Starcast Join the waitlist
American Power

American Power

Trump Turns to Putin as the Middle East Crisis Escalates

Oct 14, 2026 · 1h 20m

Coming soon to iPhone. Already have it? “Listen in Starcast” takes you straight there.

On this episode

About this episode

This week on American Power , Nat Towsen, Chad Scott and Matt Randolph break down Trump's Russian diesel deal, why it could undermine sanctions against Moscow, and what his calls to replace Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky mean for the war in Ukraine. Then, the conflict in the Middle East takes another dangerous turn. As Houthi attacks threaten Saudi Arabia's airports, oil infrastructure and shipping routes, the team examines Saudi Arabia's military vulnerabilities, the risk of deeper U.S. involvement and what another escalation could mean for global energy prices. We’re always looking for new opportunities to partner with creators, companies, politicians, and organizations that share…