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  1. 4 days ago

    Trump's Saudi Nuclear Deal Could Change the Middle East Forever | Lichtman Live #249

    The Trump administration is pursuing a civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia—but critics warn it could reshape the balance of power across the Middle East. As negotiations continue, concerns are growing that allowing uranium enrichment in Saudi Arabia could encourage other regional powers to pursue similar nuclear capabilities, raising fears of a new arms race. In this episode of Lichtman Live, Professor Allan Lichtman examines the proposed U.S.–Saudi nuclear agreement, the historical lessons of nuclear proliferation, and what this deal could mean for regional security, U.S. foreign policy, Israel, Iran, and America's long-term strategic interests. Join the discussion live and share your thoughts in the chat. 🔔 Subscribe for more sharp insights on politics and history! 📅 Join us LIVE Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 PM Eastern! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyQx8dGfgcQ4WUhrKP0ORlQ/join Preorder Great American Presidents Here: https://www.amazon.com/Great-American-Presidents-Transformed-Presidency/dp/161088731X 📚 Order Conservative at the Core here: https://undpress.nd.edu/9780268210304/conservative-at-the-core/ Conservative at the Core has been selected as a History finalist for the Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards: https://undpress.nd.edu/blog/2026/03/20/notre-dame-press-titles-named-2025-foreword-indies-finalists/ 👕🫏Check out Dr. Lichtman’s Merch Shop!🐘🧢 https://allan-lichtman.printify.me/ Find all of our links here! 🔗 https://linktr.ee/allanlichtman #SaudiArabia #Trump #Nuclear #MiddleEast #armsrace

  2. 6 days ago

    Is the Pentagon Running Out of Cash? The Hidden Cost of Trump's Iran War | Lichtman Live #248

    The Pentagon is reportedly facing an increasingly urgent budget shortfall as the cost of the expanding conflict with Iran continues to mount. Reports indicate the Defense Department has asked Congress for tens of billions in additional funding while lawmakers question the rising price tag, military readiness, and long-term strategy. Professor Allan Lichtman examines what this funding crisis could mean for U.S. national security, defense spending, and the future of the Iran war. Join the discussion live and share your thoughts in the chat. 🔔 Subscribe for more sharp insights on politics and history! 📅 Join us LIVE Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 PM Eastern! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyQx8dGfgcQ4WUhrKP0ORlQ/join Preorder Great American Presidents Here: https://www.amazon.com/Great-American-Presidents-Transformed-Presidency/dp/161088731X 📚 Order Conservative at the Core here: https://undpress.nd.edu/9780268210304/conservative-at-the-core/ Conservative at the Core has been selected as a History finalist for the Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards: https://undpress.nd.edu/blog/2026/03/20/notre-dame-press-titles-named-2025-foreword-indies-finalists/ 👕🫏Check out Dr. Lichtman’s Merch Shop!🐘🧢 https://allan-lichtman.printify.me/ Find all of our links here! 🔗 https://linktr.ee/allanlichtman #Pentagon #Iran #Trump #Politics

  3. 17 Jul

    LIVE: Trump's Primetime Address | Lichtman Live #247

    President Donald Trump is delivering a primetime national address at a pivotal moment for the United States. Join Professor Allan Lichtman LIVE as he provides historical context, analyzes the president's remarks, and discusses what they could mean for U.S. policy, American politics, and the broader political landscape.Drawing on decades of expertise as one of America's leading political historians, Professor Lichtman separates historical perspective from political rhetoric while taking your questions live.If you value thoughtful political analysis grounded in history—not talking points—please like, subscribe, comment, become a member, or support the channel to help us continue bringing you independent coverage.🔔 Subscribe for more sharp insights on politics and history!📅 Join us LIVE Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 PM Eastern!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyQx8dGfgcQ4WUhrKP0ORlQ/join📚 Order Conservative at the Core here: https://undpress.nd.edu/9780268210304/conservative-at-the-core/Conservative at the Core has been selected as a History finalist for the Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards: https://undpress.nd.edu/blog/2026/03/20/notre-dame-press-titles-named-2025-foreword-indies-finalists/👕🫏Check out Dr. Lichtman’s Merch Shop!🐘🧢 https://allan-lichtman.printify.me/Find all of our links here! 🔗https://linktr.ee/allanlichtman#Trump #Politics #BreakingNews #trumpnews #trumpspeech

  4. 15 Jul

    The U.S. & Iran Are Back at War | Trump Expands Military Campaign | Lichtman Live #246

    The conflict between the United States and Iran has escalated once again.Following multiple nights of U.S. airstrikes, President Donald Trump has reinstated a blockade of Iranian shipping while tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to rise. Iran has responded with missile and drone attacks across the Gulf, while Bahrain and Jordan report intercepting incoming strikes. With global shipping, oil markets, and regional stability at stake, the risk of a broader Middle East war is growing.In this episode of Lichtman Live, Professor Allan Lichtman examines the latest developments in the U.S.-Iran conflict, the historical consequences of military escalation, and what this renewed fighting could mean for American foreign policy, global security, and domestic politics.If you value thoughtful political analysis grounded in history—not talking points—please like, subscribe, comment, become a member, or support the channel to help us continue bringing you independent coverage.🔔 Subscribe for more sharp insights on politics and history!📅 Join us LIVE Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 PM Eastern!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyQx8dGfgcQ4WUhrKP0ORlQ/join📚 Order Conservative at the Core here: https://undpress.nd.edu/9780268210304/conservative-at-the-core/Conservative at the Core has been selected as a History finalist for the Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards: https://undpress.nd.edu/blog/2026/03/20/notre-dame-press-titles-named-2025-foreword-indies-finalists/👕🫏Check out Dr. Lichtman’s Merch Shop!🐘🧢 https://allan-lichtman.printify.me/Find all of our links here! 🔗https://linktr.ee/allanlichtman#Iran #Trump #MiddleEast #Politics #iranwar

  5. 10 Jul

    Trump Promised Peace. Why Is the Iran War Escalating? | Lichtman Live #245

    President Donald Trump campaigned on ending America's "forever wars." So why is the conflict with Iran continuing to escalate?In this episode of Lichtman Live, Professor Allan Lichtman examines the latest developments in the U.S.-Iran conflict, including expanding military strikes, attacks across the Middle East, renewed threats against U.S. forces, the future of diplomacy, and what this growing crisis could mean for America's role in the region.Drawing on decades of historical perspective, Professor Lichtman explores how presidents navigate military conflicts, the political consequences of war, and whether this conflict risks becoming a broader regional crisis.If you value thoughtful political analysis grounded in history—not talking points—please like, subscribe, comment, become a member, or support the channel to help us continue bringing you independent coverage.🔔 Subscribe for more sharp insights on politics and history!📅 Join us LIVE Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 PM Eastern!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyQx8dGfgcQ4WUhrKP0ORlQ/join📚 Order Conservative at the Core here: https://undpress.nd.edu/9780268210304/conservative-at-the-core/Conservative at the Core has been selected as a History finalist for the Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards: https://undpress.nd.edu/blog/2026/03/20/notre-dame-press-titles-named-2025-foreword-indies-finalists/👕🫏Check out Dr. Lichtman’s Merch Shop!🐘🧢 https://allan-lichtman.printify.me/Find all of our links here! 🔗https://linktr.ee/allanlichtman#Iran #Trump #MiddleEast #Politics #iranwar

  6. 8 Jul

    Could Platner Allegations Cost Democrats the Senate?? | Lichtman Live #244

    New allegations against Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner are sending shockwaves through one of the most important Senate races of 2026. A woman has publicly accused Platner of sexual assault, allegations he categorically denies, while his campaign argues the accusations are politically motivated.In this episode of Lichtman Live, Professor Allan Lichtman examines the political implications of the controversy, how candidate scandals have shaped elections throughout American history, and whether Democrats risk handing one of their best pickup opportunities back to Senator Susan Collins.Join us as we separate political analysis from partisan spin and discuss what these developments could mean for the battle for Senate control in 2026.If you value thoughtful political analysis grounded in history—not talking points—please like, subscribe, comment, become a member, or support the channel to help us continue bringing you independent coverage.🔔 Subscribe for more sharp insights on politics and history!📅 Join us LIVE Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 PM Eastern!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyQx8dGfgcQ4WUhrKP0ORlQ/join📚 Order Conservative at the Core here: https://undpress.nd.edu/9780268210304/conservative-at-the-core/Conservative at the Core has been selected as a History finalist for the Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards: https://undpress.nd.edu/blog/2026/03/20/notre-dame-press-titles-named-2025-foreword-indies-finalists/👕🫏Check out Dr. Lichtman’s Merch Shop!🐘🧢 https://allan-lichtman.printify.me/Find all of our links here! 🔗https://linktr.ee/allanlichtman#Democrats #Maine #Senate #2026Elections #Progressives #Politics

  7. 3 Jul

    Allan Lichtman Calls Out SPINELESS Democrats | Lichtman Live #243

    As Democratic Socialists continue defeating establishment Democrats in key primaries, party leaders like Hakeem Jeffries and James Carville are sounding the alarm. But are they blaming the wrong people?In this episode of Lichtman Live, Professor Allan Lichtman examines the growing divide within the Democratic Party, the rise of progressive challengers, and why attacking Democratic primary winners could weaken the party heading into the 2026 midterm elections.Are establishment Democrats out of touch with their own voters? What does history tell us about party unity, ideological movements, and electoral success? Professor Lichtman separates political strategy from political spin using decades of historical perspective.Support independent media by liking, subscribing, commenting, sharing, & becoming a member! Every interaction helps us continue creating videos like this.🔔 Subscribe for more sharp insights on politics and history!📅 Join us LIVE Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 PM Eastern!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyQx8dGfgcQ4WUhrKP0ORlQ/join📚 Order Conservative at the Core here: https://undpress.nd.edu/9780268210304/conservative-at-the-core/Conservative at the Core has been selected as a History finalist for the Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards: https://undpress.nd.edu/blog/2026/03/20/notre-dame-press-titles-named-2025-foreword-indies-finalists/👕🫏Check out Dr. Lichtman’s Merch Shop!🐘🧢 https://allan-lichtman.printify.me/Find all of our links here! 🔗https://linktr.ee/allanlichtman#Democrats #HakeemJeffries #JamesCarville #Progressives #Politics

  8. 1 Jul

    BREAKING: Supreme Court REJECTS Trump’s Attempt to Limit Birthright Citizenship | Lichtman Live #242

    President Trump has suffered a major legal setback after the Supreme Court rejected his effort to limit birthright citizenship, preserving one of the Constitution's most debated protections.In this breaking news analysis, Allan Lichtman explains what the Supreme Court decided, the constitutional questions surrounding the 14th Amendment, how the ruling affects Trump's immigration agenda, and what it could mean for executive power, future immigration policy, and the 2026 elections.Was this a narrow procedural ruling or a landmark constitutional decision? What comes next for the Trump administration and the broader debate over immigration?Join us for fact-based political analysis, historical context, and a clear explanation of one of the biggest Supreme Court decisions of the year.Support independent media by liking, subscribing, commenting, sharing, & becoming a member! Every interaction helps us continue creating videos like this.🔔 Subscribe for more sharp insights on politics and history!📅 Join us LIVE Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 PM Eastern!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyQx8dGfgcQ4WUhrKP0ORlQ/join📚 Order Conservative at the Core here: https://undpress.nd.edu/9780268210304/conservative-at-the-core/Conservative at the Core has been selected as a History finalist for the Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards: https://undpress.nd.edu/blog/2026/03/20/notre-dame-press-titles-named-2025-foreword-indies-finalists/👕🫏Check out Dr. Lichtman’s Merch Shop!🐘🧢 https://allan-lichtman.printify.me/Find all of our links here! 🔗https://linktr.ee/allanlichtman#SupremeCourt #BirthrightCitizenship #Trump #Immigration #scotus

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Historian Allan Lichtman discusses politics, elections, current events, and history!

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  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
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