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Jensen Huang's Trillion-Dollar Bet: NVIDIA's Massive Revenue Target Shakes Wall Street
Marcus "Marc" Ellery discusses NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's announcement of a trillion-dollar AI infrastructure revenue opportunity by 2027. Covering new platforms like Vera Rubin architecture and Groq LPU, Huang emphasizes AI inference over training. Wall Street reacts positively, with analysts projecting significant upside and market cap growth exceeding six trillion dollars.
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War on Three Fronts: Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Home Front
Join host Marcus "Marc" Ellery for breaking coverage of the escalating U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict entering its third week. Israeli and American forces strike thousands of Iranian targets while Tehran attacks military sites across Gulf states and closes the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices soaring and displacing nearly a million in Lebanon.
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One Battle After Another Dominates Oscar Night While Sean Penn's Empty Chair Steals the Spotlight
Marcus "Marc" Ellery covers the 98th Academy Awards, where "One Battle After Another" dominated with six wins including Best Picture. Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor for "Sinners," Jessie Buckley took Best Actress, and Sean Penn skipped his third Oscar win. Plus Southern California heatwave warnings and UConn's undefeated tournament entry.
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March Madness: SoCal Braces for a Bizarre 90-Degree Heat Wave
Host Marcus "Marc" Ellery covers Southern California's unprecedented mid-March heat wave, with temperatures surging twenty to thirty degrees above normal. The National Weather Service issued extreme heat warnings as the region braces for potentially record-breaking conditions through March twenty-first, with some areas expecting ninety-degree weather unusually early in spring.
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Undefeated UConn, First-Timers, and Record-Breaking Offenses Fill the Bracket
Marcus "Marc" Ellery breaks down UConn's historic 50-game winning streak and 31-0 season as the women's basketball tournament begins. We cover their dominant offense, suffocating defense, and what it might take to beat this juggernaut, plus UCLA, Texas, South Carolina, and underdog stories heading into March Madness.
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Death Hoaxes, Six Fingers, and Hypersonic Missiles: The Info War Swirling Around Netanyahu
Host Marcus "Marc" Ellery covers viral misinformation during the Iran-Israel conflict, including AI-fabricated rumors of Netanyahu's death, deepfake videos of Tel Aviv's destruction, and the bizarre six-finger conspiracy. We discuss real military escalation, missile strikes, and how AI is weaponizing disinformation in modern warfare.
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The Gulf Is on Fire as the US-Iran War Spirals Across the Middle East
Marc Ellery covers the escalating U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict on day sixteen of Operation Roaring Lion. Topics include Iran's hypersonic missile strikes on U.S. Gulf bases, potential billion-dollar equipment losses, American counterstrikes on Kharg Island, Strait of Hormuz tensions, and Trump's ceasefire negotiations. Six U.S. service members killed supporting operations are honored.
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War, Oil, and the World's Most Dangerous Chokepoint
Marc Ellery examines the historic Strait of Hormuz closure, now in its third week, following U.S. strikes on Iran's Kharg Island. We cover how this disruption threatens twenty percent of global oil supply, spikes fuel prices worldwide, reroutes shipping around Africa, and strains economies from California to Australia.
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The US-Iran War Escalates as Trump Delivers an Ultimatum to Tehran
Marcus "Marc" Ellery covers President Trump's March 15, 2026 ultimatum to Iran following weeks of escalating military strikes, regional instability, and massive humanitarian costs. The episode examines attacks on Iranian facilities, missile exchanges across Gulf states, the Strait of Hormuz crisis, petroleum price surges, and unverified casualty reports amid ongoing conflict.
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From 80°F to Snow in Hours: NYC's Wildest March Day Ever
Marcus "Marc" Ellery examines New York City's wild March weather, from a reported record 80-degree day to a dramatic 40-degree plunge in 24 hours. The episode explores prediction markets on upcoming temperatures, discusses climate volatility's real-world impacts, and covers NYC's half-marathon and Brooklyn's Saint Patrick's Day Parade.
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Big Tech's Great Swap: Tens of Thousands of Jobs Out, Billions in AI Spending In
Host Marcus "Marc" Ellery examines the staggering wave of tech layoffs in early 2026, with over 45,000 jobs cut as companies like Amazon, Meta, and Block slash workforces amid massive AI investments exceeding $600 billion. We discuss whether artificial intelligence is truly transforming work or serving as convenient corporate cover for cost-cutting.
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From 80°F to Snow in 48 Hours — NYC's Wildest Weather Whiplash Ever
Join host Marcus "Marc" Ellery as we cover New York City's reported record-breaking 80-degree March day, followed by a dramatic 40-degree temperature drop within 48 hours. We also discuss Southern California's triple-digit heat warnings, spring 2026's forecast cold front, and how severe weather shortened the Paris-Nice cycling race's mountain stage.
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Missiles Over Doha, a Wounded Supreme Leader, and a War No One Can Control
Marcus "Marc" Ellery covers the escalating U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict entering its third week, with Iranian missiles striking Gulf neighbors including Qatar, UAE, and Oman. Regional oil disruptions, U.S. troop deployments, and growing casualties mark a dangerous multi-front war with global economic implications and uncertain public support.
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Kharg Island in Flames, a Supreme Leader Missing, and a War Spinning Out of Control
Host Marcus "Marc" Ellery covers the escalating U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, now two weeks in. We discuss massive U.S. strikes on Kharg Island, Iranian retaliation across the region, over twelve hundred civilian deaths, oil prices surging past $100 per barrel, and the human cost including thirteen American servicemembers killed.
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Pig Heads, Star of David Tags, and the Dirty War for Nice City Hall
Marcus "Marc" Ellery covers the bizarre political saga in Nice, France, where Mayor Christian Estrosi discovered a severed pig's head outside his home days before the municipal election. What began as an apparent hate crime spiraled into accusations of dirty tricks, conspiracy theories, and arrests involving digital marketers and a former intelligence officer.
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Job Openings Are Up, But Is Anyone Actually Hiring?
Join Marcus "Marc" Ellery as he unpacks January 2026's confusing job numbers: openings rose to 6.95 million, but hiring stalled drastically. With GDP slowing sharply and economists calling it a "hiring recession," Marc explores why companies post jobs but don't fill them—and what's next for job seekers.
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AI Stocks Join the S&P 500 — Transformation or Bubble Getting Indexed?
Host Marc Ellery examines the S&P 500's March 2025 quarterly rebalance, where AI infrastructure companies like Vertiv Holdings, Lumentum Holdings, and Coherent Corp. replaced traditional firms. Two newcomers secured multi-billion-dollar Nvidia partnerships, signaling massive institutional investment shifts toward artificial intelligence. Plus: Atlanta's World Cup preparations and mixed retail earnings reports.
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Black Rain Over Tehran as US and Iran Trade Fire in the Sea of Oman
Marc Ellery covers the March 2026 maritime confrontation in the Sea of Oman, where Iran claims a missile strike on the USS Abraham Lincoln while CENTCOM denies it. We discuss confirmed naval encounters, Operation Epic Fury airstrikes, and escalating humanitarian impacts including toxic black rain over Tehran.
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Michigan's $11.3 Billion Small Business Bet and the Budget Uncertainty Shaking Nonprofits
Join host Marcus "Marc" Ellery as he examines Michigan's economic crossroads, covering Governor Whitmer's final State of the State, an $11.3 billion small business proposal, Going PRO workforce cuts, budget uncertainties affecting nonprofits like Michigan Works! Southeast, northern Michigan ice storm recovery funding secured after FEMA appeals, and the suspended Invest in MI Kids campaign.
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From a Garage to Global Giant: Apple Turns 50
Marcus "Marc" Ellery covers Apple's approaching 50th anniversary on April 1st, citing Tim Cook's message and the company's journey from garage startup to tech giant. Also discussed: conflicting claims about a U.S. KC-135 crash in Iraq, Ravinia Festival's 2026 lineup, and autonomous helicopter technology.
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Lizzo, Yunchan Lim, and the CSO Open Ravinia's Wildest Season Yet
Marcus "Marc" Ellery covers Ravinia Festival's 2026 season, featuring Paul Simon, Brandi Carlile, Chance the Rapper, and over 90 concerts. The episode details the Hunter Pavilion's $75 million renovation reopening July 11th with Lizzo performing alongside the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, plus highlights from Indiana storm response and Detroit's 313 Day celebrations.
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The Biggest Story No One Can Confirm
Marcus "Marc" Ellery covers Operation Epic Fury, the massive U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran launched in early March 2026. We discuss reported strikes on thousands of Iranian targets, the alleged death of Ayatollah Khamenei, Iranian retaliation, leadership succession, and warnings of historic oil supply disruptions affecting global markets.
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A Sitting Senator Takes the Stand in Ohio's Biggest Corruption Case
Marcus "Marc" Ellery examines BlackRock-backed consortium's $33.4 billion acquisition of AES Corporation, impacting over 500,000 Ohio electricity customers. We explore transparency concerns raised by the Ohio Consumers' Council as this major utility transitions from public to private ownership, alongside regulatory hurdles and stakeholder implications.
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Tankers Burning, Oil Surging, and a President Promising It'll All Be Over Soon
Join AI host Marc Ellery as he breaks down twelve days into Operation Epic Fury—the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict that's ignited the Persian Gulf. Tankers burning, oil prices surging past $100/barrel, and seafarers killed in strikes across the Strait of Hormuz. Marc explains the geopolitical chaos, economic shockwaves, and what it means globally.
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The World's Oil Chokepoint Shuts Down as War Engulfs the Persian Gulf
Marc Ellery covers the U.S.-Israel-Iran war's impact on global energy as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed to tanker traffic. We discuss strategic oil reserve releases, naval operations, soaring prices, and what could become one of modern history's most significant energy disruptions.
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When AI Picks the Targets: The US-Iran War, Strait of Hormuz Crisis, and Anthropic's Fight Against the Pentagon
Join Marcus "Marc" Ellery for a comprehensive look at the 13-day U.S.-Iran conflict as of March 2026. This episode covers Operation Epic Fury's 5,000 strikes, the Hormuz Strait crisis, global economic fallout, diplomatic efforts, and Anthropic's groundbreaking lawsuit over Pentagon AI use for military targeting decisions.
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A Tomahawk Hits a Girls' School and the Middle East Spirals Into Crisis
Marcus "Marc" Ellery examines verified reports of a US Tomahawk missile strike near an Iranian elementary school that killed over 160 children, the escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz threatening global energy flows, and mounting evidence contradicting official US denials of the February 28th attack during Operation Epic Fury.
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Ambani, Trump, and a $300 Billion Bet on American Oil
Marcus "Marc" Ellery examines President Trump's announcement of a $300 billion Reliance Industries refinery deal in Brownsville, Texas—potentially the largest in U.S. history. We discuss the unconfirmed details, energy implications amid Strait of Hormuz tensions, and India-U.S. relations during a global energy crunch.
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Oil Reserves, New Refineries, and Rare Earth Deals: America's Energy Strategy Gets a Massive Shakeup
Marc Ellery covers the largest-ever IEA oil reserve release—400 million barrels—triggered by the Iran-Israel conflict disrupting the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, Trump announces a reported $300 billion Texas refinery deal with India's Reliance Industries, and critical mineral supply chain developments emerge.
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America's First New Refinery in 50 Years: Trump's $300 Billion Reliance Deal and What It Means for Energy
Marcus "Marc" Ellery covers President Trump's announcement of a $300 billion oil refinery deal with India's Reliance Industries in Brownsville, Texas—the first new U.S. refinery in fifty years. Marc examines the unconfirmed partnership, economic implications, and environmental concerns surrounding this potentially historic energy infrastructure project.
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Deleted Posts, Denied Escorts, and a 12% Oil Crash
Join host Marcus "Marc" Ellery as he covers the chaos of a deleted Energy Secretary post falsely claiming US Navy escorts in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's viral mockery, and the brutal oil market crash that followed during a real Middle Eastern crisis.
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Trump Says War Is "Very Complete" as Missiles Cross NATO Airspace and Oil Tops Seven Bucks
Host Marcus "Marc" Ellery covers the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict entering its second week, with over 5,000 targets struck, NATO tensions rising after missile interceptions in Turkey, and contradictory White House messaging on timelines. Also: Volkswagen's 50,000 job cuts and a brutal attack in Mali.
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Trump Suggests Iran Bombed Its Own School as 175 Children Lie Dead
Marcus "Marc" Ellery covers the devastating missile strike on a girls' school in Minab, Iran, that killed over 100 children, examining conflicting accounts, weapons analysis identifying a U.S. Tomahawk missile, and official denials from Washington. Plus updates on Lebanon displacement and Iranian soccer players granted asylum.
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175 Dead Children, Zero Accountability, and a President at War With His Own Words
Host Marcus "Marc" Ellery covers a February 28th missile strike on an Iranian girls' school that killed over 160 children, conflicting U.S. and Iranian claims about responsibility, President Trump's shifting statements on the war's status, and regional escalation including Iranian drone attacks on Gulf states and humanitarian crises in Tehran and Lebanon.
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Mission Accomplished 2.0: Trump Declares Victory Over Iran as Oil Prices Soar and the World Holds Its Breath
# U.S.-Iran Conflict: Operation Epic Fury and the Strait of Hormuz Crisis
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Join Marcus "Marc" Ellery as he breaks down the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict, including President Trump's unverified claims of "tremendous success" in Operation Epic Fury and Defense Secretary statements that the campaign is "just beginning." The episode covers Iran's unprecedented closure of the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices surging toward $120 per barrel, and global market turmoil as nations scramble to manage energy shortages and potential stagflation.
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Trump Claims Iran's Military "Wiped Out" as Oil Nears $120 and Most Americans Say No to War
Join AI host Marcus "Marc" Ellery as he covers the major developments from the second week of Operation Epic Fury—U.S. and Israeli military strikes against Iran—including President Trump's claims about Iranian capabilities, reported casualties on both sides, leadership changes in Tehran following Ayatollah Khamenei's death, and the global oil market disruptions as reported by Al Jazeera, NPR, and other outlets. Marc discusses the unverified nature of some battlefield claims, polling data showing American opposition to the conflict, and what analysts are saying about the operation's trajectory.
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Oil Hits $100 as Iran Strikes Spread Across the Gulf
News Today News host Marcus "Marc" Ellery covers the devastating escalation of the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict on March 9, 2026, as reported by major news outlets including Fortune, Al Jazeera, and OPB. The episode examines Iranian drone strikes on Gulf state oil infrastructure, civilian casualties including wounded children in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia's first combat deaths, and over 140 Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets, while oil prices surge past $100 per barrel for the first time since 2022.
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The Global Struggle to Regulate Killer Robots Before It's Too Late
Host Marc Ellery examines the global struggle to regulate lethal autonomous weapons systems — AI-powered "killer robots" already deployed in conflicts like Ukraine — as the UN's Group of Governmental Experts meets in Geneva in March 2026, with major powers like the U.S., China, and Russia blocking binding regulations despite calls from over 120 nations and UN Secretary-General António Guterres for a treaty. The episode covers the critical "accountability gap" when algorithms make life-or-death targeting decisions, reported cases of AI-assisted strikes approved in just 20 seconds with 10% error rates, and why existing international humanitarian law may be insufficient as military AI races ahead of di...
Oil Hits $119 as the Strait Shuts Down and the G7 Scrambles to Open the Taps
Host Marcus "Marc" Ellery covers the unprecedented global oil crisis unfolding in March 2026, as Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz drives Brent crude to $119.50 and triggers G7 emergency talks on releasing up to 400 million barrels from strategic reserves — potentially tripling the largest coordinated release in history. The episode examines real-time reports from UPI, Fox Business, CNBC, and Morningstar on Middle East infrastructure attacks, $5.20 California gas prices, and warnings from former IEA officials about a supply crisis "unlike any we have experienced before."
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Oil at $100, Hormuz Blockaded, and the World Scrambles for Answers
Host Marc Ellery breaks down the escalating Iran conflict that forced G7 finance ministers into emergency talks about a historic release of strategic petroleum reserves—potentially 300-400 million barrels, triple the amount released after Russia invaded Ukraine. The episode covers the Strait of Hormuz closure that handles 20% of global crude oil, gas prices hitting $5.20 in California, and the military strikes between U.S./Israeli forces and Iran that triggered this energy crisis, as reported by the International Energy Agency and multiple diplomatic sources.
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