Jones discuss the assassination of Charlie Kirk, with Jones explaining why he's skeptical of certain theories about who killed Charlie pushed by Candace Owens—specifically the claims about Egyptian planes and Mitch Snow—while still firmly believing there is some sort of coverup about up the murder going on.  Jones clarifies he's not "compromised" by his billion-dollar Sandy Hook judgment, is still fighting in court, and simply refuses to endorse what he considers provably false information that discredits legitimate investigation.  In the face of all the inconsistencies and dubious explanations surrounding the dominant narrative, Jones acknowledges that Israel's threats against Charlie and his outspoken opposition to the Iran war make Israel a plausible suspect, but insists on following verifiable evidence rather than getting lost in rabbit holes. The conversation highlights the tension between Jones' history of skepticism toward government explanations and his current unwillingness to entertain ideas other podcasters have floated. Plus segments on Kanye West's accurate accusations against Jared Kushner and Iranian leaders dunking on Pete Hegseth.  Also featuring Kurt Metzger, Stef Zamorano and Mike MacRae. And a phone call from Al Pacino!

Jimmy and former weapons inspector and geopolitical analyst Scott Ritter break down the stunning geopolitical shift underway that finds a desperate Donald Trump, facing strategic defeat in Iran, lifting all sanctions on Russian oil and begging Russian president Vladimir Putin for help—with Kremlin economic envoy Kirill Dmitriev now meeting U.S. negotiator Steve Witkoff in Miami to broker the bargain.  Ritter tells Jimmy that Russia holds all the cards: with the Strait of Hormuz closed, global energy markets are collapsing, and only Russia can supply oil to Asia and Europe, solving its economic problems overnight while the U.S. runs out of missiles and faces economic catastrophe.  The potential deal would see America withdraw from the Middle East, lift sanctions on Iran, and constrain Israel—allowing Trump to claim "peacemaker" cover for a humiliating retreat. Ritter concludes this is 100% happening because the U.S. has no other option, and the only question is whether Israel can be stopped from destroying regional energy infrastructure entirely. Plus segments on Iran's ingenious low-tech approach to avoiding Israeli rocket interceptors, the serious privacy concerns surrounding Meta's new AI glasses and Israel's false flag attack to lure Turkey and the EU into the war on Iran. Also featuring Rick Overton, Kurt Metzger and Stef Zamorano!

The White House has been brazenly lying about the Minab school massacre, where American Tomahawk missiles killed 167 girls aged 7-12, as Trump and his officials falsely claim Iran bombed its own children—a claim Trump made that even Pete Hegseth refused to fully endorse. Jimmy and Americans' Comedian Kurt Metzger highlight the grotesque hypocrisy of U.S. and Israeli officials who justify civilian deaths by accusing Iran of using "human shields," while Israel's own Mossad headquarters sits in a residential Tel Aviv neighborhood and its military operates command centers beneath hospitals.  Jimmy also contrasts the warmongering of exiled Iranians in Los Angeles who cheer for U.S. troops to die "freeing" a country they fled, with the reality that America is now bombing civilian infrastructure like water desalination plants—a clear war crime. The segment concludes with the devastating images of the murdered schoolgirls, underscoring that the U.S. is led by "child-slaughtering demons" who kill children abroad while pretending to care about human rights. Plus segments on Trump stating that the Iran war is "over" and Israel's false flag attack on Turkey. Also featuring Stef Zamorano and Mike MacRae. And a phone call from Benjamin Netanyahu!