Trump Faces Perfect Storm on Deadly Saturday….
Sep 19, 2026 · 24m
Summary
The MeidasTouch Podcast analyzes the escalating Middle East conflict, highlighting Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia and the resulting global oil supply shock that has driven up fuel prices in the US and Europe. The hosts criticize the Trump administration for covering up military failures and civilian casualties while simultaneously banning access for CNN, Politico, and MS NOW journalists to the White House. They mock congressional leaders and military officials for downplaying the war's catastrophic impact and promoting misleading narratives about "Operation Epic Fury." The episode also cove…
Topics discussed
Mint Mobile ad and introduction to rising costs
Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and oil supply shock
Gas price spikes and market manipulation critique
Cover-ups of war deaths, AI incidents, and leaks
Ban on CNN, Politico, and MS Now press access
Trump's renaming of AI and 'Operation Epic Fury'
Mike Johnson claims war is ending before midterms
Congressional debate on war powers and Hormuz
Mike Johnson on congressional productivity and bills
Pete Hegseth's 'lethal leaders' rhetoric and threats
CENTCOM commander's claims on Strait of Hormuz
France fuel crisis and Macron's emergency response
European hybrid war preparations and NATO readiness
Critique of Trump's competence and NATO war plans
MS Now reporter blocked from White House entry
Iranian FM Araghchi addresses international law
Outro, book promotion, and call to subscribe
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