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Welcome to The Foreign Report — where global chaos meets sharp analysis and dark humor that keep you from screaming into a pillow (maybe) (doubtful). Every week, producer, comedian, and lawyer Seena Ghaznavi and a rotating crew of experts, journalists, and policy nerds break down the wildest stories in foreign affairs. From competitive authoritarians taking over countries to Ai taking over our minds - Seena will drag you through the gory details of everything you need to know around the world. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Foreign Report ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

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  1. 9 hr ago

    The Houthis Strike Back, North Korea Suckers Trump, and JD Makes His Bid

    This week Seena and Travis tackle the recent Houthi attacks on a major oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia. They talk through what exactly happened, explain why you need to know about the “Gate of Tears,” and forecast what this will mean for oil prices in the US. Did they predict this would happen? Yep. Do they gloat about it? They sure do, but delicately, of course. 🙃 They also dive into North Korea’s latest weapons test and why it signifies a middle finger to Trump, the latest in humanoid robots (they’re boxing?!), and struggle through some of JD’s big GOP convention stump speech. Doing the dirty work so you don’t have to. You’re welcome! JD Vance Corner Song: Kevin Flatt and SBJD Vance Corner Animation: Bridgit Connell Media/Links:https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/12/saudi-arabia-shuts-down-oil-pipeline-blaming-drones-from-iraqhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/14/saudi-pipeline-drone-attack-houthis-global-oil-supply-priceshttps://www.semafor.com/article/09/14/2026/humanoid-robots-fight-it-out-in-riyadhhttps://www.dw.com/en/north-korea-says-recent-drill-shows-huge-destructive-power/a-79255028https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/climate/global-warming-limit-paris-climate-agreement.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auf4_Fe-Jtghttps://www.instagram.com/p/DdHzr0iyf3Z/https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/09/11/repub/vance-blasts-dem-crazies-in-convention-speech-seen-as-possible-2028-audition/ Follow The Show: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheForeignReport Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foreignreportshow/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foreignreportlpn Threads: https://www.threads.net/@foreignreportshow Website: https://www.foreignreportshow.com/ Follow the Host: https://www.instagram.com/seenanow/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/travisirvineusa/?hl=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  2. 10 Sept

    9/11 is 25, Netanyahu Knew, JD’s Prepping for End Times?!

    It’s been 25 years since 9/11, so this week Seena and Travis examine how the decisions made then reverberate today. They also cover the tragedy in Nepal and a new report that claims Netanyahu was warned about 10/7. Plus, a beefy JD Vance corner. T-Cep and FP Zaddy are back and well-rested, so buckle up! JD Vance Corner Song: Kevin Flatt and SBJD Vance Corner Animation: Bridgit Connell Media/Links:https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.cfr.org/timeline/us-post-911-foreign-policyhttps://watson.brown.edu/costsofwar/https://nsarchive.gwu.edu/briefing-book/iraq/2023-03-20/iraq-war-20-years-latercarnegieendowment.org/research/us-foreign-policy-middle-eastwww.brookings.edu/topics/us-foreign-policy/www.pewresearch.org/global/topic/us-image/www.usip.org/publications/great-power-competitionwww.csis.org/analysis/chinas-belt-and-road-initiative Follow The Show: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheForeignReport Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foreignreportshow/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foreignreportlpn Threads: https://www.threads.net/@foreignreportshow Website: https://www.foreignreportshow.com/ Follow the Host: https://www.instagram.com/seenanow/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/travisirvineusa/?hl=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. 3 Sept

    It’s the Climate Stupid, Plus Your Nice Comments

    To celebrate our 100th episode Seena and Travis dive into what is actually going to kill us all. Plus, Seena (finally) reads the comments! JD Vance Corner Song: Kevin Flatt and SB JD Vance Corner Animation: Bridgit Connell Media/Links: https://www.currentaffairs.org/news/the-massive-climate-lie-that-will-destroy-human-civilization https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nature-security-assessment-on-global-biodiversity-loss-ecosystem-collapse-and-national-security/national-security-assessment-on-global-ecosystems-accessible-version Follow The Show: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheForeignReport Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foreignreportshow/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foreignreportlpn Threads: https://www.threads.net/@foreignreportshow Website: https://www.foreignreportshow.com/ Follow the Host: https://www.instagram.com/seenanow/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/travisirvineusa/?hl=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  4. 27 Aug

    Is the Supreme Court Openly Hostile to Democracy? Prof. Corey Brettschneider Thinks So.

    This week, law and political science professor Corey Brettschneider joins the show to talk through some of the pivotal decisions from this year's Supreme Court docket. Will birthright citizenship withstand this administration? Is the SC not so quietly advocating for an all-powerful executive? Is Howard Nutlick set to walk away with millions in tariff vouchers? Can we sue any of these a******s? Listen to find out! JD Vance Corner Song: Kevin Flatt and SB JD Vance Corner Animation: Bridgit Connell Follow the Guest: https://www.instagram.com/corey.brettschneider/ Media/Links: https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/609/25-365/ https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/609/25-332/ https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/607/24-1287/ https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/609/25-1083/ https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/609/24-621/ Follow The Show: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheForeignReport Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foreignreportshow/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foreignreportlpn Threads: https://www.threads.net/@foreignreportshow Website: https://www.foreignreportshow.com/ Follow the Host: https://www.instagram.com/seenanow/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/travisirvineusa/?hl=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  5. 20 Aug

    Hesam Torr on Trump's Plan to "Out-Suffer" the Iranians

    Iranian comedian and physician Hesam Torr joins Seena and Travis this week to discuss the latest updates on the war with Iran. They cover the on-again, off-again ceasefire, plus Trump's poorly thought-out strategy to pit America's capacity for hardship against the Iranian's. They also talk through Trump calling the North Koreans "respectful" and giving the green light to companies who want to cyberattack foreigners. Yes, that sentence is real. JD Vance Corner Song: Kevin Flatt and SB JD Vance Corner Animation: Bridgit Connell Follow the Guest: @hesamtorr Media/Links: https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/17/asia/us-north-korea-military-exercises-trump-analysis-intl-hnk-ml https://www.npr.org/2026/08/15/nx-s1-5930311/trump-companies-hack-foreign-cybercriminals https://www.theguardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2026/aug/08/trump-iran-war-criticism-groundhog-day https://gcaptain.com/hormuz-ship-attacks-mount-as-us-vows-to-cripple-iran-economy/ https://www.foxnews.com/live-news/iran-war-trump-strait-of-hormuz-08-15-26 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/aircraft-carrier-uss-george-washington-uss-lincoln-iran-middle-east/ https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/15/uss-abraham-lincoln-sailors-mental-health Follow The Show: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheForeignReport Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foreignreportshow/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foreignreportlpn Threads: https://www.threads.net/@foreignreportshow Website: https://www.foreignreportshow.com/ Follow the Host: https://www.instagram.com/seenanow/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/travisirvineusa/?hl=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  6. 13 Aug

    Holy War Problems + JD Plays the Hits

    The FP Zaddy is back! This week he and Travis discuss the role of the IRGC in this seemingly never-ending war and how, surprise surprise, the Trump administration has gotten trapped in the quicksand of a holy war they did not see coming. They talk through Trump's latest ploy in his quest to end birthright citizenship and the ongoing tragedy of the demise of TPS. Also, after a quiet week, JD is back in all his monstrous glory. JD Vance Corner Song: Kevin Flatt and SB JD Vance Corner Animation: Bridgit Connell Media/Links: https://united24media.com/war-in-ukraine/north-korea-could-deploy-up-to-50000-troops-to-russia-zelenskyy-says-21495 https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/what-to-know-about-trumps-new-attempt-to-limit-birthright-citizenship https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/07/30/with-protected-status-cancelled-ohio-haitians-lose-jobs-face-terror-and-impossible-choices/ https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/07/31/ohio-cities-brace-for-possible-uptick-of-ice-activity-after-protected-status-ends-for-haitians/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DbscxBBjd-d/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DbrzcyYlCJC/ https://www.instagram.com/p/Dbs_7MzR2sa/ https://www.cfr.org/backgrounders/irans-revolutionary-guards https://mei.edu/publication/moving-post-khamenei-era-role-irgc-and-clergy/ https://alexanderhamiltonsociety.org/security-strategy/issue-one/irgc-history-and-role-in-iranian-statecraft/ https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/8/iran-names-khameneis-son-as-new-supreme-leader-after-fathers-killing-2 https://mei.edu/publication/moving-post-khamenei-era-role-irgc-and-clergy/ https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/focus-on-iran-three-men-are-executed-amid-war-marking-first-executions-of-december-2025-january-2026-protestors https://www.ecpm.org/en/countries/iran/ https://iranhumanrights.org/2026/04/irans-execution-machine-political-hangings-surge-as-dozens-face-imminent-death/ Follow The Show: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheForeignReport Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foreignreportshow/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foreignreportlpn Threads: https://www.threads.net/@foreignreportshow Website: https://www.foreignreportshow.com/ Follow the Host: https://www.instagram.com/seenanow/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/travisirvineusa/?hl=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  7. 6 Aug

    Trae Crowder: War Whiplash and the End of TPS

    Trae Crowder joins Travis this week to again ask WTF Trump is doing in Iran. What is the status of the negotiations? Why the constant whipsaw? They also talk about why tariffs aren’t boring, the fate of Haitian immigrants now that TPS is likely over, and how exactly JD managed to say nothing in his 3 hour sit down with Joe Rogan. Follow the Guest: @officialtraecrowder Follow The Show: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheForeignReport Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foreignreportshow/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foreignreportlpn Threads: https://www.threads.net/@foreignreportshow Website: https://www.foreignreportshow.com/ Follow the Host: https://www.instagram.com/seenanow/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/travisirvineusa/?hl=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  8. 30 Jul

    Ed Larson Goes Ham on Geopolitics!

    This week, Ed Larson joins the show to help Travis cover Trump, Iran, JD-- the whole geopolitical scene from last week. Plenty of news, laughs, and f-bombs. Everyone's favorite combo! Media/Links: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/27/iran-warns-ukraine-of-retaliation-after-deadly-caspian-sea-strike https://en.politis.com.cy/news/world/1021866/iran-war-spreads-to-red-sea-and-caspian-as-us-pauses-strikes https://www.iranintl.com/en/202607274646 https://reason.com/2026/06/20/america-spent-a-fortune-shooting-down-cheap-drones-now-the-missile-stores-are-bare/ https://newlinesmag.com/argument/cheap-houthi-drones-are-draining-the-pentagons-coffers/ https://en.politis.com.cy/news/world/1021866/iran-war-spreads-to-red-sea-and-caspian-as-us-pauses-strikes https://www.defensemagazine.com/article/houthi-rebels-shoot-down-7-us-reaper-drones-in-yemen-costing-pentagon-over-200-million https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yegvd9ddeo https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/27/trump-administration-iran-war-casualties-veterans?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other https://www.instagram.com/p/DbRctXLCQ13/?igsh=MTVnOGpobnk2MDUzaA%3D%3D Follow The Show: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheForeignReport Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foreignreportshow/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foreignreportlpn Threads: https://www.threads.net/@foreignreportshow Website: https://www.foreignreportshow.com/ Follow the Host: https://www.instagram.com/seenanow/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/travisirvineusa/?hl=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Welcome to The Foreign Report — where global chaos meets sharp analysis and dark humor that keep you from screaming into a pillow (maybe) (doubtful). Every week, producer, comedian, and lawyer Seena Ghaznavi and a rotating crew of experts, journalists, and policy nerds break down the wildest stories in foreign affairs. From competitive authoritarians taking over countries to Ai taking over our minds - Seena will drag you through the gory details of everything you need to know around the world. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Foreign Report ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

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