Podcast appearances and mentions of Donald Trump

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Dave Smith brings you the latest in politics! On this episode of Part Of The Problem, Dave and Robbie "the fire" Bernstein discuss consequences of the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz being closed, Mark Levin's call for censorship online, and more.Support Our Sponsors:Sheath - https://sheathunderwear.com use promo code PROBLEMStopBox - http://www.stopboxusa.com Use code PROBLEM for 10% off your order!Ultra - Don't sleep on Ultra Pouches. New customers get 15% Off with code PROBLEM at https://takeultra.com!Part Of The Problem is available for early pre-release at https://partoftheproblem.com as well as an exclusive episode on Thursday!PORCH TOUR DATES HERE:https://robbernsteincomedy.com/eventsFind Run Your Mouth here:YouTube - http://youtube.com/@RunYourMouthiTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/run-your-mouth-podcast/id1211469807Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4ka50RAKTxFTxbtyPP8AHmFollow the show on social media:X:http://x.com/ComicDaveSmithhttp://x.com/RobbieTheFireInstagram:http://instagram.com/theproblemdavesmithhttp://instagram.com/robbiethefire#libertarianSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Opie and Ron the Waiter break down the hypocrisy of the Trump/Kimmel "widow joke" feud and King Charles' useless "nodding tour" through NYC.​The Double Standard: Trump wants Kimmel fired for a joke he ended up making himself.​Royal Weirdness: The White House beehive and Charles' "fish out of water" visit to Harlem.​Legacy: Remembering the "corny" tactics of Al Sharpton and Ron's amazing review of the Patrice O'Neal benefit for Patrice's family!

A.M. Edition for April 29. President Trump instructs aides to prepare for an extended blockade of Iran, to compel the regime to give up its nuclear ambitions. Plus, tech stocks prepare to take center stage during earnings season as AI jitters resurface on Wall Street. And against a backdrop of consumer anxiety, Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol says a focus on experience and faster service is luring customers back to its coffee shops. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Correction: Mike Johnson is the House Speaker. An earlier version of this podcast incorrectly referred to him as the House Majority Leader. (Corrected on April 29) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode: States like New Mexico are successfully pushing back against ICE by passing laws that end local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement—creating real roadblocks for Trump's mass deportation machine. Also, what Pentagon's $1.5 trillion budget could actually fund if diverted from endless war for less than one year of military spending. Plus, legendary peace activist and Code Pink co-founder Medea Benjamin joins the show to discuss the latest on Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Gaza, and why the U.S. media refuses to mourn the journalists Israel has killed. All that and more! My comedy news show, Unredacted Tonight, airs every Thursday at 7pm ET/4pm PT. My livestreams are on Mon and Fri at 3pm ET/Noon PT and Wednesday at 8pm ET/5pm PT. I am one of the most censored comedians in America. Thanks for the support!

──────────────────────────────────────── [00:04:23] No Epstein Elite Has Been Indicted — Trump Has Indicted Multiple Enemies While His Friends Escape No Epstein-connected elite has been indicted — but Trump has indicted Comey, threatened Kimmel's network, and gone after journalists. Knight: he wanted the tools of tyranny — the very thing he complained about when used against him. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:06:52] Trump Indicted Comey Over a Seashell Instagram Post — Two Felonies for "86 47" Comey arranged seashells spelling "86 47" and Trump's DOJ charged him with two felonies over a rhetorical statement. Knight: strategic intimidation with no legal merit. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:32:39] Trump Is Weaponizing the FCC to Pull ABC's Broadcast Licenses Over a Kimmel Roast Joke Trump and Melania demanded ABC fire Kimmel after he joked Melania had "the glow of an expectant widow" — the FCC is reportedly preparing a review of Disney's eight broadcast licenses. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:10:12] Zionist Organization of America Says Criticizing Trump's War Is "Almost Treasonous" — Calls to Shut Down Podcasters The ZOA's president said the Massey-Kaine War Powers Act effort is "almost treasonous" — and Caroline Levitt explicitly threatened TV hosts and podcasters. Knight: don't you dare criticize Israel's wars or the man they own. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:22:08] Trump Posted "Two Kings" With Himself and King Charles — On the Official White House Account Every Founding Father would have been horrified to be called a king — Trump posts it approvingly on the White House account. Knight: more like Nebuchadnezzar than Cyrus — building a golden statue and demanding everyone bow. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:29:58] Trump Putting His Own Scowling Face on US Passports — 25,000 Made, Only Available in Washington DC The new Trump passport features his scowling image surrounded by Declaration of Independence text — Knight: the Declaration describes a long train of abuses from a king, Trump is the caboose. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:33:53] Melania Is Putting Meta Headsets on Young Children on the White House Lawn — Knight: Technocrat Groomer Melania and Camilla photographed with young children in Meta VR headsets — Knight: Melania is a technocrat groomer who wants AI in schools, robots, and headsets on children. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:45:24] Trump Pressuring Netanyahu's Corruption Trial to Go Away — Suzy Wiles Ran Both Campaigns Israel's president is delaying a pardon on Netanyahu's six-year bribery trial — while Trump has intervened. Knight: Suzy Wiles ran both — same cloth. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:53:39] Fox News Guest: Kill the Iranian Negotiators — Then Destroy Their Economy Into Submission A former George W. Bush speechwriter told Fox to destroy Kharg Island and demand Iran hand over its nuclear material — Knight: Trump ran against these people; now he is them. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:57:45] Israeli Man Arrested for Wearing a Kippah With Israeli and Palestinian Flags — Police Cut Off the Palestinian Side Alex Sinclair wore the split kippah for 20 years, was detained, and had the Palestinian-flag half cut off — Knight: what fascist regimes do. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code “KNIGHT” For high quality made in America products go to HomeSteadProducts.shop and use promo code “Knight” for 10% off your purchases Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

DOJ Goes After Comey. FCC vs Jimmy Kimmel. 1100 TSA Officers Quit Since Shutdown. Kid Rock's Apache Joy Ride with Hegseth. UAE Leaves OPEC. Gov Moore on Open Primaries.  A real king is in Washington this week, and the wannabe king in the Oval Office is making the most of the pomp. Paul Rieckhoff opens with King Charles and Camilla's visit, the Epstein questions nobody at the White House wants to touch, and the through-line that drives this entire briefing: Trump is busting up Congress, the UN, NATO, the World Bank, the EU, and now OPEC — and the institutions that held this country and this world together are being stress-tested in real time. Gas hits $4.18, the UAE bolts from the cartel, 1,100 TSA officers walk off the job, and most Americans have no idea any of it is happening. From there it's a no-BS sweep across the front lines: a $400 million ballroom funded by your tax dollars after Trump promised to pay himself, a no-bid contract inflated 3X, Pete Hegseth taking Kid Rock on Apache joyrides while the chain of command rots, the FCC weaponized against ABC and Jimmy Kimmel, a renewed indictment push against Jim Comey over seashells on a beach, and 185 people killed in 54 unauthorized strikes on so-called narco boats with Cuba telegraphed as next. Then the inspiration: Ukraine killing 30,000 Russian troops a month, Norway co-producing drones for Kyiv, independent veteran Todd Achilles taking on an 83-year-old senator in Idaho, Wes Moore endorsing open primaries, and Horace Grant's goggles. Country over party. People over politics. Light over heat. -WATCH full video of this episode here. -Ditch your expensive carrier and support Independent Americans! Make the switch to Noble Mobile. -Join IVA and stand up to Trump's Forever Wars. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Learn more about American Veterans for Ukraine here. -Get some of Maine's finest gear - check out Loyal Citizen. -Remember Independent is an Attitude. -Learn more about The Headstrong Project for Veterans, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), and Department of Veterans Affairs resources in your area. Seeking support is not a sign of weakness. It's a show of strength. If you or a loved one are in immediate crisis, dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255. Connect with Independent Americans: Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all podcast platforms Read more at Substack Support ad-free episodes at Patreon  Connect: Instagram  • X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook  Follow on social: @PaulRieckhoff on X, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the new year.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media.  And now part of the BLEAV network!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting and the two previous assassination attempts on President Trump have exposed a chilling surge in national threat levels and the desperate need for modernized protective protocols. Former Secret Service Special Agent and DHS Advisor Charles Marino joins to discuss why high-profile presidential events require stricter National Special Security Event designation, the failure of the Secret Service advance process in Butler, PA, and whether the Department of Homeland Security is providing enough oversight to support Secret Service's overall mission. Federal agents from the FBI and Homeland Security raided more than 20 Minnesota businesses this week, marking a massive escalation in the fight against rampant fraud. While Minnesota has been under the spotlight for years regarding Medicaid fraud, the Trump administration is now launching a nationwide crackdown. CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz joins the program to explain how he is working to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse. He breaks down how these sophisticated scams operate and why he is putting every state governor on notice to help purge ineligible providers from the system.  PLUS, commentary by FOX News contributor Joe Concha.  PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ambassador and Chief of Protocol of the United States, Monica Crowley, reveals the high-stakes planning behind King Charles III's historic U.S. State Visit.Ambassador Crowley discusses the precision required for the King and Queen's arrival and the upcoming 250th anniversary of American independence. She explores the intricate balance of tradition and power, from the historic Blair House to President Trump's high-pressure upcoming summit in Beijing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Correspondents Dinner assassin that wasn't, a Washington press freakout over hearing gunshots vaguely in the distance, and whether there's anyone left in America who hasn't tried to kill a president. Then we get into the paper thin federal indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center and the effort to protect the real victim of racism: Donald Trump's reputation. Also, the funny reactions of Nazis, who want to be very clear: the SPLC are dumb nerds who don't tell them what to do.Weekly Skews is brought to you by Americans United for Separation of Church and State.If you believe religious freedom is supposed to protect everybody, not be weaponized to turn away good families, visit https://www.au.org/crooked to learn more and become a member today. This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://www.zbiotics.com/SKEW now. You'll get 15% off your first order when you use SKEW at checkout

Today, the King and Queen head to New York for the second part of their state visit to the US. We look at King Charles' address to congress, what he said… and didn't say, and if any of it is likely to have a lasting impact on US-UK relations.Adam is joined in the studio our diplomatic correspondent James Landale, and by Daniela Relph, senior royal correspondent who's in New York with the King and Queen.Plus, business editor Simon Jack tells Adam why some big players in the world of finance are worried that another financial crash might be on the horizon.They point to similarities between now and the lead up to 2008, which they say paired with the ongoing geopolitical turbulence and the AI bubble, could be a recipe for disaster.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenter was Adam Fleming. It was made by Anna Harris with Shiler Mahmoudi. The social producer was Jem Westgate. The technical producers were Stephen Bailey and Ben Andrews. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Two days ago, Trump demanded a comedian be fired for telling a joke. Yesterday, he ordered the Justice Department to once again indict James Comey. For what was Comey indicted for this time? Exercising his right to free speech. Like all good dictators, Trump tries to silence speech he doesn't like. Which is, for the umpteenth time, utterly un-American. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

King Charles urges Trump not to abandon special relationship with U.K., US and Iran stuck in 'game of diplomatic chicken, and paramedics help passenger give birth just before Delta flight lands.

The DOJ indicts former FBI Director James Comey for threatening the President of the United States and calling for his assassination. While the "8647" seashells may not sound like a smoking gun to you... the Deep Staters who've set up, impeached and tried to kill President Trump are starting to feel the squeeze. Tulsi Gabbard makes the case for Comey's prosecution as Tony Fauci's bubble begins to break. Is the arrest and criminal indictment of Fauci's henchman the beginning of Dr. Death's end?  

It was a historic day for King Charles as he became the first British monarch to address a joint session of Congress in 35 years, before enjoying a lavish dinner at the White House. There were jokes, subtle digs, and the supposedly apolitical monarch even appealed to Donald Trump on Nato and Ukraine – but how did the US president react? Helen Pidd speaks to the Guardian columnist and host of Politics Weekly America, Jonathan Freedland – watch on YouTube Listen to the latest episode of Politics Weekly America: ‘The Trump purge: is the FBI's Kash Patel next?'. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Adam gives an update on the wildfire rebuilding process, calls out an over-permitted house being built in Malibu, rants about unions, and shares his thoughts on the new Hulk Hogan documentary. For more with Elisha, follow @elishakraussIn the News: Shooting at the Correspondents Dinner, Correspondents' dinner conspiracy theories spread so fast that even Trump was alarmed, Donald Trump echoes Melania Trump's calls for ABC to ‘take a stand' after Jimmy Kimmel's ‘widow' joke, Molly Ringwald warns Trump supporters they'll face treason charges and be labeled “collaborationists” once he's goneGet it on.FOR MORE WITH ELISHA KRAUSS:INSTAGRAM: @elishakraussWEBSITE: elishakrauss.com JOURNAL: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/author/elisha-krauss/LIVE SHOWS: May 8 - Las Vegas, NV (2 Shows)May 9 - Las Vegas, NV (2 Shows)May 14 - Covina, CA (Live Podcast)May 15 - Visalia, CAMay 16 - Modesto, CAThank you for supporting our sponsors:Exclusive $25-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/CAROLLA. Promo Code CAROLLABetOnlinePluto.tvRosettastone.com/ADAMoreillyauto.com/adamSimpliSafe.com/ADAMSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 5331: President Trump Meets With the King Of England; Arraignment Of Potential Assassin

Al Pacino & Noor Alfallah fight in public, Donald Trump v. Jimmy Kimmel… again, Brenden Sorsby loses $5 million, Paige Bueckers wears the pants, Clavicular pregnancy contest, David Lee Roth story time, Meghan Markle's chocolate fail, Dave Mason died, and deleted scenes from Corey Feldman vs The World. Paige Bueckers doesn't want to talk about her lover/teammate, Azzi Fudd. Megan Thee Stallion needs to get over Klay Thompson. LA Mayor battle: Spencer Pratt vs Karen Bass. It's getting heated. Donald and Melania Trump both want Jimmy Kimmel fired for a joke. Famous Hilton hotel shooter John Hinckley Jr. chimes in on the White House Correspondence Dinner attack. Music: A Prince docuseries has been canceled. He's being accused of being rough with women. Peter Hook is no fan of the other members of New Order. Post Malone and Jelly Roll can't sell out massive stadiums. David Lee Roth ROCKED a casino in Oregon. Corey Feldman is not a fan of Jim and Them. We catch some newly released clips of Corey Feldman vs. The World. Drew gets angry while watching certain cop cams. We watch a Karen with a piercing voice who inserts herself into a fight. Where's Tom Mabe? Clavicular wants his own Bachelor show. His YouTube channels have been blown out. Sports: Sunday Night Football is shaking up their roster. Texas Tech's QB has a gambling problem. Carson Beck is still a douche. Al Pacino and baby mama, Noor Alfallah, have an argument in public.  Drew declares Kim Basinger unrecognizable. Malia Obama is letting them breathe and paparazzi are quick to snap photos. Sponge will be performing at Rock & Brews on May 21st. Trudi likes her some Todd Rundgren. RIP Dave Mason. We'll end the show today with our breathtaking interview with him in 2020. James Charles had a BLAST at Coachella. OnlyFans star, Sophie Rain, dropped $200K on Coachella. Lizzo is sizzling on her 38th birthday. Antonio Brown is popping off online again. Markleverse: Tough day for Meghan Markle as she rolls out her Mother's Day Collection and we learn her chocolates are garbage. Not-a-Prince Harry decided to upstage his King father. Merch is for sale! Buy it. Or don't. But do. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley, BranDon, and Roberto).

King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive in the US to smooth over frayed relations between Washington and London. President Trump hosts afternoon tea at the White House. We'll look at whether the royal visit will make a difference. Also in this podcast: the man accused of trying to assassinate President Trump at a dinner for journalists appears in court. We report on the arrest of a boss of a Mexican drug cartel, how construction work for the men's football World Cup this summer is behind schedule, and the latest efforts to secure peace in the war with Iran. And we hear about one of naturalist David Attenborough's most memorable moments - an encounter with a group of gorillas.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

Kara and Scott unpack the aftermath of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting — the suspect, the media response, and how Trump is using the incident to push for his ballroom. Then, as the Musk vs. Altman courtroom battle gets underway, they break down who has the upper hand. Plus, Big Tech layoffs, the DOJ dropping its Powell probe, and a potential Spirit Airlines bailout.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

Dave Smith brings you the latest in politics! On this episode of Part Of The Problem, Dave and Robbie "the fire" Bernstein discuss the shooting at the correspondence dinner, Trump's subsequent interview about it, Alan Dershowitz discussing switching parties over Israel, and more.Support Our Sponsors:My Patriot Supply - http://preparelikedave.comRidge - https://ridge.com/potp10MASA Chips - https://www.masachips.com/DAVE Prolon - https://prolonlife.com/potpPart Of The Problem is available for early pre-release at https://partoftheproblem.com as well as an exclusive episode on Thursday!PORCH TOUR DATES HERE:https://robbernsteincomedy.com/eventsFind Run Your Mouth here:YouTube - http://youtube.com/@RunYourMouthiTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/run-your-mouth-podcast/id1211469807Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4ka50RAKTxFTxbtyPP8AHmFollow the show on social media:X:http://x.com/ComicDaveSmithhttp://x.com/RobbieTheFireInstagram:http://instagram.com/theproblemdavesmithhttp://instagram.com/robbiethefire#libertarianSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

​Is comedy officially under investigation? Today, Opie dives deep into the high-stakes feud between Jimmy Kimmel and Donald Trump. Following a literal security breach at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, the Trumps are demanding Kimmel be fired over his "Expectant Widow" joke. Opie breaks down why you have to protect the First Amendment—even for people you don't like—and calls out the "spineless" corporations that refuse to back their talent.​Plus: * Wedding Season Fatigue: Why getting married in the middle of the Bills' playoffs should be a crime.​Tony P. joins the show to reveal the absolute worst wedding songs that will ruin your reception.​The Cross Bronx Serengeti: A wild look back at the 1980s Bronx, where breaking down on the highway meant your car was getting picked apart like a carcass in the wild.​Opie's Dad's "Creative" Car Disposal: The legendary family story of how the senior Hughes would "retire" old family vehicles by ditching them in the middle of the Bronx.

In this episode of Stephanie Miller's Happy Hour Podcast, Stephanie tackles the latest whirlwind of political absurdity, including the fallout from a light-hearted roast of Melania Trump that has somehow spiraled into calls for her cancellation. With her signature wit, Stephanie humorously dissects the ridiculousness of the situation, questioning why a simple joke about the age difference between the First Lady and her husband has ignited such outrage. Joined by comedian Pete Domonick and Mike Nellis, they delve into the bizarre reactions from the right, including the push for taxpayers to fund a lavish ballroom for Trump while ignoring pressing issues like rising gas prices and economic struggles. As they navigate the chaotic landscape of political rhetoric, they also highlight the stark differences in how both sides handle accusations of violence and the absurdity of blaming comedians for the state of the nation. This episode is packed with sharp insights, laughter, and a healthy dose of disbelief at the current political climate!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What we know about the suspect now charged with trying to assassinate President Trump at a black-tie gala in Washington. Then, the White House rejects a proposal from Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, warning signs for Republicans with the midterms nearly six months away. Rob D'Amico, Luke Broadwater, Susan Glasser, Michael McFaul, Doug Jones, Reed Galen, and Susanne Craig join The 11th Hour this Monday night. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A.M. Edition for April 28. OpenAI is failing to hit revenue and user targets as it sprints toward an IPO. Plus, WSJ climate and energy reporter Ed Ballard explains why the Trump administration is paying two more companies not to develop offshore wind projects. And as AI continues to reshape the jobs market, we look at how internships are more important than ever - and becoming harder to find. Luke Vargas hosts Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi. On today's episode of Even More News, Katy, Cody, and Jonathan talk about the incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner – the reaction, the ballroom, the conspiracy theories, and the president's follow-up interview on 60 Minutes. Check out STREAMING MORE NEWS tomorrow night (4/28/26) LIVE at 6pm PDT: https://www.youtube.com/live/n9g6Mq7SODQAs always, we recorded right before that big thing that happened.PATREON: https://patreon.com/somemorenewsMERCH: https://shop.somemorenews.comYOUTUBE MEMBERSHIP: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvlj0IzjSnNoduQF0l3VGng/join#EvenMoreNews #60minutes #whitehousecorrespondentsdinner Pluto TV. Stream Now. Pay Never.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Trump administration has reportedly been in talks to bail out Spirit Airlines, either with a big loan or by buying it. The budget airline had already been struggling, and now faces even tougher times with higher fuel costs. But does that justify bailing it out? Plus, an upstate New York toy and doll shop owner reflects on the stop-start jolts of U.S. trade policy and the challenges of the tariff refund process.

A man walked into the Washington Hilton with guns, a shotgun, and knives. A Secret Service agent got shot. Trump said the system worked. It did not. In this episode:

Britain's King Charles III met with Trump at the White House amid fraying United States and United Kingdom relations due to the Iran war. We bring you all the latest updates and planned events surrounding the monarch's four-day state visit.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The War Powers Resolution allows the president up to 60 days of defensive latitude in introducing U.S. forces into hostilities; it is not a blank check for open-ended war. Cato's Molly Nixon and Katherine Thompson examine what the law actually says, how Trump's strikes on Iran test its limits, and whether the looming 60-day deadline could force Congress to act. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

──────────────────────────────────────── [00:02:52] Trump Wants to Rename ICE to "NICE" — Knight: Soviet-Style Propaganda, Not Satire Trump endorsed changing ICE to National Immigration Customs Enforcement so media would say "NICE agents" — Knight: Soviet-style propaganda, a substitute for achievements while the police state is built around us. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:23:25] CS Lewis Invented the Acronym "NICE" in 1945 for His Totalitarian Villain Organization In That Hideous Strength, NICE stood for the National Institute for Coordinated Experiments — a front for dark supernatural forces dehumanizing people through technocratic means. Knight: somebody in the Trump orbit read CS Lewis. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:34:21] 37 Corporate Donors Funding the $400M White House Bunker — Meta, Apple, Palantir, Lockheed Martin Among Them Fortune published the full list of 37 donors — nation's largest tech companies and defense contractors, all with pending business before the Trump administration. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:36:29] AI-Generated Alex Karp Monologue: "We Aren't Here to Protect Privacy — We Are Here to Enforce Supremacy" Knight plays an AI rendering of Karp's manifesto: "Your civil liberties are a liability. We are the ledger. Every tax return, every license plate — your president signed it." Knight: a perfect summary of what they are building. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:00:44] Leaving Neverland Director: Jackson Was Worse Than Jeffrey Epstein — The Film Was Legally Buried Director Dan Reed says Jackson was a serial child predator worse than Epstein — the HBO documentary was pulled after the Jackson estate invoked a 1992 non-disparagement clause in perpetuity. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:03:14] Michael Jackson Paid $23 Million to His First Accuser — His Estate Has Been Paying Off Accusers Ever Since Jackson paid $23 million to 13-year-old Evan Chandler with a clause banning their names from any Jackson film — the new biopic had to be reshot once the clause was discovered. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:16:19] Texas Democrat Running for Senate Claims God Is Non-Binary — Cites Paul Out of Context Seminarian James Talarico running for Senate in Texas claims the Apostle Paul declared God non-binary — Knight: Paul was talking about equal access to God across social classes, not erasing biological sex. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:36:41] "The Story of Everything" — Three Scientific Discoveries That Point Back to a Creator Based on Stephen Meyer's Return of the God Hypothesis, the film covers three discoveries: the universe had a beginning, physical constants are fine-tuned for life, and biology runs on millions of lines of code. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:49:29] Only 35% of Women Under 25 Have a Favorable View of Men — Down From 50% in Seven Years 72% of young men have a favorable view of young women — but only 35% of women under 25 reciprocate. Knight: recruited into loving themselves. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:56:02] Brookings: 86% of AI Unemployment Will Be Women — Bureaucratic Middle Class About to Be Wiped Out Brookings estimates 6 million workers won't adapt, 86% women in clerical and government roles — Knight: sold a bill of goods that career matters more than marriage, children, and God. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code “KNIGHT” For high quality made in America products go to HomeSteadProducts.shop and use promo code “Knight” for 10% off your purchases Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

Trump Calls Off Iran Peace Talks. DJT Disapproval Hits Record High. GOP Senators Losing Confidence In Hegseth. Independent Brian Bengs Officially On The Ballot In South Dakota. A 31-year-old with a shotgun, a pistol, and a stack of knives tried to assassinate Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. A Secret Service agent took a round to the vest. Wolf Blitzer lost a shoe. And UFC's Dana White called it "awesome." Paul Rieckhoff — combat veteran, IAVA founder, 9/11 first responder and past attendee of the event — flies solo on this Manosphere Monday to put the attack in context: this is our normal now, and the president most responsible for the atmosphere is the same one weaponizing it against the press. And, he takes you inside what the event (and the security) are really like.  From there it's a full and fast briefing — the collapse of Iran negotiations and Trump's billion-a-day bombing math, oil over $100 a barrel, Macron calling out the new axis lining up against Europe, GOP senators admitting Hegseth couldn't get reconfirmed today, and the White House's pearl-clutching campaign to cancel Jimmy Kimmel. Plus a real reason for hope: independent veteran and Senate candidate Brian Bengs officially on the ballot in South Dakota with the highest signature validation rate of any statewide candidate this cycle, and a Ukrainian grandma rescued from a shelled-out village by a ground robot with a blanket that read "grandma, get in." Independence is an attitude. Stay vigilant. -WATCH full video of this episode here. -Ditch your expensive carrier and support Independent Americans! Make the switch to Noble Mobile. -Join IVA and stand up to Trump's Forever Wars. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Learn more about American Veterans for Ukraine here. -Get some of Maine's finest gear - check out Loyal Citizen. -Remember Independent is an Attitude. -Learn more about The Headstrong Project for Veterans, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), and Department of Veterans Affairs resources in your area. Seeking support is not a sign of weakness. It's a show of strength. If you or a loved one are in immediate crisis, dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255. Connect with Independent Americans: Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all podcast platforms Read more at Substack Support ad-free episodes at Patreon  Connect: Instagram  • X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook  Follow on social: @PaulRieckhoff on X, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the new year.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media.  And now part of the BLEAV network!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Both President Trump and Secretary Rubio are yet to respond to Iran's latest proposal, but both have expressed that they feel it falls short saying they are 'dissatisfied'. President Trump has also said that the government in Tehran is in a 'state of collapse', with infighting from fractured hardliners making it difficult to reach any sort of deal. Meanwhile, the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues to damage Iran economically, which in the end could cause the greatest change in the country. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Janatan Sayeh, research analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies focused on Iranian domestic affairs and the Islamic Republic's regional malign influence, who says the United States needs to continue its maximum pressure plan. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Security for the President is once again in the spotlight as elected leaders ask how a suspected shooter was able to get as close as he did to the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) joins the Rundown to discuss some of his concerns regarding Secret Service training, low morale, and high turnover. Comer details red flags from Saturday night's incident and explains why his committee is launching a probe into the agency's preparedness. King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive in Washington D.C. as President Trump warns of trade tariffs and "cowardly" UK leadership. The visit includes high-level ceremonies ranging from a formal state dinner hosted by the First Lady to a momentous address before a joint session of Congress. FOX News Senior Correspondent and host of the Searching for Heroes podcast, Benjamin Hall joins to discuss whether this historic state visit can salvage the "special relationship" amidst a public fallout between President Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.  PLUS, commentary by Jason Chaffetz, FOX News contributor and the host of the Jason In The House podcast on FOX News Radio.  PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Monday, U.K. Ambassador Christian Turner joined Martha as King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived in Washington, D.C. for a historic tour. Against the backdrop of the 250th anniversary of American independence and a mounting war in Iran, they discussed the immense preparation behind the King's first U.S. visit as monarch and whether personal diplomacy can overcome political tensions between President Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Florida's new congressional map is out, and the more I look at it, the more it feels like Republicans are trying to push right up against the edge of what is politically and legally possible. The goal is obvious: take a delegation that used to split closer to 20 to 8 and force it into a 24 to 4 map. The way they get there is not subtle. It is classic packing and cracking, cramming Democrats into a handful of ultra blue districts while shaving just enough of that vote into surrounding areas to flip them red. On paper, it works. In practice, it might be a little too clever for its own good.The Orlando and Tampa changes are where the knife really goes in. Seats that were at least competitive or lightly Democratic get completely reengineered into solid Republican territory, often by double digit swings. That is not a tweak, that is a transformation. But the tradeoff is that you are stretching your margins thinner everywhere else. You are counting on your voters to show up consistently in districts that are no longer blowouts, and that is where the risk creeps in. If turnout slips even a little, some of these engineered wins start to look a lot shakier.South Florida is the most interesting piece, because it is where the assumptions behind the map really get tested. The strategy is to break up a dense cluster of Democratic voters and isolate them into just a few seats, while turning longtime strongholds into competitive races. Debbie Wasserman Schultz's district is the clearest example, going from safely blue to something that could genuinely flip. But that only works if the political coalitions in South Florida behave the way Republicans think they will.And that is a big if. The theory is that Latino voters in South Florida, especially Cuban, Venezuelan, and Colombian communities, will continue trending Republican, especially given recent foreign policy developments that resonate directly with those groups. If that holds, then this map could deliver exactly what it is designed to do. But if there is even a modest snapback, or if Democratic enthusiasm spikes the way it sometimes does in midterms without Trump on the ballot, then those same districts could turn into real problems.Because the energy question cuts both ways. Republicans may like how the map looks, but Democrats in Florida are fired up in a way that is hard to ignore. These are high turnout voters, especially older ones, and they do not need much motivation to show up. When you combine that with districts that have been made more competitive by design, you end up with a map that is not just aggressive, but potentially volatile.On top of all of that is the legal question, which is not trivial. Florida technically has rules against partisan gerrymandering, and while the state can argue that this is just a neutral redraw, that argument is going to get tested. If the courts decide this crosses the line, then the entire map could get thrown into uncertainty at the worst possible time for Republicans.So I keep coming back to the same thought. This is a high risk, high reward play. If everything breaks right, Republicans net multiple seats and strengthen their position heading into the midterms. But if even a few assumptions go wrong, turnout, demographics, or the courts, then what looks like a masterstroke could end up being a self inflicted problem.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:02:16 - Florida's Redistricted Map00:21:43 - Update00:22:51 - House Republicans00:26:05 - Texas Senate Race00:29:31 - Iran00:35:17 - Kirk Bado on His Correspondents' Dinner Experience01:23:16 - Final Thoughts and Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Trump said the WHCD shooter hated Christians. But when you actually read the manifesto, he cited the Bible, mentioning passages from Matthew. Mark. Luke. He thanked his church. He used Christian theology to justify trying to kill Trump officials. So was Trump wrong? Here's the thing: I don't think he was. And the reason WHY tells you everything about where the Left has taken Christianity in this country.------SPONSOR: American FinancingThe cost of living isn't just high — it's exhausting, with families relying on credit cards at 20%+ interest just to cover everyday essentials. American Financing helps homeowners use their home equity to pay off high-interest debt at mortgage rates currently in the low 5s, with customers saving an average of $800 a month.Call 866-886-2026 or visit https://www.AmericanFinancing.net/MTA-----GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickjfreitas3.000:00:00 – Analyzing the White House Correspondents Dinner shooting00:01:28 – Debunking the shooter's perverted scriptural justification00:07:32 – Explaining the five stages of political radicalization00:13:14 – Comparing Just War theory to radical violence00:16:26 – How progressives pervert scripture for political goals00:24:39 – Analyzing the roots of radical liberation theology00:28:42 – Why modern denominations embrace heretical doctrines00:35:45 – Leftist strategy to gut and co-opt institutions00:41:49 – Why sound doctrine prevents extremist political violence00:44:08 – Recommended resources for understanding sound theology00:48:11 – Final thoughts and The Man Book

There's plenty of hate and divisiveness to go around, the rhetoric on all sides is way too heated, but the leader of the Republican Party is the king of hate, he's the king of divisiveness, he's the king of cruelty, he's the king of inciting violence. So As long as he is their leader, Republicans own the ugly rhetoric in this country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suspect accused of trying to kill President, Trump skeptical of Iran's Strait of Hormuz proposal, and where are oil and gasoline prices headed.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comSarah Longwell, Tim Miller and JVL are going LIVE to cover yet another indictment of Jim Comey by the Trump administration.Read Ben Parker's exclusive reporting on Trump's plan to put his own face on U.S. passports.Read JVL's Triad newsletter.Watch, listen, and leave a comment.This ad-free video version of The Next Level is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. Click the learn about setting up this show, ad-free, on your podcast player of choice. Or watch in the new Bulwark App—available now in the Apple and Google App stores.

Our guest on the podcast today is Claudia Sahm. Claudia is chief economist at New Century Advisors, the founder of Sahm Consulting, and a regular contributor at Bloomberg Opinion. She has policy and research expertise in macroeconomics, consumer spending, and household finance. She created the Sahm rule, an automatic trigger for stimulus payments in recessions. Previously, she was a section chief at the Federal Reserve, where she oversaw the Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking. Before that, she worked for 10 years on the staff's macroeconomic forecast. She was a senior economist at the Council of Economic Advisers. She holds a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Michigan and a bachelor's degree in economics, political science, and German from Denison University. Episode Highlights 00:00:00 Lessons From the Fed During the Global Financial Crisis 00:04:56 Making Sense of Fed-Speak 00:09:29 The “Whiplash Economy” and Understanding Risk 00:14:21 Rising Gas Prices, Geopolitical Uncertainty, and Consumer Sentiment 00:18:03 Interest Rates, AI, and Fed Leadership Changes 00:29:48 Undoing the Effects of Trump's Tariffs 00:33:34 The Sahm Rule and Recession Risk Today 00:43:56 Costs of Underfunding US Economic Data 00:49:57 “Economics Is a Disgrace” More From Morningstar Risk, Not Volatility, Is the Real Enemy for Investors Michael Gates: Why More Advisors Are Migrating to Model Portfolios Q2 Market Outlook: Why a Stock Barbell Strategy Is Ideal for Today's Market If you have a comment or a guest idea, please email us at TheLongView@Morningstar.com. Follow Christine Benz (@christine_benz) and Ben Johnson (@MstarBenJohnson) on X, and Christine Benz, Amy Arnott, and Ben Johnson on LinkedIn. Visit Morningstar.com for new research and insights from Christine, Ben, and Amy. Subscribe to Christine's weekly newsletter, Improving Your Finances. If you want more Morningstar podcasts, check out The Morning Filter and Investing Insights. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Craig Collins sits in for Dana. President Trump welcomes King Charles to The White House. Federal agents raid the “Quality Learing Center” in Minneapolis in efforts to prevent fraud. Jimmy Kimmel backtracks again about his poor jokes at Melania Trump. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is thrilled about the World Cup coming to New York even though the matches are taking place in New Jersey. Hollywood celebrities rush to defend Jimmy Kimmel. Internet conspiracy theories continue to fly about the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Plus, more commentary.Thank you for supporting our sponsors that make The Dana Show possible…Fresh Pressed Olive Oilhttps://DanaLovesOliveOil.comTry it now and get a full-size $49 bottle of Fresh Pressed Olive Oil for FREE just pay $1 shipping with no commitment—Claim yours today.Pocket HoseText DANA to 64000For a limited time, get two FREE gifts—a 360° rotating pocket pivot and thumb drive nozzle when you buy a new Pocket Hose Ballistic; just text DANA to 64000, message and data rates may apply.Byrnahttps://Byrna.com/DanaTrusted by law enforcement, security professionals, and everyday Americans—defend yourself and your family with Byrna.PreBornhttps://www.PreBorn.com/Dana or #250 AND SAY “BABY”Help Preborn Fund 1,000 ultrasounds by Mother's Day, and protect mothers and babies in crisis. Give securely today.Ghost Bedhttps://GhostBed.com/DANAGhostBed has the cooling luxury mattress you need for deep sleep. Use code DANA for the lowest prices of the season + an extra 10% off sitewide.HumanNhttps://Humann.com/DanaSupport your heart health with SuperBeets Heart Chews Zero Sugar now Buy 2 get 1 Free. Visit today to learn how to get a Free 30-day supply. Ask ChapterDial #250 and say “My Medicare” Chapter can help you take control of your Medicare. Relief Factorhttps://www.ReliefFactor.comDeclare your independence from pain with Relief Factor—start the 3-Week QuickStart for just $19.95. Jones Roadhttp://JonesRoadBeauty.comFor a limited time, receive a free Shimmer Face Oil with your first purchase using code DANA.Patriot Mobilehttp://PatriotMobile.com/DANAVisit online or call 972-PATRIOT and use promo code DANA for a free month of service.Subscribe today and stay in the loop on all things news with The Dana Show. Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramXMore InfoWebsite

Jimmy Kimmel gets called out by the First Lady after joking last week about the President's death, a matter exacerbated by a crazy gunman storming the Correspondents Dinner to assassinate Trump and his officials days later. What ensues is a childish back and forth that the left clearly loses, as media deep staters like Jake Tapper prove to the world that they are democrat propagandists. There are no standards unless they are double standards.  

As ridiculous as it seems, democrats see nothing wrong with their constant drumbeat that Trump is a fascist, a Nazi and a rapist and that the extreme MAGA republicans who support him are a threat to democracy. Is anyone even remotely surprised young troubled people are hearing that as a battle cry and a call to action? Van Jones equates J6 violence to the crazed lunatic who tried to kill President Trump as the same.  

This week we talk about the Strait of Hormuz, oil, and Russia.We also discuss Patriot missiles, expensive weapons, and peer rivals.Recommended Book: Tiny Experiments by Anne-Laure Le CunffTranscriptDuring 2025 and early 2026, about 20 million barrels of crude oil and other petroleum products was shipped through the Strait of Hormuz every day. That's about a quarter of the world's total seaborne oil, and essentially all of that oil, and gas, and those other energy products that pass through this strait are from Middle Eastern suppliers like Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Qatar, Kuwait, the UAE, and Iran.Beginning at the tail-end of February 2026, however, the Iranian military has shut down the Strait by threatening to take out or capture any vessels that attempt to pass through it. This has had the practical effect of initially reducing tanker traffic through the Strait by about 70%, but in recent weeks traffic has dropped to nearly zero. As of April 2026, about 2,000 ships are stranded in the area as a result of this closure.As a result of this shutdown, though, other energy product suppliers have seen demand for their oil and gas and the like increase, and that's led to higher prices for these products.Russia, for instance, which doesn't rely on the Strait to get its oil and gas out to its customers, has seen its oil tax revenue double in April, and the price of one grade of oil that it sells increased by 73% from February, alone.That's a big windfall for Russia, which has had trouble selling its oil and gas at a significant profit, due in part to heavy sanctions that have resulted from its invasion of Ukraine. It's continued to sell to countries like China and India, but those customers have been able to pay lower prices due to the lessened demand for what Russia is selling.This increased demand has thus goosed profits for Russia at a moment in which it could really use those sorts of profits—its economy is not doing terribly well, again because of its invasion of Ukraine, which has also not been going terribly well—so while inflation caused by this gas price-spike has been near-universally not great for much of the world, because energy cost increases tend to increase the price of just about everything, Russia's government, at least, has been pretty happy with the shutdown of the Strait, and would probably love to see it continue.Another moderate benefactor of this shutdown has been the United States government. The US is the number one exporter of liquified natural gas, and one of the top exporters of oil and petroleum products. US export numbers are poised to hit new records with the closure of the Strait, too, because, just like with Russia, fewer products of this kind available on the global market means those who have such products to sell can charge higher prices for them.There's a good chance this disruption, even if it ended today, for good, will have permanently rewired at least some of the global petroleum industry, as companies and countries that have been left in the lurch have adjusted their risks analyses and determined that it makes more sense to buy from different suppliers, to sell to different customers, or, in some cases, to use fewer of these products and invest more enthusiastically in renewables, like solar and wind—so while the US and Russia and a few other players are somewhat pleased with how things are going, oil and gas price-wise at least, long term this could actually harm them, the most, as more of their customers decide to stop paying irregular prices for what they're selling and to opt for less turbulent solar and wind power, instead.What I'd like to talk about today is another knock-on effect of the war in Iran that could have significant international, possibly even military implications.—Since Trump first stepped into office, winning the US presidency back in 2016, allies have openly wondered whether the US could be relied upon as a military ally, should push come to shove.Trump has repeated said that he thinks NATO is a rip-off for the US, as the US has long provided the vast majority of funding and weapons for the alliance, and he's pushed European NATO members to step up their own investment, lest he decide to just led Russia or whomever else attack them; he's openly speculated that he might do exactly that.As a result of the US's pivot away from happily playing the role of world police and invasion deterrent, European governments have been hastily putting together contingency plans that don't include the US: if Russia turns its attention away from Ukraine and starts attacking the Baltics or Poland, they want to be ready, and they don't want to have to rely on the unreliable Trump administration for their survival.Other governments that have long assumed they would be protected, at least in part, by the overwhelming force of the US military, have also been rethinking things, based on Trump's stated, if not always practiced, isolationism.Taiwan, for instance, which is persistently menaced by China, which considers Taiwan to be a rebel asset that it will someday reclaim, has also been investing in its own defenses, no longer certain that the US will step up and help them out at their moment of greatest need, despite historical assumptions.Adding to that uncertainty, though, is the increasingly depleted state of the US military following its attack on Iran, which began in earnest in late February of this year.Since February, the US has expended around 1,100 long-range stealth cruise missiles, more than a thousand Tomahawk cruise missiles, more than 1,200 Patriot interceptor missiles, and more than a thousand Precision Strike and ATACMS ground-base missiles.For context, those Patriot missiles cost $4 million apiece, and again, 1,200 of them have been used since February, and the US military only buys about 100 Tomahawks a year, so the military has spent 10-years worth of them already during this new conflict in Iran. And those 1,100 stealth cruise missiles were built for a potential war with China, but now they're gone.This rapid depletion of armaments, weapons that take a long time to make and which are very expensive to procure, has required that stockpiles from elsewhere around the world be quickly packed up and shipped to the Middle East; and while the majority of what's been fired so far by the US have been missiles, these shipments include all sorts of bombs, vehicles, and personnel equipment like guns and bullets, too, because they have to be ready for anything.The military has also redirected assets, like missile systems and carrier strike groups, from other theaters, like the Pacific Ocean, to the Middle East, which leaves allies, like Taiwan and South Korea, less well-defended against potential incursions.The US has refused to release any estimates as to the cost of the attack on Iran so far, but a pair of independent groups have estimated that price tag to be somewhere between $28 and $35 billion, which is about a billion dollars a day.What's more, it's estimated that it will take about six years just to get armament stores back up to where they were in February, before this attack; it's not just costly, it also takes a long time to produce that many missiles and rockets. And notably, a lot of these weapons were already considered to be in short supply before this conflict, at levels not suitable for a full-on shootout with an enemy like China, according to military experts. So six years plus whatever would be necessary to get up to more suitable levels.This shortfall is partly the result of how the US military deals with defense contractors, and there are efforts by new military startups to remedy this sort of situation, making manufacturing a lot more nimble, while also shifting to cheaper weapons, like drones and inexpensive interceptors, to replace the pricy, conventional ones that the country has long relied on.This expanded production hasn't begun in earnest, though, and conventional military hardware suppliers have been slow to spin up new production because new funding hasn't yet been confirmed by the Pentagon.So the US military is currently low on the weapons it would need to defend its allies in Europe or the South China Sea against attacks by rival, near-peer nations, at a moment in which such nations are making big moves, like China's persistent expansion into the South China Sea, and Russia's adventurism in Ukraine.What's more, these stockpiles are unlikely to be resupplied any time soon, the capacity to produce what's needed simply doesn't exist, not in the US, anyway, and next-step options, like mass-scale drone production, also haven't kicked off in earnest, yet, and might not arrive for another 5 or 10 years.This already precarious moment has been made all the more precarious by the US government's decision to attack Iran, then, and that decision still hasn't been fully explained, the actual end-goal unknown. Consequently, there also doesn't seem to be a clear end-point to aim and plan for.Show Noteshttps://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/iran-war-complicates-contingency-plans-to-defend-taiwan-some-u-s-officials-say-4384f7c1http://nytimes.com/2026/04/16/world/middleeast/iran-war-cost-congress.htmlhttps://www.aei.org/foreign-and-defense-policy/epic-fury-costs-as-of-the-april-8-cease-fire/https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/us/politics/iran-war-cost-military.htmlhttps://gulfnews.com/world/mena/is-the-iran-war-depleting-us-weapons-too-fast-1.500517800https://www.moneycontrol.com/world/iran-war-drains-us-munitions-raises-taiwan-defence-concerns-report-article-13898019.htmlhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/us-rearms-iran-ceasefire-advanced-munitions-supplies/https://www.ft.com/content/1a5a2502-a45a-40c1-af6f-b30ecc34bacbhttps://archive.is/20260424042150/https://www.ft.com/content/1a5a2502-a45a-40c1-af6f-b30ecc34bacbhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/24/world/europe/europe-defense-nato-trump-eu.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/04/23/aircraft-carrier-bush-iran/https://archive.md/T9tD1https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2026-03-31/trump-s-iran-war-is-accelerating-the-global-energy-transitionhttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/18/fossil-fuel-trump-green-revolution-us-iran-renewable-energyhttps://www.axios.com/2026/04/24/trump-oil-export-ceiling-iran-strait-hormuz This is a public episode. 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The FCC is ramping up the pressure on ABC and Disney by threatening to strip broadcasters of their station licenses. The FCC says the review of the licenses is tied to Disney's DEI initiatives, but it's widely seen as retaliation in the ongoing battle between President Trump and ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. Geoff Bennett discussed more with CNN media analyst Brian Stelter. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

In our news wrap Tuesday, federal agents carried search warrants at childcare centers in Minnesota, a former advisor to Dr. Anthony Fauci at the National Institutes of Health has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Maryland for conspiring to hide records related to the pandemic and the State Department is reportedly finalizing plans to include President Trump's image on new passports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Former FBI director James Comey has once again been indicted by the Department of Justice. It's the second time the Trump administration has attempted to prosecute him. The latest is connected to a post Comey shared last year of seashells spelling out the numbers "86 47." The DOJ argues that the post is a death threat against President Trump. Justice correspondent Ali Rogin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Guest host Joe Cirincione fills in for Bill Press and interviews Mother Jones investigative journalist Tim Murphy about his cover story, “Power Hungry: How the AI Oligarchy Gobbled Up America.” Murphy describes how the post–ChatGPT AI race has driven a boom in hyperscale data centers—projects the size of Central Park that demand immense electricity, water, and even on-site power plants, sometimes pushing nuclear plants like Three Mile Island to reopen. He argues this “hyperscale” moment has narrowed and intensified U.S. oligarchy, fusing concentrated tech wealth with political power, including major 2024 election spending and alliances with Donald Trump. Murphy details disruptive impacts on rural communities, secrecy via shell companies and NDAs, fears of boom-and-bust “empty hulks,” and growing bipartisan local backlash raising questions about democracy, agency, and the future envisioned by AI leaders.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

China blocked Meta's $2bn acquisition of Manus, an artificial-intelligence startup, ordering both firms to cancel the transaction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.