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Jimmy Dore (born July 26, 1965) is an American stand-up comedian, anti-imperialist political commentator, true democracy advocate, podcaster and YouTube personality. He is the host of The Jimmy Dore Show, a comedic political talk show on YouTube. Jimmy started as a comedian in Illinois in 1989 and made several appearances on late night talk shows early in his comedy career. From 2005 onward, his performances increasingly included political commentary. He was affiliated with The Young Turks from 2009 to 2019 and appeared on a Young Turks Network show titled Aggressive Progressives. From 2010 to 2021 The Jimmy Dore Show was broadcast on public radio station KPFK 90.7 FM in Los Angeles, California. From 2021 onward, The Jimmy Dore Show became entirely independent and streams live, as well as posts, via YouTube regularly. Dore has gained a reputation for correcting the record on huge establishment lies, such as the assertion that the Syrian government was responsible for chemical weapons attacks on Syrian civilians in Khan Shaykhun and elsewhere. His first book, Your Country Is Just Not That Into You, was published in 2014. Dore is married to fellow anti-imperialist Stefanie Zamorano.

This Is Why Iran Will DEFEAT The United States & Israel! w/ Seyed Mohammad Marandi

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This Is Why Iran Will DEFEAT The United States & Israel! w/ Seyed Mohammad Marandi

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Mar 8, 2026 #TheJimmyDoreShow
Jimmy Dore speaks with Professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi in Tehran, who provides an on-the-ground perspective on the U.S.-Iran war, confirming that all U.S. military bases in the region have been attacked and that Iran, with satellite intelligence from Russia and China, is faring unexpectedly well. Marandi profiles the late Iranian Ayatollah Khamenei as a multilingual intellectual and military strategist who anticipated this conflict and built underground bases that U.S. bombs cannot destroy. Jimmy and Marandi condemn Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's rhetoric about "punching them while they're down" and "playing for keeps" as genocidal thuggery, contrasting it with the massive street protests in Iran where people are rallying under air strikes to defend their country. Professor Marandi concludes that Iran's Shia Muslim culture, rooted in standing against oppressors, ensures the U.S. cannot win this war despite the horrific civilian casualties being inflicted.

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Russia Breaking Trump’s Cuba Siege By Sending Oil!

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Russia Breaking Trump’s Cuba Siege By Sending Oil!

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Feb 14, 2026 The Jimmy Dore Show PODCAST

Escalating U.S. sanctions under Donald Trump's regime have created a severe fuel and humanitarian crisis in Cuba, a policy Jimmy describes as “siege warfare” designed to force regime change by immiserating the populace by denying them food, electricity and healthcare. Jimmy shares allegations that Secretary of State Marco Rubio is misleading Trump about diplomatic talks with Cuban officials while advancing a hardline strategy to collapse the government. However, reports have emerged suggesting that Russia plans to send oil shipments to Cuba as humanitarian aid, while China continues expanding solar infrastructure on the island to reduce dependence on imported fuel.

Jimmy frames U.S. actions as economic coercion comparable to blockades in other conflicts, warning that further escalation could heighten geopolitical tensions reminiscent of the Cuban Missile Crisis. This Washington waging a barbaric medieval siege war on the Cuban people.

 

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Here’s What TV News Isn’t Telling You About Cuba’s Collapse!

Feb 14, 2026 The Jimmy Dore Show PODCAST
Despite mainstream media efforts to obscure the issue, worsening blackouts, fuel shortages, and humanitarian conditions in Cuba are the direct result of intensified U.S. sanctions under President Donald Trump, including threats of tariffs on countries that supply oil to the island. Jimmy describes these measures as collective punishment aimed at collapsing Cuba’s government, comparing them to past U.S. actions in Iran and Venezuela and accusing corporate media of omitting the role of the long-standing embargo. Jimmy draws parallels between U.S. policy toward Cuba and Israel’s siege of Gaza, claiming both represent deliberate economic warfare against civilian populations. The episode concludes by describing a history of CIA propaganda against Cuba, asserting that economic pressure—not internal policy failures—is primarily responsible for the country’s current crisis.

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How Michael Parenti EXPOSED Chomsky As A Fraud! w/ Christian Parenti

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How Michael Parenti EXPOSED Chomsky As A Fraud! w/ Christian Parenti

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Feb 11, 2026 #TheJimmyDoreShow
Jimmy speaks with Christian Parenti, associate professor of economics at John Jay College, City University of New York, about how progressive public intellectuals often moderate their views to maintain access, prestige, and approval from elite institutions, even while presenting themselves as dissidents. He explains that his father, Michael Parenti, refused to cross those ideological “third rails,” particularly by defending actually existing socialist states and seriously engaging evidence around the JFK assassination, which led to blacklisting and red-baiting in academia. By contrast, he says, figures like Noam Chomsky have been criticized for dismissing these inquiries, prioritizing credibility with mainstream gatekeepers, and maintaining institutional protection at places like MIT. The conversation frames this divide as a choice between career security and genuine critical inquiry, with Parenti’s legacy representing intellectual independence at significant personal cost.

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Jimmy Dore’s Eye on the Deep State: House Just Voted To Fund MORE Foreign Interventions!

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House Just Voted To Fund MORE Foreign Interventions! w/ Thomas Massie

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Jan 20, 2026 #TheJimmyDoreShow
Congress, including 81 Republicans and all Democrats, have voted to continue funding the National Endowment for Democracy, which Jimmy and guest Thomas Massie describe as a CIA-linked vehicle for foreign interference and regime change. They criticize Donald Trump and the White House for staying silent, saying even mild opposition from the president could have stopped the funding, arguing that this failure by the President represents a betrayal of the MAGA base. Turning to discussion of voting, Massie says that real political power lies in low-turnout primaries, where small numbers of voters can determine who reaches the general election, often locking in “uniparty” outcomes. The conversation ends on a pessimistic note about oligarchic control, foreign policy influence, and whether voting alone can meaningfully challenge entrenched power.
 

Here’s What They’re NOT Telling You About Trump’s Venezuela’s Oil Plan!

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Jan 18, 2026The Jimmy Dore Show PODCAST
By now the U.S. has effectively taken full control of Venezuela’s oil revenues, selling the crude and then depositing proceeds in Qatari accounts. This is framed as a new model of “sovereign resource capture” rather than traditional regime change. Jimmy and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger discuss how this process bypasses international creditors and legal systems through executive orders, marking a shift toward financial control as a tool of empire. They connect this to broader fears about digital currencies, financial surveillance, and a future where governments and corporations control access to money and services. The segment concludes that geopolitics is moving away from international law toward whoever controls payment systems, data, and offshore accounts.

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SHOCKING Videos Of ICE REPEATEDLY Violating US Citizens’ Rights!
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Jan 16, 2026 The Jimmy Dore Show PODCAST
Multiple incidents have been caught on video in Minneapolis showing masked ICE agents detaining and arresting U.S. citizens without probable cause, including one legally armed citizen who was searched and handcuffed solely for refusing to show ID. Agents are shown escalating immediately to force, making threats, conducting warrantless searches, and later inventing justifications after admitting the stop was about refusing identification. Another clip shows agents demanding ID from a woman walking in her own neighborhood, threatening arrest for noncompliance, and calling it a “citizen check,” which critics argue is unconstitutional. Jimmy and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger argue that these actions are performative intimidation rather than targeted enforcement while warning of massive civil rights lawsuits, and predicting that taxpayers will ultimately pay for the violations.

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Trump CALLS OFF Iran Attack & Makes Lindsey Graham Very Sad w/ Max Blumenthal

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Trump CALLS OFF Iran Attack & Makes Lindsey Graham Very Sad w/ Max Blumenthal

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Jan 17, 2026#TheJimmyDoreShow
In this segment, Jimmy Dore interviews journalist Max Blumenthal about U.S. and Israeli pressure for regime change in Iran, highlighting Lindsey Graham’s enthusiastic calls for military action, followed by tears of sadness when Trump chose to pull back. Blumenthal argues that recent unrest in Iran is being framed as peaceful protest to justify intervention, drawing parallels to Syria and outside agitation from the Mossad and other intelligence influences. Max says Israel is the primary driver pushing Washington toward confrontation, seeking to eliminate the last major regional power resisting Israeli and U.S. dominance. The discussion warns that war with Iran would be catastrophic, risk U.S. troops’ lives, and serve Israeli strategic goals rather than U.S. national interests.

Summary

The video transcript presents a detailed discussion focusing on the escalating tensions between the United States and Iran during the Trump administration. The dialogue features Max Blumenthal, an investigative journalist and editor-in-chief of The Gray Zone, who elaborates on the complex geopolitical dynamics and the potential for military conflict in the Middle East. The conversation opens with reflections on President Trump’s initial aggressive posture toward Iran, supported vocally by Senator Lindsey Graham, who expressed enthusiasm for military intervention to overthrow the Iranian regime. However, this bellicose stance soon softened as Trump reportedly informed Iran he did not plan to attack, urging restraint amid protests within the country.

Max Blumenthal critiques the U.S. government’s role in fueling violent unrest in Iran, drawing parallels with earlier U.S.-backed conflicts such as the Syrian civil war, which was initially framed as a popular uprising but devolved into a proxy war involving extremist groups. He highlights how the U.S. and Israel used misinformation and direct encouragement to intensify protests and sabotage in Iran, with the goal of destabilizing the regime. However, after receiving intelligence reports, including Israeli input, Trump and his administration paused their plans, acknowledging that the protests had largely fizzled and that the U.S. lacked sufficient military assets in the region to launch a large-scale attack.

The discussion also explores the broader strategic motivations behind the U.S.-Israel push against Iran, particularly Israel’s desire to eliminate Iran as a regional power and secure greater influence in the Middle East. Blumenthal emphasizes that the conflict is driven primarily by Israeli interests and influential pro-Israel billionaires who have financially backed Trump’s political campaigns in exchange for regime change in Iran. The geopolitical context includes the fact that Iran possesses substantial missile capabilities and a population ready to defend its government, making any U.S. military intervention highly risky and potentially catastrophic.

Blumenthal further explains that Saudi Arabia, despite its sectarian opposition to Iran, actually opposes U.S. military action due to concerns about regional instability and economic repercussions. He argues that the manufactured crisis around the Iranian protests serves as a pretext for intervention pushed by Israeli influence rather than a genuine threat to U.S. national security. The conversation concludes with a cautionary note about the dangers of further escalation, highlighting the complex web of foreign policy interests, internal U.S. political pressures, and regional rivalries that underpin the ongoing tensions with Iran.

Highlights

  • [01:13] 🔥 Lindsey Graham passionately calls for U.S. military intervention in Iran, likening the Ayatollah to a “religious Nazi.”
  • [02:21] 🇺🇸 President Trump reportedly informs Iran he will not attack, urging restraint amid protests.
  • [05:26] ⚔️ The U.S. and Israel fuel violent protests and sabotage in Iran, reminiscent of U.S. involvement in Syria’s civil war.
  • [07:46] 🚢 U.S. military assets, including aircraft carriers USS George Bush and Abraham Lincoln, are moving toward the region, signaling potential escalation.
  • [11:33] 💰 Pro-Israel billionaires back Trump’s campaign with a clear agenda: regime change in Iran.
  • [13:17] 🎯 Iran’s missile capabilities and population readiness make U.S. military intervention extremely risky.
  • [18:43] 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia opposes a U.S. war with Iran despite sectarian differences, fearing regional destabilization.

Key Insights

Further analysis

  • [01:13] 🔥 Lindsey Graham’s War Mongering Reflects Deep Political Divisions: Graham’s impassioned rhetoric advocating for military action against Iran reveals a faction within U.S. politics eager for confrontation. His approach, characterized as almost euphoric about war, contrasts strongly with more cautious voices, underscoring the polarized debate on how to handle Iran. This highlights the influence of hawkish lawmakers who see regime change as achievable and desirable through force.
  • [04:52] ⚔️ U.S. Strategy Mirrors Syrian Conflict Tactics, Fueling Proxy Violence: Blumenthal draws a direct parallel between the U.S.-backed violence in Syria and the ongoing unrest in Iran. The U.S. support for violent opposition groups under the guise of supporting “pro-democracy protesters” is a tactic to destabilize regimes unfriendly to U.S. and Israeli interests. This strategy risks prolonged conflict, civilian casualties, and regional destabilization, with questionable outcomes for democracy or peace.
  • [07:08] 🛡️ Military Limitations and Intelligence Assessments Restrain U.S. Action: The decision by Trump to pause military strikes was influenced by intelligence indicating the protests had largely ended and that U.S. and Israeli military assets were insufficiently prepared for a sustained conflict. This signals that despite aggressive rhetoric, practical military considerations and regional realities impose limits on U.S. interventionism.
  • [11:33] 💰 Influence of Pro-Israel Billionaires Shapes U.S. Foreign Policy: The financial backing of Trump’s campaign by powerful Zionist donors highlights how domestic political funding can drive foreign policy agendas. These donors prioritize regime change in Iran as a key goal aligned with Israeli interests, demonstrating how external geopolitical objectives are sometimes advanced through domestic political mechanisms.
  • [13:17] 🎯 Iran’s Military Capabilities Present a Significant Deterrent: Unlike Venezuela, Iran possesses a large arsenal of ballistic missiles capable of striking U.S. bases and allies in the region, including Israel. This reality acts as a powerful deterrent against U.S. military escalation, as any conflict could quickly spiral into a devastating war with high casualties. Iran’s population’s willingness to defend their regime adds a socio-political dimension to this deterrence.
  • [15:44] 🌍 Iran as Central to the ‘Axis of Resistance’ and Regional Stability: Iran’s foreign policy stance, including staunch support for Palestine and opposition to Israeli domination, positions it as the last major regional power resisting U.S.-Israel geopolitical ambitions. Understanding Iran’s role in the Middle East is critical to comprehending why it is a focal point of conflict and why external powers seek to undermine its influence.
  • [18:04] 🕊️ Saudi Arabia’s Opposition to War Highlights Complex Regional Dynamics: Despite sectarian rivalries and ideological opposition, Saudi Arabia’s resistance to a U.S. attack on Iran demonstrates the pragmatic calculations of regional powers. The risk of economic and social destabilization outweighs sectarian hostilities, illustrating how intra-regional politics can complicate U.S.-led military ambitions and underscore the multifaceted nature of Middle Eastern geopolitics.

This comprehensive analysis underscores the multifaceted and deeply interconnected political, military, and economic factors driving the current U.S.-Iran tensions. It reveals how domestic politics, foreign influence, regional rivalries, and military capabilities shape the prospects and risks of conflict in this volatile region.

Addendum: Part 2

The REAL REASON Trump Called Off Iran Bombing Explained By Steve Bannon! w/ Max Blumenthal

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Jan 17, 2026#TheJimmyDoreShow
In this segment Jimmy Dore and The Grayzone’s Max Blumenthal respond to Steve Bannon’s claim that Trump has rejected a large-scale bombing campaign on Iran and that the Iranian government is supposedly on the verge of collapse. Max argues that the opposite is true, saying sanctions have failed to topple the state, pro-government rallies are massive, and a U.S. or Israeli attack would likely unify the population around the government. Max warns that Israel and hawkish U.S. politicians like Lindsey Graham are still pressuring Trump to escalate and draw the U.S. into a long regional war, and could succeed in those efforts. The two conclude by pointing out that regime-change fantasies ignore Iran’s history, political base, and the catastrophic outcomes of similar interventions in Iraq and Syria.

Read Max's work at The Grayzone here: http://thegrayzone.com
Follow Max on Twitter: / maxblumenthal  

BELOW: A HEAVILY. DISTORTED MESSAGE BY NBC ON THE IRAN SITUATION

President Trump’s new message to Iranian protestors

NBC News

Jan 14, 2026NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas
Tonight, as the US moves some troops out of the Middle East in anticipation of possible attacks in Iran, Trump is sending a different message than his promise yesterday to send help to Iranian protestors. NBC News’ Richard Engel explains.

Addendum: Part 3

YOU HIT, WE HIT’: Iranian state media sends ominous message to Trump

Jan 15, 2026 #fox #media #breakingnews

Fox News chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin details the U.S. military assets moving into the Middle East as the Trump administration weighs options about Iran on ‘Special Report.’

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