In this explosive Season 5 opener of The Joe Muslim Experience, we cover a whirlwind of developments since our last episode. We start with a rundown of the dozens of strikes exchanged between Iran and Israel in just the past week, and what the latest IAEA report reveals about Iran’s nuclear activity. We also take a hard look at why the U.S.–Iran deal collapsed again—what failed, what was still on the table, and how it all unraveled.

We then shift to the human cost: Iranian domestic casualties from Israeli strikes, and Iran’s retaliatory hits on Israeli targets, including civilian areas—escalating the conflict to a dangerous new level.

But the international fallout isn’t just on the battlefield—it’s fracturing American politics too. We break down how the MAGA movement is breaking in half over foreign policy. Tucker Carlson and Rand Paul are sounding the alarm on U.S. involvement, going head-to-head with traditional war hawks like Ted Cruz and Lindsey Graham. Meanwhile, Trump is caught in the middle—torn between his base’s non-interventionist instincts and the pressure to "stand with Israel."

We end with a sobering look at Israel’s long-term strategy, what it really wants out of this escalation, and how deeply the U.S. might already be involved—militarily, politically, and covertly.

A packed episode that connects the dots between airstrikes, politics, and power.

Welcome back to The Joe Muslim Experience! We’re kicking off Season 5 with a deep dive into the latest developments shaking the Middle East. In this episode, we break down the recent attack on Iran’s nuclear facility—what happened, who’s behind it, and what the aftermath could look like.

We unpack the strategic motives behind Israel’s alleged involvement, analyze why Prime Minister Netanyahu might have greenlit such a bold move, and explore how Tehran could respond in the coming days. Is this the beginning of a wider regional escalation, or a calculated message before negotiations heat up?

Join us as we cut through the noise and bring you the context, history, and realpolitik behind the headlines.

In this powerful episode of The Joe Muslim Experience, we welcome back friend of the show Hamzah Boulad, joined by his cousin, Tariq Ghazzoul, for an eye-opening conversation about the evolving landscape of Syria in the aftermath of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Together, we dive into the emergence of the interim government, the key players shaping the nation’s future, and the complexities of rebuilding a country scarred by years of conflict.

Tariq, who was on the frontlines of the revolution, shares his deeply personal account of the first protests that ignited a nationwide struggle. He recounts the harrowing moments when he witnessed friends and fellow protesters lose their lives in the fight for freedom. His firsthand experiences bring a poignant and humanizing perspective to a story often overshadowed by geopolitical narratives.

Join us as we navigate the realities of a post-Assad Syria, discussing the hopes, challenges, and the resilience of its people. This episode is a testament to the enduring spirit of those who dared to dream of a better future and paid the ultimate price in pursuit of it.