Trump asks the world for help S5E32 03.18.2026

Do you have a question or comment? Want to suggest a topic for our panel or be a guest on the Nova Society? Send us a message!Today, our question is from Laura from Kingston, Ontario, Canada, who writes: The reporting regarding the US war in Iran is confusing. Trump says it’s already been won, Iran’s military capabilities are destroyed, and pretty much mission accomplished. Yet, Hegseth says it is just the beginning. We should note that Trump said that it could be the beginning or the end, a very incoherent statement. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is down to a crawl as oil prices continue to rise. This past week, Trump asked NATO allies and even China to send ships to secure the Strait. Then, when he didn’t get the response he was expecting or wanted, he demanded. It doesn’t seem like that worked either. I guess I’m wondering if all is well, what does the US need with the navy support of other countries? Again, we are seeing chaos with no clear answers. But my question is about the reaction from the rest of the world. I know you all have said in the past that Trump’s actions were isolating the US. Is this rejection of Trump’s request a first sign of that? Trump said that if NATO didn’t help, it might be bad for the organization. What does that really mean? Oil is important for the entire world, and the closing of the Strait of Hormuz is a real problem. One that the US should have recognized before it started this war. Do you think the rest of the world should send help? And lastly, if Trump pulls out without securing the Strait, and Israel keeps fighting, and because of that, the Strait stays closed, what do you think this will mean for Israel’s standing in the world?LOTL: Queer ConversationWe all crave Queer Conversations. Follow the link to listen.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showThe Nova Society Podcast In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes per week and expand episode lengths for more in-depth conversations.Stay tuned for more information about our proposed weekly second channel, The Nova Society-Side Projects, where we have conversations with guests about topics important to them and to you, our listeners. Our Buzzsprout Home Landing Page Direct SMS message to the podcast from the “message us” link on our page.Support the Nova SocietyEmail us your QuestionsSubscribe to the Nova SocietySubscribe to our RSS Feed Join Our Facebook Page & YouTube ChannelPast episodes & read our blog Here.JCISApple Podcasts/ I-Tunes   Spotify  ...