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James and Al welcome Clinton consigliere Sidney Blumenthal to discuss the Epstein file release, what we might find, and how it will influence the future of our politics and upcoming elections.  They also look at the current state of Trump's influence on the Republican Party, whether there will be a rebellion, and if he can hold his coalition together.  Then, they review his recent hosting of MBS and what his administration plans when it comes to foreign relations. Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to @politicon.  Make sure to include your city– we love to hear where you're from! More from James and Al: Get text updates from Politics War Room and Politicon. Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube @PoliticsWarRoomOfficial James Carville & Al Hunt have launched the Politics War Room Substack Get updates and some great behind-the-scenes content from the documentary CARVILLE: WINNING IS EVERYTHING, STUPID by following James on X @jamescarville and his new TikTok @realjamescarville Get More From This Week's Guest:  Sidney Blumenthal: Just Security | Wilson Center | The Guardian | Court Of History | Author Please Support Our Sponsor: Quince: Upgrade your holiday fashion and get 365-day returns and free shipping on high-quality, stylish, and affordable clothing you'll wear for years to come when you go to quince.com/warroom

Trump's awful month keeps getting worse: the botched Comey indictment, the Epstein files exploding, Trump snapping at reporters, and signs that the MAGA machine isn't running like it used to. JVL, Sarah, and Tim talk about the panic inside Trumpworld, the fallout from his dictator cosplay with MBS, and why the movement suddenly looks shakier than it has in years. Remember to head to https://ZBiotics.com/NEXTLEVEL and use the code NEXTLEVEL at checkout for 15% off. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code THENEXTLEVEL at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Take our quick listener survey and help us make The Bulwark even better. https://bit.ly/bulwarkaudio

Support the Jewish Communal Fund: jcfny.org/Support the Foundation of Jewish Camp: www.jewishcamp.org/callmebackApply to become Ark Media's Production Manager: tinyurl.com/mthkpmnaSubscribe to Inside Call me Back: inside.arkmedia.org/?utm_source=shownotes&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=insideGift a subscription of Inside Call me Back: inside.arkmedia.org/giftsSubscribe to Amit Segal's newsletter ‘It's Noon in Israel':arkmedia.org/amitsegal/Watch Call me Back on YouTube: youtube.com/@CallMeBackPodcastCheck out Ark Media's other podcasts: For Heaven's Sake: https://lnk.to/rfGlrA‘What's Your Number?': https://lnk.to/rfGlrAFor sponsorship inquiries, please contact: callmeback@arkmedia.orgTo contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, visit: arkmedia.org/Ark Media on Instagram: instagram.com/arkmediaorgDan on X: x.com/dansenorDan on Instagram: instagram.com/dansenorTo order Dan Senor & Saul Singer's book, The Genius of Israel: tinyurl.com/bdeyjsdnToday's episode: On Monday, the United Nations Security Council voted to adopt the US-proposed resolution authorizing the establishment of an International Stabilization Force in Gaza, as outlined by President Trump's 20-point peace plan. The resolution allows for Trump's “board of peace” to oversee multinational peacekeeping forces, Palestinian technocrats, and a local police force that would govern Gaza for a period of two years, while potentially paving a path for a Palestinian state.On Tuesday, President Trump met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman at the White House. Speaking to reporters from the Oval Office, MBS stated that Riyadh would like to join the Abraham Accords but must see a pathway toward a two-state solution. Also, Trump confirmed that the United States will sell F-35 “stealth” jets to Saudi Arabia, prompting concern from Israel's defense establishment, with the Israeli Air Force saying the deal jeopardizes Israel's air superiority.To discuss the developments unfolding with regards to Israel and the Middle East and the possibility of Palestinian statehood, Dan was joined by Ark Media contributors Nadav Eyal and Amit Segal. CREDITS:ILAN BENATAR - Producer & EditorADAAM JAMES LEVIN-AREDDY - Executive ProducerMARTIN HUERGO - Sound EditorMARIANGELES BURGOS - Additional EditingMAYA RACKOFF - Operations DirectorGABE SILVERSTEIN - ResearchYUVAL SEMO - Music Composer

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comTrump's awful month keeps getting worse: the botched Comey indictment, the Epstein files exploding, Trump snapping at reporters, and signs that the MAGA machine isn't running like it used to. JVL, Sarah, and Tim talk about the panic inside Trumpworld, the fallout from his dictator cosplay with MBS, and why the movement suddenly looks shakier than it has in years.Watch, listen, and leave a comment. This ad-free video version of The Next Level is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. You can find The Next Level wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube. Add The Next Level to your podcast player of choice, here. And help more people find this show by leaving us a review and ⭐⭐⭐⭐ wherever you listen.

Zig performs the ultimate Epstein autopsy including a great interview with David Shuster plus more on the MAGA food fight, Trump's visit with MBS, legit reporting from 60 Minutes, Kai Trump and the LPGA and whether the Goldman family should spend that $50 million.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.

0:00 Crocket called out for connecting Lee Zeldin, GOP to wrong Jeffrey Epstein: Robby Soave | RISING 9:18 Lindsey Graham threatens to sue Gov't over 'Arctic Frost' probe | RISING 18:15 Sam Harris: Trump, Musk response to Kirk murder was worse than the left's | RISING 23:44 Trump vows to help end war in Sudan at request of MBS as poll numbers drop: Lindsey Granger | RISING 33:16 Megyn Kelly defends Tucker, blasts new 'BLM 2020' conservatives trying to cancel him | RISING 41:59 Comey case in jeopardy? DOJ admits full grand jury didn't see final indictment | RISING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad Zerbo and Zak Paine fire up a powerhouse episode centered on Trump's signing of the Epstein files release, an event they frame as a masterclass in strategic timing and narrative jiu-jitsu. They walk through the history of Epstein in the Q drops, the media's panic, the Clay Higgins “no” vote, and Trump's statement detailing how Democrats were far more entangled with Epstein than he ever was. From Congress' unanimous vote to the DOJ's document handoff, they argue Trump forced his opponents to beg for their own exposure. The conversation expands into global geopolitics, including Trump and Elon Musk's coordinated “breakup,” the Saudi summit, MBS' trillion-dollar investment commitments, and the role of the Sovereign Alliance in reshaping the world order. Brad and Zak dismantle claims that “MAGA is dead,” listing major wins: mass ICE removals, DEI rollback, massive foreign investment, border expansion, the destruction of narco-terror pipelines, and the quiet prosecution of corrupt officials. They push back on doomerism and remind listeners that real change takes time, but the trajectory is unmistakably rising.

Jon Herold and Burning Bright dissect a chaotic week of collapsing narratives, from the media's forced pivot on immigration to the panicked overreaction to Trump's MBS summit. They break down the sudden bipartisan shift toward stricter border policy, why Democrats are now echoing Trump's talking points, and how the political class is scrambling to align with a rapidly changing electorate. Jon and BB unpack the “MAGA is dead” psyop, the coordinated doomer wave, and Elon Musk's bizarre claim that MBS is trying to “influence Trump,” analyzing how these narratives are designed to fracture Trump's coalition and distract from his geopolitical momentum. They dig into the Epstein file theatrics, the Clay Higgins controversy, the Higgins–Plaskett angle, and Trump's strategic timing in handing Democrats the rope they're now tangled in. With sharp insight, humor, and their trademark systems-level analysis, Jon and BB map out how legacy media, federal agencies, and controlled influencers are losing control of the story as parallel awakenings accelerate worldwide.

In this episode of Middle East Focus, hosts Alistair Taylor and Matthew Czekaj sit down with MEI Visiting Scholar F. Gregory Gause, III, to analyze the policy implications of Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud's (MBS) first visit to the US in seven years. What do US and Saudi officials hope to achieve from MBS's historic trip? Gause breaks down how the kingdom has changed under MBS's leadership and the prospects for a bilateral defense agreement between the US and Saudi Arabia. Gause also examines the evolving US-Saudi relationship and how the turbulent regional landscape is affecting Riyadh's foreign policy calculations.   Recorded on November 18, 2025.    

On Tuesday's Mark Levin Show, the 9/11 families still lack answers from Saudi Arabia's involvement in September 11th. Mohammed bin Salman's claim that Osama bin Laden used Saudis to destroy U.S.-Saudi relations is crap. MBS says he wants a two state solution with Israel and Palestine but he won't take in one Palestinian from Gaza. Later, NY Post's Miranda Devine criticizes the FBI and Secret Service for mishandling the investigation into Thomas Crooks' attempted assassination of Donald Trump at a 2024 Butler, Pennsylvania rally. An independent source uncovered Crooks' 17 online accounts revealing his ideological shift from pro-Trump supporter in 2019—issuing threats against Democrats—to anti-Trump critic by 2020, with increasingly violent rhetoric advocating terrorism, assassination, and interactions with a neo-Nazi. The Crooks files need to be released.  Also, Gov Mike Dunleavy calls in to discuss a new discovery at Alaska's Graphite Creek site near Nome which has uncovered vast reserves of graphite and rare earth elements potentially dealing a major blow to China's 90% dominance in these minerals. The project qualifies for Defense Production Act materials and plans to ship resources to an Ohio plant, maximizing value through by-product recovery. This find allows the U.S. to wean off China's rare earth minerals. Afterward, all of the so-called Epstein files will be released. Rep Clay Higgins was the only Congressman to vote against it, but he has a good point. There are innocent victims, witnesses and people who were helping investigators that do not want there name out in the media.  Finally, Dr Marc Siegel calls in to discuss his new book – The Miracles Among Us: How God's Grace Plays a Role in Healing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump joyously welcomed Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, also known as MBS, to the White House on Tuesday. That's despite the fact that, according to US intelligence, MBS allegedly ordered the 2018 murder of Saudi dissident and journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The meeting was supposed to center on Saudi investments in the United States in exchange for military equipment and possible access to nuclear technology – as the US and Saudi Arabia become closer partners than ever before. So for more on what MBS's very friendly visit means for U.S.-Saudi relations, we spoke with Pod Save the World co-host Tommy Vietor.And in headlines, Education Secretary Linda McMahon works to "break up federal bureaucracy", the US takes one step closer to maybe possibly finally seeing the Epstein files, and Texas Governor Greg Abbott says he'll take the state's redistricting fight to the Supreme Court.Show Notes:Check out Pod Save The World – tinyurl.com/4n6y99muCall Congress – 202-224-3121Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/3kk4nyz8What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ryan and Emily discuss Trump meets MBS, MTG calls Trump traitor, Epstein pursued Rothschild bank, Obama official laments Holocaust edu hurts Israel. Van Lathan: https://x.com/VanLathan?s=20 America's Human Arithmetic: https://www.aei.org/research-products/book/americas-human-arithmetic/#:~:text=In%20America's%20Human%20Arithmetic%2C%20Eberstadt,their%20human%20arithmetic%20lays%20bare. To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.comMerch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this edition of Planes, Trends, & Automobiles, Jack and Miles discuss MBS @ the White House, the Epstein bill flies through the House & Senate, the very fake AI Buckingham Palace X-mas market, the stock market (and the AI bubble) bracing for Nvidia's earnings report and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/TYT and use code TYT and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! House & Senate pass bill ordering the DOJ to release the Epstein files. Marjorie Greene suggests Trump is the real traitor. Trump claims MBS “knew nothing” about Khashoggi's murder. 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

It's hump day on the Majority Report On today's program: Donald Trump is growing increasingly angry as the Epstein files continue to dominate the news cycle. During a press conference with Mohammed bin Salman, Trump erupted at a reporter who questioned the ethics of his family business working with Saudi Arabia, MBS's role in the killing of a journalist, and the newly released Epstein files. Trump responded by calling for the FCC to revoke ABC's broadcast license, accusing the network of being anti-Trump. Hunter Demster of Vecindarios 901, a rapid-response community organization in Memphis that monitors ICE operations and trains immigrants about their rights to help protect their community. If you are interested in building an ICE rapid response team in your community, feel free to DM Vecindarios on Instagram or Facebook for advice. Also, if you can please donate to their Venmo - @Vecindarios901 or Cash App - these links and handles are verified, sent to us by Hunter Demster. Sabina Aguirre, a Starbucks barista joins Sam to discuss the strikes and consumer boycott of Starbucks amidst their fight to unionize. Current Affairs is offering a FREE year-long digital subscription if you email proof of cancellation of your New York Times subscription. In the Fun Half: Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) and Representative Mike Kennedy (R-UT) each appear on Fox News to try and describe the GOP vision for health care. Senate candidate in Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed actually has a vision for a health care system that is effective and affordable. If you are in Michigan vote for Abdul. Fox News has some tips on how to save money this Christmas and the tip is to not buy gifts for adults. Screw you Grannie, if you need something go get it yourself. Jake Tapper reports on CNN that the Epstein discharge petition can easily be locked up in an investigation at the behest of Attorney General Pam Bondi. Former speechwriter for Barack and Michelle Obama, Sarah Hurwitz thinks the younger generations have turned on Israel due to social media and the internationalization of media. All that and more. The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Follow us on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors: NUTRAFOL: Get $10 off your first month's subscription + free shipping at Nutrafol.com when you use promo code TMR10 COZY EARTH: Go to FactorMeals.com/majority50off and use code majority50off to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year. SHOPIFY: Go to zbiotics.com/MAJORITY to learn more and get 15% off your first order when you use MAJORITY at checkout. SUNSET LAKE:  Head to SunsetLakeCBD.com and use the code FRIDAY25 to save 30% on all their wellness products for people and pets. This sale ends December 1st at 11:59 ᴾᴹ Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech On Instagram: @MrBryanVokey Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com

-- On the Show: -- Arick Fudali, civil rights attorney who currently represents 11 Epstein survivors, joins us to discuss the potential release of the Epstein files -- The House votes overwhelmingly to release the Epstein files while Donald Trump faces backlash over Republicans reversing themselves under pressure and Rep. Clay Higgins stands alone as the only GOP no vote -- Republicans vote to release the Epstein files while preparing tactics to limit, distort, or weaponize the disclosure to protect Donald Trump and shift blame -- Donald Trump gives Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman an extravagant White House welcome that includes a military flyover and personal praise -- A federal court blocks Texas' new congressional map as unconstitutional, destroying Republicans' plan to add several safe seats and undermining Donald Trump's political strategy -- Donald Trump lashes out at reporters asking about the Epstein files and defends Mohammed bin Salman regarding the killing of Jamal Khashoggi -- Mike Johnson struggles to explain Republican reversals on the Epstein files as Donald Trump pressures the party and conservative media figures attack Johnson for delays -- South Dakota farmers criticize Donald Trump for harming their livelihoods through trade policies and foreign beef decisions that benefit wealthy interests over agricultural communities -- On the Bonus Show: Democrats have their biggest polling advantage in 8 years, a federal judge blocks Texas from using its new gerrymandered congressional map, Larry Summers resigns from the OpenAI board over Epstein ties, and much more...

Patrick Bet-David, Tom Ellsworth, and Brandon Aceto are joined by Jeff Snider as they break down Congress passing the Epstein bill, Trump calling reporter Catherine Lucey “Piggy,” MBS's high-stakes U.S. visit, Bitcoin's sudden freefall, and rumors that Apple CEO Tim Cook may be stepping down.------

Trump hosts MBS amid tense Saudi-US dynamics, sparring with ABC over tough 9/11 and Khashoggi questions. The panel breaks down Saudi oil troubles, massive investment promises, F-35 deals, and the geopolitical chess shaping Trump's negotiations.

Today's Headlines: The House finally voted on releasing the Epstein files, and it was a blowout: 427–1, with Louisiana Republican Clay Higgins as the lone no vote. Speaker Mike Johnson is still trying to get the Senate to redact names (interesting), but survivors held a powerful press conference beforehand urging Trump to stop playing politics and just release the files himself. Meanwhile, the first real accountability domino fell: Larry Summers is stepping back from Harvard and the Center for American Progress over his deep Epstein ties — though OpenAI's board is staying suspiciously quiet about whether he's out there too. Over in the Oval Office, Trump hosted Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman for what was supposed to be a big investment-and-F-35s photo op, but it immediately derailed when reporters asked about Epstein and, awkwardly, MBS's role in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. Trump waved that off with a casual “things happen,” then snapped at ABC's Mary Bruce for asking why he hasn't released the Epstein files, calling her a “terrible reporter” and demanding ABC lose its broadcast license. Very normal, very innocent behavior. In foreign policy news, the UK has reportedly stopped sharing intel on drug smuggling boats over concerns about recent U.S. strikes — something Secretary of State Marco Rubio swears is absolutely not happening because “it didn't come up once.” The courts were also busy. A federal judge said the DOJ's case against James Comey may have been tainted by “profound investigative missteps,” another court blocked Texas's new gerrymandered congressional map for 2026 (pending the inevitable SCOTUS appeal), and a bankruptcy judge finally approved a $7 billion Purdue Pharma settlement after six years of legal trench warfare — money that will go to families, governments, hospitals, and tribes devastated by the opioid crisis. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: CNN: Live updates: Trump presidency, Epstein files release heads to House for vote AP News: Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers steps down from public commitments after Epstein emails ABC News: Trump defends Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi killing, threatens ABC News in White House meeting – as it happened | Mohammed bin Salman People: Donald Trump Lashes Out at ABC Reporter over Another Epstein Question, Saying 'Your Crappy Company' Should Lose Its FCC License NBC News: U.K. withholds intelligence on alleged drug boats over U.S. strikes, sources say CNN: Judge says James Comey indictment may be tainted by ‘profound investigative missteps' Democracy Docket: Federal Court Blocks Texas Gerrymander - Democracy Docket Financial Times: Judge rules Purdue Pharma must pay $7bn in bankruptcy settlement Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down the nearly unanimous vote to release the Epstein files, Trump's meeting with MBS, the administration's dismantling of the Education Department, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Eric, @ClarkHoward, @WesMoss365, @CSIBillCrane, @TimAndrewsHere, @Autopritts, @JaredYamamoto, Greg, and George LIVE on 95.5 WSB from 3pm-7pm as they chat about MBS at the White House, the Epstein vote, museums of the future, and so much more! *New episodes of our sister shows: The Popcast with Tim Andrews and The Nightcap with Jared Yamamoto are available as well!

 President Trump hosts Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House and secures an additional $400 billion in investment, bringing the total to one trillion dollars. Trump surprises MbS with a new designation at a black tie White House dinner. Rep Tim Burchett unplugged after republicans help sink the censure of Stacey Plaskett. And the push by UK and US health agencies to hide the alarming number of excess deaths post Covid 19 vaccine. Rep James Comer promises to give the Clintons the Bannon Treatment if they defy his congressional subpoena.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. US bureau chief Jacob Magid joins host Jessica Steinberg for today's episode. During the White House visit of Saudi Arabia's Prince Mohammed bin Salman, known as MBS, US President Donald Trump elevates the status of Saudi Arabia in the eyes of the US, says Magid, along with several defense guarantees and sales of weapons. Israel hoped those gestures would be conditioned upon the Saudis normalizing conditions with the Jewish state, but went along with the announcement, discusses Magid. The recent UN Security Council vote gives the Board of Peace the mandate to redevelop Gaza over the next two years, says Magid, as well as a vague pathway toward a Palestinian state after that period. A resolution to establish the International Stabilization Force and the agreement on the demilitarization of Gaza were included in the vote, although it will be a tougher sell to get countries to contribute armed forces, discusses Magid, who calls the vote an internationalization of the conflict and a victory for the Trump administration. Fadwa Barghouti, the wife of prominent Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti speaks with Magid for her first Israeli media interview, as part of her push for her husband's release. Barghouti tells Magid now could be the time for his release, as it could be an opportunity to work toward peace. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: MBS tells Trump he wants to join Abraham Accords, but path to Palestinian state crucial Trump says Saudis will get F-35s, bucking Israeli hope he’d condition sale on peace IDF opposes Saudi F-35 deal, warns Israel’s regional air superiority could be eroded UN Security Council endorses Trump broad Gaza peace plan, foreign stabilization force Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Pod-Waves. IMAGE: President Donald Trump meets Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew, Ben, and Tom discuss Trump's meeting with MBS and an update on the China rare earth deal. Song: Every Rose Has Its Thorn - PoisonFor information on how to join the Zoom calls live each morning at 8:30 EST, visit:https://www.narwhal.com/blog/daily-market-briefingsPlease see disclosures:https://www.narwhal.com/disclosure

Hour 1 of A&G features... The camel in the studio, Epstein files & MBS at the White House Katie Green's Headlines! The vote to release the Epstein files Mailbag! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ghost hosts a special live breakdown of President Trump's highly anticipated speech at the U.S.–Saudi Investment Forum, offering real-time insight into one of the most consequential geopolitical and economic events of the year. As Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman outline unprecedented levels of cooperation, including America's new major non-NATO ally designation for Saudi Arabia, a strategic defense agreement, and a massive $1 trillion investment commitment, Ghost highlights the scale, symbolism, and momentum behind the partnership. He digs into Trump's focus on energy independence, AI and data-center innovation, micro-reactor development, streamlined permitting, and the revival of American manufacturing through tariffs and deregulation. Ghost also explains why MBS received a reception “unlike anything we've ever seen,” how global capital follows political momentum, and why this summit could accelerate a broader realignment of world power. The episode closes with a wider look at economic strategy, regulatory reform, corporate influence, and the implications for small businesses and the American workforce.

JB White delivers a fiery, free-ranging episode from Tallahassee, unpacking everything from his recent account hack to a spirited back-and-forth with CannCon that sparks a deeper meditation on unity, dissent, and American political culture. Using their exchange as a springboard, JB dives into the geopolitical realignment around Trump, MBS, and Netanyahu, arguing that Israel and Saudi Arabia are cooperating far more closely than media narratives suggest. He warns listeners about the influence of the British deep state and the City of London, tying them to global left-wing operations, anti-Israel narratives, and the infiltration of conservative movements through strategically placed insiders. JB revisits early hacked posts from 2018, recounts the rise of Candace Owens and how she may have been targeted, and exposes the pattern of political operators embedded through marriage and influence networks. With riffs on Gaza, Ukraine, Tucker, Candace, Megan Kelly, Trump's BBC lawsuit, stablecoins, global realignment, and the hidden battles inside U.S. agencies, JB urges discernment, healthy friction, and unwavering commitment to Trump's long-game strategy.

CannCon and Ashe in America hit the ground running as they break down a frantic 24 hours of media panic, political spin, and global power realignment. With MBS's historic White House visit still echoing through the news cycle, they highlight how corporate media is desperately trying to bury the trillion-dollar announcement by flooding the zone with Epstein noise. MSNBC flails, ABC scrambles, and journalists push synchronized talking points that collapse under scrutiny. To dig deeper into the geopolitical stakes, they bring on Ghost, who outlines why MBS's arrival marks a generational power shift, how the U.S.–Saudi partnership is being re-engineered, and what Trump's timing reveals about the emerging world order. CannCon unpacks Epstein hypocrisy and the bizarre behavior of both left-wing media and certain “right-wing allies,” while Ashe tracks the accelerating narrative warfare and strategic misdirection pouring out of Clown World. A sharp, fiery, fast-moving episode capturing a moment where everything seems to accelerate at once.

Jon Herold unpacks a chaotic news cycle with equal parts analysis, frustration, and humor as he dives into the latest Epstein bill drama, Trump's remarks, congressional backroom deals, and why the media is spinning the vote as a humiliation. He questions whether the trillion-dollar Saudi commitments have produced any real-world investment yet, breaks down Trump's messaging on the MBS meeting, and highlights the White House's carefully crafted optics. Jon dissects Clay Higgins' lone “no” vote, MTG's claims about Plaskett's Epstein-era texts, and the bipartisan maneuvering that kept multiple censure resolutions off the table. He explores the psyop landscape, bots, infiltrators, influencers, suppression, and attempts to fracture Trump's base under the guise of “America First.” Jon also confronts the Comey indictment meltdown as DOJ attorneys admit the grand jury never saw the operative indictment, raising the possibility of dismissal on a procedural failure. With side tangents on scissoring, shrooms, Badlanders meetups, Twitter chaos, dental trauma, and the Gong Show energy of modern politics, Jon delivers a dense, irreverent, and revealing walk through Clown World's latest chapter.

In one of their most explosive episodes yet, Brad and Abbey break down the historic convergence of three massive storylines: the Epstein file release, MBS's White House visit, and the sudden reactivation of long-dormant Q-related themes. They analyze how Congress's overwhelming vote to release the Epstein records aligns with Trump's timing, MBS's trillion-dollar U.S. investment announcement, and the media's desperate attempts to redirect the narrative. Brad digs into the Q posts on Epstein, tunnels, temples, handlers, flight logs, Rachel Chandler, Maxwell, royal connections, and shows how they're all resurfacing at the exact moment MBS steps onto U.S. soil. Abbey connects the dots on psychological operations, Trump's bait-and-trap strategy, and why major players like Larry Summers and Reid Hoffman are suddenly on defense. Together they dissect Trump's brutal ABC takedown, the political fallout, Italian “human safari” investigations, Saudi purges, and the global power shift underway. With live clips, receipts, historical context, and raw emotion, this episode maps the moment the past, present, and the Q timeline crash into each other.

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down the nearly unanimous vote to release the Epstein files, Trump's meeting with MBS, the administration's dismantling of the Education Department, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to The Chrisman Commentary, your go-to daily mortgage news podcast, where industry insights meet expert analysis. Hosted by Robbie Chrisman, this podcast delivers the latest updates on mortgage rates, capital markets, and the forces shaping the housing finance landscape. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just looking to stay informed, you'll get clear, concise breakdowns of market trends and economic shifts that impact the mortgage world.In today's episode, we look at the latest news and corporate developments from around the mortgage industry. Plus, Robbie sits down with HomeLight's Nick Friedman for a discussion on lender sentiment heading into 2026, with optimism rising and new buyer behaviors taking shape that could reshape the housing market. And we close by examining what sort of prepayments we are seeing in the mortgage-backed security (MBS) market.Thank you to Figure. Figure is shaking up the lending world with their five-day HELOC, offering borrower approvals in as little as five minutes and funding in five days. Figure has hundreds of partners in the Banking, Credit Union, Home Improvement, and of course, IMB space embedding their technology. Lenders, give your borrowers an experience they will rave about. Learn more at figure.com.

Congress approved a bill to disclose all Jeffrey Epstein case files, including court documents, internal communications and investigation records related to his death. The bill now heads to President Donald Trump's desk for his signature, and once he signs it, a 30-day countdown to release the files begins. Plus, Trump rolled out the red carpet for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, but the atmosphere shifted when an ABC reporter pressed both men on the CIA's finding that MBS approved Jamal Khashoggi's murder. And new findings show the six workers killed in the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse never received a warning, even though they could have had roughly 90 seconds to escape. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025.

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down the nearly unanimous vote to release the Epstein files, Trump's meeting with MBS, the administration's dismantling of the Education Department, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 1 of A&G features... The camel in the studio, Epstein files & MBS at the White House Katie Green's Headlines! The vote to release the Epstein files Mailbag! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's podcast:1) President Trump’s firm control of Washington showed signs of weakening Tuesday as Congress voted to compel the Justice Department to release its files on sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, whose earlier ties to the president have been the subject of intense scrutiny. The legislation overwhelmingly passed the House in a 427 to 1 vote. Within hours, the Senate agreed unanimously that the bill would be passed without further action once it arrives in the Senate. It will then be sent to Trump, who has said he’ll sign it. Trump late Sunday relented on his prior opposition and directed Republicans to vote to release the files. Senate Republicans ignored calls by Speaker Mike Johnson to give the Justice Department additional leeway to withhold documents. 2) President Trump said he would formally designate Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally in a further strengthening of ties between the two countries, capping a day of dealmaking between the US leader and the kingdom’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The designation for nations with close strategic relationships with the US provides financing and priority access for purchases of certain military equipment, as well as the ability to participate in joint research efforts. Saudi Arabia will become the 20th ally designated under the status, joining other nations in the Middle East including Egypt, Israel, and Qatar. MBS, as Saudi Arabia’s de facto leader is known, was joined by prominent executives and celebrities including Elon Musk and soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo at the Tuesday evening event, with Apple CEO Tim Cook, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino also in attendance.3) Wall Street will get a sense of where the billions of dollars being spent on artificial intelligence are going when Nvidia reports its earnings after the bell on Wednesday. Analysts expect the chip behemoth to show more than 50% growth in both net income and revenue in its fiscal third quarter. The reason is fairly straightforward. Microsoft Corp., Amazon.com Inc., Alphabet Inc. and Meta Platforms Inc. — which taken together represent more than 40% of Nvidia’s sales — are projected to increase their combined AI spending by 34% over the next 12 months to $440 billion, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The risk is that these numbers could become unreliable if the big AI spenders, in particular closely held OpenAI, have to pull back on their commitments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PREVIEW: Significance of Crown Prince MBS's White House Visit Guest: Jonathan Schanzer John Batchelor speaks with Jonathan Schanzer about Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's (MBS) White House visit, with Schanzer explaining that MBS, controlling Mecca and Medina, holds immense influence as the "Vatican for the Muslim world," noting that while Hamas answers to patrons like Iran, they cannot ignore the pragmatic Saudis, and Schanzer sees great promise in MBS discussing normalization and closer partnership with the US. 1926

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince walked into the White House today, just years after being labelled an international pariah. President Trump welcomed Mohammed Bin Salman, the man increasingly seen as the Kingdom's most consequential leader in recent history. Few Americans know and understand MBS better than Princeton scholar Bernard Haykel. Haykel has interviewed the Crown Prince more than 20 times for his forthcoming book "The Realm" and he joins Christiane from Washington.  Also on today's show: international reporter Steffano Pozzebon; former NSC Senior Director Juan Gonzalez; director Geeta Gandbhir ("The Perfect Neighbor")  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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President Donald Trump just delivered one of his most intense media smackdowns yet — going after an ABC News reporter who he says disrespected the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) during a foreign-policy press exchange.The moment was immediate, fiery, and impossible to ignore.Trump didn't hold back — and the reporter was left stunned.In this video, we break down:

On today’s show, Josh Hammer kicks things off with MBS’s first visit to the White House in seven years—a meeting loaded with global implications. Josh breaks down why this moment matters, what’s driving it, and why Saudi Arabia remains one of the most important power players on the planet.He then dives into the ICE raids in Charlotte, N.C., calling them a clear example of what America First actually looks like—and exactly what Trump voters expected when they sent him to the White House.Josh wraps the show by torching the Left’s latest obsession with forcing out more Jeffrey Epstein documents, explaining why the loudest voices are often the most dishonest. And he exposes how Republicans are doing far more to push for transparency than the Left would ever admit—especially through their allies in the media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump says he will sign bill to release Epstein files if Congress passes it. Trump to welcome Saudi crown prince with offer of fighter jets, business deals. US judge says government 'missteps' may have tainted Comey case. Mike Lyons, military analyst talks about the meeting between Trump and MBS. Outage at Cloudflare disrupts access to some popular websites. The battle inside the MAGA movement. OJ Simpson's estate accepts $58m claim from father of Ron Goldman.

In case you missed this morning's LIVE conversation, Charlie Sykes and I overcame internet obstacles and outages to bring you another terrific conversation. Today's chat included the following topics:— Trump's cave on the Epstein files: The House votes today, but there's zero trust Trump's DoJ won't redact everything incriminating to him.— Marjorie Taylor Greene's surprise face-turn: from MAGA firebrand to the one Republican actually forcing Trump to back down on Epstein — is it wrong for Matt to be cheering for MTG?— The coming MAGA civil war: post-Trump-era succession fights are already exploding — the Groyper wing vs. old-school populists, Heritage Foundation meltdown, Tucker vs. Cruz/Shapiro, and everyone jockeying for 2028.— Trump 2.0's loyalty-over-competence disaster: surrounding himself with sycophants and ideologues (Stephen Miller, Russ Vought, stunningly incompetent appointees) guarantees policy train wrecks — and no one to tell the emperor he has no clothes.— “Bad optics” and the Mar-a-Lago bubble: from gaudy White House ballroom renovations to tone-deaf tariff flip-flops and 50-year mortgages — Trump's inner circle is completely detached from normal voters.— Foreign policy amorality on steroids: red-carpet treatment for MBS the “bone-saw murderer,” praise for Putin, and reckless Venezuela/Cuba adventurism that looks more like Marco Rubio's neocon wish list than “America First.”— D.C. gossip interlude: What everyone in Washington is actually whispering about this week (plus the lingering “Who is Bubba?” Epstein mystery).— And MUCH more!Support "Matt Lewis & The News" at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewisFollow Matt Lewis & Cut Through the Noise:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDCTwitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattklewis/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhSMpjOzydlnxm5TDcYn0A– Who is Matt Lewis? –Matt K. Lewis is a political commentator and the author of Filthy Rich Politicians.Buy Matt's book: https://www.amazon.com/Filthy-Rich-Politicians-Creatures-Ruling-Class/dp/1546004416Copyright © 2025, BBL & BWL, LLC

Ghost explores the remarkable life and influence of Tom Barrack, tracing how his upbringing, time in the Middle East, and early relationships with Gulf royalty shaped him into one of Trump's most trusted global connectors. From the Plaza Hotel deal to the famous Steinway piano moment, Ghost highlights Barrack's decades-long friendship with Trump and his unique ability to bridge American and Arab power centers. The episode covers Barrack's deep ties to MBS and MBZ, his role in the geopolitical shifts that paved the way for Vision 2030 and the Abraham Accords, and why the DOJ targeted him despite a unanimous acquittal. A tight, compelling chapter showing why Trump once called Barrack the man who “can see the future.”

CannCon and Ghost tackle a wild morning in this packed episode of Badlands Daily, starting with the global Cloudflare outage that briefly knocked out major platforms, including X and Truth Social, right as geopolitical tensions hit a peak. With the internet flickering back to life, the hosts break down the timing behind the disruption, Trump's upcoming historic meeting with MBS, and why today marks a major shift in global power dynamics. They dig into CNN narratives, Trump's maneuvering on the Epstein file release, the strategic feud with MTG, and how Democrats and media are unintentionally building consensus for disclosure. Ghost expands on the brewing Saudi–U.S. alliance, the symbolism of the MBS arrival ceremony, and why the F35 sale signals a massive rebalancing away from Israeli dominance. Along the way, they expose weak media spin, revisit Larry Summers and Epstein fallout, and unpack the carefully staged narrative warfare unfolding in real time. A high-energy, high-stakes episode that captures a turning point in global politics.

Jon Herold kicks off a packed episode reacting in real time to President Trump's historic White House meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, including Saudi Arabia's announcement that its U.S. investments will surge from $600 billion to $1 trillion. Jon breaks down the geopolitical significance, Trump's banter with MBS, and why Ghost is probably passed out from excitement. From there he dives into the Cloudflare outage that briefly broke half the internet, the Bitcoin dip, and Trump's comments on firing Jerome Powell, paired with Jon's sharp concerns about who is actually holding Trump back. The Epstein files take center stage as Trump unloads on ABC, naming names like Larry Summers, Reid Hoffman, Andrew Weissmann, and calling the whole thing a “Democrat hoax” designed to bury his $21 trillion economic announcement. Jon tracks Speaker Johnson's excuses, House floor drama, and why the media keeps redirecting public attention away from real issues like housing, private equity, and the collapse of the American dream. With humor, blackmail jokes, existential dread, and a chiropractic outro, Jon guides listeners through a day of narrative warfare, congressional chaos, and economic reality checks.

Welcome to The Chrisman Commentary, your go-to daily mortgage news podcast, where industry insights meet expert analysis. Hosted by Robbie Chrisman, this podcast delivers the latest updates on mortgage rates, capital markets, and the forces shaping the housing finance landscape. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just looking to stay informed, you'll get clear, concise breakdowns of market trends and economic shifts that impact the mortgage world.In today's episode, we look at the latest news and testimony emerging from the fraud case against Fed Governor Cook. Plus, Robbie sits down with ICE's John Hedlund for a discussion on how mortgage leaders can scale sustainably, unlock new innovation in risk and operations, balance efficiency with human-centered borrower experience, and prepare for the next major shift in the housing and lending cycle. And we close by examining what sort of performance we are seeing in the mortgage-backed security (MBS) market.Thank you to Figure. Figure is shaking up the lending world with their five-day HELOC, offering borrower approvals in as little as five minutes and funding in five days. Figure has hundreds of partners in the Banking, Credit Union, Home Improvement, and of course, IMB space embedding their technology. Lenders, give your borrowers an experience they will rave about. Learn more at figure.com.

For two decades, we typically looked past Agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS) to find better relative value opportunities in the non-government sponsored credit markets. But something fundamental changed, and over the past three years these securities have claimed an increasingly significant allocation in our total return strategies. What sparked this pivot? Portfolio Manager Adam Bloch and Louis Pacilio from our Structured Credit team unpack the mechanics of the Agency MBS market, explain what shifted in the risk-reward equation, discuss the future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and explore the opportunity going forward.Related Content:Fourth Quarter 2025 Fixed-Income Sector ViewsRelative value across the fixed-income market.Read Fixed-Income Sector ViewsThe ABCs of Asset-Backed Finance Finding value in complexity: The structure, risks, and investor-friendly features of asset-backed finance.Read The ABCs of Asset-Backed FinanceMacro Markets Podcast Episode 76: Why and Where (and How) to Invest in Asset-Backed Finance Relative value opportunities in ABS, CLOs, and residential and commercial MBS, as well as insights into the process for managing these complex investments.Listen to Macro MarketsInvesting involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. In general, the value of a fixed-income security falls when interest rates rise and rises when interest rates fall. Longer term bonds are more sensitive to interest rate changes and subject to greater volatility than those with shorter maturities. High yield and unrated debt securities are at a greater risk of default than investment grade bonds and may be less liquid, which may increase volatility. Private debt investments are generally considered illiquid and not quoted on any exchange; thus they are difficult to value. The process of valuing investments for which reliable market quotations are not available is based on inherent uncertainties and may not be accurate. Further, the level of discretion used by an investment manager to value private debt securities could lead to conflicts of interest.This material is distributed for informational or educational purposes only and should not be considered a recommendation of any particular security, strategy, or investment product, or as investing advice of any kind. This material is not provided in a fiduciary capacity, may not be relied upon for or in connection with the making of investment decisions, and does not constitute a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell securities. The content contained herein is not intended to be and should not be construed as legal or tax advice and/or a legal opinion. Always consult a financial, tax and/or legal professional regarding your specific situation.This material contains opinions of the author but not necessarily those of Guggenheim Partners or its subsidiaries. The author's opinions are subject to change without notice. Forward-looking statements, estimates, and certain information contained herein are based upon proprietary and non-proprietary research and other sources. Information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but are not assured as to accuracy. No part of this article may be reproduced in any form, or referred to in any other

Perhaps no country in the Middle East has attracted more interest of the Trump administration than Saudi Arabia. President Trump took his first foreign trip there during his first term and he remains focused on the possibility of Israeli-Saudi normalization as part of a regional peace agreement in pursuit of a Nobel Peace prize. The visit of Crown Prince Muhammed bin Salman (MBS) to the White House on November 18 has focused even more attention on the U.S.-Saudi relationship.What are realistic expectations for the visit? What are the upsides, and down, of a reportedly discussed U.S.-Saudi defense pact? And what is Saudi Arabia prepared to do to facilitate the president's plan for Gaza and to tackle the broader challenge of regional peace? Join Aaron David Miller as he engages Michael Ratney, former U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia, and Bernard Haykel, a professor of Near Eastern Studies at Princeton University, on the MBS visit to Washington and the road ahead for U.S.-Saudi relations on the next Carnegie Connects.