Tuesday Afternoon Breaking Updates with Ben 9/15/2026
Summary
Ben Mycelis opens the episode by addressing the severe economic crisis, including surging gas prices and war impacts, while criticizing the Trump administration's authoritarian behavior. He highlights congressional oversight hearings, specifically showing clips of Kash Patel and Treasury Secretary Bessant being cross-examined on controversial policy changes and financial opacity. Mycelis also discusses the deteriorating geopolitical situation in the Middle East, noting Houthi advances in Yemen and their impact on global oil supplies. Finally, he promotes his new book, "WTF America," and arg…
Topics discussed
Introduction and acknowledgment of difficult times
Critique of Trump regime and upcoming congressional hearings
Rejection of political messaging and opposition to deals with evil
Oversight plans and dismantling Trump legacy projects
Houthi advances in Yemen and Saudi Arabia's military response
Economic crisis, bond market instability, and Venezuela oil claims
Trump's behavior after Supreme Court loss and propaganda strategy
Sponsor segments: SelectQuote and The Absorption Company
Healthcare policy, single payer, and taxing the wealthy
Kennedy Center closure, election denial, and Trump's medical records
Ukraine war mediation, MAGA messaging, and economic reality
Sponsor segments: Mud/Wtr and Chapter Medicare
Kash Patel hearing: FBI rules and bestiality victim claims
Treasury Secretary Bessent: Bond yields and war costs
Venezuelan asset seizure and lack of independent audits
EPA repeal of greenhouse gas emission regulations
Closing remarks on community, empathy, and subscription
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