The MeidasTouch Podcast

The episode critiques Donald Trump’s erratic social media posts, including bizarre AI memes and claims that a White House ballroom serves as a missile shield.

Katie Fang joins the podcast to detail a federal hearing where Judge Emmett Sullivan reprimanded the Trump DOJ for failing to produce Epstein file documents.

The host condemns Donald Trump for dismissing reports of horrific conditions and low morale among sailors on supercarriers in the Persian Gulf.

The episode critiques the Trump administration’s handling of Iran, highlighting Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s contradictory statements on economic isolation and the Strait of Hormuz.

This episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast features hosts Ben Mankiewicz, Brett Weinstein, and Jordy Rosenberg discussing Katie Fang’s lawsuit against…

Ben Mankiewicz discusses Katie Fang’s lawsuit against the DOJ under the Epstein Transparency Act, highlighting a judge’s warning of contempt for obstruction.

The episode critiques Donald Trump’s handling of tensions with Iran, highlighting memes mocking his security measures and claims of controlling the Strait of Hormuz.

The episode discusses the Trump administration’s decision to cancel beneficial ownership reporting rules and delete existing data, effectively dismantling a bipartisan anti-money laundering law.

The MeidasTouch Podcast features Aaron Parnas discussing severe logistical failures and low morale aboard U.

The episode critiques the Trump administration, highlighting Caroline Levitt’s resignation and Trump’s controversial travel choices amid looming Democratic investigations.

This episode analyzes the collapse of MAGA support in Texas, citing polling leads for Democrats James Tallarico, Vicky Goodwin, and Gina Hinojosa.

The episode critiques the Trump administration’s handling of Middle East tensions, alleging US military failures, sailor suicides, and diplomatic isolation amid rising gas prices.

The episode condemns Ivanka and Jared Trump for their shady real estate deal in Albania with a suspected drug trafficker, ignoring local warnings.

The episode analyzes the formation of the Mecca Pact, a new security alliance among Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, signaling a shift away from US reliance in the Middle East.

This episode critiques Donald Trump’s erratic behavior, highlighting his tarmac meltdown and claims of controlling the Strait of Hormuz.

The host condemns Trump for hiding in a catering truck in Turkey while using the press as decoys, labeling him a coward.

The MeidasTouch Podcast hosts Ben Mankiewicz, Brett Barakatt, and Jordy Rosenberg critique Donald Trump’s erratic foreign policy toward Iran, highlighting failed negotiations and rising oil prices.

The episode analyzes Donald Trump’s collapsing support among non-college-educated white voters amid rising inflation and an unpopular war with Iran.

The episode critiques Donald Trump’s erratic demands for reparations from Iran, arguing he is incapable of negotiation.

The episode details Iran’s refusal to negotiate with Trump, citing strategic patience and $13 billion in damage inflicted on U.

The host criticizes Fox News for ignoring geopolitical crises like Houthi attacks and Strait of Hormuz disruptions to focus on culture wars, including a WNBA controversy and Trump’s hair.

The episode features warnings from current and former CIA officials, including the "Steady State" network, regarding Donald Trump’s authoritarian behavior and incompetence.

The episode critiques Donald Trump’s handling of the Iran crisis, alleging he is avoiding negotiations while profiting from crypto deals linked to shady investors.

This episode analyzes the Trump administration’s unprecedented financial maneuvering, specifically Treasury Secretary Bessent’s uncoordinated sale of euros to prop up the Japanese yen.

The episode critiques Donald Trump’s handling of the war with Iran, alleging he seeks a face-saving exit while Iran demands strict conditions.

The episode critiques Donald Trump’s economic claims and Florida Governor candidate Byron Donalds, highlighting voter frustration over data centers and high living costs.

The episode details a confrontation where families of sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln protested horrific living conditions and mental health crises to Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao.

The episode argues that global leaders are abandoning the US due to perceived weakness under Trump, citing the new Mecca Pact between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey as a replacement for NATO.

The episode critiques Donald Trump’s erratic behavior, including his fear of Iranian drones and absurd social media posts, while highlighting Houthi…

The MeidasTouch Podcast analyzes a poor jobs report, contrasting Trump’s claims of a “golden age” with rising inflation and job losses.

The episode analyzes plummeting approval ratings for Donald Trump and Greg Abbott in Texas, highlighting a competitive governor’s race between Abbott and Gina Hinojosa.

The episode details Iran’s ultimatum to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until the US meets specific demands, contradicting JD Vance’s claims of progress.

The episode critiques Melania Trump’s absence from the White House while her fixer, Mark Beckman, campaigns for awards for her humanitarian efforts.

The episode details a military resistance against Trump and Hegseth, citing the firing of top generals like Charles Costanza and Randy George.

The host delivers a scathing critique of Donald Trump, alleging he lost a catastrophic war with Iran and is now irrelevant as Iran negotiates directly with Oman.

The episode critiques a dismal U.

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The hosts discuss the US military’s depleted munitions stockpiles amid escalating tensions with Iran and Russia, criticizing Trump’s contradictory claims about weapon availability.

Katie Fang joins the MeidasTouch Podcast to discuss a federal court order accusing Acting AG Todd Blanche of defying Judge Sullivan’s directives in her Epstein Transparency Act lawsuit.

Ben Mankiewicz celebrates a legal victory by Katie Fang, where a federal judge ordered the DOJ to justify withholding Epstein files and produce a privilege log.

The episode details Donald Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC over a 2024 documentary, highlighting his refusal to comply with court-ordered financial discovery.

The episode critiques Donald Trump’s silence and alleged mismanagement of defense supplies, claiming the U.

This episode details Democratic senators Adam Schiff, Cory Booker, Richard Blumenthal, and Dick Durbin aggressively cross-examining Donald Trump’s judicial and DOJ nominees.

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The episode critiques Donald Trump’s response to Iran’s warnings, alleging the US lacks critical military interceptors while Trump threatens leakers and wastes billions on obsolete battleships.

This episode analyzes Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s firm stance against Donald Trump, highlighting Carney’s criticism of FIFA president…

The MeidasTouch Podcast analyzes Donald Trump’s declining approval ratings in Michigan and his reaction to Abdul El-Sayed’s primary victory.

The MeidasTouch Podcast analyzes the Trump administration’s claim of a thwarted assassination attempt at a California golf course, highlighting the rapid leak to Fox News.

The episode critiques Donald Trump’s political struggles, highlighting primary losses in Michigan and scandals involving allies like Max Miller and Chuck Edwards.

The episode critiques the Trump administration’s management of the US Navy, highlighting the relief of nuclear submarine commander Joseph Samore and the mysterious death of Commander Gabe Edwards.