One Half of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show, New York Times bestselling author and former CIA officer Buck Sexton joins Lisa to break down the escalating conflict with Iran, the strategic realities behind “Operation Epic Fury,” and what regime change would actually require.

Drawing from his time in the CIA’s Iraq office after the WMD intelligence failure, Buck explains why wars in the Middle East are never simple—and why Iran presents unique challenges. Is there a viable ground partner inside Iran? Can air power alone force regime change? And how does jihadist ideology impact internal power struggles within the regime?

Buck also details the tactical intelligence successes under President Trump—from joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear program to high-level capture operations—and why he believes renewed American resolve has reshaped global deterrence.

Then the conversation shifts to his New York Times bestselling book, Manufacturing Delusion. Buck outlines how radical movements—whether jihadist, communist, or modern leftist—use psychological tactics like public confession, identity coercion, and collective pressure to enforce ideological conformity. How do these methods compare to Stalinist regimes? What role does social media play in amplifying modern-day mass delusion? And why are moral binaries of “oppressor vs. victim” so effective at mobilizing movements?

This episode covers:


The real strategic stakes of the Iran conflict


Lessons from Iraq, Libya, and Afghanistan


Why regime durability often surprises policymakers


How radical ideologies build loyalty and suppress dissent


The dangers of mass delusion in the digital age

Purchase Buck's NEW Book HERE

One Half of the Clay Travis &amp; Buck Sexton Show, New York Times bestselling author and former CIA officer&nbsp;Buck Sexton joins Lisa to break down the escalating conflict with Iran, the strategic realities behind &ldquo;Operation Epic Fury,&rdquo; and what regime change would actually require.
Drawing from his time in the CIA&rsquo;s Iraq office after the WMD intelligence failure, Buck explains why wars in the Middle East are never simple&mdash;and why Iran presents unique challenges. Is there a viable ground partner inside Iran? Can air power alone force regime change? And how does jihadist ideology impact internal power struggles within the regime?
Buck also details the tactical intelligence successes under President Trump&mdash;from joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran&rsquo;s nuclear program to high-level capture operations&mdash;and why he believes renewed American resolve has reshaped global deterrence.
Then the conversation shifts to his New York Times bestselling book, Manufacturing Delusion. Buck outlines how radical movements&mdash;whether jihadist, communist, or modern leftist&mdash;use psychological tactics like public confession, identity coercion, and collective pressure to enforce ideological conformity. How do these methods compare to Stalinist regimes? What role does social media play in amplifying modern-day mass delusion? And why are moral binaries of &ldquo;oppressor vs. victim&rdquo; so effective at mobilizing movements?
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The real strategic stakes of the Iran conflict
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Lessons from Iraq, Libya, and Afghanistan
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Why regime durability often surprises policymakers
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How radical ideologies build loyalty and suppress dissent
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The dangers of mass delusion in the digital age
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Manufacturing-Delusion-Brainwashing-Indoctrination-Propaganda/dp/B0FBH7V3FT">Purchase Buck's NEW Book HERE</a>

The mainstream media is broken. Groupthink, fake news, and distrust are just a few words to describe it. Too many journalists now bow to the pressure of political correctness instead of standing tall for the truth. That is why Americans don’t know who to trust. The Truth with Lisa Boothe will cut through the noise and get straight to the heart of what actually matters. As a former pollster and political adviser, and now a television news commentator, Lisa has a deep understanding of the political and legislative impact of the hottest issues. That is why she has earned the trust of viewers and a reputation of being a fearless truth teller. The Truth with Lisa Boothe will not be beholden to anyone. It will stand against the herd mentality that is poisoning today’s media. Because simply stated: Lisa thinks for herself.

The mainstream media is broken. Groupthink, fake news, and distrust are just a few words to describe it. Too many journalists now bow to the pressure of political correctness instead of standing tall for the truth. That is why Americans don’t know who to trust. The Truth with Lisa Boothe will cut through the noise and get straight to the heart of what actually matters. As a former pollster and political adviser, and now a television news commentator, Lisa has a deep understanding of the political and legislative impact of the hottest issues. That is why she has earned the trust of viewers and a reputation of being a fearless truth teller. The Truth with Lisa Boothe will not be beholden to anyone. It will stand against the herd mentality that is poisoning today’s media. Because simply stated: Lisa thinks for herself.

The Truth with Lisa Boothe

One Half of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show, New York Times bestselling author and former CIA officer Buck Sexton joins Lisa to break down the escalating conflict with Iran, the strategic realities behind “Operation Epic Fury,” and what regime change would actually require.

The Truth with Lisa Boothe: Buck Sexton on Iran, Regime Change & Manufacturing Delusion

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