Guest host Russell Dobular critiques the U.S. stalemate with Iran, noting that despite Trump's claims Tehran is "desperate" to negotiate, Iranian officials have flatly rejected that assertion while intelligence assessments conclude military strikes have failed to shift Iran's position. He argues that Trump is trapped in a war he cannot win and cannot end—the Iranians are willing to absorb blows, could escalate regionally by targeting water desalination plants, and will not be removed from power. Russell suggests Trump may have been compromised (via Epstein or financial ties) into launching a war he initially opposed, and contrasts Iran's strategic endurance with America's fragile dependence on oil and a frothy stock market. He warns that a catastrophic global economic collapse is likely by autumn, with average people bearing the worst consequences. Russell Dobular on Twitter: https://x.com/russelldobular Due Dissidence on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DueDissidence Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership Go to a Live Show: https://www.jimmydore.com/tour Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams LIVESTREAM & LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS: Email: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimmy_dore Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JimmyDoreShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejimmydoreshow WATCH / LISTEN FREE: Videos: https://www.jimmydore.com Podcasts: https://www.jimmydore.com (Also available on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast player.) ACCESS TO FULL REPLAYABLE LIVESTREAMS: Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership SUPPORT THE JIMMY DORE SHOW: Make a Donation: https://www.jimmydore.com/ Buy Official Merch (Tees, Sweatshirts, Hats, Bags): https://thejimmydoreshow.dashery.com/ https://dobynsfamilycreations.com/collections/the-jimmy-dore-show-store DOWNLOAD OUR MOBILE A