Trump Threatens Iran ‘Economic D-Day’; Treasury Bond Fix JPMorgan Warning
Aug 20, 2026 · 15m
Summary
President Trump announces an "economic D-Day" against Iran, threatening unprecedented sanctions that could escalate tensions with China. In Ukraine, a massive Russian missile and drone attack kills at least 12 in Kyiv, while the US and Canada move closer to a trade deal by reducing auto tariffs. Markets react to the Treasury’s surprise bond buyback program and Fed minutes revealing internal divisions over rate hikes. Moderna’s stock surges after a breakthrough in personalized cancer vaccines, and Prince Harry and Meghan are reported to be moving back to the UK.
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Show Introduction and Agenda
Trump announces 'Economic D-Day' against Iran
Analysis of sanctions and China's role
Trump seeks meeting with North Korea
North Korea fires missiles at Japan
Russian missile attack on Kiev
US-Canada trade deal nearing finalization
China closing gap in AI race
Treasury doubles bond buybacks
Fed minutes reveal divided committee
Moderna stock surges on vaccine trial
Prince Harry and Meghan moving to UK
Lindsay Clancy trial resumes
Nolan Wells vigil and investigation
Kenya and Pennsylvania helicopter crashes
Sports Update: MLB, NFL, NBA
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Interview: Iran sanctions and Hormuz
Show Outro and Listening Info
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