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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 region.”

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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 plague death and 182 people quarantined in Siberia. Ben also interviews renowned historian Timothy Snyder about his recent visit to Ukraine, the escalating war, and the global threat of authoritarianism.

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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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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 carrier strike group toward the Middle East, raising the stakes of an already catastrophic war. They also examine Trump’s threats against U.S. allies over emergency fuel supplies, his bogus $54 billion South Ko...

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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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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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MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on MAGA supporters turning away from Donald Trump as the problems facing his presidency mount.

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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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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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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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MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Fox News losing control on air over Donald Trump's collapse in the polls.

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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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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 Catherine Cortez Masto. Sen. Cortez Masto on Trump and the midterms

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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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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 administration's disconnect from Americans' struggles becomes impossible to ignore.

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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 phase of the war as winter approaches. They also discuss Trump’s latest comments on Canada and China, the growing backlash over massive AI data centers, and why Republicans are dismissi...

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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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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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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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 Zelenskyy says could happen if Russia faces no stronger response.

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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 Pentagon.

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MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump's return from Chicago and the chaos that followed.

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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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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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MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s trip to Chicago for the Presidents Cup, where Trump appointed himself chairman, after getting booed in Tennessee the day before. Ben also covers the latest GOP developments as Trump’s Sunday gets even uglier.Go to https://ground.news/MTN to cut through misinformation, critically analyze the news shaping our lives and hold the media accountable. Save 40% off unlimited access to Ground News with my link or scan the QR code on screen.

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MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on world leaders' using the U.S. actions in Venezuela and Iran to challenge America's credibility, and why China has emerged as the major world power while Trump rolled out the red carpet.

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MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on the latest strikes in Russia's war against Ukraine and the growing use of the jet-powered Geran-4 drone. Ben breaks down why its speed poses a challenge for Ukrainian defenses and highlights Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's investigation, which took the weapon apart to show how it works.

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MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump cutting his Tennessee trip short after being booed, then returning home to lash out at Republican Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar, attack the press, and plead with MAGA supporters not to abandon him. Meanwhile, reports that Iran may be laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz raise the stakes after Trump rejected a potential peace deal.

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