The MeidasTouch Podcast
Episodes
Afternoon Breaking Updates with Ben: Trump Trapped In His Own Crisis — 9/3/26
Ben Maccabee details Iran’s retaliatory strikes on US bases and the resulting global oil supply shock, debunking Trump’s claims of abundant reserves.
NEW SHOW: America’s Data Center Revolt is JUST BEGINNING – IN YOUR BACKYARD
This inaugural episode of "In Your Backyard" explores the nationwide backlash against data centers, focusing on their environmental and community impacts.
Top Admiral Rebukes Trump Over Canada War Rhetoric
The episode critiques Admiral Paparo for dismissing hypothetical US military strikes on Canada as preposterous, contrasting his stance with Trump’s annexation threats and map name changes.
GOP Cornered as Democrats Expose Their Arguments on Capitol Hill
Democrats expose MAGA Republicans for hypocrisy on socialism, prioritizing whale protections over cost-of-living crises, and supporting a right-wing Supreme Court.
Top Generals Raise Alarm Over Trump and Hegseth
The episode details allegations that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is destroying the military through culture war fixation, purging senior officers,…
Trump Faces Ultimate Rejection as Republicans Abandon Him
The episode critiques MAGA Republicans for avoiding a Trump-organized convention in Dallas and highlights Trump’s refusal to deploy PAC funds for key races.
Trump Accidentally Gave Maduro a Way OUT
The episode analyzes Donald Trump’s controversial oil deal with Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez regime and its legal implications for the imprisoned Nicolás Maduro.
Trump Just Made It Worse…
The episode details the Trump administration’s escalating war with Iran, highlighting US strikes on civilian targets and Iran’s retaliatory attacks on allied bases.
Fox News Can’t Hide Trump’s Political Collapse
The MeidasTouch Podcast critiques Trump administration officials and conservative media for promoting propaganda amid falling approval ratings and economic struggles.
Trump’s Big Midterm Event Turns Into a Growing Disaster
The episode details the impending failure of the GOP midterm convention, as MAGA lawmakers cite scheduling conflicts to avoid attending.
Trump’s Iran Strikes Raise Alarming Questions About Civilian Casualties
This episode accuses the Trump administration of committing war crimes in Iran, citing attacks on a wedding, a volleyball hall, and an elementary school.
Trump Closes White House Doors as Iran Crisis Sends Oil Prices Surging
The episode criticizes the Trump administration for escalating military strikes on Iran, including a wedding party, while Treasury Secretary Scott…
Trump just Massively Escalated War...
The MeidasTouch Podcast analyzes escalating US military strikes against Iran, criticizing President Trump’s threats and false claims about the conflict.
Afternoon Breaking Updates on Iran War with Ben 9/1/2026
Ben Mankiewicz condemns the Trump administration for escalating an unlawful war in Iran, citing strikes on a wedding and civilian casualties.
MeidasTouch Full Podcast - 9/1/26
The hosts analyze escalating US-Iran military strikes, debunking Trump’s claims of victory and exposing his use of AI-generated war footage.
Trump Sees the Damage and Panics...
The episode details alleged Iranian retaliation against US military bases following strikes on Larak Island, criticizing the Trump administration’s cover-up and planned "mow the lawn" operations.
MTG Delivers a Final Blow to Trump in Public Rebuke
This episode analyzes Marjorie Taylor Greene’s escalating public feud with Donald Trump, highlighting her PBS interview where she demands apologies for broken promises and the Iran school bombing.
Trump Sees the Damage and Panics...
This episode analyzes alleged US military strikes on Iran and the subsequent Iranian retaliation against US bases, criticizing the Trump administration’s response and coverage.
Trump Faces Growing Isolation as His Threats and Desperate Posts Spiral on the World Stage
The episode critiques Donald Trump’s escalating conflict with Iran, highlighting contradictory claims about military strikes and economic sanctions.
Trump’s Global Strategy Raises Questions About a New World Order
The episode argues that Trump’s Venezuela deal signals a global shift to spheres of influence, coordinated with Russia and China.
Top U.S. Commanders Leak Explosive Pentagon Documents
This episode analyzes a leaked Secretary of Defense Order Book revealing top generals warned against the Trump administration’s war in Iran.
Trump Panics as Midterms Near and Iran Attacks Escalate
The MeidasTouch Podcast critiques Donald Trump’s erratic behavior, including posting fake AI war videos and making false claims about inflation and the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump’s Advisors Warn of Midterm Disaster in November
The episode critiques MAGA Republicans for panicking over Donald Trump’s unpopularity amid surging gas prices and the Iran conflict.
Trump Finally Surfaces and It Gets Ugly!
This episode critiques Donald Trump’s administration, highlighting his attacks on media figures like Kristen Welker and claims of polling fraud.
World Leaders Make Major Moves as Trump Risks Leaving America Behind
The episode argues that Donald Trump’s isolationist policies are accelerating a multipolar world order led by China, Russia, and India.
Trump’s Ghislaine Maxwell Problem Comes Roaring Back
The MeidasTouch Podcast discusses Katie Fang’s lawsuit against the Trump DOJ regarding withheld Epstein files, highlighting the government’s refusal to produce FBI notes and redacted documents.
Trump Makes Everything Worse as His Plans Continue to Backfire
The episode critiques Donald Trump’s controversial oil deal with Venezuela, labeling it a fraudulent scheme that fails to address supply shocks from the closed Strait of Hormuz.
Trump Faces Growing World War III Fears as Ukraine War Escalates
The episode analyzes escalating tensions as Russia invokes WWII fears while the US threatens UK sovereignty over the Falklands.
Trump’s Weekend Is Already a Disaster…
The MeidasTouch Podcast critiques Donald Trump’s behavior ahead of the midterms, citing polling data and Republican concerns about voter apathy.
Melania and Barron Face New Scrutiny as Security Fears Grow
The episode discusses allegations that Barron Trump is a recluse fearing Iranian assassins, while analyzing claims by Amanda Ungaro regarding her…
World Leaders Outmaneuver Trump as New Global Alliances Take Shape
The MeidasTouch Podcast features former National Security Advisor Susan Rice discussing the geopolitical consequences of the Trump administration’s war in Iran.
Trump Returns to D.C. as His Iran Strategy Unravels
The episode critiques Donald Trump’s announcement of a purported historic oil deal with Venezuela, labeling it a deceptive distraction from the failed war in Iran and surging inflation.
Trump's NASA Speech Goes Horribly Wrong
The MeidasTouch Podcast dissects Donald Trump’s chaotic speech at a NASA ceremony in Houston, where he awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to Artemis astronauts.
MeidasTouch Full Podcast - 8/28/26
The MeidasTouch Podcast hosts Ben, Brett, and Jordie criticize Donald Trump’s approval ratings and foreign policy failures, particularly regarding Iran and Russia.
AFSCME President Patrick Moran on Fighting for America’s Workers
The episode critiques Mike Johnson’s desperate midterm rhetoric and delusional claims about Republican legislative achievements.
Thursday Breaking Updates with Ben: Trump Attacks Canada, Charlie Angus Responds - 8/27/26
Ben Maccabee analyzes Donald Trump’s executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America as a distraction from failing trade wars and plummeting approval ratings.
Fox News Panics as Trump Plummets in the Polls
The episode critiques Fox News for panicking over Donald Trump’s declining poll numbers and shifting Latino voter trends in Texas.
US Generals Sound Alarm Over Trump’s Destruction of Military
The episode details warnings from military leaders that the Trump administration is crippling US readiness by purging respected generals like Randy George and replacing them with loyalists.
World Leaders Stand Up to Trump and Form New Alliances
The episode argues that Donald Trump is lying about clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz while U.
Trump Locks Down White House as Midterm Fears Grow
This episode critiques Donald Trump’s strategy to dominate the midterms despite low approval ratings, highlighting GOP gaffes and economic misinformation.
Fox News Panics as Trump Crushes GOP Midterm Chances
The MeidasTouch Podcast critiques Fox News for focusing on culture war distractions like the WNBA and transgender issues while ignoring economic crises and midterm polling losses for Republicans.
Top Military Leaders Send Stark Warning to Trump and Hegseth
The episode details a series of leaks alleging that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and CENTCOM Commander Brad Cooper have led the US military into…
Zelenskyy Strikes Deep Inside Russia as Trump Moves to Limit Ukraine
The episode details a failed CIA mission to Moscow and Ukraine’s subsequent sabotage of a major Russian-Chinese petrochemical complex.
Trump Deals Himself a Devastating Blow Ahead of the Midterms
The episode critiques Donald Trump’s strategy of using PAC funds for self-promotional midterm ads while ignoring economic struggles and public health crises like the measles outbreak.
Democrat Hallie Schoffner Leads in Arkansas Senate Race
The MeidasTouch Podcast discusses Donald Trump’s declining approval ratings and the surprising competitiveness of Democratic Senate candidate Haley Schaffner in Arkansas.
Tuesday Afternoon Breaking Updates with Ben 8/25/26
Ben Mankiewicz critiques CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s secret Moscow trip and Trump’s false claims about demining the Strait of Hormuz.
MeidasTouch Full Podcast - 8/25/26
The MeidasTouch Podcast analyzes the Trump administration’s escalating trade war with Canada, highlighting unified Canadian resistance and the withdrawal of negotiators from Washington.
Charlie Angus on Canada Fighting Back Against Trump
This episode analyzes the escalating trade war between Canada and the Trump administration, highlighting Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s defiant rhetoric and unified Canadian resistance.
Bessent’s Past Failures Resurface as Trump’s Economic Strategy Falters
This episode critiques Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, highlighting his history of failed hedge funds and recent policy missteps like the failed yen swap.
Trump Faces Severe Backlash as DC Stunt Backfires
The episode critiques Donald Trump’s recent IndyCar appearance and social media posts, highlighting public backlash over his focus on spectacle amid economic struggles.