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HOT TOPICS | Gas Prices Up & Tensions Rising in Iran...What’s Next?
EconomyGas PricesFrontline Workers
May 1, 2026

HOT TOPICS | Gas Prices Up & Tensions Rising in Iran...What’s Next?

Don Lemon and guests dissect the widening chasm between reported economic growth and the severe financial strain on everyday Americans, highlighting the political and societal costs of rising prices, stagnant wages, and eroding civil liberties.

The Don Lemon Show
The Don Lemon Show
They’re talking about 1 to 2 years in Iran
Iran conflictMilitary draftUS foreign policy
Mar 31, 2026

They’re talking about 1 to 2 years in Iran

David Pakman dissects the escalating Iran conflict, the controversial White House ballroom project, and internal political fractures, arguing that Trump's erratic leadership and self-interest are driving concerning national and international developments.

The David Pakman Show
The David Pakman Show
LIVE PAY FOR HOSPITAL WORKERS NOT BOMBS! | LIVE Pay the Workers Rally
Labor RelationsUnion NegotiationsHealthcare Workers
Mar 26, 2026

LIVE PAY FOR HOSPITAL WORKERS NOT BOMBS! | LIVE Pay the Workers Rally

Hospital service and support workers at Meriter in Madison, Wisconsin, rally with political allies to demand fair wages and PTO, linking their local contract fight to broader economic injustices and national spending priorities.

Legal AF Podcast
Legal AF Podcast
Operation Joy
US Foreign PolicyMiddle East ConflictIran War
Mar 25, 2026

Operation Joy

The US is trapped in a disastrous Middle East war, manipulated by Israel's expansionist agenda and domestic political corruption, while China strategically benefits from the prolonged conflict.

The Young Turks
The Young Turks
James Talarico: I Know EXACTLY Why Voters Stopped Trusting Democrats | The Bulwark Podcast
Texas politicsDemocratic Party strategyvoter persuasion
Mar 19, 2026

James Talarico: I Know EXACTLY Why Voters Stopped Trusting Democrats | The Bulwark Podcast

Texas Senate candidate James Talarico argues that Democrats lost voter trust by taking communities for granted, failing on border security and cost of living, and alienating faith-based voters through cultural insensitivity.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
People are noticing what’s happening in America
US PoliticsDonald TrumpEconomic Policy
Mar 18, 2026

People are noticing what’s happening in America

David Pakman dissects Donald Trump's perceived cognitive decline, economic misrepresentations, and controversial foreign policy decisions, arguing these issues are increasingly evident to the public and even some Republican figures.

The David Pakman Show
The David Pakman Show
WOKE Scholar Receives BRUTAL REALITY Check After FLEEING To Canada As Refugee To Escape TRUMP!
ImmigrationCanadian immigration policyUS-Canada relations
Mar 3, 2026

WOKE Scholar Receives BRUTAL REALITY Check After FLEEING To Canada As Refugee To Escape TRUMP!

A self-proclaimed 'scholar of the far right' who fled the US to Canada seeking refugee status and housing assistance on a visitor visa receives a 'brutal reality check' from the host about immigration laws and the economic realities of socialist policies.

Black Conservative Perspective
Black Conservative Perspective
Financial Audit's Most Disturbing Episode
Personal FinanceDebt ManagementImpulse Spending
Feb 25, 2026

Financial Audit's Most Disturbing Episode

A 27-year-old fire protection engineer, earning a high income in a low cost-of-living area with a remarkably low mortgage, faces financial ruin due to extreme impulse spending, over 200 overdraft fees, and a pattern of blaming external factors for his self-inflicted debt.

Financial Audit
Financial Audit
Trump’s Own Voters Are Uneasy With His Second Term (w/ Margie Omero) | The Focus Group
Political PollingVoter SentimentTrump Regrettors
Feb 14, 2026

Trump’s Own Voters Are Uneasy With His Second Term (w/ Margie Omero) | The Focus Group

Focus group data reveals a growing segment of Trump's 2024 voters express regret and disappointment, driven by economic concerns, unfulfilled promises, and the handling of the Epstein files, while Democrats show surprising shifts in views on personal safety and institutional trust.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
Democrats Think They Can Flip the Senate in 2026 (w/ Sen. Adam Schiff)
Senate electionsDemocratic Party strategyCandidate recruitment
Jan 17, 2026

Democrats Think They Can Flip the Senate in 2026 (w/ Sen. Adam Schiff)

Senator Adam Schiff outlines the Democratic Party's state-by-state strategy and key issues for flipping the Senate in the upcoming election cycle, emphasizing strong candidate recruitment and economic messaging.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
BREAKING: Trump faces INTERNAL REVOLT at his own Justice Department
DOJ weaponizationICE accountabilityFederal Reserve independence
Jan 15, 2026

BREAKING: Trump faces INTERNAL REVOLT at his own Justice Department

The episode exposes alleged internal DOJ revolts and political weaponization under the Trump administration, detailing specific instances of federal overreach and Democratic counter-strategies.

Brian Tyler Cohen
Brian Tyler Cohen
Elizabeth Warren drops BOMBSHELL warning on Trump
Political WeaponizationFederal Reserve IndependenceMonetary Policy
Jan 13, 2026

Elizabeth Warren drops BOMBSHELL warning on Trump

Senator Elizabeth Warren details how Donald Trump allegedly weaponized the DOJ against Jerome Powell, warns about the erosion of Federal Reserve independence, and outlines a Democratic strategy focused on concrete cost-lowering policies for working families.

Brian Tyler Cohen
Brian Tyler Cohen
Gavin Newsom FUMES After Getting Confronted With DEVASTATING Report On Mass Exodus From California!
California exoduspopulation migrationblue states vs red states
Jan 9, 2026

Gavin Newsom FUMES After Getting Confronted With DEVASTATING Report On Mass Exodus From California!

California is experiencing an accelerating mass exodus of residents, driven by high costs and "blue state" policies, while red states like Texas and Florida see significant growth.

Black Conservative Perspective
Black Conservative Perspective