# Clock Is Ticking - May 18, 2026

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Podcast: [The Young Turks](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-young-turks-745254)
Published: 2026-05-19T03:11:00+00:00
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Donald Trump warned Iran that the “clock is ticking” after a strike on a nuclear facility in the UAE, escalating fears that the conflict could spiral into a wider regional war. Meanwhile, Thomas Massie gears up for a Tough Primary in Kentucky as divisions inside MAGA continue to deepen over Israel, Iran, and foreign intervention. Bill Maher is also facing backlash after criticizing Democrats for failing to condemn antisemitism strongly enough. Thanks to today's sponsors: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.com/tyt Get 40% OFF the Ground News Vantage Plan when you sign up at ground.news/tyt Stay informed without the media spin at ground.news/tyt Go to cookunity.com/tyt or enter code TYT before checkout to get 50% off your first order. Use less data, get paid by switching to Noble Mobile: https://go.tyt.com/getnoble Hosts: Ana Kasparian, Cenk Uygur SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE ☞ https://www.youtube.com/@TheYoungTurks FOLLOW US ON: FACEBOOK ☞ https://www.facebook.com/theyoungturks TWITTER ☞ https://twitter.com/TheYoungTurks INSTAGRAM ☞ https://www.instagram.com/theyoungturks TIKTOK ☞ https://www.tiktok.com/@theyoungturks 👕MERCH ☞ https:/www.shoptyt.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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