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Episodes
Blanche Rescinds 'Anti-Weaponization Fund', Iran Strikes Off, Midwest Primaries
This episode covers President Trump canceling planned strikes on Iran after allies urged diplomacy, with negotiations set to resume.
Trump attacks DSA candidates as 'communists.' Will it stick?
NPR reporters analyze how Republicans, led by Trump, are labeling progressive Democratic Socialist candidates as communists to counter their electoral gains.
Truth Social Paid Access, Colorado River Cuts, FIFA's Faceplant
This episode examines Truth Social’s new paid service offering early access to Trump’s posts, sparking insider trading concerns.
Trump Says Hamas Will Disarm, Blanche Faces GOP Pushback, Economic Outlook
This episode covers President Trump’s disputed claim of a disarmament deal with Hamas, which faces opposition from both Hamas and Israel over sequencing.
US and Iran Trade Strikes After Brief Pause, Fauci Pleads The Fifth, New Asylum Rule
This episode covers escalating U.