Max Blumenthal

JUDGE NAP—Israeli Influence on US Military Policy: The war’s origins and conduct are deeply intertwined with Israeli strategic goals, with Netanyahu leveraging US military power to pursue regime change in Iran. This relationship illustrates how foreign interests can dictate US foreign policy, often at significant cost to American lives and resources. The resulting conflict is not solely a US endeavor but effectively a proxy war serving Israeli territorial and political ambitions, raising questions about sovereignty and democratic accountability in US decision-making.

GZ—• Professor Mohammad Marandi of the University of Tehran joins The Grayzone’s Max Blumenthal to discuss the looming US-Israeli regime change war on Iran and how his country will respond, both militarily and politically. Marandi forecasts economically devastating consequences, with an energy crisis brought on by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the possible collapse of Gulf family monarchies, and a militarily unmanageable environment for the Trump administration. While Trump reportedly considers a series of “symbolic” strikes to weaken Iran’s negotiating hand, Marandi argues that Iran has no choice but to respond with maximum force.
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• Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate discuss the follies of the Munich Security Conference, where a bipartisan cast of US leaders, European officials and a Clown Prince clamored for war from Iran to Ukraine, while AOC launched a campaign for… something. They will also cover the Trump-manufactured humanitarian crisis in Cuba, the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson, and more.

EDITOR—Labeling Nicolás Maduro as a “bad actor” is framed as largely motivated by Venezuela’s possession of the world’s largest oil reserves. This insight suggests that geopolitical and economic interests underpin much of the international discourse on Venezuela, rather than purely ideological or humanitarian concerns, reflecting a broader pattern in global politics where resource-rich nations face externaL pressures
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Blumenthal points out the selective condemnation by international actors who criticize Maduro while ignoring or protecting figures like Benjamin Netanyahu and Daniel Noboa, both accused of crimes including war crimes and drug trafficking. This selective approach undermines the credibility of international institutions and highlights geopolitical biases in the enforcement of justice.

JUDGE NAP—The video features a detailed interview with Max Blumenthal conducted by Judge Andrew Napolitano on October 13, 2025, focusing on the recent ceasefire and ongoing conflict in Gaza and Israel. Blumenthal presents a critical analysis of the political and military developments over the past two years, highlighting the missed opportunities for peace, the roles of key international players, and the consequences of the war on civilian populations. He argues that the conflict could have been resolved much earlier if the U.S. administration, particularly under President Biden, had exercised political will to pressure Israel into peace negotiations. Instead, Blumenthal contends that the Biden administration enabled prolonged violence by supporting Israeli military actions and failing to push Prime Minister Netanyahu toward a ceasefire.

THE GRAYZONE—The video provides a critical and detailed analysis of Bari Weiss’s recent appointment as editor-in-chief of CBS News following the acquisition of the Free Press by the Ellison family, notably Larry and David Ellison, wealthy pro-Israel billionaires. Bari Weiss, a former New York Times opinion columnist known for her pro-Israel activism and anti-“woke” stance, founded The Free Press, a site criticized for promoting Israel and denying the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The Ellisons’ $150 million purchase of the Free Press and installation of Weiss at CBS News is framed as a strategic takeover with the intent to consolidate pro-Israel narratives in mainstream media and suppress dissenting voices, particularly those critical of Israeli policy.