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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.

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#110
Yesterday · 1 hr 2 min
Darth Miller's on the Rise, Hegseth's on the Ropes, and JD's All Over the Place
It's a shake-up in DC this week as Stephen Miller steps in for Susie Wiles and Congress moves to impeach Pete Hegseth. Seena and Travis dig into what it all means for the war in Iran, whether Qatar's latest peace proposal has a prayer, and what's behind the Nvidia scandal. Plus, a horrifying story out of Saudi Arabia and more JD Vance nonsense than we know what to do with.
#109
November 5 · 1 hr
America's Blue Tsunami: Independents Revolt, JD Pivots, and Texas Panics
The 2026 mid-term elections weren't close — they were a repudiation, with Ohio, Texas, South Carolina, and Kansas all breaking for Democrats after a parade of "mutant" GOP candidates and a war in Iran that tanked gas prices and farmer incomes alike. This episode breaks down why independents — not partisan energy — delivered the blue wave, what Congress can actually do about Trump's war powers and Pete Hegseth, and why JD Vance's sudden pivot on Israel reads less like strategy and more like a man
#108
October 29 · 55 min
A New Israel or More of the Same? Plus, Vivek and JD Race to the Bottom
This week, we dig into the Israeli elections-- what they could mean, who the main players are, and whether there is any reason for hopefulness. We also look at some true bright spots in Brazil and Serbia before hitting new lows in Ohio with Vivek Ramaswamy and JD.
#107
October 22 · 1 hr 6 min
Marcus Parks on Remaking the World Order: Who's Winning, Who's Losing, and Who's Lost the Plot
This week Marcus Parks joins the show to help us decipher Trump's decision to waive the Russia sanctions set to take effect this week. Was it a crass attempt to lower diesel prices before Election Day? Highly likely. Will it work? Hard no. Will it likely have unforeseen consequences that will hurt Americans? Sadly, yes. They also discuss Trump's dogged support of Netanyahu despite the latest attacks in Palestine and JD Vance's ham-fisted attempt at gay baiting in a recent Texas campaign stop.
#106
October 15 · 50 min
JD Vance Joins the Pod! (Sort of): Dan Wilbur on Comedy, Politics, and Impersonating a Hack
This week, we go all in on JD Vance! Celebrated comedian and JD impersonator extraordinaire Dan Wilbur joins the show for a hilarious conversation about getting his start in comedy, how politics informs his work, and what inspired him to start roasting JD in the first place.
#105
October 8 · 56 min
Trump Says Iran Can Bomb LA, Firing Squads Are Back, and So Is the Plague?!
What a week, folks. 😵‍💫 It looks like the plague is back but don’t worry– Marco Rubio says it’s fine. Saudi Arabia has taken back the Bab al-Mandeb strait from the Houthis (for now anyway), and Trump is goading Iran into bombing southern California. Pete Hegseth wants to return to execution by firing squad, and toxic bravado aside, is it actually less brutal than lethal injection? Seena and Travis dig into all of it, plus they check in on WTF JD Vance has been up to.
#104
October 1 · 1 hr
Netanyahu Was Warned Part 2: Everyone Else Knew
Three countries warned Netanyahu about an impending attack in the weeks before October 7th, a 45-minute call from the UAE's president, a plane full of Egyptian intelligence officials, and warnings from Jordan... and he told no one, not even his own Shin Bet. This episode Seena and Travis break down the mounting evidence of "Ha'Konsepsia," the belief system that let him ignore it all, plus a bombshell Tucker Carlson clip where Trump reportedly shrugged off nuclear war with "we all die anyway," an
#103
September 24 · 53 min
The Rise of the Middle Powers, AI Tries to Start A War & Trump Claims an Empty Greenland Win
This week, Seena and Travis talk about the most recent news out of the United Nations General Assembly– Trump’s unhinged speech, Iran’s upcoming rebuttal, Xi skipping out entirely, the Houthi situation…all the fun! They also covered Trump’s self-proclaimed “win” in Greenland, an AI mishap that almost started a war, and JD’s continued dipshit-ery.
#102
September 17 · 59 min
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 (th
#101
September 10 · 58 min
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!
#100
September 3 · 1 hr
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!
#99
August 27 · 1 hr 6 min
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 assholes? Listen to find out!
#98
August 20 · 59 min
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.
#97
August 13 · 58 min
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.
#96
August 6 · 56 min
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.
#95
July 30 · 1 hr 8 min
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!
#94
July 23 · 59 min
Negin Farsad On Iranian Humor, Binface, and JD
This week we welcome Negin Farsad to discuss the latest escalation in the US/Iran war, how Iranians are coping, and our best guesses for what’s to come. We also talk British politics, World Cup, and JD’s 3-hour(!?) convo with Joe Rogan.
#93
July 16 · 54 min
Lindsey Graham Is Dead And So Is The Ceasefire
This week, Seena and Travis recap the last 10 days of the US’s ongoing war with Iran– we can’t even in jest say conflict anymore. They cover the escalation and ponder the likelihood of WWIII. They also sift through the legacy of Lindsey Graham, talk through takeaways from the NATO summit in Ankara, and watch JD dunk on himself.
#92
July 9 · 53 min
NATO is in Ankara, Trump's on the Phone with Putin, and JD Wants to be Nixon
Ukraine has destroyed Russia's last major oil refinery, is bleeding Moscow dry at 30,000 soldiers a month, and has drone capability reaching Siberia — and it might not matter, because Trump spent 85 minutes on the phone with Putin instead of coordinating with NATO. This week Seena and Travis break down what's actually happening on the ground in Ukraine versus what's getting decided in backchannels, plus: the Supreme Court's summer of consequential rulings, what Nigel Farage's resignation and Mar
#91
July 2 · 1 hr 17 min
JD Vance Corner: Supersized!
This week, we celebrate 250 years of American exceptionalism with a deep dive into the exceptional dipshit that is JD Vance, looking back at some of our favorite JD Vance corner segments.

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