Revolution Is Coming - April 28, 2026

In the first hour of 'Revolution Is Coming,' Cenk Uygur delivers a scathing critique of the U.S. political establishment, highlighting a rising populist wave within the Democratic Party led by progressive Senate candidates like Abdul El-Sayed, James Tallarico, and Grant Plattner—whose surging support is fueled by establishment smear campaigns. Uygur condemns the Trump administration’s new green card policy requiring loyalty to Israel as a direct assault on First Amendment rights, framing it as evidence of Israel’s de facto control over American policy. He also exposes JD Vance’s anti-war narrative as a cynical political stunt, while celebrating a historic moment when 40 Democratic senators joined Bernie Sanders in opposing arms sales to Israel—a sign of a major shift in party dynamics. The second hour intensifies the critique, defending the First Amendment as a shield for unpopular and provocative speech, especially against power, as exemplified by the Trumps’ outrage over Jimmy Kimmel’s joke and their threats against ABC and the FCC. The hosts argue this is part of a broader pattern of political censorship, with the FCC’s review of Disney’s licenses allegedly masking a deeper effort to silence dissent. They warn that Trump’s false claims about ending the Iran war are manipulating oil markets, creating artificial price suppression and setting the stage for a global economic shock, with rising gas prices, blackouts in Asia and Europe, and looming shortages. The final segment underscores the dire global consequences, with oil prices already exceeding $7 per gallon in LA and additional trip costs of $60–$80, while countries like South Korea blame Israel for energy crises. The hosts warn that continued conflict and potential blockades of the Strait of Hormuz could push oil to $140/barrel, triggering catastrophic economic collapse worldwide—framing the crisis as a direct result of U.S.-Israel policy under Trump and Netanyahu, with ordinary people bearing the heaviest burden.