08 OCT 2026: Big Victories for America's Kids, Navy, & Spy Missions // Trump's Team Pivots South, Away From Europe // War in Iran Bogs Down GOP // Trump Fights To Regain Support // Trans Oct. Surprise // Ibogaine
Summary
Host Brian Dean-Wright covers the Trump administration's $70,000 fee on the OPT visa program and the announcement of a new $6.6 billion shipyard in Maryland. The episode also discusses the classified revival of the SR-71 Blackbird by NASA and Secretary Rubio’s speech in Greece warning Europe of civilizational decline. Additionally, Dean-Wright analyzes the rising costs of the Iran conflict, midterm election polling in swing states, and new Stanford research on ibogaine treatment for veteran PTSD.
Topics discussed
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Introduction and show overview
Trump admin slaps $70k fee on OPT visas
Andrel Industries announces $6.6B Maryland shipyard
Mystery revival of the SR-71 Blackbird by NASA
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Rubio warns Europe; US pivots focus to Latin America
Iran war costs rise; tanker attacks and diesel issues
Midterm election races in swing states
Democratic promises and Minnesota terrorism arrest
Supreme Court ruling on trans athletes in sports
Ibogaine treatment for veteran PTSD and TBI
Closing remarks and scripture
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