The MeidasTouch Podcast
Episodes
Top Generals Push Back as Trump Escalates the War
The episode details alleged leaks from top US military leaders claiming depleted missile stockpiles and a revolt against Donald Trump’s Iran strategy.
Trump's LA Trip Descends Into Chaos
The host critiques Donald Trump’s recent behavior, alleging a "psychotic meltdown" during a tarmac press conference and Fox News interview.
Urgent: Explosions at Dubai Port as Trump Loses Control of War
The episode critiques Donald Trump’s claims of imminent Iran negotiations, contrasting them with recent Houthi strikes on Dubai and Iranian attacks on U.
Rep. Krishnamoorthi Discusses Trump and MAGA Collapse
The host criticizes Trump’s failed Iran diplomacy, depleted munitions, and plummeting approval ratings, citing polling data showing a 21-point deficit.
Afternoon Breaking News Updates with Ben 8/4/2026
Ben Mankiewicz argues that Donald Trump is capitulating to Iran while stealing credit for a pre-existing Oman deal, coinciding with reports that the US has exhausted its precision munitions.
MeidasTouch Full Podcast - 8/4/26
The MeidasTouch Podcast analyzes Donald Trump’s diplomatic retreat from threatening Iran strikes and the DOJ’s dismissal of fabricated charges…
Mike Johnson Faces House Revolt as Pressure Mounts
The episode details Speaker Mike Johnson’s loss of control as MAGA Republicans face internal chaos, including the death of Kay Granger and severe abuse allegations against Rep.
Trump Has Psychotic Monday Am as Term Blows Up
The host critiques Donald Trump’s false claims about poll numbers and Iran negotiations, alleging market manipulation via Truth Social.
Trump Frozen Out as World Leaders Engage Iran
The episode argues that global leaders are abandoning the U.
Zelenskyy Strikes Back at Trump and Putin
The episode details Ukraine’s intensified drone strikes on Russian infrastructure, including oil refineries and military facilities, as President Zelensky defends these offensive actions.
Trump Pulls Midnight DOJ Scheme as Pressure Mounts
The episode critiques Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s midnight order rescinding the anti-weaponization fund, arguing it fails to cancel the May 19th addendum waiving Trump’s tax liabilities.
Fox News Turns on Trump Over Iran
The episode critiques Fox News for distracting from Trump’s alleged surrender to Iran by attacking transgender rights and Hassan Piker.
Trump Gives In to Iran and Awards Himself Golf Trophies
The episode critiques Donald Trump for awarding himself golf trophies while falsely claiming Iran sought a ceasefire, a narrative Iran denies.
Top NATO Commander Sounds Alarm on Trump's Iran Strategy
The MeidasTouch Podcast discusses General Alexis Grinkiewicz’s warning that the US lacks sufficient Navy destroyers and missile interceptors to escalate war with Iran.
Trump Weighs Firing Jeanine Pirro Amid Growing Backlash
The episode details the fallout from Jeanine Pirro’s dismissal of charges against David Hearn, which accused Interior Secretary Doug Burgum of fabricating evidence.
Trump Publicly Reverses Course on Iran
The episode analyzes Donald Trump’s sudden reversal on Iran, attributing his cancellation of military strikes to pressure from Saudi Arabia and Iran’s coordinated regional attacks.
Trump Throws AG Pick Under Bus as Time Runs Out
The episode analyzes Donald Trump blocking Todd Blanche’s Attorney General nomination by refusing to eliminate the controversial anti-weaponization fund and a tax liability waiver.
Trump Has Catastrophic Saturday as Walls Close In
The episode details Donald Trump’s political setbacks, including failed efforts to confirm Todd Blanche as Attorney General and backlash over tax audit waivers.
Trump's Health Sparks New Questions as Iran Turns Up Pressure
The episode argues that Iran is executing a psychological operation to torment Donald Trump by exploiting his alleged mental instability and cognitive decline.
Trump and Putin's Plan Comes Under New Scrutiny
The episode argues that Donald Trump colluded with Vladimir Putin to deceive Ukraine into delaying its defense preparations.
Trump Under Fire as Calls for Accountability Grow
The episode critiques the Trump administration, highlighting the DOJ's dismissal of charges against David Hearn in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool case as evidence of political fraud.
MeidasTouch Full Podcast - 7/31/26
The MeidasTouch Podcast discusses Donald Trump’s plummeting approval ratings amid a crashing economy, with GDP growth far below administration promises.
Thursday Afternoon Breaking Updates with Ben 7/30/26
Ben Mankiewicz discusses escalating global conflicts, including Russian strikes on Ukraine and Iranian attacks on US bases in Jordan and Kuwait,…
Trump Has Catastrophic Thursday as Bluffs Get Called
The episode details Trump’s stalled AG nomination for Todd Blanche, blocked by senators demanding written revocation of Trump’s tax immunity and January 6 fund.
Furious Canada Blasts Trump and Kills Maple MAGA
The episode analyzes Canada’s economic retaliation against Donald Trump’s tariffs, highlighting a sharp decline in Canadian tourism spending in the US.
All Hell Breaks Loose as War Moves Toward Poland
The episode details recent Russian strikes on western Ukraine and air sirens in Poland, highlighting Ukraine’s lack of Patriot interceptors.
Trump Falls Silent as Iran Sends Secret Warning
The episode analyzes Iran’s strategic warning to Donald Trump, highlighting attacks on Egyptian LNG ships and control over key straits to deter further U.
Fox News Turns on Trump as His Presidency Unravels
The host critiques Fox News for amplifying Ted Cruz’s claims that Trump acts like a communist oligarch and for hosting Benjamin Netanyahu, who…
Trump Has Catastrophic Wednesday as War Gets Worse
The episode critiques President Trump’s aggressive rhetoric toward Iran following a surprise attack on U.
Trump Rattled as Past Controversies Resurface
The MeidasTouch Podcast analyzes Donald Trump’s behavior at Lindsey Graham’s funeral, interpreting his actions as signs of cognitive decline and fear of mortality.
Trump Blindsided as MAGA Turns Against Him
The episode details a growing exodus of former MAGA supporters, including UFC fighter Sean Strickland and Rep.
Trump's War Strategy Backfires as Markets Tumble
The host argues that Donald Trump has triggered a global economic collapse and escalated regional war through market manipulation and military aggression.
Tuesday Afternoon Breaking News Update with Ben - 7/28/26
Ben Mankiewicz analyzes the escalating Middle East conflict, arguing that Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz while the U.
MeidasTouch Full Podcast - 7/28/26
The hosts analyze escalating global conflicts, including Houthi blockades and US-Iran tensions, while criticizing President Trump’s erratic AI posts and false claims about munitions supplies.
Trump Has Disaster Landing on AF1 as Iran Rejects Talks
The episode critiques Donald Trump’s false claims about Iran negotiations and military success, contrasting his rhetoric with Houthi attacks and Iranian defiance.
Trump's Health Sparks Renewed 25th Amendment Calls
The episode examines growing calls for the 25th Amendment due to Donald Trump’s alleged cognitive and physical decline.
Trump Has Catastrophic Monday as 3 Refineries Blown Up
The episode critiques Donald Trump’s failed diplomacy with Iran, highlighting Houthi strikes on Saudi oil infrastructure that undermine US leverage.
Trump Loses Control as MAGA Fractures
The episode details a mass exodus of Republican voters from Donald Trump, citing high inflation, unfulfilled campaign promises, and dissatisfaction with the Iran conflict.
Trump Changes Course After Xi Jinping's Warning
The episode argues that Donald Trump halted military escalation against Iran due to fear of Chinese intervention and depleted U.
Trump Melts Down as Iran Strategy Unravels
The host condemns Donald Trump for posting bizarre AI images while the US paused military escalation against Iran due to munitions shortages.
Fox News Turns on Trump After Iran Reversal
The episode critiques Fox News for pushing Donald Trump toward an apocalyptic war with Iran, despite US munitions shortages and depleted oil reserves.
Trump Gets Cornered and Admits $8 Billion Funding Scheme
The episode examines court documents revealing the Trump administration halted billions in clean energy grants solely based on whether states voted for Kamala Harris.
Trump has Disaster Sunday as he Surrenders Again
The episode critiques Donald Trump’s distraction with mocking journalists and celebrities while the U.
Top Generals Issue Stark Warning on Trump's Iran Strategy
The MeidasTouch Podcast argues that top US generals warned Donald Trump against escalating the Iran conflict due to critical munitions shortages and the risk of drawing in Russia and China.
Melania Faces New Fallout as Democrats Eye Barron
This episode argues that Melania Trump is facing "karma" due to Donald Trump’s alleged infidelity with Natalie Harp and Barron’s ties to the Tate brothers.
Trump Blinks as Iran Conflict Enters a New Phase
The episode argues that Donald Trump is capitulating to Iran due to depleted U.
Top Prosecutor of Trump War Crimes Is Killed in Street
This episode examines the assassination of Ecuadorian prosecutor Alexandra Bravo, who was investigating U.
Justin Wolfers on the Market Fallout From Trump's War Strategy
Host Ben Mankiewicz and economist Justin Wolfers analyze how Trump’s Iran war escalation and aggressive tariffs are causing simultaneous inflation and unemployment.
Trump has Disaster Saturday as he Freezes Up in Fear
The episode critiques Donald Trump’s failed Iran negotiations and poorly received White House Correspondents’ Dinner speech, alleging plagiarism and racist jokes.
Rep. Brendan Boyle on Trump's Budget and the House Recess
The MeidasTouch Podcast criticizes House Speaker Mike Johnson for ending the session with a defense-focused budget that ignores inflation.