UPDATES: US War on Iran, Day 158 — Trump “TACOs” and Bails Out on Wider US Strikes
Donald Trump retreats from wider US strikes in War on Iran, reportedly after objections by Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Read MoreDonald Trump retreats from wider US strikes in War on Iran, reportedly after objections by Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Aug 2, 2026 | EA Birmingham, EA in the Media, Europe, Media, Podcast, US, Video, World | 0
Terry Golway on how Irish immigrants helped transform American politics — from local political machines to highest levels of public office
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Aug 2, 2026 | EA Birmingham, EA in the Media, Europe, Media, Russia, US, Video, World | 0
Analysis of shifting relationship between Trump Administration and defense of Ukraine against Russia’s invasion, including joint projects
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Aug 1, 2026 | Iran, US, World | 0
The US resumes strikes inside Iran after a six-day pause as “uncontained war” spreads across Middle East from Saudi Arabia to Iraq to Egypt.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jul 30, 2026 | EA Birmingham, EA in the Media, Iran, Media, MENA, Podcast, US, Video, What's New, World | 0
That Was The Week That Was (in TrumpLand): Trump camp flounders as Iran War expands, recovers with shift towards Ukraine, but sinks in polls
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jul 30, 2026 | EA Birmingham, EA in the Media, Iran, Media, MENA, Podcast, US, Video, What's New, World | 0
39-minute analysis of the renewal of US strikes on Iran, Iranian retaliation, and “uncontained war” spreading across the Middle East
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jul 30, 2026 | EA Birmingham, EA in the Media, Iran, Media, US, Video, World | 2
Analyzing if escalation of clashes between US & Iran means 3 1/2-month ceasefire, as well as June’s Memorandum of Understanding, is finished
Read MoreWith Ukraine President Zelensky in Washington, US Senate advances bill for 100% tariffs on top 5 countries purchasing Russia’s oil and gas.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jul 29, 2026 | Iran, US, World | 0
Trump camp retreats in War on Iran, pulling back from wider attacks after 12 days of assaults and apparent demise of Memo of Understanding.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jul 26, 2026 | Iran, US, World | 1
3 1/2-month ceasefire in US War on Iran collapses, with sustained attacks, suspension of Memorandum of Understanding; & no sign of new talks
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jul 25, 2026 | Audio, EA Birmingham, EA in the Media, Media, US, What's New | 0
18 minutes on Trump camp’s assault on American democracy, from Red Scare to label of political opponents as “cancer” to overturning elections
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jul 25, 2026 | EA Birmingham, EA in the Media, Media, US, Video | 0
Analyzing Donald Trump’s latest tariff chaos, a proclamation of 10% to 15% duties on 85 countries, and exposing its pretext of “forced labor”
Read MoreFor 250th anniversary of US, an examination of significance of Irish-American literature for identity, belonging, and race across generations
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jul 23, 2026 | EA Birmingham, EA in the Media, Iran, Media, MENA, US, Video, What's New | 0
That Was Week That Was (In TrumpLand): US “bribe” for Saudi nuclear program; botched war on Iran & insult to troops; Hegseth’s Pentagon purge
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jul 23, 2026 | EA Birmingham, EA in the Media, Europe, Media, Russia, US, Video, What's New, World | 0
12 minutes on US, Europe, and Ukraine’s defense v. Russia’s 53-month full-scale invasion: is Trump camp shifting towards support of Kyiv?
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jul 21, 2026 | Audio, EA Birmingham, EA in the Media, Media, US | 0
Analyzing “administrative suspension” of Donald Trump’s long-term teleprompter operator, Gabriel Perez, over betting on prediction markets
Read MoreIran kills two US troops, with another missing, in attack on Jordan. US retaliates with strikes on military facilities for 8th straight night
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jul 18, 2026 | Americas, EA Birmingham, EA in the Media, Europe, Media, US, Video, What's New, World | 0
Analyzing the Trump camp’s plotting to undermine the UK Government, erode Canada’s sovereignty, and manipulate the US elections in November
Read MoreIran and US renew their attacks in and near the Strait of Hormuz, unsettling a ceasefire and jeopardizing talks to end the US-Israel Wars.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jul 17, 2026 | EA Birmingham, EA in the Media, Media, US, Video, What's New | 0
12-minute deep dive into Donald Trump’s lie-filled speech to set up his manipulation of 2026 US elections and, if he loses, overturning them
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jul 16, 2026 | EA Birmingham, EA in the Media, Iran, Media, Podcast, US, Video, What's New, World | 3
Tracing tales of absurdity, ineptitude, and loyalty to convicted felon as President from Iran to the World Cup to Pete Hegseth’s testosterone
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jul 16, 2026 | Europe, Podcast, US, What's New, World | 0
In 2nd episode of Ireland and Making of America, Kevin Kenny analyzes the waves of Irish emigration that transformed both Ireland and the US.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jul 15, 2026 | Iran, US, World | 1
Analyzing “limbo” in the Trump camp’s war on Iran, with renewed clashes in and near the Strait of Hormuz and stalled talks to end the conflict
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jul 12, 2026 | Audio, EA Birmingham, EA in the Media, Iran, Media, US, What's New | 5
Reviewing the week in US politics, including Trump camp’s floundering war on Iran, election manipulation, and Mitch McConnell’s disappearance
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jul 12, 2026 | EA Birmingham, EA in the Media, Media, US, Video, What's New | 0
What death of Sen. Lindsay Graham, from establishment figure to Trump water-carrier, means for Trumpist effort to take over Republican Party
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jul 12, 2026 | EA Birmingham, EA in the Media, Europe, Media, Podcast, US, Video, What's New, World | 0
In 1st episode of Ireland & Making of America, Patrick Griffin considers 1000s of Scots-Irish migrants who crossed Atlantic from 18th century
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jul 11, 2026 | Analysis, EA Birmingham, Iran, MENA, US, What's New, World | 0
Amid US-Iran latest clashes in and near Strait of Hormuz and stalled talks to end US-Israel War, I answer the questions of The Conversation.
Read Moreby Scott Lucas | Jul 9, 2026 | EA Birmingham, EA in the Media, Europe, Iran, Media, MENA, Podcast, Russia, US, What's New, World | 1
Hour-long “That Was The Week That Was (in TrumpLand)”, with themes held together by irreversible mental and physical decline of Donald Trump
Read Moreby David Dunn | Jul 7, 2026 | EA Birmingham, EA in the Media, Europe, Media, US, Video, World | 0
Analysis of the NATO Summit in Ankara, setting out its aims and assessing if it can achieve them despite the unstable ego of Donald Trump
Read MoreEvaluating mass funeral ceremonies for Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, assassinated on 1st day of US-Israel War: what do Iranians do now?
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