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EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 1H 1M

Before the ceasefire, a war crime

from Beyond Politics · host Matt Robison

Before the announcement of a ceasefire in Trump's war with Iran, he had already committed a war crime. It came against the backdrop of a larger question:👉 Can anything still restrain a U.S. president?With former Congressman and prosecutor Paul Hodes, we analyze:Trump’s latest threats against IranWhether targeting civilian infrastructure violates international lawThe Supreme Court’s latest rulings—and what they meanWhy the courts may be the only remaining checkAnd whether Democrats are quietly gaining ground politically⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Trump escalation: “Civilization will die”01:30 – Why this could be a war crime03:00 – MTG & Tucker Carlson react (unexpected backlash)05:30 – The deeper question: Can Trump be stopped?07:20 – Paul Hodes joins (legal + political analysis)10:30 – “Is there anyone to call?” (accountability crisis)16:00 – Supreme Court ruling (Bannon case explained)25:00 – Trump vs universities (DEI, antisemitism claims)26:30 – First Amendment rulings block Trump retaliation28:30 – Courts as the last line of defense35:30 – New polling: Are Democrats actually gaining ground?47:00 – Messaging failure vs strategy debate58:30 – Final thoughts: What happens next?🔥 KEY QUESTIONS THIS VIDEO ANSWERSIs Trump about to commit a war crime?What does international law actually say?Can the courts stop a president in real time?Are Republicans breaking with Trump—or falling in line?Are Democrats stronger than they look?📺 WATCH NEXT👉 Political Rehab (LIVE Fridays 12:30pm ET):https://www.youtube.com/@worthknowing-mattrobison👉 More Worth Knowing livestreams:https://www.youtube.com/@worthknowing-mattrobison/playlists

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