# Ep. 133 The Iran War | Ron Paul

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Published: 2026-03-13T01:30:23+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2422

## Resource

On this show, Liam talks with Ron Paul about the Iran war. He also asks him about the famous “Giuliani moment” and for his advice on how to remain courageous and optimistic during this war. Recorded on March 12th, 2026. ENGAGE Follow Jon Hoffman on X: https://x.com/ronpaul?s=21 Follow Liam on X: https://x.com/MLiamMcCollum Follow Human Reaction on X: https://x.com/humanreactionpc CREDITS The Liam McCollum Show is a Human Reaction Production, hosted by Liam McCollum, produced by Sheehan Works, and edited by Bennett Studios. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:28 - Revisiting the Ron Paul vs. Giuliani Debate Moment 7:31 - Ron Paul’s Reaction to the Iran War 9:48 - Congress and the Constitutional Requirement for War 13:01 - Christianity, Peace, and the War Culture 18:20 - Government Narratives and Public Distrust 24:13 - Israel and Foreign Aid 30:48 - Debate Philosophy & The Famous Giuliani Moment 36:12 - Realistic Optimism

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