The Lone Ranger - March 18, 2026

Donald Trump blasts NATO for refusing to back the Iran war, calling it a “very foolish mistake” as allies decline to join U.S. operations in the region. At the same time, Israel publicly urges Iranians to rise up while privately assessing that such a revolt would likely be crushed, underscoring contradictions in war messaging. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.com/tyt Just go to this exclusive web address right now to try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE: ziprecruiter.com/tyt Check out Pocket Hose and use my code TYT for a great deal: https://www.getcopperhead.com If your work depends on conversations — interviews, meetings, calls — check out plaud.ai Explore opportunities in more than 60 countries and apply at http://PeaceCorps.gov/serve Use less data, get paid by switching to Noble Mobile: https://go.tyt.com/getnoble Hosts: Ana Kasparian SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE ☞  https://www.youtube.com/@TheYoungTurks FOLLOW US ON: FACEBOOK  ☞   https://www.facebook.com/theyoungturks TWITTER  ☞       https://twitter.com/TheYoungTurks INSTAGRAM  ☞  https://www.instagram.com/theyoungturks TIKTOK  ☞          https://www.tiktok.com/@theyoungturks 👕MERCH  ☞      https:/www.shoptyt.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices