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In this episode of The Source, our senior editor Zain Raza speaks with Retired U.S. Army Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson about the surprising political shift in the United States that forced the release of the Epstein files, and what these developments reveal about Donald Trump’s political future. They also explore the behind-the-scenes U.S.–Russia peace framework for Ukraine as well as the corruption scandal shaking Kyiv’s leadership. Finally, they examine Germany’s rapid militarisation — and what this transformation means for Europe’s future.
ABOUT LAWRENCE WILKERSON: Lawrence Wilkerson is currently a Senior Fellow at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft and formerly a Distinguished Adjunct Professor of Government and Public Policy at the College of Williams and Mary. Lawrence Wilkerson’s last positions in government were as Secretary of State Colin Powell’s Chief of Staff (2002-05), Associate Director of the State Department’s Policy Planning staff under the directorship of Ambassador Richard N. Haass, and member of that staff responsible for East Asia and the Pacific, political-military and legislative affairs (2001-02). Before serving at the State Department, Wilkerson served 31 years in the U.S. Army. During that time, he was a member of the faculty of the U.S. Naval War College (1987 to 1989), Special Assistant to General Powell when he was Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (1989-93), and Director and Deputy Director of the U.S. Marine Corps War College at Quantico, Virginia (1993-97). Wilkerson retired from active service in 1997 as a colonel, and began work as an advisor to General Powell. He has also taught national security affairs in the Honors Program at the George Washington University. He is currently working on a book about the first George W. Bush administration.
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In this episode of The Source, our senior editor Zain Raza speaks with historian Prof. Peter Kuznick about some of the most consequential global developments shaping world affairs — and examines the critical context often missing from mainstream coverage.
They begin in the United States, where new revelations from the Epstein files and a string of key Democratic victories raise fresh questions about Donald Trump’s political trajectory and the stability of Republican power heading into the midterms. The conversation then turns to the death of Dick Cheney and a re-assessment of his legacy, before moving to Ukraine, where several major geopolitical developments coincide with a corruption scandal shaking Kyiv’s leadership. Kuznick also discusses Washington’s renewed nuclear testing program and its implications for global security and arms control. The interview then shifts to Gaza, analyzing whether Trump’s ceasefire and “peace plan” can hold amid worsening humanitarian conditions in both Gaza and the West Bank. Finally, they examine Venezuela and the broader U.S. posture in Latin America and the Caribbean, exploring what recent military actions in the region reveal about Washington’s strategic aims.
ABOUT PETER KUZNICK: Peter Kuznick is Professor of History and Director of the Nuclear Studies Institute at American University in Washington, D.C. He’s the co-author of the book The Untold History of the United States, written together with Hollywood film director and producer Oliver Stone. He was active in the Civil Rights and anti-Vietnam War movements and remains active in antiwar and nuclear abolition efforts.
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In this episode of The Source, our senior editor Zain Raza speaks with author and independent journalist Fabian Scheidler about the mystery surrounding the Nord Stream pipeline bombing and what recent developments reveal — or conceal. The discussion then shifts to Gaza and the question of whether Donald Trump’s so-called peace plan can survive the current turmoil.
Finally, Scheidler explores the Ukraine war theater, shedding light on the hidden context often left out of mainstream narratives, and reflects on Germany’s rapid militarization and its impact on society at home.
ABOUT FABIAN SCHEIDLER: Fabian Scheidler, born in 1968, studied history and philosophy at the Free University of Berlin and theater directing at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Frankfurt/M. Since 2001, he has worked as a freelance writer for print media, television, theater and opera. In 2009, he founded the independent television magazine Kontext TV with David Goeßmann. Otto Brenner Media Prize for critical journalism (2009). As a dramaturge and playwright, he worked for many years for the Grips Theater in Berlin. In 2013, his opera “Death of a Banker” (music: Andreas Kersting) premiered at the Gerhart Hauptmann Theater in Görlitz. In 2015, Fabian Scheidler’s book “Das Ende der Megamaschine. Geschichte einer scheiternden Zivilisation” by Promedia Verlag (Vienna). The Robert Jungk Library for Future Studies selected it as one of the “TOP 10 Future Literature 2015”. Visit his website here: https://www.megamaschine.org/en/
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In this episode of The Source, our senior editor Zain Raza speaks with Scott Horton, Director of the Libertarian Institute and renowned author, about the latest developments in Ukraine and Gaza. The discussion then takes a deeper historical turn, exploring U.S.–Israel relations and asking whether decades of American support for Israel have ultimately served or undermined U.S. national interests.
ABOUT SCOTT HORTON: Scott Horton is director of the Libertarian Institute, editorial director of Antiwar.com, host of the Scott Horton Show and co-host of Provoked with historian Darryl Cooper. He’s the author of the 2024 book Provoked: How Washington Started the New Cold War With Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine.
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In this episode of The Source, senior editor Zain Raza speaks with historian and best-selling author Vijay Prashad about Donald Trump’s “20-Point Gaza Peace Plan” and whether it can bring lasting peace between Israel and Palestine. The conversation then turns to Ukraine, where reports of U.S. plans to supply Tomahawk missiles raise new questions about Washington’s broader strategy. Finally, they examine the military developments around Taiwan and what they reveal about the future of U.S.–China relations.
ABOUT VIJAY PRASHAD: Vijay Prashad is an Indian historian and journalist. Prashad is the author of forty books, including Washington Bullets, Red Star Over the Third World, The Darker Nations: A People's History of the Third World and The Poorer Nations: A Possible History of the Global South. His latest book The Withdrawal: Iraq, Libya, Afghanistan, and the Fragility of U.S. Power (2022) was written with Noam Chomsky. He is Executive Director of The Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research and Chief Correspondent for Globetrotter. He is also the Chief Editor of LeftWord Books (New Delhi) and a senior non-resident fellow at Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies, Renmin University of China. He has appeared in two films – Shadow World (2016) and Two Meetings (2017).
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In this episode of The Source, our senior editor Zain Raza speaks with award-winning journalist, author, and filmmaker Antony Loewenstein on the latest developments surrounding Israel-Palestine. They discuss the recently announced Gaza ceasefire and Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan, focusing on whether the agreement can hold and the challenges it faces. The conversation then turns to Germany’s relationship with Israel, as explored in Loewenstein’s latest documentary Germany’s Israel Obsession, which critically examines the historical, political, and moral dimensions of this relationship. They also delve into the core thesis of the film, highlighting the tactics and methods used by the German government to suppress dissent and criticism of Israel.
Watch Loewenstein's documentary here: https://youtu.be/DfK10unkiGw
ABOUT ANTONY LOEWENSTEIN: Antony Loewenstein is an Australian-German award-winning investigative journalist, best-selling author, and filmmaker. Over the past 20 years, he has reported from dozens of countries, including South Sudan and East Jerusalem, and his work has appeared in outlets such as The New York Times, The Guardian, The Washington Post, Al Jazeera English, and The New York Review of Books. In 2025, he released two major Al Jazeera English productions with Black Leaf Films — Germany’s Israel Obsession and The Palestine Laboratory, the latter adapted from his global best-selling book and winner of a Telly Award. He is also a monthly columnist for Middle East Eye.
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In this episode of The Source, our senior editor Zain Raza continues his conversation with Scott Horton, Director of the Libertarian Institute and author.
They explore the background and context of the war in Ukraine — asking whether Russia had alternatives to the 2022 invasion, how Germany is re-emerging militarily and geopolitically, why Trump has failed to deliver on peace, and what the future holds for Ukraine.
LISTEN Part 1 with Scott Horton here: Ukraine: The Story You’re Not Meant to Hear
ABOUT SCOTT HORTON: Scott Horton is director of the Libertarian Institute, editorial director of Antiwar.com, host of the Scott Horton Show and co-host of Provoked with historian Darryl Cooper. He’s the author of the 2024 book Provoked: How Washington Started the New Cold War With Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine.
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In this episode of The Source, our senior editor Zain Raza speaks with Dimitri Lascaris, international lawyer for human rights and international law, to examine the latest geopolitical developments and the media narratives shaping them.
They begin with the assassination of U.S. conservative activist Charlie Kirk and the questions surrounding the official account. The discussion then turns to Israel’s strike in Qatar, the regional and European reactions to it, and the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Finally, the focus shifts to Ukraine, where U.S. and European policies appear increasingly contradictory, raising new questions about the prospects for peace.
ABOUT DIMITRI LASCARIS: Dimitri Lascaris is a journalist and lawyer. As a lawyer, he specializes in class action litigation, international law and human rights. He was a member of the shadow cabinets of the Green Parties of Canada and Quebec. In 2020, he ran for the leadership of the Green Party of Canada and came in second. He is also the founder and editor of the YouTube channel Reasons 2 Resists with Dimitri Lascaris:  / @reason2resist  
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In this episode of The Source, our senior editor Zain Raza speaks with Peter Kuznick, Professor of History at American University, about major geopolitical flashpoints often oversimplified by mainstream media.
They begin with the assassination of U.S. conservative activist Charlie Kirk and what it reveals about U.S. political culture. The conversation then turns to Ukraine, weighing Washington’s contradictory posture—talking diplomacy while supplying weapons and tightening sanctions—Europe’s expanding role, and whether peace remains within reach. Finally, they examine the Middle East: Israel’s recent airstrikes in Yemen, Qatar, and Gaza; renewed fears of a wider confrontation with Iran; and the international response—from the UN Security Council’s condemnation of the Doha strike to divisions within the European Union—and why Germany is resisting stronger measures against Israel.
ABOUT PETER KUZNICK: Peter Kuznick is Professor of History and Director of the Nuclear Studies Institute at American University in Washington, D.C. He’s the co-author of the book The Untold History of the United States, written together with Hollywood film director and producer Oliver Stone. He was active in the Civil Rights and anti-Vietnam War movements and remains active in antiwar and nuclear abolition efforts.
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