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Episodes

Judge Napolitano: Who's pushing Trump to attack Iran?

Max Blumenthal joins Judge Andrew Napolitano to analyze new revelations that Israel nearly coerced the US into joining an assault on Iran, and explains how the report may be tied to the mysterious firing of several Pentagon officials, including a top opponent of war on Iran. Blumenthal also addresses the Trump administration's war on the First Amendment, as it dispatches ICE to stop illegal "ideas."

Apr 17, 202532 min

🔴 The art of the schlemiel - The Grayzone live

Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate discuss Donald Trump's botched declaration of economic war against most of the world, rising tensions with China and Iran, the escalating Israeli war on free speech in the US, new revelations of Washington's control over the Ukraine proxy war, and more. 🔴 Watch on Rumble 🔴 Watch on YouTube 🔴 Read TheGrayzone.com...

Apr 11, 20252 hr 15 min

🔴 Top missile guy - The Grayzone live

Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate discuss the war crimes scandal behind the Signalgate intrigue that US media won't touch, the rising repression against Palestine solidarity activists, Trump's threats against Iran, and more. 🔴 Watch on YouTube 🔴 Watch on Rumble...

Mar 29, 20251 hr 53 min

Max Blumenthal on MOATs

On MOATs with George Galloway, Max Blumenthal discusses 'Signalgate' and exposes US war crimes in Yemen

Mar 29, 202522 min

🔴 A state of exception - The Grayzone live

Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate discuss Netanyahu breaking the Gaza ceasefire to resume Israel's assault on the besieged enclave as Trump launches a war on Yemen to protect Tel Aviv's shipping. They will also cover Trump's declaration of a de facto state of emergency at home to escalate deportations and repression of Palestine solidarity activism. 🔴 Watch on YouTube 🔴 Watch on Rumble 🔴 Read TheGrayzone.com...

Mar 21, 20251 hr 53 min

Aaron Mate on how NATO provoked Russia in Ukraine and undermined peace

The Grayzone's Aaron Mate argues that the US and NATO provoked Russia in Ukraine by expanding NATO, dismantling arms control, installing military assets threatening Russia, meddling in Ukraine, and blocking multiple opportunities for peace. From a debate hosted by Young Voices in New York City on March 19, 2025. Link to the full debate video here.

Mar 21, 202511 min

🔴 The Grayzone live: Shalom, the occupation's home

Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate discuss the Trump administration's unconstitutional detention of Columbia U student protest leader Mahmoud Khalil and the forces pulling the White House's strings, as Israel lobby freak outs prompt the firing of Trump's top hostage negotiator and withdrawal of a national security appointee. They will also cover the latest on Ukraine ceasefire negotiations, and the fallout from Syria's sectarian bloodshed. 🔴 Watch on YouTube 🔴 Watch on Rumble 🔴 Read TheGrayzone.co...

Mar 14, 20252 hr 23 min

🔴 From proxy warrior to pest - The Grayzone live

Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate cover the humiliation of Volydymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office and the geopolitical shifts it has unleashed. Will this mean the end of NATO? They will also discuss Israel's sabotage of the Gaza ceasefire, its role in Trump's war on free speech, and the shocking sectarian rampage by Syria's new ruling junta. 🔴 Watch on Rumble 🔴 Watch on YouTube 🔴 Read TheGrayzone.com...

Mar 09, 20252 hr 18 min

Judging Freedom: Max Blumenthal Interrogated at Dulles Airport

Max Blumenthal shares his experience of being interrogated at Dulles Airport by Customs and Border Protection agents about his political views and associations. He discusses the broader context of U.S. government harassment of activists and journalists, particularly those critical of Israel. The conversation also delves into Israel's actions in Gaza, including allegations of killing hostages and exploiting their deaths for propaganda.

Mar 01, 202528 min

🔴Deep fake state - The Grayzone live

Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate cover Israel's latest hostage deception, its takeover of southern Syria, Trump's outrageous AI Gaza video, his escalation of the economic war on Venezuela, the furor over his Ukraine plan, and more. 🔴 Watch on YouTube 🔴 Watch on Rumble 🔴 Read TheGrayzone.com...

Feb 28, 20252 hr 1 min

⁠🔴 The Grayzone live: You're fired⁠

Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate discuss Donald Trump's unraveling of the Ukraine proxy war and the apoplectic reactions from his domestic foes and European leaders as Volodymyr Zelensky is cast aside. They will then be joined by Ali Abunimah of Electronic Intifada, who will discuss his detention in Switzerland in the context of the wider assault on Palestine solidarity and antiwar activism in the West. 🔴 Watch on Rumble 🔴 Watch on YouTube 🔴 Read TheGrayzone.com...

Feb 21, 20252 hr 20 min

Judging Freedom: Zelenskyy on the Ropes - Ukraine, Trump, and the Hidden Forces Shaping American Foreign Policy

In this explosive interview, Max Blumenthal joins Judge Napolitano to dissect the shifting dynamics of U.S. foreign policy under Trump, the provocations leading to the Ukraine-Russia conflict, and the potential collapse of Zelenskyy's government. Blumenthal also delves into Netanyahu's strategies in Gaza and the hidden forces driving American interventionism. AI - Summary: In a revealing conversation on Judging Freedom , Max Blumenthal discusses the dramatic shift in U.S. foreign policy under Do...

Feb 20, 202526 min

🔴 The Grayzone live: The jig is up

Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate discuss the Trump administration's announcement that Ukraine will not join NATO as Kiev's military campaign continues to falter, and cover the fallout from Donald Trump's deranged plan to "own" the Gaza Strip and forcibly remove its residents. 🔴 Watch on Rumble 🔴 Watch on YouTube 🔴 Read TheGrayzone.com A.I. - Generated Summary: Max Blumenthal and Aaron Maté kick off the episode with some light-hearted banter, touching on Valentine's Day and a request for a group ...

Feb 15, 20252 hr 1 min

Judging Freedom: Trump’s Gaza plan is ethnic cleansing, yet the resistance stands firm

Max Blumenthal exposes how Trump bullies Arab states to absorb Palestinians, while Israel’s Zionist logic drives demographic warfare. Despite ceasefire violations, Hamas stands firm, forcing aid into Gaza. Netanyahu clings to power, backed by Trump’s brutal strategy. A damning critique of U.S.-Israeli policies and the resilience of Palestinian resistance. In this explosive discussion between Judge Andrew Napolitano and Max Blumenthal, the focus is on Donald Trump’s controversial proposal to "buy...

Feb 14, 202524 min

The Grayzone live: Golden pagers on the riviera

Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate discuss President Donald Trump's pledge to "take over" Gaza during a meeting with Israeli PM Netanyahu, the real history of USAID, Tulsi Gabbard's revealing confirmation hearing, and more.

Feb 09, 20252 hr 1 min

Senior Ansar Allah official on why Yemen fought for Gaza

The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal holds his second interview with Mohammed Al-Bukhaiti, a senior political officer and spokesman for Yemen's Ansar Allah (Houthi movement), asking him why his movement intervened in defense of Gaza despite devastating Israeli and US-UK attacks. Al-Bukhaiti explains why he believes Palestinian losses would have been worse without Ansar Allah's intervention, and discusses developments in Yemen's grueling civil war.

Feb 09, 202523 min

Digital Censorship Exposed: How the Center for Countering Digital Hate Silences Pro-Palestinian Voices

In a recent episode of Palestine Declassified , hosts Chris Williamson and David Miller were joined by The Grayzone editor Max Blumenthal to dissect the controversial role of the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH). The discussion centered on the CCDH’s efforts to suppress pro-Palestinian voices on social media, particularly under the leadership of Elon Musk. The episode shed light on the organization’s ties to Zionist interests and its broader agenda to silence dissent against Israeli pol...

Feb 06, 202527 min

Trump’s Gaza Relocation Plan: A Dangerous Scheme to Displace Palestinians and Expand Israeli Power

On the Judging Freedom podcast, Max Blumenthal delves into the implications of Donald Trump’s recent rhetoric regarding Gaza, where he suggests forcibly relocating two million Palestinians to Egypt’s Sinai Desert and Jordan. This controversial plan, framed as a "peaceful" resolution to the Israel-Palestine conflict, threatens to destabilize the Middle East further and faces significant opposition from Arab leaders already strained by regional tensions. Blumenthal highlights the immense resistanc...

Feb 05, 202550 min

Max Blumenthal on Trump’s Media Strategy, Ukraine’s Crackdown, and the Israel-Gaza Nexus

In this episode of Going Underground , Grayzone Editor-in-Chief Max Blumenthal dissects Donald Trump’s call for greater independent media access to White House press briefings and the broader implications of his media strategy. Blumenthal breaks down his viral confrontation with former Secretary of State Antony Blinken over the U.S. role in Israel’s assault on Gaza, as well as Trump’s move to cut USAID grants to Ukraine—leading to the swift collapse of Ukrainian media outlets reliant on Western ...

Feb 05, 202528 min

🔴 The Grayzone live: A late Roman salute

Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate discuss post-inaugural drama and imperial decadence, as well as the latest on the Gaza prisoner exchanges, the Swiss jailing of journalist Ali Abunimah, Colombia's dispute with Trump, and more. 🔴 Watch on Rumble 🔴 Watch on YouTube 🔴 Read TheGrayzone.com

Jan 28, 20251 hr 53 min
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