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- Offline with Jon FavreauCrooked Media · Left
- Pod Save AmericaCrooked Media · Left
- Pod Save the WorldCrooked Media · Left
- The Bulwark PodcastThe Bulwark · Left
- The Ezra Klein ShowNew York Times Opinion · Left
- The Majority Report with Sam SederMajority.FM · Left
- The MeidasTouch PodcastMeidasTouch Network · Left
- The Rachel Maddow ShowMS NOW · Left
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Trump Freezes Up Over Iran Trap
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on how Donald Trump is falling deeper into Iran’s economic trap as soaring tanker transport costs and disruptions to global oil supplies squeeze consumers. Meiselas breaks down the mounting fallout from the war and why the administration’s economic messaging fails to match…
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All Hell Breaks as Kyiv and Moscow Burn
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on the escalating Russia-Ukraine war as Russia launches a massive ballistic missile barrage and Ukraine strikes back. Meiselas breaks down Zelensky’s warning, the latest attacks at sea, and the wider consequences as the conflict grows more dangerous. Visit https://meidasplus.com…
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Russian Plague and Putin's Prisons
Tommy and Ben dig into Brazil's election results, where right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro surged past expectations and is now favored to win the October 25th runoff. In Europe, Spain's Pedro Sanchez calls a snap election over a housing crisis after a dramatic eviction sparks demonstrations, and student protests…
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‘This Is Nuts.’ An OpenAI Insider Explains Why He Quit.
Last week, David Robinson resigned from OpenAI. He’d been in charge of writing the safety reports for new models and came to believe that OpenAI and the broader artificial intelligence industry lack the safety culture necessary to protect the world from what they’re building. Robinson has an unusual background for an…
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Trump Has 12 AM Meltdown as This Happens…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s late-night meltdown as his own fundraising email describes the numbers as “soul-crushing.” Meiselas breaks down Trump’s overnight ranting, the economic pain facing Americans, and the consequences of his policies unfolding around the world. Visit…
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Trump Falls Apart at Navy Yard Speech
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s disastrous speech in front of the Navy in Maryland, where he admitted he was scared of submarines, falsely claimed the United States is winning the war, and delivered a series of bizarre and offensive remarks. LarineCo: Get up to 50% OFF at…
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US Soldiers Finally Break Silence
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on explosive Associated Press reporting featuring accounts from nine injured U.S. service members about the Iranian attack in Kuwait that killed six American troops. Meiselas breaks down their accounts of the lack of preparation before the attack, what happened during the strike…
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Afternoon Breaking Updates with Ben 10/6/2026
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on breaking news from the day. Pre-order the new book from MeidasTouch, WTF America?!: The Way Out of This Hell and Back to Democracy, today: https://bit.ly/wtfamericayoutube NOBL: NOBL gives you real travel peace of mind — security, design, and convenience all in one. Head to…
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Michael Lewis: Don't Bet Against the Country
Destroying trust in the government is one of Trump's key sources of power, but Michael reports from the front lines of the deep state that there still are good employees serving the public interest. In his new book, Michael celebrates some of the heroes who either managed to survive DOGE—or were stupidly pushed out…
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2746 - Trump's Plan to End War, Let Iran Bomb LA & San Diego; The Oligarch's Bench w/ Josh Orton
It's News Day Tuesday on The Majority Report On today's program: Donald Trump is panicking over the midterms and responds the only way he knows how - by getting more racists, bigoted and violent. Trump has done so much damage to the Republican brand that even the senate race in South Carolina is close. At a rally in…
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Trump Plans to Shove What Where?
With less than 30 days until the midterms, Trump hits the campaign trail, promising Republican voters that they're going to "win big" and "shove it up their ass." (Whose? He didn't specify.) Meanwhile, the polls tell a different story, showing Democratic Senate candidates leading in five Republican states: Texas…
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MeidasTouch Full Podcast - 10/6/26
On this episode of the MeidasTouch Podcast, Ben and Brett discuss a rapidly spiraling global crisis as more tankers are struck in the Strait of Hormuz, fighting escalates across the Middle East, and Russia and Ukraine unleash increasingly devastating attacks on each other. Meanwhile, Americans are getting crushed by…
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MAGA official points to 'Plan B' as Republicans lose faith in Georgia victory
October 5, 2026 - Rachel Maddow shows that Republicans are losing their political grip on Georgia, and as they lose confidence in their chances for electoral victory, the executive director of the Georgia State Election Board, a MAGA election denier, has written a letter without consulting the rest of the election…
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Trump Erupts as He can't Stop Them...
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump lashing out at the White House before departing for Nebraska as another tanker is struck in the Strait of Hormuz, more Saudi facilities are hit, and tensions between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia escalate. Pre-order the new book from MeidasTouch, WTF America?!: The…
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Trump Loses It as Fox Stops Coverage….
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump lashing out over the lack of coverage of his rallies, including from Fox News, as his disastrous appearances become harder for the network to sell. Chapter compares every Medicare plan nationwide for free to recommend coverage based on your doctors, prescriptions…
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Bill Kristol: Throw the Bums Out
Like all good demagogues, Trump's appeal works when he's got someone to blame. But it's on his watch that we've got a war-related global food crisis brewing and mass layoffs in Ohio—where Trump just happened to hold a rally over the weekend. So, POTUS is focused on getting his family more money through a new bribery…
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2745 - Dems May Flip Four GOP Governor Seats; The Excess of Big Tech's Data Empires w/ Paris Marx
Welcome back to The Majority Report On today's program: According to polling, Democrats are in spitting distance of flipping at least four governor seats across the nation. Remember, polling is not to be trusted so get out there and organize, volunteer and talk to people in your community. Donald Trump tries to rally…
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Trump Just Got a Rude Awakening….
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump getting a rude awakening on Monday as Iran continues striking tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, undermining his administration’s claims that the situation is under control. J.D. Vance, Marco Rubio, and other Trump officials scramble to defend his handling of the…
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Trump’s Dark Past Surfaces as Witness Dies…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on the death of whistleblower Simon Andriesz, who raised concerns about Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein, and examines the records behind his disclosures. Meiselas also breaks down Katie Phang’s lawsuit seeking the release of Epstein files and the…
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Trump’s Retreat Gets Worse…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on the withdrawal of 12 U.S. B 1 bombers from RAF Fairford. Meiselas examines the latest developments alongside the USS George H.W. Bush’s arrival in Phuket, Thailand, and explains why he sees these military movements as further signs of Trump’s unraveling strategy in the Iran…
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Trump Just Can’t Stop It…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s overnight ranting and posts about Xi Jinping as gas and diesel prices surge and Americans struggle to make ends meet. Meiselas contrasts Trump’s behavior with former President Joe Biden watching tv and having ice cream with his daughter Ashley, and breaks down…
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Trump Digs Economic Hole Deeper...
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas and MeidasTouch Chief Economist Justin Wolfers, founder of Platypus Economics, break down how Donald Trump and Scott Bessent’s economic strategy is backfiring, deepening America’s economic problems, and isolating the United States from the rest of the world. Pre-order the new book from…
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Trump Drove Them Away...
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on how Donald Trump’s policies are hurting Nevada’s tourism economy, driving away international visitors, and squeezing families with rising costs. Ben then interviews Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford about his campaign for governor against Joe Lombardo and his plans to fight…
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Trump's Sunday Goes Horribly Wrong...
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s disastrous Sunday as he boasts about a new “super intelligence” force while global crises mount. Ben breaks down reports of strikes on Ukraine’s bridges, North Korean ballistic missile tests, another tanker struck by Iran, and surging diesel prices as Energy…
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Trump Just Secretly Retreated…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on the USS George H.W. Bush’s departure from the blockade near Iran, the reduction in U.S. military assets, and how those moves contrast with the Trump administration’s public claims as mismanagement cripples the already catastrophic war. Pre-order the new book from MeidasTouch…
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All Hell Breaks Loose as Zelensky Puts Trump on Notice…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Volodymyr Zelensky’s defiant response to Donald Trump’s pressure on Ukraine, Ukraine’s expanding long-range weapons capabilities, and escalating strikes inside Russia as Moscow continues its attacks on Kyiv ahead of brutal winter. Pre-order the new book from MeidasTouch, WTF…
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Deep State Rebels v. Trump (with Michael Lewis)
Michael Lewis, the New York Times bestselling author of "Moneyball" and "The Big Short," stops by the studio to talk to Lovett about "Blockers: Rebels in the Deep State," his latest book on the government employees who stood up to Elon Musk and Donald Trump during the heyday of DOGE. Lovett and Lewis revisit the story…
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Trump Returns Wrecked After Ohio Debacle…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s exhausted return from his disastrous speech at an Ohio high school gym and breaks down the Trump’s stunning collapse as his latest trip comes to an end. Pre-order the new book from MeidasTouch, WTF America?!: The Way Out of This Hell and Back to Democracy, today…
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Trump's Own Numbers Crush His Lies...
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas and MeidasTouch Chief Economist Justin Wolfers, founder of Platypus Economics, break down Friday’s abysmal economic numbers and how they expose Donald Trump’s false claims about affordability, falling costs, and inflation helping reduce the debt while the debt keeps growing. Subscribe to…
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Kushner Faces Potential Congressional Scrutiny Over Foreign Business Dealings
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas breaks down how a Democratic takeover of the House and Senate could expose Jared Kushner to congressional investigations and subpoenas over his foreign business dealings and conflicts of interest. Ben examines Kushner's growing exposure to scrutiny and what renewed congressional oversight…
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