In this episode of Deep Focus, Richard Wolff sits down with former U.S. Marine captain and foreign policy analyst Matthew Hoh to discuss the escalating conflict with Iran, the shifting balance of global power, and what they describe as the decline of the American empire.Drawing from his military and State Department experience, Hoh explains why sections of the Pentagon and intelligence community may be resisting further escalation, how U.S. intelligence failures mirror past wars, and why Washington’s political class struggles to adapt to a changing multipolar world.The conversation also explores generational divides in American politics, the growing risk of confrontation with China, and the deeper geopolitical forces shaping the 21st century.#RichardWolff #MatthewHoh #Iran #China #Geopolitics #USForeignPolicy #DeepFocus #MiddleEast #MultipolarWorld #Empire #Politics01:15 Is the Iran War Spiraling Out of Control?02:45 The End of the American Empire?03:59 Americans in Denial About Decline?06:56 Who Actually Supports This War?08:03 “This War Will Define History”08:52 Did U.S. Intelligence Completely Fail?10:14 The CIA & Mossad Aren’t What You Think11:08 How Intelligence Gets Politicized12:25 Massive Pentagon Leaks Explained14:14 Why the Military Doesn’t Want This War15:01 Are U.S. Leaders Out of Their Depth?17:27 Why Washington Misreads Its Enemies18:16 Pete Hegseth & America’s Leadership Crisis19:13 Is War With China Inevitable?20:05 Why a China War Would Be MadnessFor more of Prof. Richard Wolff's work: https://www.youtube.com/@UCB-5u8VgFc_TI1aAj8_SmDA https://www.youtube.com/@UCK-6FjMu9OI8i0Fo6bkW0VA Thanks tuning in! If you enjoyed the conversation, please like, subscribe, and share the video — it really helps support the channel. See you next time!