Americano

The Spectator

The next chapter in American politics has begun, but is it going to be any less crazy? The Spectator's Americano podcast delivers in-depth discussions with the best American pundits to keep you in the loop. Presented by Freddy Gray. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Americano

Episodes (660)

Saturday Iran: is Trump's ultimate target in this war China?
Thursday Why Iran marks the end of neoconservatism
Wednesday What role will Turkey play in the Iran conflict?

Americano

Mar 7, 2026
30¼ minutes
42 MB

As the crisis in the Middle East has escalated, Donald Trump's posturing has led many to question his strategy – and if he even has one. Geoffrey Cain, former foreign correspondent, expert on authoritarian regimes – and the author of this week's cover piece in the Spectator, joins Freddy Gray to explain why Trump's ultimate target in the war is China. From the Belt and Road development initiative to more tacit bilateral support, President Xi has been playing a game of chess, to try to check America's power. With Nicolas Maduro arrested and Ayatollah Khamenei assassinated, President Trump is showing his will...

Americano

Iran: is Trump's ultimate target in this war China?

The Spectator

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