The Headlines

Six Months of War, and Trump’s Push for ‘Lake America’

August 28, 2026·15 min·5-min readnarrativenews
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This episode of 'The Headlines' delivers a sobering update on the ongoing U.S.-led military campaign against Iran, now six months in, which has failed to achieve its stated goals and instead deepened repression and economic hardship for Iranians. The episode also covers geopolitical provo

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Yeganeh TorbatiTracy MumfordJane BradleyMichael Schwirtz

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Climate ChangeCriminal JusticeForeign PolicyGeopoliticsGlobal NewsInvestigative JournalismPolitical News

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