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The Simardone Show

The Simardone Show

Aidan Simardone 8 Episodes Jul 22, 2026

A podcast offering critical analysis of geopolitics, culture, society, and global affairs. Host Aidan Simardone explores complex international issues and societal trends. Each episode delves into political conflicts, cultural shifts, and global events. The show aims to provide insightful commentary on the forces shaping the modern world.

Episodes

Iran War Spreads: Will the Economy Collapse? | w/ Esteban Carrillo
Iran War Spreads: Will the Economy Collapse? | w/ Esteban Carrillo Jul 22, 2026 3812 The conflict between the United States and Iran has entered a dangerous new phase, raising fears of a wider regional war and major disruptions to the global economy. In this episode of The Simardone Show, I am joined by Esteban Carrillo of The Cradle to discuss the latest developments in West Asia, the strategic calculations of the major powers, and where the conflict may be heading.We begin by ex
Is DEI White Supremacist? | With Dr. Sabreena Ghaffar-Siddiqui
Is DEI White Supremacist? | With Dr. Sabreena Ghaffar-Siddiqui Jul 2, 2026 4695 In this episode , I sit down with Dr. Sabreena Ghaffar-Siddiqui for a wide-ranging conversation about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Palestine advocacy, decolonization, and the future of anti-racist movements.We begin by discussing what DEI originally meant, how it evolved, and why many critics argue it has been co-opted by governments, corporations, and institutions. Dr. Ghaffar-Siddiqui
Israel and The Future of American Politics | With Matt Lech
Israel and The Future of American Politics | With Matt Lech Jun 23, 2026 4209 In this episode of The Simardone Show, Aidan sits down with Matt Lech, co-host of Left Reckoning and producer of The Majority Report, for an in-depth conversation about Israel, Iran, American foreign policy, and the future of politics in the United States.We discuss the emergence of anti-Israel voices on the American right and  whether figures like Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens represent a mean
Iran, Cuba and Dismantling US Imperialism (with James Ray)
Iran, Cuba and Dismantling US Imperialism (with James Ray) Jun 15, 2026 4157 According to Western media, a deal between Iran and the United States is imminent. Meanwhile, not far away from America’s shores, Cuba continues to be strangled by Washington’s deadly blockade. How are we to resist this blatant imperialism?In this episode, Aidan Simardone and James Ray discuss the Israel-US relationship, settler colonialism and Cuban resistance to empire. They unpack whether elect
Iran War: Lies and More Lies | With Dimitri Lascaris
Iran War: Lies and More Lies | With Dimitri Lascaris Jun 4, 2026 3403 In this conversation, Aidan Simardone and Dimitri Lascaris sit down to unpack the dominant narratives surrounding Iran, Israel, and the wider regional conflict—and explore what the future of the Iran war could look like.Dimitri recently traveled to Iran and describes a very different reality from the one often portrayed in Western media: not chaos or collapse, but a socially cohesive society under
The Iran War Changes Everything | With Sharmine Narwani
The Iran War Changes Everything | With Sharmine Narwani May 29, 2026 4593 What does Iran’s long-term grand strategy actually look like and where is it headed next?Aidan Simardone sits down with journalist and geopolitical analyst Sharmine Narwani to break down Iran’s regional strategy, its relationship with the United States, and the rapidly shifting balance of power in the Middle East.We explore some of the most pressing and controversial questions in global politics t
Are We Heading To An Energy Crisis? Rory Johnston Explains
Are We Heading To An Energy Crisis? Rory Johnston Explains May 20, 2026 3270 In this episode, Aidan Simardone sits down with oil market analyst Rory Johnston to break down the global energy crisis triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.With nearly 20% of the world’s oil supply disrupted, gas prices are soaring, global supply chains are under pressure, and fears of a prolonged economic shock are growing. Rory explains why oil prices haven’t yet reached the catastr
Trailer
Trailer May 18, 2026 22 Welcome to The Simardone Show, a podcast that takes a critical analysis of geopolitics, culture, society, and global affairsOur world is full of distractions, sensationalism and propaganda that hides what is really going on. The Simardone Show pulls back the curtain, asks hard hitting questions and get the details to help you make sense of the world

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