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Chuck Todd opens with the Iran war's arrival on American soil: hackers have hit water systems across multiple states in one of the most serious cyberattacks on U.S. water infrastructure in years and investigators probing an Iranian link. Trump's response tells you everything about the presidency in its current state — he didn't blame the attacker, he blamed the victim, using the hack as an occasion to attack Minnesota Democrats. Chuck’s question hangs over the whole segment: was Trump briefed on the Iranian connection and went after Minnesota anyway? Either way, the first instinct was to find a Democrat to blame, which Chuck calls a kind of polarization disease that leaves a president caring more about his narrative than about American citizens drinking the water. It fits a pattern the episode keeps circling: Jeanine Pirro presented false evidence to a grand jury blaming a former Olympian for damage to the White House reflecting pool, dropped the case when Interior produced documents proving otherwise, and Trump publicly disagreed with dropping it because he still insists it was vandals. Chuck argues negative information never reaches Trump, and people who bring him bad news don't last long — which is how you end up with a president insisting affordability is a Democratic scam Then, Chuck highlights a Wall Street Journal piece that lays out Trump's corruption — roughly $800 million raised through what amounts to an advertised pay-to-play scheme. Anti-corruption is a devastating midterm message sitting right there for Democrats to pick up… then Chuck Schumer rolled out a bill that Chuck calls a piece of garbage: it wouldn't even cover the conduct in the WSJ story, it's likely unconstitutional because it names individuals, and — most absurdly — it creates a new anti-corruption agency inside the executive branch, meaning a corrupt president would appoint its director and seven board members and, per the Supreme Court, could fire them at will. Congress can already do every bit of the oversight the agency would perform and Schumer's answer to executive corruption is to hand the executive more power and write Congress out of its own job. He closes on Michigan and Wisconsin as the clearest signals of where the Democratic Party is headed — Abdul El-Sayed running a movement inside a Senate race with the explicit goal of changing the party, DSA-endorsed Francesca Wong leading in Wisconsin while the establishment fails to coordinate against her — and on the DSA's new call to abolish the Senate, which Senate Democrats pushed back on without ever defending the institution. Chuck defends it himself: the Senate is a feature, not a bug, a brake on political extremism, and the right response to losing an argument is to win it rather than rewrite the rules. Then, Dr. Brian King — the former director of the FDA's Center for Tobacco Products, who was placed on administrative leave in April 2025 as part of the mass HHS layoffs joins the Chuck Toddcast to explain what happens to public health when the agency charged with protecting it gets deliberately dismantled. King walks through the extraordinary progress America made reducing cigarette smoking over decades, and how quickly that's being unwound: the tobacco industry donated millions to Trump's PAC, executives pressured the White House directly, and the payoff has been regulatory capture and mounting pressure on the FDA to bring flavored products back to market. He's clear-eyed rather than absolutist on the science — combustible products are far and away the most harmful, nicotine itself is highly addictive but isn't what's killing people, though it's genuinely not risk-free for the adolescent brain — and he walks Chuck through the comparison to caffeine, the data on whether vaping serves as a gateway back into smoking, and what's actually known about nicotine pouches, where youth usage isn't high but stubbornly isn't declining either. The industry, meanwhile, is spending roughly a million dollars an hour advertising its products while fighting every government action to reduce smoking. The conversation turns to what actually works and what's being abandoned. King argues the two most effective interventions available are reducing nicotine levels in cigarettes and banning menthol, credits Congress for getting the Tobacco Control Act right, and stresses that Congress — not the FDA acting alone — has to be the one to regulate tobacco, which is precisely why sidelining the agency is so damaging. He and Chuck get into the questions nobody in Washington wants to answer: why are cigarettes legal at all, how are sugary alcoholic beverages not treated in the same category, and where did the money from the 1998 master settlement actually go. King is pointed that the MAHA movement, for all its rhetoric about chronic disease, has done nothing prominent on tobacco, and that the FDA is now actively undermining both the science and the law it was built to enforce. His closing warning is the bleakest note of the episode: America is in a public health apocalypse that will take decades to repair, it will be enormously hard to recruit a next generation into the field, the entire world will be harmed by the collapse of American public health infrastructure — and the impacts are only just beginning to show up. Finally, Chuck hops into the ToddCast Time Machine to revisit Watergate and Richard Nixon’s resignation, and answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Play ball and swing for the fences on FanDuel, an official partner of the MLB at https://FANDUEL.COM. Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (980) 734-3985 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to askchapter.org/chuck /*Paid Partnership Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 06:15 The Iran war has become a global conflict 06:45 Once again Trump issues threats, then walks them back 08:15 War is one of biggest strategic mistakes in decades 09:00 Increased gas prices have cost households additional $560 10:30 CISA warns that Iranian hackers are targeting water infrastructure 11:15 Iran could cause unreliability to the American water supply 13:00 Trump used hacking attacks to blame Minnesota Democrats 13:45 Trump didn’t blame the attacker, he blamed the victim 15:30 Jeanine Pirro blamed former Olympian for damage to reflecting pool 16:00 Dept. of Interior had documents proving otherwise, Pirro dropped case 17:00 Pirro presented false evidence to a grand jury 18:30 Trump publicly disagreed with Pirro dropping case, says it was vandals 19:30 Trump’s staff is shielding him from the truth 21:00 Trump’s lack of understanding reality is terrible for him 21:30 Trump’s low approval is a midterm disaster in the making 23:00 Stephanie Grisham says 85% of negative info is kept from Trump 24:15 People who bring Trump bad news don’t last very long 25:30 Republicans aren’t campaigning like things are going well 26:00 Ken Paxton puts out an affordability agenda, looks like a Dem proposal 27:15 Trump still saying affordability is scam made up by Democrats 28:15 Trump can’t understand the reality of the situation 28:45 Was Trump briefed on Iran hack… then attacked Minnesota anyway? 30:00 Trump’s first instinct was to find a Democrat to blame 30:45 Trump is demented with polarization disease 31:15 Trump cares more about his narrative than American citizens 32:15 Trump is bragging about his grifting an Americans are tired of it 33:15 Anti-Corruption is a massively effective midterm strategy 33:45 Chuck Schumer rolls out a stinker of an anti-corruption bill 34:45 WSJ publishes airtight piece about Trump’s overt corruption 35:45 There’s no buffer or plausible deniability for Trump in the corruption story 36:45 Trump is basically advertising that government is a pay to play scheme 37:45 There’s a list of presidential promises for favors that have been bought 38:15 Trump has raised $800m in pay for play schemes with little accounting 39:00 There is no law outlawing a president from raising unlimited money 39:30 Trump is now the biggest alligator in the swamp 40:15 Schumer’s bill is a piece of garbage, why many senators didn’t sign on 41:45 Jamie Raskin is performing oversight, Schumer wants agency to do it for him 42:30 The bill wouldn’t even cover the corruption outlined by the WSJ story 44:00 The bill is unconstitutional because it names individuals 45:00 Laws can target behavior, not individuals. It’d be thrown out in court 45:45 The agency Schumer proposed would live in the executive branch 46:15 Agency to stop a corrupt president would be staffed by the president?? 47:15 SCOTUS says president can fire the heads of exec branch agencies 48:45 If bill passed, Trump would pick agency head and 7 members of board 49:15 Congress can perform all the oversight the proposed agency would do 50:30 Congress could stop all this corruption if it wanted to 52:00 Schumer’s idea is to hand more power to the executive branch??? 54:30 The plan from congress is to write themselves out of oversight? 57:00 Schumer’s bill will never see the light of day 57:45 Michigan & Wisconsin will show where the Democratic party is headed 59:30 Abdul El-Sayed made clear his goal is to change the Democratic party 1:00:15 His campaign is a movement inside a senate race 1:01:00 Francesca Wong in Wisconsin is frontrunner & endorsed by DSA 1:01:45 Establishment hasn’t coordinated well to stop Wong 1:02:15 Movement politicians are usually right about the future, wrong about present 1:03:30 Sometimes the movement comes first, sometimes the coalition does 1:04:00 DSA has become a force, and is now calling for abolishing the senate 1:05:00 Senate democrats pushed back, but didn’t defend the senate 1:05:45 The senate is a feature, not a bug 1:06:30 The senate is a brake on political extremism 1:07:15 The response is to win the argument, not rewrite the rules 1:08:00 Movement nominees are easier to defeat than governing ones 1:14:15 Brian King (FDA center on tobacco) joins the Chuck ToddCast 1:18:00 We made incredible progress reducing cigarette smoking 1:18:30 Tobacco companies donated and received regulatory capture 1:19:15 Flavored vapes appeal more to kids & are problematic 1:20:45 Trump was pressured by executives from tobacco industry 1:21:30 There were multimillion dollar donations to Trump’s PAC 1:23:00 What’s the actual health data on nicotine outside of smoking? 1:23:30 Combustible products are the most harmful 1:24:00 Nicotine is highly addictive but isn’t causing the harm and deaths 1:24:45 Nicotine can harm the adolescent brain, it’s not risk free 1:25:30 Comparing nicotine vs. caffeine 1:27:15 Vaping typically isn’t a gateway back into smoking 1:28:30 There’s been pressure on FDA to bring back flavored products 1:31:00 $1M dollars an hour is being spent advertising tobacco products 1:31:45 Industry has been fighting all government action to reduce smoking 1:33:15 The FDA has been sidelined in the fight against smoking 1:33:45 Why are cigarettes even legal at all? 1:35:15 Tobacco farmers have transitioned to other crops in other countries 1:37:15 Reducing nicotine levels is highly effective 1:37:45 Outlawing menthol is also highly effective 1:39:30 Congress got it right with the Tobacco Control Act 1:41:15 How are sugary alcoholic beverages not in the same category? 1:42:15 What is age gating technology and how does it work? 1:44:15 Do we have good data on usage for people under 18? 1:46:45 Nicotine pouch usage isn’t high amongst kids, but isn’t going down 1:47:15 What is the data about health impacts from pouches? 1:48:45 Nicotine has a strong stimulant effect, helps with attention 1:49:30 Settlement in ‘98 required tobacco companies to pay costs in perpetuity 1:50:00 States have diverted those funds to other purposes 1:51:00 Did the tobacco industry actually take a hit from the settlement? 1:51:45 If still at FDA, what changes would you implement? 1:52:15 FDA has been undermining the science and the law 1:53:15 Effectiveness of banning indoor smoking 1:54:30 Should preventing underage addictions be the north star? 1:56:45 Congress has to regulate tobacco, FDA can’t do it on its own 1:57:30 MAHA hasn’t done anything prominent on tobacco 1:59:45 Is there litigation that could be pursued here? 2:01:00 We’re in a public health apocalypse, will take decades to repair 2:01:45 It will be hard to recruit people into public health 2:03:30 The entire world will be harmed by collapse of American public health 2:05:15 The impacts are just beginning to show up, will get worse 2:07:00 Toddcast Time Machine - The five days that ended Richard Nixon 2:07:30 Nixon resigned 52 years ago, this week 2:08:15 Why is Nixon the only president that paid a price for his corruption? 2:09:15 We tell the story of Watergate backwards and start with resignation 2:10:30 The June arrests weren’t the beginning of Watergate 2:12:15 We don’t know what Nixon’s operation learned before the arrests 2:14:00 We never got full answer on the missing 18 minutes 2:14:45 Supreme Court stayed in session during summer to oversee Watergate 2:15:15 Smoking gun tape goes public six days after the break-in 2:16:00 Nixon needed 34 votes in the senate to survive, only had 16 2:16:45 Impeachment in the house was a foregone conclusion 2:17:15 Senators didn’t demand he resign, just showed Nixon the numbers 2:20:30 How different would history have looked had Nixon survived? 2:21:15 Ask Chuck 2:21:30 Is presidency becoming more powerful in a way that could outlast Trump 2:24:30 Can the U.S. government create a true unbiased media source? 2:28:15 Would mandatory voting create better political participation? 2:32:45 Would Illinois make for a better early primary state? 2:34:30 Why not hold every primary on the same day? 2:36:45 Personal anecdote about AI job displacement and fearSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck Todd opens with the Iran war's arrival on American soil: hackers have hit water systems across multiple states in one of the most serious cyberattacks on U.S. water infrastructure in years and investigators probing an Iranian link. Trump's response tells you everything about the presidency in its current state — he didn't blame the attacker, he blamed the victim, using the hack as an occasion to attack Minnesota Democrats. Chuck’s question hangs over the whole segment: was Trump briefed on the Iranian connection and went after Minnesota anyway? Either way, the first instinct was to find a Democrat to blame, which Chuck calls a kind of polarization disease that leaves a president caring more about his narrative than about American citizens drinking the water. It fits a pattern the episode keeps circling: Jeanine Pirro presented false evidence to a grand jury blaming a former Olympian for damage to the White House reflecting pool, dropped the case when Interior produced documents proving otherwise, and Trump publicly disagreed with dropping it because he still insists it was vandals. Chuck argues negative information never reaches Trump, and people who bring him bad news don't last long — which is how you end up with a president insisting affordability is a Democratic scam Then, Chuck highlights a Wall Street Journal piece that lays out Trump's corruption — roughly $800 million raised through what amounts to an advertised pay-to-play scheme. Anti-corruption is a devastating midterm message sitting right there for Democrats to pick up… then Chuck Schumer rolled out a bill that Chuck calls a piece of garbage: it wouldn't even cover the conduct in the WSJ story, it's likely unconstitutional because it names individuals, and — most absurdly — it creates a new anti-corruption agency inside the executive branch, meaning a corrupt president would appoint its director and seven board members and, per the Supreme Court, could fire them at will. Congress can already do every bit of the oversight the agency would perform and Schumer's answer to executive corruption is to hand the executive more power and write Congress out of its own job. He closes on Michigan and Wisconsin as the clearest signals of where the Democratic Party is headed — Abdul El-Sayed running a movement inside a Senate race with the explicit goal of changing the party, DSA-endorsed Francesca Wong leading in Wisconsin while the establishment fails to coordinate against her — and on the DSA's new call to abolish the Senate, which Senate Democrats pushed back on without ever defending the institution. Chuck defends it himself: the Senate is a feature, not a bug, a brake on political extremism, and the right response to losing an argument is to win it rather than rewrite the rules. Finally, Chuck hops into the ToddCast Time Machine to revisit Watergate and Richard Nixon’s resignation, and answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Play ball and swing for the fences on FanDuel, an official partner of the MLB at https://FANDUEL.COM. Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (980) 734-3985 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to askchapter.org/chuck /*Paid Partnership Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 06:15 The Iran war has become a global conflict 06:45 Once again Trump issues threats, then walks them back 08:15 War is one of biggest strategic mistakes in decades 09:00 Increased gas prices have cost households additional $560 10:30 CISA warns that Iranian hackers are targeting water infrastructure 11:15 Iran could cause unreliability to the American water supply 13:00 Trump used hacking attacks to blame Minnesota Democrats 13:45 Trump didn’t blame the attacker, he blamed the victim 15:30 Jeanine Pirro blamed former Olympian for damage to reflecting pool 16:00 Dept. of Interior had documents proving otherwise, Pirro dropped case 17:00 Pirro presented false evidence to a grand jury 18:30 Trump publicly disagreed with Pirro dropping case, says it was vandals 19:30 Trump’s staff is shielding him from the truth 21:00 Trump’s lack of understanding reality is terrible for him 21:30 Trump’s low approval is a midterm disaster in the making 23:00 Stephanie Grisham says 85% of negative info is kept from Trump 24:15 People who bring Trump bad news don’t last very long 25:30 Republicans aren’t campaigning like things are going well 26:00 Ken Paxton puts out an affordability agenda, looks like a Dem proposal 27:15 Trump still saying affordability is scam made up by Democrats 28:15 Trump can’t understand the reality of the situation 28:45 Was Trump briefed on Iran hack… then attacked Minnesota anyway? 30:00 Trump’s first instinct was to find a Democrat to blame 30:45 Trump is demented with polarization disease 31:15 Trump cares more about his narrative than American citizens 32:15 Trump is bragging about his grifting an Americans are tired of it 33:15 Anti-Corruption is a massively effective midterm strategy 33:45 Chuck Schumer rolls out a stinker of an anti-corruption bill 34:45 WSJ publishes airtight piece about Trump’s overt corruption 35:45 There’s no buffer or plausible deniability for Trump in the corruption story 36:45 Trump is basically advertising that government is a pay to play scheme 37:45 There’s a list of presidential promises for favors that have been bought 38:15 Trump has raised $800m in pay for play schemes with little accounting 39:00 There is no law outlawing a president from raising unlimited money 39:30 Trump is now the biggest alligator in the swamp 40:15 Schumer’s bill is a piece of garbage, why many senators didn’t sign on 41:45 Jamie Raskin is performing oversight, Schumer wants agency to do it for him 42:30 The bill wouldn’t even cover the corruption outlined by the WSJ story 44:00 The bill is unconstitutional because it names individuals 45:00 Laws can target behavior, not individuals. It’d be thrown out in court 45:45 The agency Schumer proposed would live in the executive branch 46:15 Agency to stop a corrupt president would be staffed by the president?? 47:15 SCOTUS says president can fire the heads of exec branch agencies 48:45 If bill passed, Trump would pick agency head and 7 members of board 49:15 Congress can perform all the oversight the proposed agency would do 50:30 Congress could stop all this corruption if it wanted to 52:00 Schumer’s idea is to hand more power to the executive branch??? 54:30 The plan from congress is to write themselves out of oversight? 57:00 Schumer’s bill will never see the light of day 57:45 Michigan & Wisconsin will show where the Democratic party is headed 59:30 Abdul El-Sayed made clear his goal is to change the Democratic party 1:00:15 His campaign is a movement inside a senate race 1:01:00 Francesca Wong in Wisconsin is frontrunner & endorsed by DSA 1:01:45 Establishment hasn’t coordinated well to stop Wong 1:02:15 Movement politicians are usually right about the future, wrong about present 1:03:30 Sometimes the movement comes first, sometimes the coalition does 1:04:00 DSA has become a force, and is now calling for abolishing the senate 1:05:00 Senate democrats pushed back, but didn’t defend the senate 1:05:45 The senate is a feature, not a bug 1:06:30 The senate is a brake on political extremism 1:07:15 The response is to win the argument, not rewrite the rules 1:08:00 Movement nominees are easier to defeat than governing ones 1:13:30 Toddcast Time Machine - The five days that ended Richard Nixon 1:14:00 Nixon resigned 52 years ago, this week 1:14:45 Why is Nixon the only president that paid a price for his corruption? 1:15:45 We tell the story of Watergate backwards and start with resignation 1:17:00 The June arrests weren’t the beginning of Watergate 1:18:45 We don’t know what Nixon’s operation learned before the arrests 1:20:30 We never got full answer on the missing 18 minutes 1:21:15 Supreme Court stayed in session during summer to oversee Watergate 1:21:45 Smoking gun tape goes public six days after the break-in 1:22:30 Nixon needed 34 votes in the senate to survive, only had 16 1:23:15 Impeachment in the house was a foregone conclusion 1:23:45 Senators didn’t demand he resign, just showed Nixon the numbers 1:27:00 How different would history have looked had Nixon survived? 1:27:45 Ask Chuck 1:28:00 Is presidency becoming more powerful in a way that could outlast Trump 1:31:00 Can the U.S. government create a true unbiased media source? 1:34:45 Would mandatory voting create better political participation? 1:39:15 Would Illinois make for a better early primary state? 1:41:00 Why not hold every primary on the same day? 1:43:15 Personal anecdote about AI job displacement and fearSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Intel's sales jumped by 25% last quarter, the largest increase in over a decade — making the U.S. government's stake in the company around $40 billion after the administration invested last year. In this episode: Was Trump's Intel deal a win-win? Plus: Why Gen Z's not drinking regular soda, rates on business loans might climb, and a 63-year-old pivoted to statue restoration after a career in tech.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Read the stories in today's episode:Weekly Wrap: Are tariffs just white noise?Rates on business loans have held steady, but they might climb soonIntel is booming a year after the U.S. government bought a stake. Is that a win-win?Mushroom soda and other functional drinks make a splash in the beverage marketHow a 63-year-old took statue restoration from a side hustle to full-time job

Intel's sales jumped by 25% last quarter, the largest increase in over a decade — making the U.S. government's stake in the company around $40 billion after the administration invested last year. In this episode: Was Trump's Intel deal a win-win? Plus: Why Gen Z's not drinking regular soda, rates on business loans might climb, and a 63-year-old pivoted to statue restoration after a career in tech.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Read the stories in today's episode:Weekly Wrap: Are tariffs just white noise?Rates on business loans have held steady, but they might climb soonIntel is booming a year after the U.S. government bought a stake. Is that a win-win?Mushroom soda and other functional drinks make a splash in the beverage marketHow a 63-year-old took statue restoration from a side hustle to full-time job

The different between the Democrat and the Republican coalitions. The waring malcontents in the Democrat base. Errors in leadership in America's wars. Was Trump lying when he said we would be in and out of Iran in 4-5 weeks? Mamdani wants to arrest Netanyahu.Follow The Jesse Kelly Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJesseKellyShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBC's Rory O'Neill reports that many of the networks chose not to air his speech on election integrity...Was Trump telling the truth?

Was the MOU a good idea? Noam says yes, the Professor says no. The Table is joined by Kian Tajbakhsh. They discuss his years as a political prisoner in Iran, the psychology of the Iranian regime, why he believes Iran's leaders genuinely seek Israel's destruction and what the West continues to misunderstand about the Middle East. He also weighs in on Trump, the latest U.S.-Iran developments and the future of the region. Kian Tajbakhsh is Visiting Professor of International Relations at NYU and Fellow at Columbia University's Committee on Global Thought. An Iranian-American scholar of Middle East geopolitics and Iranian politics, he previously worked as a democracy and human rights advocate inside Iran. He spent nearly 13 months in Tehran's Evin Prison, including 8 months in solitary confinement in a high-security IRGC wing, followed by 6 years under house arrest as a political prisoner, before being released as part of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. He is the author of Creating Local Democracy in Iran (Cambridge University Press 2022). His essays have appeared in The Atlantic, The Wall Street Journal, Foreign Affairs, Project Syndicate, and his analysis has been featured on NBC, CNN, BBC, CBC, and NPR. He writes and comments frequently on Iranian politics, regional geopolitics, and democratic reform; author of The Iran Crisis Notebook on Substack. www.kiantajbakhsh.net kian.substack.com CHAPTERS 02:20 Arrested by Iran & Life in Solitary Confinement 16:20 House Arrest and Release 20:30 October 7 and America's Blind Spot 23:00 Why Iran Wants to Destroy Israel 35:50 Trump, Iran, and the New Middle East Strategy 49:20 Was Trump's Deal a Mistake?

Was the MOU a good idea? Noam says yes, the Professor says no. The Table is joined by Kian Tajbakhsh. They discuss his years as a political prisoner in Iran, the psychology of the Iranian regime, why he believes Iran's leaders genuinely seek Israel's destruction and what the West continues to misunderstand about the Middle East. He also weighs in on Trump, the latest U.S.-Iran developments and the future of the region. Kian Tajbakhsh is Visiting Professor of International Relations at NYU and Fellow at Columbia University's Committee on Global Thought. An Iranian-American scholar of Middle East geopolitics and Iranian politics, he previously worked as a democracy and human rights advocate inside Iran. He spent nearly 13 months in Tehran's Evin Prison, including 8 months in solitary confinement in a high-security IRGC wing, followed by 6 years under house arrest as a political prisoner, before being released as part of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. He is the author of Creating Local Democracy in Iran (Cambridge University Press 2022). His essays have appeared in The Atlantic, The Wall Street Journal, Foreign Affairs, Project Syndicate, and his analysis has been featured on NBC, CNN, BBC, CBC, and NPR. He writes and comments frequently on Iranian politics, regional geopolitics, and democratic reform; author of The Iran Crisis Notebook on Substack. www.kiantajbakhsh.net kian.substack.com CHAPTERS 02:20 Arrested by Iran & Life in Solitary Confinement 16:20 House Arrest and Release 20:30 October 7 and America's Blind Spot 23:00 Why Iran Wants to Destroy Israel 35:50 Trump, Iran, and the New Middle East Strategy 49:20 Was Trump's Deal a Mistake?

Trump just DOUBLED DOWN on his now-viral “I'm the boss” statement — and the follow-up question made the moment even bigger.An Axios reporter asked Trump: “You walked in and you said, ‘I'm the boss.' How many of them believed that?”Trump's response?“All of them, but I was just being funny.”That answer, the smirk, and the timing have people talking everywhere. Was Trump just joking? Was he sending a message? Or was this another classic Trump power moment where the joke was only half the story?In this video, we break down the moment, the media reaction, the leadership optics, and why this short exchange is going viral across the political world.Watch until the end and tell me in the comments: was Trump joking — or was he telling the truth?Subscribe for more political commentary, viral news breakdowns, and America First analysis. For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (656) 218-0931 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/nez✅ Reach out to me: https://bio.site/professornez✅ ORIGINAL MADE IN U.S.A 250TH AMERICA DESIGNS: https://professornez.myspreadshop.com/✅ Check out our Official Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@professornezclips▶ Support the Channel and Buy us a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/professornezEducational Commentary & Original AnalysisThis channel presents educational, lecture-style analysis created by a university professor and educator. Content focuses on contextual examination, historical background, legal frameworks, and evidence-based analysis of widely reported events, public records, and institutional processes.The approach emphasizes academic methodology, media literacy, and source-driven interpretation rather than advocacy, persuasion, or real-time news reporting. Viewers are encouraged to consult primary sources and form independent conclusions.All content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, medical, or professional advice. Views expressed are solely those of the creator.This channel may include references or links to third-party websites or products for informational purposes. Some links may be affiliate links, which may generate a commission at no additional cost to the viewer.In this video expert Professor Nez analyzes and educates on what happened and why with fact based, data based, verified and researched expertise reporting.All original content is protected by copyright. Fair use applies where permitted by law.Category: News Analysis & Educational CommentaryMethodology: This report utilizes primary source verification and comparative analysis of public records.Subject Matter Expertise: Political Strategy, Regulatory Policy, and Media Literacy.Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan's contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don't directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.#Trump #DonaldTrump #TrumpNews #MAGA #AmericaFirst #PoliticalNews #TrumpViral #ProfessorNez

President Trump is reacting after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced he will resign after less than two years in office — a stunning political collapse after Labour's historic 2024 landslide victory.Trump previously said Starmer “failed badly” on two major issues: immigration and energy. Now, with Starmer stepping down as Labour leader and prime minister once a successor is chosen, Britain is facing another major political shakeup.In this video, we break down Trump's reaction, why Starmer's leadership unraveled so quickly, what immigration and energy had to do with the collapse, and what this means for the UK, the Labour Party, and the global political landscape.Was Trump right about Starmer's failures? Was this resignation inevitable? And what happens next for Britain?Watch the full breakdown and let me know what you think in the comments.Subscribe for more breaking political analysis, Trump news, White House updates, global politics, and no-nonsense commentary.For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (656) 218-0931 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/nez▶Sign up to our Free Newsletter, so you never miss out: https://bio.site/professornez▶ ORIGINAL MADE IN U.S.A 250TH AMERICA DESIGNS: https://professornez.myspreadshop.com/

President Trump just went scorched earth on Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after a major G7 dispute exploded into the open.According to Trump, Meloni repeatedly wanted a photo with him at the G7 while Italy refused to fully back America's position on Iran and would not allow the use of Italian landing strips or runways. Trump's message was blunt: after America handled business, she wanted to be friends again — and his answer was “No thanks.”Meloni is now firing back, calling Trump's photo-op claim fabricated and saying Italy does not beg. Italy's Foreign Minister reportedly canceled a U.S. trip as the diplomatic fight escalates.This is bigger than one photo. This is about NATO, Iran, America First foreign policy, and whether America should keep carrying allies who refuse to step up when it matters.Trump's message is simple: no more being taken for a ride.Drop your thoughts below: Was Trump right to call out Italy and Meloni, or did this go too far?Subscribe for more breaking political reaction, America First commentary, and viral news breakdowns.For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (656) 218-0931 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/nez✅ Reach out to me: https://bio.site/professornez✅ ORIGINAL MADE IN U.S.A 250TH AMERICA DESIGNS: https://professornez.myspreadshop.com/✅ Check out our Official Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@professornezclips▶ Support the Channel and Buy us a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/professornezEducational Commentary & Original AnalysisThis channel presents educational, lecture-style analysis created by a university professor and educator. Content focuses on contextual examination, historical background, legal frameworks, and evidence-based analysis of widely reported events, public records, and institutional processes.The approach emphasizes academic methodology, media literacy, and source-driven interpretation rather than advocacy, persuasion, or real-time news reporting. Viewers are encouraged to consult primary sources and form independent conclusions.All content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, medical, or professional advice. Views expressed are solely those of the creator.This channel may include references or links to third-party websites or products for informational purposes. Some links may be affiliate links, which may generate a commission at no additional cost to the viewer.In this video expert Professor Nez analyzes and educates on what happened and why with fact based, data based, verified and researched expertise reporting.All original content is protected by copyright. Fair use applies where permitted by law.Category: News Analysis & Educational CommentaryMethodology: This report utilizes primary source verification and comparative analysis of public records.Subject Matter Expertise: Political Strategy, Regulatory Policy, and Media Literacy.#Trump #PresidentTrump #GiorgiaMeloni #Italy #TrumpNews #AmericaFirst #MAGA #NATO #G7 #Iran #BreakingNews #PoliticalNews #ConservativeNews #Trump2026 #TruthSocial #USPolitics #WorldNews #TrumpMeloni #ItalyNews #ForeignPolicy #NezNation #ProfessorNez

Trump walks into the G7 Summit and says “I'm the Boss” — and the room absolutely loses it.President Trump just gave the internet another unforgettable moment at the G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France. As world leaders gathered to discuss Ukraine, Iran, AI, economic growth, critical minerals, migration, and global security, Trump walked into the meeting with classic confidence and delivered the line everyone is talking about: “I'm the Boss.”The best part? The leaders laughed — because whether people love him or hate him, everyone knows Trump knows how to command a room.In this video, Professor Nez breaks down the viral G7 moment, why Trump's presence continues to dominate world politics, how global leaders reacted, and why this single sentence perfectly captures the Trump brand: confidence, humor, dominance, and total media control.We'll also look at the bigger picture from the G7 Summit, including the discussions surrounding Ukraine, the U.S.-Iran peace framework, AI safeguards, economic growth, critical minerals, and India's growing global presence under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Was Trump joking? Was he sending a message? Or was this just another classic Trump moment where one sentence takes over the entire news cycle?Drop your reaction in the comments: Was this hilarious, savage, or both?

President Donald Trump made headlines after abruptly ending a contentious interview with NBC's Meet the Press, reigniting a debate that has become central to American politics: Who should voters trust?On this episode of The Arrington Gavin Show, we examine the growing divide between politicians, the media, and the American public. Was Trump's walkout a justified response to biased questioning, or was it an attempt to avoid accountability? Has the media become too partisan, or are journalists simply doing their job by asking tough questions? And most importantly, where does that leave everyday voters trying to separate fact from spin?Join Independent host Arrington Gavin for a balanced and thought-provoking conversation about media credibility, political accountability, public trust, and the challenges facing democracy in an era of constant outrage and viral headlines.

Opie is exhausted but absolutely fired up in this episode! After staying up late watching the Knicks get destroyed (thanks to the Trump Jinx?), he rants hard about how Trump turned Madison Square Garden into a maximum-security prison, shut down Midtown Manhattan, and forced fans to wait 4+ hours in the heat for a game they paid thousands for. From the insane presidential motorcade and empty avenues to the boos drowning out the national anthem, Opie calls it straight: "Trump is a selfish piece of sh*t" who doesn't care about regular New Yorkers. Plus Ron the Waiter is back with laughs, Knicks strategy breakdowns (Wembanyama terror, turnovers, refs), Opie's chaotic beach move day, raccoon problems, the tick-removal flamethrower fund, and classic Opie & Ron chaos.If you love raw, no-filter sports talk mixed with politics, NYC life, and comedy — this is the episode. New listeners welcome — hit play and subscribe! Drop your thoughts: Was Trump the ultimate Knicks curse?

Donald Trump blasts California's election system as "crooked," accuses the media of covering for election irregularities, and ultimately walks out of a heated interview with NBC's Kristen Welker. Was Trump exposing media bias, or dodging tough questions? Kimmer breaks down the fiery exchange, California's vote-counting controversy, and why trust in both elections and the press remains a major issue for millions of Americans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump abruptly ended an on‑camera interview with NBC's Kristen Welker after a heated back‑and‑forth about his claims that the 2020 election was “rigged” and assertions of voting problems in California's recent primary. The exchange escalated when Welker pressed Trump for evidence. He accused her and major networks of being “crooked,” removed his mic, and left, later agreeing to a second interview. The segment also touched on his defense of a proposed roughly $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies (which the Justice Department said would not move forward) and his remarks about the possibility of war and U.S. elections. Was Trump right to walk out or is this just another moment where he can't or doesn't want to answer a question and lashes out? Mark will discuss along with Gary Dietrich, iHeart TV and radio political analyst. Legal professor June Carbone will stop by to continue the political conversation.The Mark Thompson Show 6/8/26Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you'd like to help, here's our Patreon Link:https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshowMaybe you're more into PayPal.  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24And you'll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.comThe Mark Thompson Show has an official new Facebook page.  Please join! Here's the link: https://m.facebook.com/TheMarkThompsonShow/Show sponsors:coachellavalleycoffee.com  - use code MarkT at check out to save 10%Suite 106 Bakery use code MarkT to save 15%Here's a special link:https://suite106bakery.com/discount/MARKT

Despite multiple attempts by Israel to quell the fighting in Gaza and decapitate their leadership, Hamas continues a guerilla-style resistance. The IDF now fights on three active fronts, Lebanon, Iran, and Gaza. But it's perhaps the forgotten war in Gaza that could resume major hostilities if left unchecked. Bill speaks with FDD Research Analyst Samuel Ben-Ur about next steps in Gaza. Was Trump's Board of Peace a false window for both combatants to regroup? And, what may trigger a flare up in this long battle spurred by October 7th?

Memorial Day meltdown: Democrats accused of politicizing the holiday: The DNC faced backlash from BOTH parties over a despicable post. What did it say? Dearborn headlines: Memorial Day parade moment ignites national debate. A woman makes headlines for being the “first”. But it’s nothing to celebrate. Iran deal drama: is Trump close to a breakthrough—or walking into a trap? Influencers are split as skeptics sound the alarm. But Trump says, either he gets what he wants or there’s no deal. Trump’s Texas test: will his Paxton backing crush Cornyn? Trump takes his revenge tour to Texas. Was Trump’s endorsement too late or is Cornyn Texas Toast? Spencer Pratt stuns LA: Democrats didn’t see this coming: Can he go from reality tv to real power?Support Our Mission: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ZMGRBFGDJKRS8See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12 - Dom kicks off Friday recapping Hasan Piker Day, as well as the biggest stories around the US and the world. 1215 - Side - all time bosses 1220 - Who are your all-time bosses? Your calls. 1230 - Fox News legal analyst and commentator Gregg Jarrett is here today. What is his take on the SCOTUS ruling on gerrymandering in Louisiana? Was Trump right to indict James Comey? Shouldn't someone like a former FBI Director know not to make posts like that? So, why did he do it? Will we see Dr. Anthony Fauci be charged? 1250 - The Friday Five: Most Attractive US Presidents

12 - Dom kicks off Friday recapping Hasan Piker Day, as well as the biggest stories around the US and the world. 1215 - Side - all time bosses 1220 - Who are your all-time bosses? Your calls. 1230 - Fox News legal analyst and commentator Gregg Jarrett is here today. What is his take on the SCOTUS ruling on gerrymandering in Louisiana? Was Trump right to indict James Comey? Shouldn't someone like a former FBI Director know not to make posts like that? So, why did he do it? Will we see Dr. Anthony Fauci be charged? 1250 - The Friday Five: Most Attractive US Presidents 1 - Steve Feldman, ZOA Philadelphia Executive Director, is here this Friday afternoon. What is his take on Chris Rabb bringing Hasan Piker and his anti-Semitic rhetoric to Philadelphia? What is the hurdle for Shapiro as a Jewish man in the Democrat Party? 110 - Who is the Pope's latest appointment? 120 - What is Harry Enten's startling trend for Democrats? Your calls. Seth Moulton is likening Pete Hegseth to what? 135 - Just how bad are the Teachers' Unions? Are they showing their colors with these protests today for May Day? Your calls. 150 - Dom Giordano Presents: Progressive Women Gone Wild! 2 - Your calls to kick off the final hour of the week. 205 - Dr. Victoria Coates joins us for another weekly installation to take us to the weekend. How impactful was the King's visit this weekend and the support the UK gives the US in their fight against Iran? Who is controlling Iran now that most of their leaders have been eliminated? When will we reach an agreement with Iran? Will foreign policy be top of mind in the midterms, or something else? Will there be consequences for countries that haven't been paying to be in NATO? Will the Sixers win tomorrow? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 225 - What kind of lunacy is Ann Arbor doing? Do unions support the Teachers' Unions? 235 - Allante McAuley is drawing attention to how the city's GOP is asking voters to skip voting for him! 250 - The Lightning Round!

Was Trump's post intended to represent him as Jesus? What was Melania thinking? Who ordered the Swalwell Code Red? The coach and the reporter and The Masters.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.

Sal Assante delivers a sharp, no-holds-barred analysis of the controversial Iran ceasefire and its secret 10-point plan. Was Trump playing high-level “4D chess,” or did the U.S. just hand Iran a strategic victory? The episode breaks down the deal's key points — uranium enrichment limits, sanctions relief, reparations, and asset releases — while exposing the critical blunder over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran now effectively controls one of the world's most vital shipping lanes and is turning it into a profitable toll road. Sal examines U.S. military withdrawal signals, the failure to achieve core objectives, and the broader damage to American credibility in the Middle East. He also explores competing theories: Is this a clever exit strategy, an attempt to weaken the U.S.-Israel alliance, or simply another foreign policy disaster? With risks of renewed escalation in Lebanon and beyond, Sal warns of prolonged turmoil, economic fallout, and the dangers of endless wars of choice.

Another lawsuit has been filed against Washington’s income tax. Bob Ferguson thinks they will prevail in court. Seattle Police say that the booking denials are straining their resources. A man survived being shot in the head during a drive by shooting in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood. // Was Trump to hasty to try and broker peace with Iran? Former VP Mike Pence is applauding Trump’s action in Iran. // A Canadian Member of Parliament has an insane new acronym for gender identities.

Was Trump's big ceasefire all one big cover up? A fake ceasefire in order to build up missile stocks, troops in the region? It sure seems that way. 

The President announces a 2 week ceasefire as the deadline for Iran's "complete obliteration" ticks down. Will the new leaders of Iran agree to an actual peace deal? Trump sounds optimistic and says it's  "A BIG DAY" for the world. Oil prices immediately drop as stock futures rise. Deflated deep staters drag Trump for stopping the war. Was Trump's "crazy and unhinged" social media posting that threatened complete annihilation so crazy and unhinged now? 

WW3 Update April 2026 The Russia-Ukraine was was a project of the Jews/Neocons. The Jew Zelensky and Jews in the State Department ran the con. Zelensky entices Russia to attack Ukraine in order to protect ethnic Russians. Zelensky ran on a pro-peace platform (like Trump) and immediately shifted to war (like Trump) against Russia. The Iran war, per Trump and Rubio, was initiated by the Jews/Israel because they said “we are going, you better join us.” So Trump did. A war of choice initiated and supported by the Jews and their allies Trump, Rubio, Hegseth and the heretical Judeo-Christian movement in the United States. Russia and China support Iran. The United States supports Israel and the Ukraine. Every country in the Middle-East is getting bombed. Pakistan offers Nukes to Iran. Russia and China provide intelligence to Iran North Koreas sends troops to fight for the Russians. The UK sends troops, intel, and equipment to fight Russians in Ukraine. Iran provides drones to Russia. NATO has collapsed — that was a long time coming. The War with IRAN revealed its bankruptcy, it was not the cause. Calling Trump “deranged” is not too strong of a characterization at this point. Declaring “Allah is Great!” on Easter Sunday? WTF? He campaigned on peace and started a major war. He campaigned against the Pedo-Files, and now is protects the Pedos. He campaigned on mass deportations, but that hasn't gone anywhere. He campaigned against the “deep state,” but has declined to execute. Was Trump a better choice that Harris-Walz? Yes. Do the anti-Christ Jews still rule? Yes. Does America look a lot like Babylon the Great? Yes. Will it have the same ending as Nebuchadnezzar's Babylon? Yes Was the original Babel (The Tower of Babel) an anti-Christ movement? Yes. WW3 is already here. CW2 is coming — America has no sharted identity any more. It is only going to get worse. There is no MAGA. There is no AF. There is Christ is King, everyone else is an imposter. Three Babylons of the Bible: There are three Babylons in the Bible 1) Babel of the Tower of Babel, which God destroyed. 2) Babylon of Nebuchadnezzar, which God destroyed. 3) Babylon the Great — which God destroys. The United States bears the aura of these Babylons: • It is multi-ethnic, multi-lingual, multi-religious • It is exceedingly powerful in the military realm. • It is extraordinarily prosperous — rich. • It erects false idols and says “we are all Americans.” • Exceeding these attributes is America's arrogance. Jesus Christ hates arrogance. Read Jeremiah 50 and 51 to see the destruction of all Babylons. Then read the Revelation 17 and 18 and note the parallels. “Repay her according to her work; according to all that she has done, so do to her. For she has become arrogant against the Lord, against the Holy One of Israel.” Jeremiah 50:29 “Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great! She has become a dwelling place of demons and a prison of every unclean spirit.” Rev 18:2   Fritz Berggren www.bloodandfaith.com  

Was Trump's Iran war just? Pat Kahnke and Adam Swenson apply the five criteria of just war theory to the opening phase of the conflict — and the results are damning. From the bombing of a girls' school on Day One to Trump's personal vendetta against Khamenei, this conversation asks the question MAGA Christians won't: does this war pass any Christian moral standard? If you're a Christian wrestling with MAGA theology, an evangelical asking hard questions about war and conscience, or simply someone who wants moral clarity on the Iran conflict — this conversation is for you.

In this episode, we unpack the new China shock, as exports to Europe surge nearly 30% in just two months and a €359 billion trade deficit keeps widening. From electric cars to fast fashion, Chinese firms are flooding markets with cheaper, faster, and increasingly better products, and Europe is struggling to respond. The real story is actually stranger. We dive into the rise of the “parcel economy,” where billions of low-value packages bypass traditional retail, and the even more surreal “shed economy,” where informal logistics networks are quietly distributing Chinese goods across Europe. Can Europe still produce anything at all? If one country can make everything cheaper, what's left for everyone else? And if trade stops being two-way, does free trade itself break down? Was Trump right all along? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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After another horrifying murder and ICE's continued unwelcome presence in Minnesota, Al is joined by friend of the show, political scientist, and emeritus scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, Norm Ornstein, to discuss what is happening in their home state.After widespread reports of American citizens being detained, ICE using children as "bait," and the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, the Trump administration seems open to drawing back the ICE presence in Minnesota. Al and Norm discuss what a possible deal could look like to get them out of the state. Will Stephen Miller and Kristi Noem face any consequences for their lies and aggression? After spending time meeting with organizers in the Twin Cities, Al shares what he learned from constitutional observers and others making their community safer and caring for each other. We also discuss the danger of the federal government getting its hands on state voter rolls. Was Trump's invasion ever about enforcing immigration laws? Or was it more about retribution? LISTEN to Norm's podcast "Words Matter" with fellow friend of the show David Rothkopf: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dsrs-words-matter/id1420216970SUPPORT THE SHOW BY VISITING OUR SPONSORS:Visit American Giant to get their Classic Full Zip Hoodie and other cold weather staples. Get 20% off of your first order by entering the code FRANKEN at checkout! https://www.american-giant.com

Was Trump about to strike Iran, then blinked at the last second? Today, we dig into the whiplash: the U.S. reportedly stood down just as Israelis were bracing for retaliation, while Washington claims executions were “shut down” even as leaked footage and regime messaging suggest the slaughter continued off-camera. You'll learn how the panel reads the gap between diplomatic talking points and on-the-ground realities (blackouts, propaganda access, “white SIM cards”), why negotiations that ignore the regime's ideology may be structurally doomed and how Qatar/Turkey and oil politics could be shaping decisions that leave 90 million Iranians trapped...plus a hard-hitting “Scumbag of the Week” segment exposing Western media mouthpieces and a “Heroes” segment highlighting voices pushing for moral clarity.

Did Donald Trump's anger over being denied the Nobel Peace Prize influence his decision to take action against Nicolás Maduro? White House insiders reveal how María Corina Machado's decision to accept the Nobel Peace Prize for herself instead of insisting it be awarded to Trump might have led to a shift in US foreign policy. Despite Machado later dedicating the prize to Trump, it wasn't enough to smooth things over. We dive into how this personal grievance may have shaped his harsh stance on Venezuela and its opposition. Was Trump's decision about more than just diplomacy? Watch now to uncover the behind-the-scenes drama that shaped US-Venezuela relations under Trump! Independent media has never been more important. Please support this channel by subscribing here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g?sub_confirmation=1 Join this channel with a membership for exclusive early access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/join Buy Anthony's microphone: https://kellards.com/products/electro-voice-re20-broadcast-announcer-microphone-black-bundle-with-mic-shockmount-broadcast-arm Five Minute News is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and essential news for the US and across the world. Visit us online at http://www.fiveminute.news Follow us on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/fiveminutenews.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/fiveminnews Support us on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/fiveminutenews You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill. CONTENT DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed on this channel are those of the guests and authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Anthony Davis or Five Minute News LLC. Any content provided by our hosts, guests or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything, in line with the First Amendment right to free and protected speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did Donald Trump's anger over being denied the Nobel Peace Prize influence his decision to take action against Nicolás Maduro? White House insiders reveal how María Corina Machado's decision to accept the Nobel Peace Prize for herself instead of insisting it be awarded to Trump might have led to a shift in US foreign policy. Despite Machado later dedicating the prize to Trump, it wasn't enough to smooth things over. We dive into how this personal grievance may have shaped his harsh stance on Venezuela and its opposition. Was Trump's decision about more than just diplomacy? Watch now to uncover the behind-the-scenes drama that shaped US-Venezuela relations under Trump! Independent media has never been more important. Please support this channel by subscribing here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g?sub_confirmation=1 Join this channel with a membership for exclusive early access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/join Buy Anthony's microphone: https://kellards.com/products/electro-voice-re20-broadcast-announcer-microphone-black-bundle-with-mic-shockmount-broadcast-arm Buy Anthony's black t'shirt: https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/products/E455365-000/00?colorDisplayCode=09 Five Minute News is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and essential news for the US and across the world. Visit us online at http://www.fiveminute.news Follow us on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/fiveminutenews.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/fiveminnews Support us on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/fiveminutenews You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill. CONTENT DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed on this channel are those of the guests and authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Anthony Davis or Five Minute News LLC. Any content provided by our hosts, guests or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything, in line with the First Amendment right to free and protected speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 - The news that Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro was captured by the US has shaken up the world, and Dom hits on that to start this Monday. 1210 - What was Nick Sirianni thinking? 1215 - Side - all-time unwritten rule 1220 - Mamdani's tenant director lays out their plan for collective housing. Why does Dom think it's a disaster? Your calls. 1230 - Emanuel Heller Professor of Law John Yoo joins us to kick off the week. How did he feel about the Eagles decision to rest their starters? Was Trump's move to arrest Maduro unconstitutional? Why was there a precedent set on this by Obama, and even Thomas Jefferson? Do we trust those left in charge of Venezuela to guide the country? When will Congress take action? Have the measures taken fall in line with the laws of war? Will we wage the same war with Mexican cartels? 1250 - Ana Navarro kind of gives praise to Trump for getting rid of Maduro, but not really. Your calls.

The meeting between President Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani was questionably civil. Was Trump playing 4D chess by being nice, or is there an actual camaraderie between the two? Filling in for Glenn, Stu and Pat discuss their feelings on the unprecedented meetup. The guys bring up Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's announcement that she will resign from Congress at the beginning of 2026, and they discuss some of the odd stories surrounding HHS Secretary RFK Jr. Stu dives into the questionable dating history of Keith Olbermann. Pat reads through some of the poetry RFK Jr. allegedly wrote for journalist Olivia Nuzzi during a rumored affair. Pat and Stu discuss the latest example of civil asset forfeiture, and Pat says the process is unconstitutional. Stu shares why Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D) is his favorite person in Congress, despite being one of the dumbest. Pat and Stu discuss Crockett's chances of winning a Senate election.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Trump declares a highly illegal “war on drug cartels” to distract from the Epstein Files, let's turn instead to a much-needed source of inspiration: Harriet Tubman. Described by her first biographer and friend Sarah Hopkins Bradford as “clairvoyant,” Tubman offers timeless lessons in resilience, strategy, and hope under brutal oppression. If you're looking for concrete ways to resist life under a chaos-weapon Russian asset, this week's bonus episode of Gaslit Nation is for you! We share an excerpt from our Book Club discussion of Harriet, the Moses of Her People by Bradford, a children's author who helped preserve Tubman's legacy. We also examine the asymmetrical warfare waged by today's nihilists–and no, we don't mean the ones in Congress–but the “lone shooters” who are actually working together to stage “performance shootings” for one another for a growing outlet for their despair and rage. Trump's government shutdown certainly doesn't help.  Look for the full recording of this week's salon and Read & Resist book club discussion on Monday morning, along with the Zoom link for Monday's salon at 4pm ET.  Our salons are a place to sharpen strategy, share solidarity, and to remember that you're not losing your mind: things really are that bad. And because despair is what the nihilists want, we're throwing a Gaslit Nation Halloween Party with Sister District. Costumes optional, democracy mandatory. We'll be fighting for must-win Virginia races, and yes, you should RSVP. Because if Harriet Tubman can face down the unimaginable, you can probably survive a Zoom party. Join us here: https://www.mobilize.us/sisterdistrict/event/847185/ Want to enjoy Gaslit Nation ad-free? Join our community of listeners for bonus shows, exclusive Q&A sessions, our group chat, invites to live events like our Monday political salons at 4pm ET over Zoom, and more! Sign up at Patreon.com/Gaslit! Show Notes: Harriet, the Moses of Her People https://uncpress.org/9781469607818/harriet-the-moses-of-her-people/  October Books: Deaf Republic by Ilya Kaminsky https://www.graywolfpress.org/books/deaf-republic Total resistance by Hans von Dach https://archive.org/details/totalresistance0000dach Read and Resist: Gaslit Nation's Book Club https://www.patreon.com/posts/read-and-resist-132804210?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Trump ‘Determined' the U.S. Is Now in a War With Drug Cartels, Congress Is Told A notice calls the people the U.S. military recently killed on suspicion of drug smuggling in the Caribbean Sea “unlawful combatants.” https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/us/politics/trump-drug-cartels-war.html?campaign_id=60&emc=edit_na_20251002&instance_id=163691&nl=breaking-news®i_id=48614702&segment_id=207041&user_id=097a378032011d6e8be1570cdce0a176 Was Trump's strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat legal?https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/was-trumps-strike-on-an-alleged-venezuelan-drug-boat-legal/ Clip: https://bsky.app/profile/atrupar.com/post/3m26cxb7ixo2e   EVENTS AT GASLIT NATION: October 27 4pm ET – Deaf Republic by Ilya Kaminsky + Total Resistance by H. Von Dach – Poetry and guerrilla strategy: tools for survival and defiance. Minnesota Signal group for Gaslit Nation listeners in the state to find each other: available on Patreon. Vermont Signal group for Gaslit Nation listeners in the state to find each other: available on Patreon. Arizona-based listeners launched a Signal group for others in the state to connect, available on Patreon. Indiana-based listeners launched a Signal group for others in the state to join, available on Patreon. Florida-based listeners are going strong meeting in person. Be sure to join their Signal group, available on Patreon. Have you taken Gaslit Nation's HyperNormalization Survey Yet? Gaslit Nation Salons take place Mondays 4pm ET over Zoom and the first ~40 minutes are recorded and shared on Patreon.com/Gaslit for our community  

This week on The Necessary Conversation we dive into one of the wildest news cycles yet:⚖️ Comey IndictmentFor the first time in U.S. history, a former FBI director has been indicted. James Comey faces two counts tied to his 2020 Senate testimony. Trump is celebrating the charges, calling Comey “a dirty cop” and “one of the worst human beings this country has ever been exposed to.” We break down what's actually in the two-page indictment, whether it will hold up in court, and who Trump might be coming for next.

Trump signs an EO to change the name of the Dept. of Defense to Dept. of War. Was Trump a FBI informant in an effort to take down Epstein? The public doesn't trust the government with our health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump signs an EO to change the name of the Dept. of Defense to Dept. of War. Was Trump a FBI informant in an effort to take down Epstein? The public doesn't trust the government with our health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump signs an EO to change the name of the Dept. of Defense to Dept. of War. Was Trump a FBI informant in an effort to take down Epstein? The public doesn't trust the government with our health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S ⁠FREE NEWSLETTER⁠. Get the facts, without the spin. UNBIASED offers a clear, impartial recap of US news, including politics, elections, legal news, and more. Hosted by lawyer Jordan Berman, each episode provides a recap of current political events plus breakdowns of complex concepts—like constitutional rights, recent Supreme Court rulings, and new legislation—in an easy-to-understand way. No personal opinions, just the facts you need to stay informed on the daily news that matters. If you miss how journalism used to be, you're in the right place. In today's episode: Epstein Updates: Deputy AG Meets with Ghislaine Maxwell, House Committee Subpoenas Maxwell and DOJ, Trump Admin Asks Judges to Unseal Grand Jury Testimony, House Delays Epstein Vote, WSJ Reports Bondi Told Trump His Name is in the Files (0:23) Trump Administration Releases 230,000 MLK Jr. Assassination Documents (13:56) Trump Administration Accuses Obama Administration of "Treasonous Behavior" (20:21) Quick Hitters: Ed. Dept. Investigates DACA Scholarships, TikTok Faces New September Deadline, New Report Says Classified Information Was Sent on Signal App, Columbia University Settles with Admin for $220M, FCC Approves SkyDance/Paramount Merger (29:27) Rumor Has It: Is the Trump Administration Destroying 500 Tons of Emergency Food? Was Trump's Name Scrubbed From Epstein Files? (32:26) Critical Thinking Segment (35:52) SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S FREE NEWSLETTER. Watch this episode on YouTube. Follow Jordan on Instagram and TikTok. All sources for this episode can be found here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another day in the Epstein files saga. Was Trump added to the files by our intelligence agencies after he won? Prediction: The Epstein list is going to leak. Follow The Jesse Kelly Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJesseKellyShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest-host Jefferson Smith of the Democracy Nerd Podcast sits in for Thom Hartmann to ponder the power of words. Epstein Files failure proves Trump lied but why? - Was Trump in the files? The failure to release signature campaign promise is turning Trump's greatest defenders into his newest critics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why is propaganda and empty rhetoric so appealing to some people? In this midweek episode, Frank explains how the first of 'The Screwtape Letters' by C.S. Lewis perfectly illustrates the way demons manipulate human beings, now and throughout history. He'll also explore the recent power struggles between the Trump Administration and the lower district court judge who blocked Trump's transgender military ban. Frank will answer questions like:Why is using "jargon" instead of evidence-based arguments not good thinking?What specific tactics does C.S. Lewis say demons use to tempt humans and where do we see evidence of this happening in our culture today?Do all people have the right or privilege to serve in the military?Was Trump's decision to say transgender people are not qualified to serve in the military unconstitutional?Why is it so difficult to impeach judges, and do we really have only three branches of government?What do a lot of people get wrong about Islam?Frank also tackles some listener questions about who will be resurrected (is it only Christians?) and whether an old-earth contradicts biblical genealogies. Plus, he'll reveal details about his numerous speaking events coming up this spring—so listen closely to see if he's coming to a city near you!Resources mentioned during the episode:The ScrewTape Letters by C.S. Lewis - https://a.co/d/7F6GSTMFederal Judge Appoints Himself President - https://bit.ly/4hLAjOISeven Days that Divide the World - https://a.co/d/0VxGRz6The Case for Old-Earth Creationism (Genealogy Info) - https://bit.ly/4l0QTghSystematic Theology by Wayne Grudem - https://a.co/d/38DqgSZ

Glenn reads the inaugural speech he hopes President Trump will give, outlining the goals he hopes Trump will focus on. Was Trump's inauguration actually moved due to security concerns, and was the weather just an excuse? Blaze News senior politics editor Christopher Bedford joins to discuss Trump's delay of the TikTok ban and Biden's last-second pardons of Dr. Fauci and the members of the January 6 Committee. Blaze Media national correspondent Julio Rosas joins to discuss the protests that have broken out throughout D.C. ahead of Trump's second term. Glenn's chief researcher, Jason Buttrill, joins to discuss what to expect from today's inauguration, including the potential Iranian threat that may have been the cause for moving Trump's inauguration indoors. How long have we known about this Iranian threat? Glenn and Stu debate whether Trump would have won if the assassination attempts hadn't happened. Blaze Media editor in chief Matthew Peterson joins to discuss the historical significance of Trump's second inauguration. Biden issued a last-minute pardon to multiple members of his family before Trump took office.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices