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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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Jon Stewart Unpacks AI’s Dubious Promise of a "Better Future" | Jacob Coxon
As the threats posed by AI models continue to grow, AI oligarchs struggle to explain the upsides of their technology. Jon Stewart breaks down the latest tech headlines, including Trump’s refusal to regulate AI and CEOs’ awkward attempts to make human annihilation seem less scary (at least Grok can make funny videos!).…
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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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The Precap | Michael Kosta on Russia Dropping a New Plague, and Vivek Ramaswamy Almost Dropping a Kid
This week's host Michael Kosta sits down with Daily Show writer Nicole Conlan to recap the latest news, and preview the week to come. They discuss the bubonic plague making a comeback in Russia, Vivek Ramaswamy nearly dropping a child after struggling to pick him up at a campaign rally, former DHS Secretary Kristi…
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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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When Dems take the House
Hakeem Jeffries will almost certainly be the next Democratic speaker of the House. What will he and his party do with all that power? This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore and Bridger Dunnagan, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.…
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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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Mass-produced fashion slop
How algorithms and instant fashion killed style — and how to get it back. This episode was produced by Denise Guerra, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. People search for clothes by sorting through piles of second hand textiles…
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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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The Interviews | Evan Gershkovich, Marlon James, CMAT, John Wilson
Catch all of the past week's great guests in one place. Wall Street Journal foreign correspondent Evan Gershkovich joins Jon Stewart to talk about his new memoir, “This Cursed Beautiful Land: A Russian-American Story.” Gershkovich, who spent 16 months imprisoned in Russia on false espionage charges, breaks down how a…
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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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Trump's Saturday Just Got Very Ugly...
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s Saturday morning rants, including promises of checks, attacks on Tom Cotton, and sharing his cell phone number, following disastrous trips to Texas, Oklahoma, and Mobile, Alabama, as he prepares to head to Dayton, Ohio. Subscribe to Meidas+ at…
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Iran Prepares for Wider War as Trump Faces Mounting Pressure
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on growing signs of a wider war involving Iran, including reports of Iranian strikes on three tankers and a closed-door Camp David meeting involving J.D. Vance, Pete Hegseth, and Marco Rubio. Ben breaks down Houthi advances eastward, Saudi preparations for an offensive to retake…
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Russia Escalates Strikes as Ukraine Prepares for a Dark Winter
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Russia's escalating strikes on Kyiv, Ukraine striking back at targets in Samara and Moscow, and European diplomats preparing to relocate their embassies from Kyiv to Lviv. Ben breaks down Financial Times and New York Times reporting on Ukraine's claims that it obtained Russia's…
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The GOP strategy: Ignore Trump
Can a Republican candidate run for governor in a red state without bringing up Donald Trump a single time? We went to Ohio to find out. This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Esther Gim, mixed by Shannon Mahoney, video edited by Christopher Snyder, and hosted by Astead Herndon. Photo caption…
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Erin Brockovich Is Taking On Data Centers
Erin Brockovich has spent three decades helping communities fight the biggest corporations and cruelest environmental injustices, inspiring an Oscar-winning movie along the way. Her latest cause is also her biggest: AI data centers and their insidious arrival to communities across the country. After scores of people…
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