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Chris Yi takes a look at ten games in rapid-fire succession to celebrate five years of doing this video series. This time, Critter Kitchen, Take Time, Cozy Stickerville, Aquatica Duellum, DNUP, Elder Scrolls Betrayal of the Second Era, Mayor of Chicago, Excalibur, Quagmire, and Rattlesnake.

This week, Walter and Jeremy discuss the mounting crisis in Lebanon, Russia's setback in Armenia's elections, the sources of North Korea's strength, and why Cuba is unlikely to be an easy victory for Trump.

Kia ora. Welcome to Thursday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz.  Today we lead with news the US is frustrated with Iran and is promising even more military strikes. The deal Trump thought was close, isn't. The escalation threat has oil and financial markets reacting badly. But first today, American CPI inflation jumped from 3.8% in April to 4.2% in May, largely as expected and largely based on higher fuel costs. This is its highest since April 2023. Today's geopolitical events and markets reactions probably mean it isn't finished with the current trajectory. Actually, for March, April and now May, their CPI index rose +2.0% in just those months, so the rate being experienced by consumers (annualised +8%?) is very much higher than the annual one reported. The White House reaction was very unexpected: Trump said, "You know, I love the inflation." Certainly, financial markets were unimpressed. There was a large jump in American mortgage applications last week even though benchmark home loan interest rates stayed elevated at about 6.6%. After six weeks of holding back, it seems borrowers are coming to accept that they have to pay these higher rates. Remember pre-war, these rates were under 6.1%. The jump in applications this week were from both new borrowers and those needing refinance. For a seventh straight week, and including stocks in their strategic reserve, American crude oil stocks dropped in the latest update, and by almost double the rate expected. Today's US Treasury 10yr bond auction was well supported and yield's rose only modestly for this one, coming in at 4.48% median (4.54% high bid), up from 4.41% at the prior equivalent event a month ago. In Canada, their central bank kept its policy rate unchanged at 2.25% as expected, and for the fifth consecutive time. They had inflation at 2.8% in April so, so far, there is little evidence higher energy prices are being passed on or embedded in their consumer cost base. Data out in Japan yesterday shows their May producer prices rose +6.3% from a year ago, up from 5.3% in April and the fastest rise since the end of the pandemic in March 2023. After the April spurt, they rose another +0.9% in May alone. China's CPI inflation level was low and stable in May, coming in at 1.2% from a year ago, unchanged from April. Beef prices were up +4.2% however and lamb prices up +6.2%. Egg prices are up +6.6% on the same basis and a five year high. These were more than offset by a -16% drop in Chinese pork prices though. And dairy prices fell -1.2% on the same year-ago basis. But China's producer prices are not so calm. In fact they rose an outsized +5.8% in May from a year ago for industrial products, up 3.9% overall when you broaden the categories to include food, clothing and other goods produced for consumers. Apart from the pandemic, the headline 3.9% is the highest they have had since August 2018. In Australia, we should note that their emergency petrol tax concession will end at the end of June. That will juice up their inflation if it isn't extended. The UST 10yr yield is now just on 4.54%, up +1 bp for the day.  The price of gold will start today down another -US$160 from yesterday at US$4098/oz. Silver is down -50 USc at US$64.50/oz. Oil prices are up +US$3 from yesterday at just under US$91.50/bbl in the US, while the international Brent price is now just on US$94.50/bbl. Hormuz transits are almost non-existent today, only 2 in the past 24 hours.. The Kiwi dollar is down -10 bps from this time yesterday at just on 58.1 USc. Against the Aussie we are up +10 bps at 82.9 AUc. Against the euro we are down -10 bps at just on 50.3 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today at just over 61.8 which is down -10 bps from yesterday. The bitcoin price starts today at just on US$61,781 and little-changed (up +0.3%) from this time yesterday. Volatility over the past 24 hours has been modest at just over +/- 1.7%. You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz. Kia ora. I'm David Chaston and we'll do this again tomorrow.

Trump's 250 Flop We are supposed to be ramping up to celebrate America's 250th anniversary, but instead of a unified national moment, the White House has turned it into a partisan vanity project. The result? High-profile organizers, artists, and corporate sponsors are quietly quitting and pulling out of the committee. It's hard to sell a message of "national pride" when the administration's actual governance is driving people to actively opt out of the celebration. Quagmire in Iran This administration's biggest, heaviest failure: their absolute inability to wrap up, de-escalate, or successfully conclude the military conflict in Iran.  The Forever War Redux: Despite all the tough-guy rhetoric about "swift victories" and "maximum pressure," the administration has dragged the country into a costly, draining quagmire with no viable exit strategy.  The Competency Crisis: The sheer hypocrisy of a White House trying to wave the flag for a 250-year milestone while simultaneously sending American resources and lives into an endless, unstable conflict that the public never wanted. It's a stark, devastating display of strategic incompetence. The Primary Takeaway: Yesterday's Voters Send a Message Turning to yesterday's primary results, that proves the MAGA armour is seriously cracking.  The Anti-War Backlash: Yesterday's primary numbers show a massive surge in voter turnout, driven by a public that is deeply exhausted by foreign intervention and domestic chaos. Extreme, rubber-stamp candidates backed by the administration took major losses.   The Search for Sanity: While the administration is busy fighting an endless war abroad and bleeding staff at home, voters yesterday rallied behind candidates who offered a clear exit ramp—stability, structural accountability, and an absolute refusal to treat global security like a reality TV show.

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Coach Ted talks about the norms that are slowly killing so many. (Originally aired 08-29-2025)

The ceasefire in Iran has been in place for five weeks, with no clear end in sight to the war. The latest peace negotiations fell apart, with U.S. President Trump saying that the ceasefire is on “life support.” So what happens now? What kind of pain will Iran be able to tolerate? And how can the U.S. get itself out of this quagmire?The Economist's Middle East correspondent Gregg Carlstrom joins us to discuss the latest.For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

A version of this essay has been published by rediff.com at https://www.rediff.com/news/column/gulf-war-crisis-why-india-will-take-a-huge-hit/20260511.htmIn the heat and dust of elections, many of us have forgotten that there is a war going on. But the PM's warning about sacrifices and conservation reminds us that this essentially unwinnable war, and the on-again, off-again negotiations to bring it to a closure, are going to hit every one of us in our wallets.On 30th April, the Pentagon announced that the US had so far spent $25 billion on the West Asia war. This is a staggeringly huge number, and I was startled because I had casually thrown around this number as the ultimate cost of the war for all parties. Clearly I underestimated the damage, if this is the US' cost alone. Add the other frontline states, and then the untold misery and cost imposed on all of us innocent bystanders. And it's not over yet by any means.Pete Hegseth, the US secretary of war (self-fulfilling prophecy, isn't it, they changed the name from secretary of defense, and lo! they went to war immediately thereafter) bristled at the idea of a quagmire, according to The Economist. But I am old enough to remember Vietnam, and then Afghanistan. These forever wars are easy to get into, but hard to get out of.Indeed, the war has become not only an impasse, but also a charade. Even considering how the narrative gets bizarre from all sides during every war, this one seems especially messed up. So much so that there literally is no point in paying attention to the day-to-day events, because they don't seem to make much difference. Except of course, when the price of Brent crude hits $120, as it did on April 30th, twice what it was before the war. Ouch! And Hormuz is still closed.India is reeling under a heatwave, and we live under the Damocles' sword of power cuts. Kerala announced a half hour of rolling cuts (anodyne euphemism: “load shedding”) every night, but they will not tell you when or where the cuts will be. This is like the Malayalam proverb: “the guy who got hit by lightning was then bitten by a snake”. Incidentally, there's been a number of deaths from snakebites in Kerala as the reptiles enter houses seeking cooler temperatures.If this El Nino weather holds up, India's assumptions about load (maximum 270 GW) will be challenged: we hit a record on April 25th of 256 GW peak demand, and the fact that the grid didn't collapse is admirable, but being so close to the maximum is worrying. In Kerala, the grid cannot absorb the solar electricity produced by many households during the day because the Electricity Board did not purchase enough storage batteries: so much for on-grid.I am also fairly confident that once the elections are over, the government will be forced to increase fuel prices. Petrol has held steady at pump prices of Rs. 107.45/liter for a few years, but as crude oil prices have doubled, I see an inevitable rise not of Rs. 28 or so as speculated, but Rs. 50-100 based on how much inflation the Reserve Bank is willing to tolerate. In passing, I remember seeing somewhere that petrol prices have reached Pak Rs. 500/liter in that country.Therefore I have stopped paying much attention to the daily press releases and JUST IN, BREAKING NEWS types of ‘analysis' (some of the most prominent of these are clear AI slop, possibly manufactured by Chinese troll farms). The big picture is that the Straits of Hormuz remain blocked, the amount of oil and gas coming from the Persian Gulf remains diminished dramatically, and recovery may take months, if not years, even if the strait is unblocked.The chances are increasing that this will become a protracted war, as the principals are standing by their maximalist positions, where this is little reason to believe they will be able to arrive at a via media and a lasting ceasefire.It is not business as usual. This is the biggest energy shock since 1973, and as always, it is developing countries that will be most seriously affected. India is going to take a large hit, with inflation rising by, say, 2%, and GDP growth falling from 7+% to 6%.There are several things India needs to do urgently:* Strive for self-reliance (“Atmanirbhar”) in a variety of areas* Diversify its sources of hydrocarbons to other geographies eg. Africa, South America, Central Asia (through Chabahar), and accelerate exploration of its own (offshore and onshore) blocks as Mumbai High and Assam fields are aging rapidly* Pursue other forms of energy:* Renewables* Coal, including carbon sequestration* Biofuels* Nuclear (both SMR and FBR)* Shift households from LPG to LNG, including tapping Krishna Godavari wells, coal gasification, biomassEspecially at a time when electricity demand for new industries (eg. generativeAI data centers, semiconductors) is ramping up, it is important for India's manufacturing rise to ensure that this does not become a constraint. From a consumer perspective, increased affluence brings increased electricity demand.In addition, the Indian migrant worker population of about 10 million in West Asia, and their inward remittances of some $40-$50 billion per annum (total of $120 billion globally) may be increasingly under pressure if oil/gas production does not go back to pre-war levels.There is one more factor: India needs military muscle. As I said about Pax Indica, the Indian Ocean needs a strong, impartial facilitator of trade in the Hormuz to Malacca sea-lanes, and India is best placed to do this, harking back to Rajendra Chola re-opening Malacca in 1025 CE. But this requires three things:* Major container ports: Trivandrum (Vizhinjam), Vadhavan, Great Nicobar (Galathea Bay)* The ‘switch' to ease multiparty, multi-protocol trade: the India Stack* Security: three aircraft carrier groups, two dozen SSBNs, SSNs, AIP diesel submarinesThis is the time for India to plan forward fully, with the goal of Atmanirbharata, and energy security. The Persian Gulf is no longer a reliable source. The war is indeed a quagmire.950 words This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rajeevsrinivasan.substack.com/subscribe

Trump IRA, Iran war costs, Comey's 86-47 indictment, Mark Levin on de-platforming, and socialist economics all collide in one Dumb Bleep of the Week. Nate and Chuck break down why MAGA is defending a retirement savings program tied to Biden-era law, why "bombing Iran's ambition" is not a serious foreign policy, and why free speech standards suddenly get slippery when the target changes. This Good Morning Liberty episode covers Trump IRA, Pete Hegseth's Iran hearing, War Powers Act questions, James Comey and 86-47, Mark Levin's de-platforming comments, Ro Khanna's $25 minimum wage argument, California's wealth tax debate, socialist mayors, and the week's worst economic takes. Chapters: 00:00 Good Morning Liberty intro 02:45 Dumb Bleep of the Week begins 03:00 Democrats clap for King Charles 06:15 Trump IRA or Biden IRA? 11:45 Hegseth, Iran, and the 60-day war clock 16:45 Iran war costs hit Americans 20:30 "Quagmire" means you hate the troops? 25:15 James Comey, 86-47, and free speech 34:30 Mark Levin and de-platforming 41:30 Ro Khanna and the $25 minimum wage 48:15 California wealth tax and billionaires leaving 57:00 Socialist mayors say bye to millionaires 01:00:45 Socialist economics wins the week Links: Watch All Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr_8o0dDOX8DxO_Wwxu6WYhhA Watch Host Favorites: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr__Zu40RL7mWxCuOOe54zgy2 Join the Fed Haters Club @ joingml.com All links @ gml.bio.link Subscribe, like, comment, and share. Follow the podcast and leave a rating and review.  

Trump IRA, Iran war costs, Comey's 86-47 indictment, Mark Levin on de-platforming, and socialist economics all collide in one Dumb Bleep of the Week. Nate and Chuck break down why MAGA is defending a retirement savings program tied to Biden-era law, why "bombing Iran's ambition" is not a serious foreign policy, and why free speech standards suddenly get slippery when the target changes. This Good Morning Liberty episode covers Trump IRA, Pete Hegseth's Iran hearing, War Powers Act questions, James Comey and 86-47, Mark Levin's de-platforming comments, Ro Khanna's $25 minimum wage argument, California's wealth tax debate, socialist mayors, and the week's worst economic takes. Chapters:00:00 Good Morning Liberty intro02:45 Dumb Bleep of the Week begins03:00 Democrats clap for King Charles06:15 Trump IRA or Biden IRA?11:45 Hegseth, Iran, and the 60-day war clock16:45 Iran war costs hit Americans20:30 "Quagmire" means you hate the troops?25:15 James Comey, 86-47, and free speech34:30 Mark Levin and de-platforming41:30 Ro Khanna and the $25 minimum wage48:15 California wealth tax and billionaires leaving57:00 Socialist mayors say bye to millionaires01:00:45 Socialist economics wins the week Links:Watch All Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr_8o0dDOX8DxO_Wwxu6WYhhAWatch Host Favorites: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr__Zu40RL7mWxCuOOe54zgy2Join the Fed Haters Club @ joingml.comAll links @ gml.bio.link Subscribe, like, comment, and share. Follow the podcast and leave a rating and review.  

A war reckoning and a defense secretary turning partisan when confronted for answers on Capitol Hill. Plus, a Trump foe turns himself in. Do Americans approve of the latest stop on the president's retribution tour?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comey goes defiant! Comey posted a defiant video challenging Trump’s DOJ to “bring it”. What was Trump’s response? Should the DOJ have brought even more charges? And what should the GOP be doing to stop the violent rhetoric from the left? Hegseth goes off: “who are you rooting for?” Dems under fire? Hegseth was dragged before congress to be flogged over Iran war, but it was the Dems on the defense. SCOTUS delivers death blow to a key Democrat election strategy. Dems can’t win on their agenda or track record so they rig the system. How did SCOTUS make the playing field fair? Fauci covid crony indicted! Is he next? Morens was indicted on conspiracy against the United States and he was Fauci’s right hand. Is Fauci next? What about that pardon? With guests Tom Del Beccaro, “Lessons of the American Civilization” and D.r Jeff Barke, RXforLiberty.com.Support Our Mission: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ZMGRBFGDJKRS8See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seth and Sean discuss the Rockets needing a win in game 5 tonight, which should be easy since Jabari Smith said they're "obviously" the better team, right?

$35 billion and counting: the heavy cost of war in focus as a defiant US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies before the US Congress. 

$35 billion and counting: the heavy cost of war in focus as a defiant US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies before the US Congress. 

042926 Voting Rights Overturned, Mutual Assured Destruction, Quagmire, West Side Council Race by The News with Paul DeRienzo

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This afternoon Dan, Cheryl and myself (the LGM NatSec Gang) talked through the state of affairs in the current ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Our agenda: Where we are (quick run down of the situation as we understand it) Weirdness of a cease-fire that allows both sides to pretend they aren’t at war when they’re both committing acts of war Leadership incoherence on both sides (can include firing of Phelan et al here) The state of diplomatic negotiations (unprofessionalism, JCPOA redux, Vance/Witkoff/Kush, etc.) What’s next? Is there any way out of this? We recorded two hours ago so things are relatively fresh! Transcript is here. Apple Podcasts Android Youtube Podchaser Podcast Index Subscribe by E-mail Audible Spotify Amazon Music The post LGM Podcast: Quagmire(s) in the Middle East appeared first on Lawyers, Guns & Money.

This afternoon Dan, Cheryl and myself (the LGM NatSec Gang) talked through the state of affairs in the current ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Our agenda: We recorded two hours ago so things are relatively fresh! Transcript is here. The post LGM Podcast: Quagmire(s) in the Middle East appeared first on Lawyers, Guns & Money.

J.J. Liberman is the real-life Quagmire and he isn't afraid to speak what every male brain is thinking, which idk maybe he should be LOL jkjk it's all very informative and we love him for that! While JJ reveals some of his past escapades and current goon sessions, he also shares some of his surprisingly traditional traits, like his fear of flying, his love for miso-black cod, and his desire to have a family of his own one day. Sure he's kooky but deep down he's actually pretty normal! Follow Maddy:https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@comedianmaddysmith⁩ https://www.instagram.com/somaddysmith/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@somaddysmith?lang=enhttps://maddysmithcomedy.com/Follow JJ:https://www.instagram.com/jjlibermanlive/Subscribe/follow Mad House Podcast:youtube.com/ ⁨@madhouse_podcast⁩ https://www.instagram.com/mad_house_podcast/All tour dates: https://punchup.live/maddysmith/ticketsWant more ad-free and uncensored Mad House?!Go to https://gasdigital.com/ to subscribe!Use promo code MAD to save big on your membership :)Get early access to our weekly episodes on Tuesdays, along with EXCLUSIVE episodes on Thursdays.UPCOMING STAND UP DATES:4/23-4/25 BATAVIA, IL4/26 HOLLAND, MI5/1-5/2 ST. PETERSBURG, FL5/16 MORRIS PLAINS, NJ5/21-5/22 IRVINE, CA5/23-5/24 SAN JOSE, CASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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1. U.S. Military Pressure on Iran via the Strait of Hormuz The U.S., under President Trump, is enforcing a naval blockade around the Strait of Hormuz. An Iranian‑flagged cargo ship allegedly attempted to run the blockade and was disabled by the U.S. Navy, boarded, and seized after warnings. The action is deliberate, proportionate, and militarily precise, intended to deter further attempts. 2. Economic Warfare as Primary Strategy The blockade is an economic weapon, not a prolonged war. Iran is portrayed as losing hundreds of millions of dollars per day in exports and imports due to the blockade. Oil exports—described as Iran’s economic lifeline—are emphasized as being almost entirely dependent on Gulf shipping routes. 3. Severe Impact on Iran’s Oil Sector Iran has limited oil storage capacity; if exports stop, wells must be shut in. Shutting in wells is described as causing permanent damage to oil fields (water coning), leading to lasting production losses. This is presented as long‑term leverage that could cripple Iran’s future revenue even if sanctions end. 4. Currency Collapse and Domestic Economic Crisis Iran’s currency (the rial) is described as undergoing hyperinflation. Banks are reportedly limiting cash withdrawals to very small daily amounts. Food prices and inflation are framed as spiraling, increasing public pressure on the regime. 5. Strategic Pressure on China Because much of Iran’s oil allegedly goes to China, the blockade is also meant to force China to pressure Iran into negotiations. The timing is framed as optimal due to oil supply rerouting and OPEC production adjustments minimizing global disruption. 6. Arrests and Enforcement Beyond the Battlefield The arrest of an Iranian arms broker in the U.S. is cited as proof of aggressive global enforcement against Iranian weapons trafficking. This supports the narrative that Iran is being squeezed financially, militarily, and legally at the same time. 7. Rejection of “Quagmire” Narrative This is not another Iraq or Afghanistan: No U.S. boots on the ground Limited, targeted military actions Defined economic and security goals Critics, especially Democrats, are politically motivated rather than security‑focused. Qatar’s Influence Campaign in the U.S. 8. Qatar as a Major Funder of U.S. Universities Qatar is described as the largest foreign donor to U.S. universities over several decades. Funding is framed as a tool to shape academic, cultural, and political opinion in its favor. 9. Connection to Campus Unrest There is a correlation between universities receiving Qatari funding and anti‑Israel or antisemitic campus protests. Universities are vulnerable to foreign influence due to financial incentives. 10. Hiring of Washington Lobbyists Qatar‑linked organizations allegedly hired major D.C. PR and lobbying firms. Purpose: reputation management, crisis response, and influencing Congress and the administration. These efforts are framed as an attempt to “whitewash” Qatar’s alleged support for Hamas and Islamist movements. 11. Control Over Academic Speech One example cited is a U.S. university campus in Qatar with contractual restrictions on criticizing the Qatari regime. This is used to argue that financial dependence undermines academic freedom. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Abdullah Hayek returns to give us an in-depth analysis of the Iran war. He breaks down the positions and goals of the three major players, the Lebanon side of the conflict, how the  conflict is affecting neighboring Arab states and the rest of the world, and how this conflict is likely to affect and change the Middle East in the months and years to come.   Side note: This episode was recorded on Monday, April 6th, before the ceasefire began.   Follow Abdullah's work on X: https://x.com/ahayek99?s=21&t=S8JoQpY3m4n6bFrTo8tLrg 00:00:00 Intro and where the war stands now 00:04:45 Why Iran wants to drag other nations in 00:09:30 How Gulf populations are reacting 00:12:45 The Strait of Hormuz strategy 00:18:30 Europe's angle and Ukraine leverage 00:23:30 What is America actually trying to do? 00:35:30 Why Israel expanded into Lebanon 00:42:15 Is there any path to peace? 00:48:15 Could Gulf states escalate the conflict? 00:55:00 Could Iranians rise up against the regime? 00:57:15 What liberty in the Middle East would really require Watch All Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr_8o0dDOX8DxO_Wwxu6WYhhA Watch Host Favorites: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr__Zu40RL7mWxCuOOe54zgy2

Abdullah Hayek returns to give us an in-depth analysis of the Iran war. He breaks down the positions and goals of the three major players, the Lebanon side of the conflict, how the  conflict is affecting neighboring Arab states and the rest of the world, and how this conflict is likely to affect and change the Middle East in the months and years to come.   Side note: This episode was recorded on Monday, April 6th, before the ceasefire began.   Follow Abdullah's work on X: https://x.com/ahayek99?s=21&t=S8JoQpY3m4n6bFrTo8tLrg 00:00:00 Intro and where the war stands now 00:04:45 Why Iran wants to drag other nations in 00:09:30 How Gulf populations are reacting 00:12:45 The Strait of Hormuz strategy 00:18:30 Europe's angle and Ukraine leverage 00:23:30 What is America actually trying to do? 00:35:30 Why Israel expanded into Lebanon 00:42:15 Is there any path to peace? 00:48:15 Could Gulf states escalate the conflict? 00:55:00 Could Iranians rise up against the regime? 00:57:15 What liberty in the Middle East would really require Watch All Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr_8o0dDOX8DxO_Wwxu6WYhhA Watch Host Favorites: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr__Zu40RL7mWxCuOOe54zgy2

It's Casual Friday on The Majority Report   On today's program:   Melania Trump gives an unprompted press conference to announce that she is not a victim of Jeffrey Epstein. Seems like the First Lady is trying to get ahead of something. Melania's senior advisor joins Newsmax 2 to propagate Melania's claims that she is not a victim but in fact a champion of Epstein survivors. Trump told an MS NOW reporter that he had no prior knowledge of Melania's press conference.   Krystal Ball, political commentator and co-host of Krystal, Kyle & Friends and Breaking Points, joins Emma to recap the week's news. Topics include Iran, Epstein, Trump's beef with right-wing podcasters, and more.   Abdul El-Sayed joins the program in-studio to discuss his campaign for the U.S. Senate in Michigan.     Saikat Chakrabarti, who is running for Nancy Pelosi's seat in California, calls for sanctions on Israel.   Tim Miller grills Josh Gottheimer on his support for the war on Iran on the Bulwark.   Matt Lech breaks down Tim Pool's moronic take on the new adaptation of Animal Farm.   all that and more   To connect and organize with your local ICE rapid response team visit ICERRT.com 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: SHOPIFY: Go to Zocdoc.com/MAJORITY and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor SELECT QUOTE: Get the right life insurance for you and save more than fifty percent on term life insurance at SelectQuote.com/MAJORITY SUNSET LAKE: use coupon code 420 to save 30% sitewide at sunsetlakecbd.com The sale ends April 22nd at midnight Eastern time. 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

Ian Lyngen and Ben Jeffery bring you their thoughts on the U.S. Rates market for the upcoming week of April 6th, 2026, and respond to questions submitted by listeners and clients.

Kara and Scott unpack Trump's confusing statements on Iran, and discuss whether the U.S. is already in a quagmire. Then, Elon preps for a SpaceX IPO that could launch him into trillionaire territory, and Anthropic scores a key legal win. Plus, why Kara and Scott think you should steer clear of the White House's new app.Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠.Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcastofficial⁠⁠.Follow us on Bluesky at ⁠⁠@pivotpod.bsky.social⁠⁠Follow us on TikTok at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcast⁠⁠.Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email Pivot@voxmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's News Day Tuesday on The Majority Report   On today's program:   The Supreme Court has ruled 8-1 against Colorado's ban on conversion therapy   Pete Hegseth's pentagon briefing from this morning once again shows that this administration has no plan for this war in Iran.   Israel passes legislation that greenlights the death penalty for Palestinians only.   In the Fun Half:   Harry 'Emden' Enten presents polling on CNN showing Donald Trump to have the lowest approval rating among independents in history.   Meanwhile Donald Trump seems unfazed by the low polling as he keeps his eye on the important projects like his new White House Ballroom.   Rob Schneider bombs horribly at CPAC. He can't do it.   Brenden Carr, the chair of the FCC, brags at CPAC about all of the censorship, cancellations and defunding of media that isn't completely subservient to the president.   U.S. Army pilots take a couple Apache helicopters up to Kid Rock's mansion to say hello on the taxpayer's dime.   For people in Pennsylvania check out Erie United in Erie County & Frontline Dignity in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania to see how you can help stop an ICE Detention Center.   all that and more   To connect and organize with your local ICE rapid response team visit ICERRT.com 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: BABBEL: Learn a new Language and get up to 60% off your subscription at Babbel.com/MAJORITY SELECT QUOTE: Get the right life insurance for you and save more than 50% on term life insurance at SelectQuote.com/MAJORITY SMALLS:  To get 6 bottles of wine for $39.99, head to NakedWines.com/MAJORITY and use code MAJORITY for both the code AND PASSWORD.   SUNSET LAKE: Use coupon code "Left Is Best" (all one word) for 20% off of your entire order at SunsetLakeCBD.com  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

Trump keeps flip-flopping his way deeper and deeper into the Iranian quagmire. Dr. E. Michael Jones joins Kevin Barrett to break it down. More: https://truthjihad.com/2026/03/26/ffwn-whats-the-farsi-word-for-quagmire-with-e-michael-jones/ ——— EMJ Live is every Friday at 5:00pm EST Call In - Telegram: t.me/EMichaelJonesChat?videochat Rumble: rumble.com/c/c-920885 Twitter: twitter.com/emichaeljones1 CW Magazine: culturewars.com NOW AVAILABLE!: Walking with a Bible and a Gun: The Rise, Fall and Return of American Identity: https://www.fidelitypress.org/book-products/walking-with-a-bible-and-a-gun

What happens when the "ghosts" of history dictate the wars of the future? In this episode of ROPESCAST, Ksenia Svetlova sits down with a man who has lived through the heart of the Iranian fire: Ambassador John Limbert.A veteran diplomat and scholar, Limbert holds a perspective few on earth possess—having spent 444 days as a hostage in Tehran during the 1979 crisis. Together, we go beyond the headlines to exercise the historical traumas that continue to haunt the Middle East today. We explore the enduring legacy of the 1953 coup that toppled Mohammad Mosaddeq and the seismic shift of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, analyzing how these "ghosts" still drive the strategic logic of the regime in Tehran.Turning to the present, Ambassador Limbert provides a masterclass in diplomacy and realism as we analyze the current US-Israeli war. Is the region trapped in a cycle of "kinetic deterrence," or is there an exit ramp from the escalating chaos in the Gulf? From the revolutionary DNA of the IRGC to the possibility of a regime demise, this is a deep-dive into the quagmire that has defined the last half-century—and the forces that will shape the next.Tune in for a conversation that bridges the gap between the trauma of the past and the high-stakes strategy of 2026.Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome to ROPESCAST00:34 – Meet Ambassador John Limbert: Diplomat, Hostage, Iran Expert01:50 – Is War with Iran Inevitable? A Diplomat's Perspective03:55 – A “Greek Tragedy”: 47 Years Leading to Conflict05:41 – Why Do So Many Support the War?07:07 – Iran's Rhetoric & the Road to Escalation10:38 – The 1979 Revolution: How Iran Transformed Overnight18:11 – Two Irans: Modern vs. Traditional Society23:15 – 444 Days Hostage: Inside the U.S. Embassy Crisis39:11 – Can This Regime Fall?44:13 – What Could Actually Bring Change in Iran?50:35 – Final Prognosis: What Happens Next?

Headlines for March 27, 2026; “No Kings”: March 28 Rallies Could Be Biggest Day of Protest in U.S. History; “Quagmire”: Jeremy Scahill on Iran War, Strait of Hormuz, Market Manipulation & More; Meta & Google Found Liable in Landmark Cases for Knowingly Causing Harm to Young People; Hurray for the Riff Raff Performs “Pa’lante” at Democracy Now!’s 30th Anniversary

Headlines for March 27, 2026; “No Kings”: March 28 Rallies Could Be Biggest Day of Protest in U.S. History; “Quagmire”: Jeremy Scahill on Iran War, Strait of Hormuz, Market Manipulation & More; Meta & Google Found Liable in Landmark Cases for Knowingly Causing Harm to Young People; Hurray for the Riff Raff Performs “Pa’lante” at Democracy Now!’s 30th Anniversary

The US is mobilizing ground troops, while saying it has a 15-point plan to end the US-Israel war on Iran. Tehran denies negotiations and continues to control the Strait of Hormuz. So what does reality spell for the US strategy - and what would it take to end the war rather than escalate it? In this episode: Alex Gatopoulos (@AlexGatopoulos), Al Jazeera Defence Editor Episode credits: This episode was produced by Noor Wazwaz and Chloe K. Li, with Catherine Nouhan, Marcos Bartolomé, Tuleen Barakat, Monah Hamade, Ibrahim Abdelfattah, Adhil Veettil, Sreechand Sugathan, Gerard Baladad, Shreshtha Sanghvi, Hanna Nasser, Adlan Abdalla, Mile Trifunovski, and our guest host, David Enders. It was edited by Alexandra Locke. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad Al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

When do we pull out of Iran? Are the people going to rise up? Jesse’s physical. The cornhole killer. Our politicians are a reflection of us and there's not better example than the Mayor of AlbanyFollow The Jesse Kelly Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJesseKellyShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Derek Hunter Podcast, New York Sun columnist and Rush Limbaugh Show alum Dean Karayanis delivers a candid, no-holds-barred look at the intersection of military propaganda, political legacies, and the double standards of the American establishment. Military Fact-Check: A deep dive into the viral IRGC footage claiming to show a downed American F-35. Featuring insights from combat veteran Ryan Bodenheimer (Max Afterburner), Dean explains why the "thermal" evidence is likely AI-generated and why Iran's PR machine is their only successful front. The Robert Mueller Legacy: Following the death of the former FBI Director, Dean pushes back against the "secular sainthood" being granted by the media. He explores the fallout of the 2016 investigation, the concept of "process crimes," and why criticizing public figures is a fundamental American right. The Iran War & Global Security: An analysis of the strike on Diego Garcia and what it reveals about Iran's true missile capabilities. Dean discusses the vindication of Reagan's SDI (Star Wars) vision and the shifting stances of European allies like Spain and the U.K. as the threat reaches their borders. Cultural Commentary: From the passing of Chuck Norris to the pervasive rise of gambling in pro sports, Dean tackles how "politics" is selectively used to overshadow legacies and the unexpected areas where he finds common ground with AOC.

Could US Marines seize Kharg Island and reopen the Strait of Hormuz?President Donald Trump has U-turned on his threat to bomb Iranian energy infrastructure after announcing a five-day moratorium and peace talks underway. But the Strait of Hormuz problem remains. Iraq veteran, Ohio State University military historian and former US Colonel Peter Mansoor joins Venetia Rainey and Roland Oliphant to discuss the hard power options open to Trump, from taking an island in the waterway to invading the mainland coastline. He also talks about the option of conducting special raids to seize enriched uranium to hobble Iran's nuclear programme and explains why the war risks becoming a quagmire for the West akin to what he saw first-hand in Iraq. Plus, The Telegraph's acting defence editor Tom Cotterill explains what we know about the hugely significant Iranian ICBM attack on Britain's Diego Garcia base and how worried the UK and Europe should be of repeat incidents. CONTRIBUTORS:Venetia Rainey, co-host @venetiaraineyRoland Oliphant, co-host and chief foreign affairs analyst @RolandOliphantTom Cotterill, acting Defence Editor @TomCotterillXPeter Mansoor, chair military history Ohio State University CONTENT REFERENCED:Telegraph View: Britain must do what it can to open the Strait of Hormuzhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/03/22/britain-must-do-what-it-can-to-open-the-strait-of-hormuz/Britain ‘defenceless against Iranian missiles'https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/03/22/britain-defenceless-against-iranian-missiles/Producer: Peter ShevlinExecutive Producer: Louisa Wells► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditor► EMAIL US: Contact the team on battlelines@telegraph.co.uk ► GET THE LATEST HEADLINES:Find all our latest Iran coverage here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/iran-war/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump's "short-term excursion" in Iran is going from bad to worse. And so are his incoherent positions on the situation and what to do about it. With gas prices jumping the world over, humanity is staring down the barrel of global food shortages and severe energy disruptions, while the US military is seriously considering direct military confrontation with Iranian forces to "free the Strait of Hormuz." In the midst of all this, rumors are flying about Netanyahu's whereabouts, and 'someone'...

What happens when Americans fear AI more than Trump, ICE, or either political party? In this provocative conversation, Catherine Bracy joins Ravi to unpack why voters are deeply skeptical of artificial intelligence — and why neither Democrats nor Republicans have seized the political opportunity. They explore the rising influence of tech billionaires, the possibility of regulating or even “nationalizing” AI, and the surprising new alliances forming across ideological lines. If you want to understand how AI could reshape jobs, democracy, and the next presidential election, this episode is essential listening. Catherine Bracy's organization Tech Equity and book World Eaters  Ravi's recent substack post: Go To Camp ––––––– Leave us a voicemail with your thoughts on the show! 201-305-0084⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Ravi at @RaviMGupta Notes from this episode are also available on Substack: https://thelostdebate.substack.com/ Read more from Ravi on Substack: https://realravigupta.substack.com  Follow The Branch at @thebranchmedia Listen to more episodes of Lost Debate on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lost-debate/id1591300785 Listen to more episodes of Lost Debate on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7xR9pch9DrQDiZfGB5oF0F Listen to Where the Schools Went: https://thebranchmedia.org/show/where-the-schools-went/ 

On today's show: We investigate The Escalation Trap and what is shaping up in Iran to be the next quagmire for the US military. Then we revisit the situation in Venezuela and the political tightrope being walked by Delcy Rodriguez and the leadership of the Bolivarian Revolution. Finally, we look at the nascent but growing conscientious objector movement in response to the growing likelihood of US “boots on the ground” in Iran in the coming weeks. An award winning front-line investigative news magazine, that focuses on human, civil and workers right, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein. The post We Investigate The Escalation Trap and What is Shaping Up in Iran to be the Next Quagmire for the US Military appeared first on KPFA.

[00:30] Iran War Exposes Western Weakness (56 minutes) President Donald Trump is finding that declaring war is much easier than finishing it. His hyperbolic statements don't match the situation on the ground, and America as a whole doesn't understand why the war is necessary. When the president asked the UK to send warships for an international flotilla to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Britain sent eight soldiers. What has happened to the once great British Navy?

In this episode, we discuss what is happening in Iran, why the US went to war, what Trump is thinking, and what does the Bible say?GET IN THE ARENA!!  Get your copy of SMITH'S Heart Of Man Repair Manual: https://www.amazon.com/Smiths-Heart-Man-Repair-Manual-ebook/dp/B0949HKJ2Y/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=smith%27s+heart+of+man+repair+manual&qid=1662493566&sprefix=Smith%27s+heart+of+man+repair+man%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-1  Email us at: FlawedInkCLE@Gmail.com

Jeff & Shannon celebrate Trump's energy wins with new Texas refinery slashing costs at the pump, while Operation Epic Fury dismantles Iran's terror machine—no endless quagmire! Shredding globalist spin live. Tune in at Rumble, YouTube, X and Red State Talk Radio now! Patriots, gear up—@intheMatrixxx and @shadygrooove unleash fury in **Season 8 Episode 45: "No Boots, No Quagmire: Trump Saves Families at the Pump While Ending Endless Wars"**, spotlighting how President Trump delivers massive relief for American families hammered by high costs, pushing energy dominance through the historic first new U.S. oil refinery in 50 years opening in Brownsville, Texas—a $300 billion powerhouse deal with Reliance Industries fueling abundance, competition, and lower pump prices amid global chaos. They break down Operation Epic Fury's unstoppable momentum, with over 5,500 targets crushed, Iran's navy, air force, missiles, and terror proxies decimated—no boots on the ground, no drawn-out quagmire draining American blood and treasure—while rejecting MSM narratives spinning temporary market pressures from decisive strikes as failures, instead highlighting smart America-First strategy that protects families, ends endless wars, and returns power to the Iranian people after decades of regime aggression. The duo ties it all to broader wins: inflation holding at 2.4% and trending down under Trump's momentum, economic abundance reprogramming minds from scarcity lies, financial sovereignty via crypto and alternatives like Rumble Wallet breaking big bank control, plus the urgent push for the Save America Act's popular provisions on voter ID, citizenship proof, election integrity, women's sports protection, and safeguarding children. The Constitution is your weapon as they expose historical manipulations and champion real prosperity for hardworking Americans. The truth is learned, never told—tune in at noon-0-five Eastern LIVE to stand with Trump! MG Show: America First MAGA Podcast & Conservative Talk Show Launched in 2019 and now in Season 8, the MG Show is your go-to source for unfiltered truth on Trump policies, border security, economic nationalism, and exposing globalist psyops. Hosted by Jeffrey Pedersen (@InTheMatrixxx) and Shannon Townsend (@ShadyGrooove), it champions sovereignty, traditional values, and critiques of establishment politics. Tune in weekdays at 12pm ET / 9am PT for patriotic insights strengthening the Republic under President Trump's America First agenda. Correspond: MG SHOW POST OFFICE BOX 299 PMB #19215 Tangent, Oregon 97389 Talent - Jeffrey Pedersen (@InTheMatrixxx): Expert in political analysis and exposing hidden agendas, with a focus on Trump's diplomatic wins and media bias. - Shannon Townsend (@ShadyGrooove): Delivers sharp insights on intelligence operations, Constitutional rights, and defenses of Trump's strategies against mainstream critiques. Where to Watch & Listen Catch live episodes or on-demand replays packed with MAGA victories like inflation drops, border awards, Trump pardons, and psyop exposures: - Live Streams: https://rumble.com/mgshow for premium America First content. - Radio: https://mgshow.link/redstate on Red State Talk Radio. - X Live: https://x.com/inthematrixxx for real-time pro-Trump discussions. - Podcasts: Search "MG Show" on PodBean, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, and Amazon Music. - YouTube: Full episodes at https://youtube.com/c/inthematrixxx and https://www.youtube.com/c/TruthForFreedom. Follow for daily pro-Trump alerts: - X: @InTheMatrixxx (https://x.com/inthematrixxx) and @ShadyGrooove (https://x.com/shadygrooove). Support the MG Show Fuel the MAGA movement against establishment lies: - Donate: https://mg.show/support or contribute at https://givesendgo.com/helpmgshow. - Merch: https://merch.mg.show for official gear. - MyPillow Special: Use code MGSHOW at https://mypillow.com/mgshow. - Crypto: https://mgshow.link/rumblewallet. All Links Everything MG Show Related: https://linktr.ee/mgshow. MG Show Anthem Get chills with the patriotic track: https://youtu.be/SyfI8_fnCAs

Subscribe here to Inside Call me Back ------- Please take 5 minutes to fill out Ark Media's LISTENER SURVEY ____ Why would a president risk a war in the Middle East in an election year?  Dan is joined by Walter Russell Mead to unpack the strategic and political gamble behind the U.S. conflict with Iran. They discuss why Trump may have chosen this moment to act, how generational attitudes toward war shape the debate, and what success (or failure) could look like. The conversation also explores Iran's potential strategy, its impact on Russia and China, and how countries like India are viewing the unfolding conflict. In this episode: - 05:45 – Trump's High-Stakes Bet on War - 08:15 – Why the Case for the War Feels Unclear to Many Americans - 10:25 – The Generational Divide on U.S. Military Power - 15:40 – Why Trump Chose This Moment to Strike - 23:20 – What “Winning” the War Could Actually Look Like - 26:20 – Iran's Endurance Strategy: Drag the U.S. Into a Quagmire - 30:05 – What Russia and China Want to See Happen - 32:10 – Why India Is Watching This War Closely See Rachel Goldberg-Polin in conversation with Dan at The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Cultural Center on April 20 to discuss her upcoming book "When We See You Again.” Purchase tickets before they sell out. More Ark Media: Want to join Ark Media? Check out our careers page for new openings. Explore Israel Votes Listen to For Heaven's Sake Listen to What's Your Number? Watch Call me Back on YouTube Newsletters | Ark Media | Amit Segal | Nadav Eyal Instagram | Ark Media | Dan X | Dan Dan Senor & Saul Singer's book, The Genius of Israel Get in touch Credits: Ilan Benatar, Adaam James Levin-Areddy, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Patricio Spadavecchia, Yuval Semo

After a relatively quiet weekend of official communications regarding the war in Iran, the Trump administration ramped up its messaging machine on Monday. President Donald Trump, VP JD Vance and top military leaders all delivered public remarks on the operation, signaling a new front in the White House's efforts to shape the narrative. Playbook's Jack Blanchard and White House Bureau Chief Dasha Burns discuss the mix of messaging out of the administration. Plus, it's Election Day in Texas.

Mike Switzer interviews Joey Von Nessen, chief economist at the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC.

A conversation about the Dallas Mavericks short term and long term ramifications of having Khris Middleton on the roster. How he could help Cooper Flagg develop, while also hurting their position in the draft lottery.

You can watch this episode of Planet Normal on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wh42OqWtzDAAs the Prime Minister vows to release the ‘Mandelson Files' pressure on who knew what, and when is mounting on Labour. Repeat stowaway former head of Mi6 Sir Richard Dearlove is on hand to give his expert analysis on the unfolding situation.Allison is disgusted by the continuing scandal of Peter Mandelson and is in disbelief that Starmer et al. thought he would ever be a suitable candidate as Ambassador to the United States.Liam thinks this scandal will change the political landscape as deeply as the expenses scandal did; in making the public scrutinise the political class even closer.Book your tickets for Planet Normal: LIVE on the 24th February: telegraph.co.uk/planetnormallive |Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditor |Read Allison ‘When I met Peter Mandelson, I knew straight away he was rotten' https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/02/03/i-knew-peter-mandelson-was-rotten/ |Read more from Allison: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/a/ak-ao/allison-pearson/ | Read Liam ‘The US dollar is down but not out': https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/02/01/the-us-dollar-is-down-but-not-out/ |Read more from Liam: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/liam-halligan/ |Read Liam's Substack: https://liamhalligan.substack.com/ | Need help subscribing or reviewing? Learn more about podcasts here:https://www.telegraph.co.uk/radio/podcasts/podcast-can-find-best-ones-listen/ |Email: planetnormal@telegraph.co.uk |For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/normal | Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.