#464: The Invisible Superpower and the World’s Most Dangerous Rogue State
On the campaign trail, Donald Trump called the Iran nuclear deal disastrous and catastrophic. He said one of his top priorities if he became president would be to dismantle the agreement. This week, however, his administration was happy to announce that Iran was complying with the terms of the agreement. President Trump’s administration has come out strong against North Korea and Syria, but hasn’t moved beyond pinprick sanctions when it comes to confronting Iran. On today’s program we discuss why Iran is the rogue state we should be concerned about the most.
#463: Turkey’s Constitution: Change at the Crossroads of the World
Turks voted to change their country’s constitution on Sunday, according to official election results. The vote is described as the death of Turkish democracy and the end of Turkey’s period as a secular state. What is behind these massive changes in Turkey? And where are they leading? Turkey sits at the crossroads of the world; events there have a profound impact on the Middle East, Asia and Europe. Trumpet contributing editor Richard Palmer examines what the future holds for Turkey—and how it will affect you.
#462: After MOAB, We Ask: Is America Back?
Last week, America dropped the “Mother of All Bombs” on Islamic State targets in Afghanistan. The week before, 59 cruise missiles struck a Syrian airstrip belonging to Bashar Assad. While these plot a different course for the United States compared with eight years of inaction, are they a sign that America is back? Charles Krauthammer thinks so. As does Mark Styn. On today’s program, Middle East correspondent Brent Nagtegaal analyzes the recent actions in light of the question, “Is America back?”
#461: United Airlines Scandal: Blame the Police!
Should United Airlines have forcibly “re-accommodated” David Dao to another flight? This episode was not an isolated incident and it says a lot about how America is changing. Guest presenter Robert Morley argues that what happened on Sunday is impacting the whole country. However, there is an easy solution—even if many people disagree with it.
#460: How to Know When World War III Will Begin
Events in Syria and North Korea have led many, over the past few days, to Google “World War III.” Many people see what is happening and are worried that World War III is beginning. This is a legitimate fear. In today’s program, guest presenter Brad Macdonald provides a summary of the events Bible prophecy says will trigger World War III.
#459: Triggering a Crusade
On Sunday, the Islamic State came within a whisker of blowing up the pope—not the more famous one, but Pope Tawadros II, leader of the Coptic Christians. The Islamic State is launching the most provocative attacks that it can in order to trigger a holy war. That means Christians in the Middle East, North Africa and beyond are under attack. Trumpet contributing editor Richard Palmer reviews radical Islam’s efforts to trigger a crusade—and examines why the Catholic Church will benefit from such a fight.
#458: Will the U.S. Strike on Syria Restore Order to the Middle East?
Last night, the United States fired dozens of Tomahawk cruise missiles at an air base in western Syria. The U.S. air strike was President Trump’s response to the Syrian government’s suspected use of banned chemical weapons earlier this week. When the dust settles from this strike, will the status quo hold for a bit longer in this war-torn region? Or is this the beginning of a prophesied dramatic realignment of Middle East actors?
#457: America’s Abject Failure in Syria
On Tuesday, Syrian President Bashar Assad used chemical weapons against his own people. Around 80 people died, many foaming at the mouth and writhing with muscle spasms—the symptoms of sarin nerve gas. Assad was supposed to have given up all his chemical weapons; clearly he has not. America’s decision to allow Russia to oversee the dismantling of Syria’s chemical weapons has failed, like so many of the previous administration’s Middle Eastern peace initiatives. And once again, Assad is gassing his own people. Trumpet contributing editor Richard Palmer examines this abject failure. He also discusses how a change in course by the Trumpet administration could bring a longtime Trumpet forecast to completion. Also on today’s program, Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and the long-term fate of U.S.-China relations.
#456: The Sacrifice Made for Freedom
Britain’s Royal Navy is “being cut to the bone,” Con Coughlin wrote this week. Now 73 years on from D-Day, the greatest amphibious landing in history, many experts question if Britain’s Navy will ever again be capable of even making an amphibious landing. The great defenders of the free world, chiefly Britain and America, are no longer able or willing to pay the price to defend freedom. On today’s Trumpet Daily Radio Show, we look back at the enormous sacrifice thousands of young men paid on D-Day, and then examine how the freedoms they fought for are in jeopardy today.
#455: Doers of the Word, Not Hearers Only
It’s easy to hear the truth. God, however, says it’s not enough to just hear His Word—we have to act on it. “But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves,” the Apostle James wrote. Hearing and not doing is one major way people deceive themselves. On this episode of the Trumpet Daily Radio Show, Stephen Flurry discusses how we can become doers of the Word and not hearers only.