The MeidasTouch Podcast
The MeidasTouch Podcast features brothers Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas, who bring their unique backgrounds in law, video editing, and advertising to cover news with humor and a strong pro-democracy stance. The podcast combines brotherly banter, comedy, news coverage, and deep discussions about supporting democracy, and it serves as a key interview destination for top political leaders. New episodes with all three brothers are released every Tuesday and Friday morning, with breaking news updates daily, and live video episodes on Monday and Thursday nights.
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Russia Escalates Attacks on Ukraine as NATO Faces New Security Concerns
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on escalating Russian attacks on Ukraine's power infrastructure, blackouts in Kyiv, and the reported strike in Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone. Meiselas breaks down Zelensky's response and the growing stakes for NATO as Donald Trump insists everything will be fine.
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Trump’s Late-Night Posts Draw Scrutiny as Global Crises Escalate
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump's bizarre late-night posts on his return from Alaska, including a video depicting himself with a lion and messages telling Americans to "trust the process." Meiselas breaks down the escalating chaos across the Middle East, Russia, and Ukraine, and the suffering at home and abroad as Trump insists everything will be fine.
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Breaking Afternoon Updates with Ben Meiselas - 10/13/2026
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on breaking news from the day.
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MeidasTouch Full Podcast - 10/13/26
On this episode of the MeidasTouch Podcast, Ben, Brett, and Jordy break down Donald Trump’s escalating foreign policy disasters as his supposed Russia-Ukraine ceasefire collapses before it even begins, Putin intensifies attacks on Ukraine, and Trump turns his anger toward Zelenskyy. The brothers expose Trump’s controversial Russian diesel deal, the laws it may violate, and growing questions about
Scott MacFarlane Details Judge Reyes's Furious Clash With DOJ
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas breaks down a heated court hearing involving federal Judge Ana Reyes and Department of Justice lawyers representing the Trump administration. Meiselas details Judge Reyes’s furious response after the DOJ allegedly breached an open-court agreement regarding the East Potomac public golf course by permitting the felling of hundreds of trees over the weekend without suffi
Texas GOP Smear Campaign Against James Talarico Faces Backlash
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on the GOP smear campaign against James Talarico backfiring after false claims about a stay at an Ohio mental health facility were exposed. Meiselas breaks down the facility's response, Talarico's statement that he has never been to Ohio, and how the effort to undermine him in the Texas Senate race blew up in Republicans' faces.
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Trump Falls Apart on Monday…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s Monday going off the rails as he posts fake Denzel Washington endorsements, oil surges to $107 a barrel, and MAGA Mike Johnson insists the administration deserves straight A’s. Meiselas also breaks down Trump’s escalating attacks on Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and reports of a raid at her Washington, D.C., home as Trump grows increasingly desper
Iran’s $2 Trillion Threat Raises Stakes as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Iran's warning threatening $2 trillion worth of U.S. infrastructure as tensions escalate. Meiselas breaks down the reported strikes on four tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's latest missile, drone, and aircraft tests, and questions about whether Iranian diesel is being sold to the United States through Russia under Trump's diesel deal.
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Ukraine Strikes Russian Data Centers as Trump’s Diesel Deal Faces Bipartisan Backlash
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Ukraine's strikes on three Russian Yandex data centers as Trump faces backlash over his diesel deal with Russia and shifting claims about an energy ceasefire. Meiselas breaks down Zelensky's response, Russia's attacks on Ukraine's energy grid—including the Kharkiv thermal power plant—and bipartisan congressional criticism of Trump's Russian diesel deal.
Trump’s Late-Night Posts Draw Scrutiny as Diesel Deal Raises Questions
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump's late-night meltdown as his threats against Zelensky backfire and he turns back to Canada seeking diesel. Meiselas also discusses the reported destruction of roughly 500 trees at East Potomac Golf Course and questions about whether Russian diesel sold to the United States is coming from Iran.
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Trump’s Karma Just Hit All At Once…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas and MeidasTouch chief economist Justin Wolfers report on the consequences of Trump’s failed economic policies hitting all at once. From tariffs and trade wars to Treasury yields and oil market schemes, Ben and Justin break down the mounting economic pressures as severe storms disrupt U.S. refining capacity at the worst possible time.
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Suzan DelBene on Democrats’ Final Push to Win Back the House
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump's own MAGA supporters turning against him in public, highlighting examples of growing backlash from his base. Meiselas then interviews Congresswoman Suzan DelBene, chair of the DCCC, about Democrats' final push before the midterms and their fight to take back the House.
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Trump's Saturday Takes a Dark Turn...
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s Saturday taking a dark turn as he whines about the Nobel Peace Prize and invokes religion to justify his comments about public executions. Meiselas also breaks down the crises unfolding at home and abroad, including reports of a mass shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania, a major hurricane, escalating war in the Middle East, and Russian oil arriving
Trump Falls Apart on Sunday…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump falling apart on Sunday as his desperate claim that Ukraine and Russia agreed to a ceasefire is undercut by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Meiselas breaks down Zelensky’s public criticism of Trump, another tanker strike in the Gulf of Oman, another reported strike at Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid Airport, and MAGA Republicans’ attempts to
Iran Escalates Tanker Attacks as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Rise
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Iran's latest escalation, including two tanker attacks and directives for ships to move to the Dubai anchorage. Meiselas breaks down Iran's efforts to exert control over shipping, rebuild its weapons using Russian technology, and prepare for a wider war, arguing that Trump's weakness is emboldening Tehran.
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Zelenskyy Delivers a Defiant Message as Tensions With Trump Escalate
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Zelenskyy's response as Donald Trump escalates his threats against Ukraine, calls for Zelenskyy's removal, and touts his diesel deal with Putin. Meiselas breaks down Zelenskyy's push to unite European allies and Ukraine's continued strikes on Russian refineries as Trump exposes his true intentions.
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Trump Attacks Zelensky and Praises Putin as Russia Oil Deal Draws Scrutiny
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump's unraveling return from Tennessee as he attacks Zelensky, praises Putin, and boasts about his Russian oil deal while crises escalate around him. Meiselas calls for Trump's impeachment and explains how Trump is exposing his true intentions as the American people refuse to bend or break.
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Inside Rep. Robert Garcia’s Plan to Investigate Trump and His Inner Circle
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas examines Donald Trump's mention of Mohamed Al Fayed in his latest speech, the serious allegations against Al Fayed, and the connections Meiselas draws to Princess Diana and the fight over the Epstein files. Meiselas then interviews Democratic Congressman Robert Garcia about congressional oversight and efforts to demand transparency and accountability.
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World Leaders Push Back as Trump Targets Global Institutions and Reverses Russia Policy
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on furious world leaders pushing back against Donald Trump over his attacks on international institutions and his diesel deal with Putin. Meiselas breaks down the international response as Trump targets the International Criminal Court and reverses course on Russia after punishing other countries for doing business with Putin.”
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Zelensky Defies Trump as Ukraine Escalates Strikes on Russian Refineries
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Zelensky defying Trump as Ukraine strikes more Russian refineries following Trump’s announcement of a diesel deal with Putin. Meiselas breaks down Trump’s push to lift sanctions on Russia and his warning against further refinery strikes as Ukraine refuses to back down.”
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Trump’s 2 A.M. Posts Spark Controversy Over Russia, Ukraine and the ICC
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump's 2 a.m. meltdown following his return from Syracuse, as he posts photos of himself with Mike Tyson and lashes out at Navi Pillay. Meiselas breaks down Trump's overnight posts after a disastrous day of announcing Russian diesel imports, attacking Ukraine, and targeting the International Criminal Court.
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MeidasTouch Full Podcast - 10/9/26
On this episode of the MeidasTouch Podcast, Ben, Brett, and Jordy break down Trump's escalating Iran war disaster as oil prices surge, tankers come under attack, and his latest attempt to calm the markets falls flat. The brothers discuss Trump's alarming remarks about Los Angeles and San Diego, new developments in the Strait of Hormuz, and escalating attacks across the Middle East. They also cover
Trump Falls Apart in Greece
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on the scandals surrounding Kimberly Guilfoyle, Trump’s ambassador to Greece, as Marco Rubio visits the country. Meiselas breaks down a Wall Street Journal report detailing a Trump donor’s allegation that Guilfoyle asked him to pay her Amex bill, allegations about her comments to Greek officials regarding Romania’s government, and questions surrounding her ass
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Trump Just Caved at the Worst Time…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s sudden reversal on Iran, saying he will not pursue military operations and suggesting a deal could come before the midterms. Meiselas breaks down Trump’s latest statements and how he is trying to influence the markets as the election approaches.
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Iran Just Massively Escalated
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on strikes against stationary tankers off Qatar and Fujairah in the UAE, near key ship-to-ship transfer areas. Meiselas breaks down his analysis of Iran’s calculated strategy to drive up crude oil costs before escalating further in the weeks leading up to the midterm elections as Trump is frozen.
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All Hell Breaks Loose as Zelensky Launches 500 Drones
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Ukraine’s 500-drone assault and the latest strikes on Putin’s birthday, Russia’s deadly attacks on Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Pryluky, and the rapid development of Geran-4 and Geran-5 drones as the war enters a dangerous new phase.
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Trump’s 1 AM Return Gets Ugly
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s return to Washington, D.C., at 1:20 a.m., appearing to struggle to walk as he exits Marine One after a disastrous Texas trip. Meiselas breaks down Trump’s heckled speech and vicious name-calling attacks against his political opponents.
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Dan Freeman discusses DNC lawsuit against Trump
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on the DNC’s lawsuit against Donald Trump over his propaganda ads and interviews DNC litigation chair Dan Freeman about the case he just filed, the legal arguments, and what comes next.
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Trump Limps Out as it Goes Down...
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump appearing to struggle to walk as he leaves for Texas and avoids questions about 30-year fixed mortgage rates reaching 7.45%. Meiselas also breaks down reports of another tanker struck off Qatar and the mounting crises unfolding around Trump.
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Fox Cuts Him Out
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Fox News skipping Donald Trump’s speeches as his increasingly erratic remarks turn off voters. Meiselas breaks down what Fox is airing instead and what its coverage choices reveal about Trump’s mounting political problems.
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Trump’s Day Just Got Worse…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s increasingly desperate Wednesday morning as he lashes out with vicious attack ads while bad news mounts. Meiselas breaks down Trump’s latest outbursts and the major developments unfolding this morning.
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Trump Freezes Up Over Iran Trap
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on how Donald Trump is falling deeper into Iran’s economic trap as soaring tanker transport costs and disruptions to global oil supplies squeeze consumers. Meiselas breaks down the mounting fallout from the war and why the administration’s economic messaging fails to match reality.
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All Hell Breaks as Kyiv and Moscow Burn
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on the escalating Russia-Ukraine war as Russia launches a massive ballistic missile barrage and Ukraine strikes back. Meiselas breaks down Zelensky’s warning, the latest attacks at sea, and the wider consequences as the conflict grows more dangerous.
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Trump Has 12 AM Meltdown as This Happens…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s late-night meltdown as his own fundraising email describes the numbers as “soul-crushing.” Meiselas breaks down Trump’s overnight ranting, the economic pain facing Americans, and the consequences of his policies unfolding around the world.
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Trump Falls Apart at Navy Yard Speech
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s disastrous speech in front of the Navy in Maryland, where he admitted he was scared of submarines, falsely claimed the United States is winning the war, and delivered a series of bizarre and offensive remarks.
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US Soldiers Finally Break Silence
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on explosive Associated Press reporting featuring accounts from nine injured U.S. service members about the Iranian attack in Kuwait that killed six American troops. Meiselas breaks down their accounts of the lack of preparation before the attack, what happened during the strike, and how survivors were treated afterward—raising serious questions about the Trum
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Trump Erupts as He Can't Stop Them...
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump lashing out at the White House before departing for Nebraska as another tanker is struck in the Strait of Hormuz, more Saudi facilities are hit, and tensions between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia escalate.
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Trump Loses It as Fox Stops Coverage….
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump lashing out over the lack of coverage of his rallies, including from Fox News, as his disastrous appearances become harder for the network to sell.
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Trump Just Got a Rude Awakening….
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump getting a rude awakening on Monday as Iran continues striking tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, undermining his administration’s claims that the situation is under control. J.D. Vance, Marco Rubio, and other Trump officials scramble to defend his handling of the crisis as new polling shows Democrats surging in voter identification.
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Trump’s Dark Past Surfaces as Witness Dies…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on the death of whistleblower Simon Andriesz, who raised concerns about Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein, and examines the records behind his disclosures. Meiselas also breaks down Katie Phang’s lawsuit seeking the release of Epstein files and the ongoing fight over records withheld or redacted by the Trump Justice Department.
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Trump’s Retreat Gets Worse…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on the withdrawal of 12 U.S. B 1 bombers from RAF Fairford. Meiselas examines the latest developments alongside the USS George H.W. Bush’s arrival in Phuket, Thailand, and explains why he sees these military movements as further signs of Trump’s unraveling strategy in the Iran war.
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Trump Just Can’t Stop It…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s overnight ranting and posts about Xi Jinping as gas and diesel prices surge and Americans struggle to make ends meet. Meiselas contrasts Trump’s behavior with former President Joe Biden watching tv and having ice cream with his daughter Ashley, and breaks down the widening gap between Trump’s sick online obsessions and the crises facing the c
Trump Digs Economic Hole Deeper...
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas and MeidasTouch Chief Economist Justin Wolfers, founder of Platypus Economics, break down how Donald Trump and Scott Bessent’s economic strategy is backfiring, deepening America’s economic problems, and isolating the United States from the rest of the world.
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Trump Drove Them Away...
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on how Donald Trump’s policies are hurting Nevada’s tourism economy, driving away international visitors, and squeezing families with rising costs. Ben then interviews Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford about his campaign for governor against Joe Lombardo and his plans to fight for the people of Nevada.
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Trump's Sunday Goes Horribly Wrong...
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s disastrous Sunday as he boasts about a new “super intelligence” force while global crises mount. Ben breaks down reports of strikes on Ukraine’s bridges, North Korean ballistic missile tests, another tanker struck by Iran, and surging diesel prices as Energy Secretary Chris Wright and other Trump officials insist everything is going great.
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Trump Just Secretly Retreated…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on the USS George H.W. Bush’s departure from the blockade near Iran, the reduction in U.S. military assets, and how those moves contrast with the Trump administration’s public claims as mismanagement cripples the already catastrophic war.
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All Hell Breaks Loose as Zelensky Puts Trump on Notice…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Volodymyr Zelensky’s defiant response to Donald Trump’s pressure on Ukraine, Ukraine’s expanding long-range weapons capabilities, and escalating strikes inside Russia as Moscow continues its attacks on Kyiv ahead of brutal winter.
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Trump Returns Wrecked After Ohio Debacle…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s exhausted return from his disastrous speech at an Ohio high school gym and breaks down the Trump’s stunning collapse as his latest trip comes to an end.
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Trump's Own Numbers Crush His Lies... (with Justin Wolfers)
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas and MeidasTouch Chief Economist Justin Wolfers, founder of Platypus Economics, break down Friday’s abysmal economic numbers and how they expose Donald Trump’s false claims about affordability, falling costs, and inflation helping reduce the debt while the debt keeps growing.
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Kushner Faces Potential Congressional Scrutiny Over Foreign Business Dealings
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas breaks down how a Democratic takeover of the House and Senate could expose Jared Kushner to congressional investigations and subpoenas over his foreign business dealings and conflicts of interest. Ben examines Kushner's growing exposure to scrutiny and what renewed congressional oversight could mean for the Trump family as the midterms approach.
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Trump's Saturday Just Got Very Ugly...
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s Saturday morning rants, including promises of checks, attacks on Tom Cotton, and sharing his cell phone number, following disastrous trips to Texas, Oklahoma, and Mobile, Alabama, as he prepares to head to Dayton, Ohio.
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Iran Prepares for Wider War as Trump Faces Mounting Pressure
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on growing signs of a wider war involving Iran, including reports of Iranian strikes on three tankers and a closed-door Camp David meeting involving J.D. Vance, Pete Hegseth, and Marco Rubio. Ben breaks down Houthi advances eastward, Saudi preparations for an offensive to retake Mocha, and how these developments raise fears of a major escalation across the reg
Russia Escalates Strikes as Ukraine Prepares for a Dark Winter (with Timothy Snyder)
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Russia's escalating strikes on Kyiv, Ukraine striking back at targets in Samara and Moscow, and European diplomats preparing to relocate their embassies from Kyiv to Lviv. Ben breaks down Financial Times and New York Times reporting on Ukraine's claims that it obtained Russia's secret playbook for a dark winter campaign, along with reports of a pneumonic pl
Trump’s Midnight Return Draws Scrutiny Over Senior Payments and Iran War
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s disastrous return from Alabama and his remarks aboard Air Force One about payments to seniors and promises of more money if people vote Republican, as Trump and J.D. Vance grow increasingly desperate while the war escalates and events spiral out of control.
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MeidasTouch Full Podcast - 10/2/26
On this episode of the MeidasTouch Podcast, Ben, Brett and Jordy discuss a rapidly widening global crisis as tankers are struck in the Strait of Hormuz, Russia escalates its assault on Ukraine, and Americans get slammed by record-high diesel prices and surging gas costs. The brothers break down Trump’s claims that he “controls” the Strait even as he moves thousands more U.S. troops and another car
Trump Sends More Troops…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump sending more U.S. forces to the Middle East amid concerns about further escalation with Iran. Meiselas also breaks down Trump’s alarming Time magazine interview and how world leaders are outmaneuvering him as his foreign policy weakens America’s standing around the globe.
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Breaking Afternoon Updates with Ben 10/1/2026
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Trump’s Health Collapses and Alarms Aides
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas discusses Donald Trump’s recent public appearances and behavior during cabinet meetings, the health questions they have raised, and how his administration is responding.
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IN YOUR BACKYARD: The People vs. Dirty Air (ft. Rep. Ro Khanna)
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Trump Blindsided as It Gets Worse
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on MAGA supporters turning away from Donald Trump as the problems facing his presidency mount.
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All Hell Breaks Loose as Putin Threatens Nukes
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Russia’s latest nuclear threat against NATO, as Moscow warned it could resort to nuclear weapons if the alliance attempted to cut off Kaliningrad, raising tensions in the war in Ukraine.
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Trump Has Midnight Meltdown Over It
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s late-night posting spree after a disastrous day that included falling asleep during meetings, as Trump insists everything is going great while the problems have spiraled out of control.
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Rep. Chris Pappas on Trump’s economy and his New Hampshire Senate Run
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas exposes Trump’s market manipulation and examines claims that the PCE inflation formula was changed to make inflation look lower, as prices and Treasury yields continue to surge. Meiselas also interviews Democratic Congressman Chris Pappas of New Hampshire about his campaign for the U.S. Senate.
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Fox News Reacts as Trump’s Poll Numbers Slide
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Fox News losing control on air over Donald Trump's collapse in the polls.
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Trump’s Day Gets Ugly Fast…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on three more tankers hit in the Strait of Hormuz by Iran and pressure mounts from rising diesel prices and Treasury yields as Trump tries to manipulate the market.
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Trump Faces New Midterm Warning Signs as Polls Shift
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s latest nightmare polls, with Democrats leading by 15 points in the Economist/YouGov generic ballot and 12 points in Quinnipiac’s, while Harvard-Harris finds voters prefer Biden’s handling of the economy over Trump’s, especially among independents. Meiselas also breaks down Republican struggles in key races and interviews Nevada Senator Cather
Iran Challenges Trump Over Control of Strait of Hormuz (with Hussain Albukhaiti)
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Iran calling Trump's bluff by challenging him to visit the Strait of Hormuz, offering to pay for his trip and videotape it to demonstrate that the United States does not control the strait. Meiselas also interviews pro-Houthi Yemeni journalist Hussain Albukhaiti, who joins from Sanaa to share his perspective on the latest developments.
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Trump Faces Mounting Economic Pressure as Iran Crisis Deepens
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump's increasingly desperate posts and bizarre behavior following his White House meeting with AI billionaires, as he claims things are looking great in the Strait of Hormuz while Treasury yields and mortgage rates surge. Meiselas also breaks down outrageous comments from JD Vance and footage of Russell Brand moderating an event with Dr. Oz as the
Breaking Afternoon Updates with Ben 9/29/2026
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on breaking news from the day.
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MeidasTouch Full Podcast - 9/29/26
On this episode of the MeidasTouch Podcast, Ben, Brett and Jordy discuss the growing crises hitting Americans at home and abroad as gas and diesel prices surge and the Trump regime pushes claims about Iran and the Strait of Hormuz that don’t match the reality on the ground. The brothers break down Russia’s escalating attacks on Ukraine, Zelensky’s strikes deep inside Russia, and the dangerous new
Liz Oyer on Corruption at Trump’s DOJ and FBI
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on the sudden resignation of Andrew Bailey, one of FBI Director Kash Patel’s top deputies, amid sweeping departures from Trump’s FBI. Ben also interviews former DOJ pardon attorney Liz Oyer about the turmoil inside the administration and what Bailey’s exit reveals about its leadership.
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Trump’s Public Behavior Draws Renewed Health Scrutiny
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas examines recent footage of Donald Trump and the growing questions about his health and behavior. Psychiatrist Dr. Bandy X. Lee offers her assessment of Trump's interactions with Chinese President Xi Jinping, including why she believes Trump appeared deferential to him. Ben breaks down the footage and Dr. Lee's warning about what his public behavior could mean.
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Trump’s Monday Just Got Very Ugly…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump spending Monday morning posting about which TV shows he likes and dislikes, along with photos of himself golfing, as gas and diesel prices climb, Russia launches a massive strike on Kyiv, and an FBI leadership resignation adds to the turmoil. Meiselas breaks down the news Trump appears to be ignoring and the posts he chose to make instead.
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Zelenskyy Warns Russia’s New Drones Could Threaten Europe
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's warning as Russia expands its use of faster Geran-4 drones and Geran-5 weapons. Zelenskyy warns that the threat could extend beyond Ukraine and urges Donald Trump to use the sanctions powers in the Lindsey Graham Act to increase pressure on Russia. Ben breaks down the new weapons, the risk to Europe, and what Zelens
Iran Claims 19 Ships Targeted as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Escalates
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Iran's claim that its forces targeted 19 ships near the Strait of Hormuz. Ben examines the sharp drop in shipping traffic, the disputed reports about mines near the southern route along Oman, and new reporting that eight U.S. Marines were injured in a September 14 missile strike on a vessel—an attack that had not previously been publicly disclosed by the Pe
Trump Returns From Chicago as Chaos Escalates
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump's return from Chicago and the chaos that followed.
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Yikes! Fox Collapses on Air Over This...
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Fox News hosts collapsing on air over Donald Trump's war with Iran. As the situation worsens, they insist things are fine and try to blame Democrats.
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Trump Faces MAGA Backlash as Supporters Turn Against Him
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on the Donald Trump losing his entire MAGA base. Ben then speaks with Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson about her campaign for governor and what she’s hearing from voters. Jocelyn Benson on her run for Michigan governor
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