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Welcome to MintCast, the official podcast for MintPress News hosted by award winning journalist, editor and producer Mnar Adley. MintCast is an independent interview series featuring dissenting voices, independent researchers and activists the establishment would rather silence and experts who can help us go behind the headlines to break through the fog of war.  This podcast is 100% listener supported, so join us on our Patreon or member support page. 

  1. Dr. Marandi: Washington Post Assassination Orders, Iran Refuses Negotiations & UAE Complicity

    APR 23

    Dr. Marandi: Washington Post Assassination Orders, Iran Refuses Negotiations & UAE Complicity

    Mnar Adley interviews Dr. Mohammad Marandi on the US-Iran conflict, assassination threats, and the UAE's secret role. From Trump’s threats to "annihilate Iranian civilization" to sudden calls for negotiations, the geopolitical landscape is shifting rapidly. But behind closed doors and in hawkish op-eds, a darker strategy is emerging: explicit calls to assassinate Iranian officials who dare to negotiate. In this episode, we go behind the headlines with Dr. Marandi to break down what really happened in Pakistan, why JD Vance was rejected, and how the UAE is secretly fueling the war against Iran despite publicly claiming neutrality. 🛡️ SUPPORT INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM: We rely on our audience to keep producing dissenting voices the establishment would rather silence. If you value reporting that cuts through the fog of war and refuses to parrot imperialist narratives, please consider supporting us directly: 👉 Patreon: www.patreon.com/mintpressnews 💸 Direct Donations: https://www.mintpressnews.com/donations ⚠️ IMPORTANT UPDATE: We recently had our Indiegogo account banned following a coordinated campaign involving an Israeli OnlyFans model. This disruption only underscores the critical need for direct, community-funded support. Your contributions keep our work independent, uncensored, and accessible to those who need it most. Thank you for standing with us. 📖 RESOURCES & FULL INVESTIGATION: Read the complete report on the UAE’s secret role in the war: https://www.mintpressnews.com/not-neutral-inside-the-uaes-shadow-role-in-the-us-israeli-war-on-iran/290870/ #Iran #USForeignPolicy #UAE #Geopolitics #MiddleEastConflict #MintPressNews #DrMarandi #IndependentMedia #FogOfWar #DissentingVoices Support the show MintPress News is a fiercely independent. You can support us by becoming a member on Patreon, bookmarking and whitelisting us, and by subscribing to our social media channels, including Twitch, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram. Subscribe to MintCast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and SoundCloud. Also, be sure to check out the new Behind the Headlines channel on YouTube and subscribe to rapper Lowkey’s new video interview/podcast series, The Watchdog.

    1 hr
  2. Iranian Women Resist US-Israeli Genocide, Hospitals Targeted & Petrodollar Collapse w/ Dr Sadeqi

    APR 21

    Iranian Women Resist US-Israeli Genocide, Hospitals Targeted & Petrodollar Collapse w/ Dr Sadeqi

    MintPress News founder Mnar Adley, this essential interview with University of Tehran professor Dr. Setareh Sadeghi reveals the devastating reality of US-Israeli aggression against Iran that corporate media refuses to report.  With over 307 medical facilities destroyed in one month, schools bombed, and universities targeted, Iran faces what officials describe as a genocidal campaign. Dr. Sadeghi exposes: • How BBC journalists calling for Iran to be "nuked" are tied to CIA-backed regime change networks • Why Iranian women are leading mass rallies in defense of their nation—not against it • The collapse of Western propaganda as independent Iranian creators go viral worldwide • How Iran's regulation of the Strait of Hormuz is accelerating the petrodollar's decline • UAE's covert complicity in war crimes while positioning itself as a neutral party • Why Russia and China are aligning with Iran against unipolar imperial domination As Trump threatens to "wipe out Iranian civilization," 93 million Iranians are uniting against what they identify as a war on their sovereignty, culture, and right to self-determination.  Dr. Sadeghi explains how attacks on hospitals, UNESCO heritage sites, and civilian infrastructure have strengthened national unity across political divides. This is the Iranian perspective watchdog journalism demands, and corporate media silences. Support the show MintPress News is a fiercely independent. You can support us by becoming a member on Patreon, bookmarking and whitelisting us, and by subscribing to our social media channels, including Twitch, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram. Subscribe to MintCast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and SoundCloud. Also, be sure to check out the new Behind the Headlines channel on YouTube and subscribe to rapper Lowkey’s new video interview/podcast series, The Watchdog.

    58 min
  3. How US-Funded NGOs and Media Turned Iran’s Protests Into a Regime Change Campaign

    JAN 23

    How US-Funded NGOs and Media Turned Iran’s Protests Into a Regime Change Campaign

    Western media portrayed Iran’s protests as a democratic uprising crushed by state violence. But behind the headlines lies a familiar regime change playbook. In this MintCast episode, Mnar Adley is joined from Tehran by Seyed Mohammad Marandi, professor at the University of Tehran, to examine how U.S.-funded NGOs, intelligence-linked narratives, and corporate media helped reframe economic protests into a foreign-backed destabilization campaign. The conversation breaks down the role of Human Rights Activists in Iran, its funding by the National Endowment for Democracy, and the historical continuity between today’s information war and past CIA-led regime change operations in Iran. Support the show MintPress News is a fiercely independent. You can support us by becoming a member on Patreon, bookmarking and whitelisting us, and by subscribing to our social media channels, including Twitch, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram. Subscribe to MintCast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and SoundCloud. Also, be sure to check out the new Behind the Headlines channel on YouTube and subscribe to rapper Lowkey’s new video interview/podcast series, The Watchdog.

    1h 1m
  4. Venezuelan Journalist Diego Sequera Destroys Trump’s Monroe Doctrine

    JAN 9

    Venezuelan Journalist Diego Sequera Destroys Trump’s Monroe Doctrine

    The United States has crossed a historic line. After Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was kidnapped and flown to New York to face collapsing drug charges, Washington’s regime-change strategy has entered a dangerous new phase. MintPress director Mnar Adley is joined by Caracas-based journalist Diego Sequera to break down the legal farce behind the case, the role of a compromised U.S. witness, and why Trump’s revival of the Monroe Doctrine is provoking outrage across Venezuela and the wider region. This is a first-hand account from inside a country under siege, and a warning about what comes next. Support Independent Journalism MintPress News is one of the few outlets willing to challenge U.S. power, expose regime-change operations, and platform voices silenced by corporate media. If you value reporting like this, please support our work: 👉 Your contribution helps keep MintPress independent, advertiser-free, and accountable only to our audience, not governments, corporations, or intelligence-linked funders. Take Action • Subscribe to MintCast and Behind the Headlines for weekly investigative reporting • Share this episode with friends, family, and on social media • Follow MintPress News for uncensored coverage of U.S. foreign policy and global affairs Independent media survives only if listeners step up. If you believe this reporting matters, now is the time. Support the show MintPress News is a fiercely independent. You can support us by becoming a member on Patreon, bookmarking and whitelisting us, and by subscribing to our social media channels, including Twitch, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram. Subscribe to MintCast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and SoundCloud. Also, be sure to check out the new Behind the Headlines channel on YouTube and subscribe to rapper Lowkey’s new video interview/podcast series, The Watchdog.

    57 min
  5. When International Law Breaks: Venezuela and U.S. Power

    JAN 7

    When International Law Breaks: Venezuela and U.S. Power

    What would happen if Russia or China abducted the sitting president of the United States? Emergency U.N. sessions. Sanctions. Threats of war. In this episode of Behind The Headlines, Mnar Adley examines why the forcible seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is being treated by Western media as a political development rather than a grave breach of international law. The episode breaks down U.S. sanctions policy, media narratives, historical precedents, and the broader geopolitical campaign against Venezuela and the Bolivarian Revolution. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ndkt0qUlXjE SUPPORT INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM MintPress News is an independent, reader-supported outlet. If you value critical reporting on foreign policy and media narratives, consider supporting our work. 👉 Donate: https://www.mintpressnews.com/donate/ FOLLOW MINTPRESS NEWS Website: https://www.mintpressnews.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MintPressNews X (Twitter): https://x.com/MintPressNews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mintpressnews Support the show MintPress News is a fiercely independent. You can support us by becoming a member on Patreon, bookmarking and whitelisting us, and by subscribing to our social media channels, including Twitch, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram. Subscribe to MintCast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and SoundCloud. Also, be sure to check out the new Behind the Headlines channel on YouTube and subscribe to rapper Lowkey’s new video interview/podcast series, The Watchdog.

    13 min
  6. Africa at a Crossroads: Sudan’s War, UAE Gold Networks, and the Anti-Imperialist Movement

    12/05/2025

    Africa at a Crossroads: Sudan’s War, UAE Gold Networks, and the Anti-Imperialist Movement

    Journalist Ahmed Kaballo joins Mnar Adley to break down Sudan’s civil war, UAE’s gold operations, U.S. narratives on Nigeria, and the rise of anti-imperialist forces across Africa.  From RSF atrocities and foreign interference to Burkina Faso’s revolutionary model, this episode exposes the geopolitical struggle shaping the continent’s future. Mnar Adley is an award-winning journalist and editor and is the founder and director of MintPress News. She is also president and director of the non-profit media organization Behind the Headlines. Adley also co-hosts the MintCast podcast and is a producer and host of the video series Behind The Headlines. Contact Mnar at mnar@mintpressnews.com or follow her on Twitter at @mnarmuh.  🎥  Full Video: MPN: https://youtu.be/aPVjcKOjpvw BTH: https://youtu.be/3oP1bWxFFWk  💠 SUPPORT MINTPRESS NEWS: https://donate.mintpressnews.com 🔗  JOIN OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/mintpressnews Support the show MintPress News is a fiercely independent. You can support us by becoming a member on Patreon, bookmarking and whitelisting us, and by subscribing to our social media channels, including Twitch, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram. Subscribe to MintCast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and SoundCloud. Also, be sure to check out the new Behind the Headlines channel on YouTube and subscribe to rapper Lowkey’s new video interview/podcast series, The Watchdog.

    1h 5m
  7. Saudi Arabia Just Said NO to Israel and the US | Sharmine Narwani

    11/21/2025

    Saudi Arabia Just Said NO to Israel and the US | Sharmine Narwani

    Saudi Arabia is pushing back against US and Israeli pressure, challenging Washington’s efforts to reshape the Middle East. From Gaza to Lebanon to the Red Sea, regional resistance is rising. Joining host Mnar Adley is Sharmine Narwani, journalist and political analyst and editor of The Cradle. Narwani breaks down Saudi Arabia’s motivations, Israel’s escalating campaigns across the region, and Yemen’s unprecedented role in confronting Israeli expansion. We also examine Israel’s mounting civilian toll in Gaza and Lebanon, the use of banned cluster munitions, and the economic crisis Israel faces as war debts mount. Don’t miss this wide-angle look at shifting regional power, resistance dynamics, and why Saudi Arabia is no longer marching to Washington’s drum. Watch the full episode here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyRzGS1TQJI Support the show MintPress News is a fiercely independent. You can support us by becoming a member on Patreon, bookmarking and whitelisting us, and by subscribing to our social media channels, including Twitch, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram. Subscribe to MintCast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and SoundCloud. Also, be sure to check out the new Behind the Headlines channel on YouTube and subscribe to rapper Lowkey’s new video interview/podcast series, The Watchdog.

    1h 2m
  8. Russia vs. USA: The New Nuclear Arms Race | Rachel Blevins & Mnar Adley

    11/12/2025

    Russia vs. USA: The New Nuclear Arms Race | Rachel Blevins & Mnar Adley

    The United States is racing toward nuclear annihilation while its empire crumbles from within. In this explosive interview, independent journalist Rachel Blevins exposes how Washington's imperial ambitions have backfired catastrophically: as the New START treaty expires in 2026, Trump threatens to resume nuclear testing while Russia deploys unstoppable weapons like the Oreshnik and Burevestnik. Meanwhile, Zelensky begs for Tomahawk missiles that could trigger World War III, and in a shocking betrayal of reality, former Al-Qaeda leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, once with a $10 million bounty on his head, is now Syria's US-backed president, playing basketball with the very commanders who hunted him. From rare earth mineral dominance to the Nord Stream bombing cover-up, Blevins reveals how US aggression has forged an unbreakable Russia-China-Iran alliance, accelerating the collapse of American unipolar power while ordinary Americans pay the price at grocery stores and gas pumps. Donate to Support Independent Journalism: https://www.MintPressNews.com/donationsMintPress News YouTube: https://youtube.com/MintPressNewsFollow Rachel Blevins: https://twitter.com/RachelBlevinsFollow Mnar Adley: https://twitter.com/MnarMuhSupport the show MintPress News is a fiercely independent. You can support us by becoming a member on Patreon, bookmarking and whitelisting us, and by subscribing to our social media channels, including Twitch, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram. Subscribe to MintCast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and SoundCloud. Also, be sure to check out the new Behind the Headlines channel on YouTube and subscribe to rapper Lowkey’s new video interview/podcast series, The Watchdog.

    44 min
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Welcome to MintCast, the official podcast for MintPress News hosted by award winning journalist, editor and producer Mnar Adley. MintCast is an independent interview series featuring dissenting voices, independent researchers and activists the establishment would rather silence and experts who can help us go behind the headlines to break through the fog of war.  This podcast is 100% listener supported, so join us on our Patreon or member support page. 

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  • Creator
    MintPress News
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    107
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 MintCast by MintPress News
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