One Half of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show, New York Times bestselling author and former CIA officer Buck Sexton joins Lisa to break down the escalating conflict with Iran, the strategic realities behind “Operation Epic Fury,” and what regime change would actually require.

Drawing from his time in the CIA’s Iraq office after the WMD intelligence failure, Buck explains why wars in the Middle East are never simple—and why Iran presents unique challenges. Is there a viable ground partner inside Iran? Can air power alone force regime change? And how does jihadist ideology impact internal power struggles within the regime?

Buck also details the tactical intelligence successes under President Trump—from joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear program to high-level capture operations—and why he believes renewed American resolve has reshaped global deterrence.

Then the conversation shifts to his New York Times bestselling book, Manufacturing Delusion. Buck outlines how radical movements—whether jihadist, communist, or modern leftist—use psychological tactics like public confession, identity coercion, and collective pressure to enforce ideological conformity. How do these methods compare to Stalinist regimes? What role does social media play in amplifying modern-day mass delusion? And why are moral binaries of “oppressor vs. victim” so effective at mobilizing movements?

This episode covers:

• The real strategic stakes of the Iran conflict

• Lessons from Iraq, Libya, and Afghanistan

• Why regime durability often surprises policymakers

• How radical ideologies build loyalty and suppress dissent

• The dangers of mass delusion in the digital age

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How close is Iran to building a nuclear weapon—and has the U.S. actually set their program back?

In this episode, Lisa sits down with Vice Admiral John W. Miller, a leading expert on Iran and military strategy, to break down the reality behind the headlines. From uranium enrichment levels to the aftermath of recent U.S. strikes, this conversation cuts through the uncertainty surrounding Iran’s nuclear capabilities.

The Vice Admiral explains why Iran’s stockpile of 60% enriched uranium is so concerning, how quickly it could potentially be turned into weapons-grade material, and what we still don’t know about the location of that nuclear stockpile following recent military action.

They also dive into:

• Whether U.S. bunker-buster strikes actually crippled Iran’s nuclear program

• How close Iran really is to nuclear breakout

• Why verification—not just negotiation—is the key to any deal

• Whether Iran is negotiating in good faith or simply buying time

• How internal unrest inside Iran could impact the regime’s behavior

• What happens if diplomacy fails—and whether more military action is coming

• How countries like Israel, China, and Russia factor into the equation

Plus, a candid assessment of President Trump’s Iran strategy—and whether it’s working.

With tensions rising and uncertainty still high, this episode gives you a clear, expert-level understanding of one of the most dangerous geopolitical flashpoints in the world today.

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What does the Supreme Court’s decision on IEEPA actually mean for President Trump’s tariff strategy—and the future of the U.S. economy?

In this episode, Lisa is joined by International Law Attorney, Nazak Nikakhtar who breaks down the high-stakes ruling that limits the president’s ability to impose tariffs under emergency powers—and explains why it may not slow Trump down at all. From Sections 232, 301, and 338 to national security-based trade actions, the administration still has powerful tools to reshape global trade.

We dive into:

• Why the Supreme Court blocked IEEPA tariffs—and what comes next

• How Trump can still impose sweeping tariffs using other legal authorities

• The real goal behind tariffs: reducing debt, boosting U.S. manufacturing, and countering China

• Whether tariffs are actually a “tax” on American consumers

• What CPI and inflation data reveal about the real economic impact

• The growing decoupling between U.S. businesses and China

• How global supply chains—and national security—are driving trade policy

• The long road to rebuilding American manufacturing

Nazak also explains why critics may be missing the bigger picture—and why tariffs could play a central role in reversing decades of wage stagnation and industrial decline.

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