Best Podcast Episodes About Ben Rhodes
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Updated: Apr 07, 2026 – 6 episodes
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“… member, which you may be, if you listen to this podcast, you get 25% off. I think everybody else gets 10% off, so check it out. Hell yeah. Also, Ben Rhodes on Substack, notes on the stories we tell. Okay, enough plugs. Subscribe to all that shit. We're going to talk today. We're going to try to explain Trump's crazy 180-degree turn on Iran policy in the span of the last 48 hours. So he went from promising basically a series of war crime airstrikes on energy infrastructure to saying talks with Iran were so far along that the war was effectively over. We'll try to explain what happened, why it …”
“… know my book All We Say The Battle for American Identity is out in late May Available for preorder now. And for Wednesday and Thursday, the 25th and 26th, there is a special discount for preorders on Barnes & Noble. Nice. And if you're a Barnes & Noble member, which you may be, if you listen to this podcast, you get 25% off. I think everybody else gets 10% off, so check it out. Hell yeah. Also, Ben Rhodes on Substack, notes on the stories we tell. Okay, enough plugs. Subscribe to all that shit. We're going to talk today. We're going to try to explain Trump's crazy 180-degree turn on Iran policy in the span of the last 48 hours. So he went from promising basically a series of war crime airstrikes on energy infrastructure to saying talks with Iran were so far along that the war was effectively over. We'll try to explain what happened, why it happened, and then we're going to dig into the details of the U.S. and Iranian demands and why getting a deal done feels quite difficult right now. We'll also cover what other countries in the Gulf are reportedly telling Trump, some recent U.S. troop deployments that seem ominous but important to watch. Then we're going to explain why Iran firing a …”
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In just 48 hours, Trump flipped from threatening war crimes against Iran to declaring that the conflict is over and negotiations are underway. This shocking turnaround raises questions about the U.S. and Iranian demands and the complexities of reaching a deal. Join us as we unpack this rapid shift and its implications for global politics.
“… They know a whole lot more than I do during our time in government together. Rob Malley was the lead negotiator on the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. Ben Rhodes was deputy national security adviser to President Obama during the Iran nuclear negotiations. Thank you both for being here. As I just said, I think sometimes we're trying to make sense of what he's saying and there's no sense to be made of it. But I think so many people out there are wondering what's happening, what they should be worried about, what they should be listening to. And Rob, I mean, I'd love your thoughts on the whole thing. But …”
“So, yes, if you are confused, you are not alone. Because clearly the president of the United States is very confused, too. And on a night like this, I just wanted to talk to two of the smartest people I worked with on these issues and a range of issues. They know a whole lot more than I do during our time in government together. Rob Malley was the lead negotiator on the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. Ben Rhodes was deputy national security adviser to President Obama during the Iran nuclear negotiations. Thank you both for being here. As I just said, I think sometimes we're trying to make sense of what he's saying and there's no sense to be made of it. But I think so many people out there are wondering what's happening, what they should be worried about, what they should be listening to. And Rob, I mean, I'd love your thoughts on the whole thing. But let me just ask you about something that Trump posted tonight. He posted the Hormuz straight will have to be guarded and policed as necessary by other nations who use it. If asked, we will keep these countries in their Hormuz efforts, but it shouldn't be necessary once Iran's threat is eradicated. Importantly, it will be an easy military operation …”
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President Trump's chaotic approach to the Strait of Hormuz leaves everyone, including himself, puzzled. Experts Rob Malley and Ben Rhodes discuss the complexities of protecting this vital shipping route amidst ongoing tensions with Iran, revealing that restoring oil markets could take months even if conflict ends tomorrow. This situation highlights the lack of a clear plan from the administration.
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Jessica Chastain, an Oscar-winning actress known for her roles in 'Interstellar' and 'The Martian', has seen a decline in her career visibility despite her acclaim. The discussion highlights her recent projects and questions why she isn't a leading star, considering her past successes and strong performances. The hosts express their desire for her to regain the prominence she once had in Hollywood.
“… a dictator who was hell-bent on nuking America. Right. Think about that. Yeah. So you had his people who are still around in the State Department. Ben Rhodes, I don't think anyone is as disturbed when a terrorist gets bombed as Ben Rhodes. Well, they nicknamed him Hamas in the Obama White House, which was – Which they thought was a credential. Hamas has some good ideas over here. That's how you rise up the ladder in the Obama White House. You get a nickname like Hamas. Anyway, Natasha Bertrand. Part of the deranged. She used to be a huge friend of Ashbrook's. I've got to point that out. I've never …”
“… the bad guy here? It was always like we have to imagine America is this like fallen country which has such a horrible history that cannot be redeemed. And so every single – he showed up to Cuba in front of a giant chain mural to celebrate the life of a dictator who was hell-bent on nuking America. Right. Think about that. Yeah. So you had his people who are still around in the State Department. Ben Rhodes, I don't think anyone is as disturbed when a terrorist gets bombed as Ben Rhodes. Well, they nicknamed him Hamas in the Obama White House, which was – Which they thought was a credential. Hamas has some good ideas over here. That's how you rise up the ladder in the Obama White House. You get a nickname like Hamas. Anyway, Natasha Bertrand. Part of the deranged. She used to be a huge friend of Ashbrook's. I've got to point that out. I've never met her. Yep. He usually cops to that, so I feel like that's probably— But she is truly deranged. Yeah, well, she's a perennial contender in hack madness. Anyways, not to be outdone by just the America is bad. You have to also misconstrue the words of American officials, right? So she sends out a tweet in Graphic 3. Hegseth on the KC-135 crash. Bad …”
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A journalist's attempt to twist a tribute to fallen American heroes into a misleading narrative highlights a disturbing trend in media. By misrepresenting statements from officials, the media risks prioritizing sensationalism over truth, even at the cost of honoring those who served. This manipulation of information is not just a mistake; it's a deliberate strategy to mislead the public.
“He, you know, he went over to Afghanistan. He did go over there and he had a military, he was just the perfect candidate. I think he was a Rhodes Scholar, too. People can check me on that. But he came across as kind of, I don't know, I don't want to be too mean, but kind of wimpy and out of touch. He had no common touch at all. When he went to East Palestine to see what that train leak had done, it was like a catfish walking on shore. You know what I mean? Yeah. He couldn't, he was so out of, he couldn't relate to anybody. He was just offended by everybody. When he was transportation …”
“He, you know, he went over to Afghanistan. He did go over there and he had a military, he was just the perfect candidate. I think he was a Rhodes Scholar, too. People can check me on that. But he came across as kind of, I don't know, I don't want to be too mean, but kind of wimpy and out of touch. He had no common touch at all. When he went to East Palestine to see what that train leak had done, it was like a catfish walking on shore. You know what I mean? Yeah. He couldn't, he was so out of, he couldn't relate to anybody. He was just offended by everybody. When he was transportation here, you know, you go to L.A., well, the old L.A. I don't know about the new L.A. Everybody's fleeing. But the old L.A., you get locked on the 405 or the 101. It's horrible. And what was he doing as transportation secretary? He was talking about racist cloverleafs and racist overpasses. He was just, you know, and he wanted to ride a bike for green …”
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Political leaders are increasingly adopting 'veneer' personas to appeal to the middle class, yet many fail to connect authentically. From Pete Buttigieg's awkward attempts at relatability to the rise of new candidates like James Tellarico, the disconnect between image and reality is becoming glaringly obvious. This commentary explores the dangers of these superficial transformations in political leadership.
“… opportunity to talk to him hopefully you'll tune in and listen he's got a lot of great stories from the wrestling days back in the 80s with Dusty Rhodes and going against the four horsemen in the NWA and and so and just a great story so I'm looking forward to that and yeah we'll see y'all tomorrow Ladies and gentlemen, place your bets.”
“… to victory lane just like that folks we've got a winner xfinity imagine that um appreciate y'all tuning in we have magnum ta is our guest this week i was a big fan of his when i was a little boy and i have never met him and i'm thrilled to to get this opportunity to talk to him hopefully you'll tune in and listen he's got a lot of great stories from the wrestling days back in the 80s with Dusty Rhodes and going against the four horsemen in the NWA and and so and just a great story so I'm looking forward to that and yeah we'll see y'all tomorrow Ladies and gentlemen, place your bets.”
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