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07/09/26 Schadenfreude
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July 9, 2026

07/09/26 Schadenfreude

Trump’s investors are learning the hard way that loyalty doesn’t guarantee a return. We break down the billions lost on Trump stocks and crypto, the companies cashing out, and the White House intervention that helped secure a massive deal for a firm tied to Donald Trump Jr.
07/08/26 NATO Sideshow
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July 9, 2026

07/08/26 NATO Sideshow

Today’s show breaks down a rapidly escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran’s attacks on multiple ships triggered a chain reaction: the U.S. revoked oil waivers, launched strikes inside Iran, and watched ceasefire talks collapse almost immediately. As Iran claims dozens of strikes on U.S. military targets in Bahrain and Kuwait, Trump declares the ceasefire “over” and calls diplomacy a waste of time.But while the Middle East edges closer to a wider war, Trump is also turning the NA...
07/02/26 Fireworks and Fraud
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July 4, 2026

07/02/26 Fireworks and Fraud

For our July 4th episode, Fireworks and Fraud, we break down how Trump’s America 250 celebration is being wrapped in spectacle, self-dealing, and political favoritism. From national park funds being redirected to presidential pet projects, to no-bid White House construction, donor confusion, delayed fireworks, pollution concerns, and even talk of 250 pardons for the nation’s birthday, the show looks at how patriotism is being repackaged as another Trump-branded grift.
07/01/26 Disclosure Day
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July 1, 2026

07/01/26 Disclosure Day

Today on Disclosure Day, we break down the staggering financial disclosures showing Trump pulled in at least $2.2 billion in 2025, while his family’s crypto ventures, stock trades, mining deals, and well-timed investments raise new questions about presidential power and personal profit. From crypto investors losing while the Trump family wins, to mining contracts and Taser stock ahead of a major ICE deal, this episode follows the money behind the presidency.
06/30/26 A Win For Corruption
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June 30, 2026

06/30/26 A Win For Corruption

Today’s show breaks down a major Supreme Court week that reshaped politics, power, and rights in America. From upholding bans on transgender athletes and birthright citizenship restrictions to lifting spending limits that could flood elections with even more donor money, the Court handed down rulings that raise serious questions about democracy, equality, and who really benefits when corruption gets a green light.
06/29/26 The High Court Breaks With The King
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June 29, 2026

06/29/26 The High Court Breaks With The King

Today, we break down a major Supreme Court week that tested the limits of Trump’s power. From rulings on independent agencies and mail-in ballots to the Carroll verdict and geofence warrants, the Court showed sharp divisions — and delivered several decisions that pushed back against Trump
06/26/26 Hurdles to Peace
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June 29, 2026

06/26/26 Hurdles to Peace

Hurdles to Peace looks at how fragile Trump’s Iran deal really is after new attacks near the Strait of Hormuz threaten shipping lanes and raise fresh doubts about whether peace can hold. We also break down the fight over frozen Iranian funds, the long-term fallout from months of war in the Gulf, and Trump’s latest political roadblocks at home on voter fraud, the SAVE Act, and the cost of blind loyalty.
06/25/26 Supreme Decisions
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June 25, 2026

06/25/26 Supreme Decisions

Today’s show looks at a Supreme Court term where Trump’s power, immigration enforcement, religious liberty, voting restrictions, and executive authority all collide. As the Court’s 6–3 conservative majority hands down major rulings and prepares for more end-of-term decisions, Trump is publicly pressuring the justices, Senate Republicans are bending and breaking under his demands, and the fight over who really checks presidential power is moving from the courtroom to Congress and the ballot box.
06/24/26 Democrats Anger = Republicans Demise
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June 24, 2026

06/24/26 Democrats Anger = Republicans Demise

Today’s show looks at a rising wave of Democratic anger—and why it could spell serious trouble for Republicans. From a political earthquake in New York to stronger Democratic turnout in red districts, we break down the backlash building across the country, as Trump’s team pushes new pressure campaigns over elections, voter lists, mail ballots, and citizenship data.
06/23/26 It's a Pardon Party!
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June 23, 2026

06/23/26 It's a Pardon Party!

Today on “It’s a Pardon Party,” we break down the growing pardon pipeline around Trump world — from a criminal probe reportedly shut down after a clemency push, to politically connected applicants skipping the normal DOJ process and turning to insiders, influencers, and allies instead.We look at how pardons have become less about evidence or accountability and more about access, loyalty, money, and who knows the right person to call.
06/22/26 Iran is Open for Business
June 22, 2026

06/22/26 Iran is Open for Business

In today’s episode, “Iran Is Open For Business,” we break down the sudden reopening of direct U.S.-Iran negotiations in Switzerland, from sanctions relief and oil sales to nuclear inspectors returning to Iran and the long road from “deal” to actual peace. We also look at the pressure points still threatening the agreement — Israel’s next moves, Iran’s leverage, and the MAGA backlash at home — before ending with Trump’s strangely personal obsession over the Reflecting Pool and the cyclist caught ...
06/19/26 Idiocracy
June 21, 2026

06/19/26 Idiocracy

Today, we break down a week where loyalty, incompetence, and political favoritism all collide. From Kash Patel facing questions over an alleged FBI “slush fund” and a frustrated law enforcement response to his UFC-posting victory lap, to Trump’s “Great Man” style of power politics, to a no-bid donor-linked Reflecting Pool cleanup after a costly renovation turned green — the episode asks how absurdity keeps becoming policy.
06/18/26 Signed, Sealed, and Nothing Delivered
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June 19, 2026

06/18/26 Signed, Sealed, and Nothing Delivered

Today’s episode, “Signed, Sealed, and Nothing Delivered,” breaks down Trump’s new Iran deal — a sweeping agreement that touches the Strait of Hormuz, Lebanon, and more, but appears to fall well short of the surrender-style victory he promised. We look at how the deal is being defended by Trump, criticized by Democrats demanding answers, and attacked by Netanyahu and MAGA hawks who say the president gave away too much while delivering too little.
06/17/26 Bad Deal
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June 18, 2026

06/17/26 Bad Deal

Today on Bad Deal, we break down Trump’s proposed Iran agreement, from the 14-point draft memo to the billions in frozen assets and oil revenue Tehran could unlock almost immediately. We also look at the political backlash from MAGA hawks, the comparisons to Obama’s nuclear deal, and why Trump is now insisting the U.S. won’t be putting money into Iran.
06/16/26 The New American Dream
June 16, 2026

06/16/26 The New American Dream

The New American Dream looks at the modern MAGA money machine, where legal trouble, political access, and private profit all seem to blur together. From a billionaire targeted by Trump later pouring money into a Trump Jr.-backed startup, to Trump’s personal lawyer reportedly tied to a billionaire’s criminal defense, to a ballroom project with a $600 million price tag and taxpayers on the hook for half, today’s show follows the money behind the new American dream: power, protection, and a really ...
06/15/26 Bread and Circus
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June 15, 2026

06/15/26 Bread and Circus

Today, we break down the spectacle of Trump’s White House UFC event — a corporate-sponsored cage fight aimed at shoring up support with young men, even as that support shows signs of slipping. We also look at the return of algae in the newly repaired Reflecting Pool, and the new U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal over the Strait, where both sides are already trying to claim victory.
06/12/26 Check The Fine Print
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June 13, 2026

06/12/26 Check The Fine Print

Today. we dig into Trump’s latest claims of a near-deal with Iran, the mixed signals from Tehran, and what may actually be buried inside the agreement. We also break down a major shift in U.S. fighter jet commitments to NATO and Trump’s new intelligence shakeup, as Jay Clayton replaces the controversial Bill Pulte pick.
06/11/26 Bigger Strikes and Bigger Prices
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June 11, 2026

06/11/26 Bigger Strikes and Bigger Prices

Today’s show looks at the escalating conflict with Iran as U.S. assets come under fire, Trump threatens retaliation, and reports point to precision American strikes inside Iran. We break down how a supposedly “secret” oil mission was anything but secret, why the region may be sliding back toward all-out war, and how Trump is handling the economic fallout at home. From rising prices to his bizarre “I love the inflation” comment, we connect the foreign policy chaos to the kitchen-table pain Democr...
06/10/26 The End Of Social Security?
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June 10, 2026

06/10/26 The End Of Social Security?

Today on The End of Social Security?, we break down a dangerous new phase in the Iran conflict as U.S. and Iranian strikes rattle global markets and nuclear talks narrow in on four major sticking points. Then we turn to Washington, where new warnings about Social Security’s shrinking trust fund collide with Mike Johnson’s comments on fraud, cuts, and Republican messaging. Plus, a bizarre but serious threat returns: the flesh-eating screwworm scare in Texas, the political blame game around it, an...
06/09/26 The Red Mirage
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June 9, 2026

06/09/26 The Red Mirage

Today’s show breaks down a night of political theater, foreign-policy chaos, and MAGA’s favorite illusion: voter fraud. We start with Trump getting booed at Madison Square Garden during the NBA Finals, then dig into his latest baseless claims about California elections and the GOP’s sudden revival of voter-fraud fever heading into the fall. From there, we turn overseas, where Israel and Iran nearly dragged Trump back toward war, Iran’s attack signals a more aggressive regional posture, and Netan...
06/08/26 Garden Party
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June 8, 2026

06/08/26 Garden Party

Today, we look at Trump turning the White House — and even Madison Square Garden — into a security spectacle, from canceled Knicks watch parties to lawsuits over UFC fights on the president’s birthday and new scrutiny over ballroom donors cashing in on massive federal contracts
06/04/26 Did Congress Find a Pulse?
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June 4, 2026

06/04/26 Did Congress Find a Pulse?

Trump moves to elevate Todd Blanche to attorney general as the Justice Department looks for new ways to deliver “weaponization” payouts. But on Capitol Hill, Congress shows signs of life: the House votes to end the Iran war in a bipartisan rebuke, several Republicans break with Trump, and lawmakers advance new Russia sanctions and Ukraine aid. Is this real oversight — or just a brief heartbeat?
06/03/26 Kakistocracy
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June 3, 2026

06/03/26 Kakistocracy

Today on Brett Breaks Things, we break down Trump’s latest wave of corruption and cronyism: shielding his family from I.R.S. audits, backing away from the $1.8 billion slush fund, tapping “Little Trump” Bill Pulte for intelligence, and watching Republicans and the courts keep bending around him.
06/02/26 Slush Fund Melts
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June 2, 2026

06/02/26 Slush Fund Melts

Today we follow the money, the chaos, and the foreign policy whiplash.Trump backs away from his controversial $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund after major political blowback, while judges are openly questioning the Justice Department’s credibility and a corporate tax dodge quietly slips through the fine print. Meanwhile, key primaries test Trump’s grip on the GOP, Rubio heads to Congress as the Iran ceasefire starts falling apart, and Trump’s “very boring” high-wire diplomacy collides wi...