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Dem on Trumps war in Iran</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/were-in-a-dangerous-spot-foreign-affairs-cmte-dem-on-trumps-war-in-iran--74995999</link><description><![CDATA[Rep. Dean slammed Trump's operational behavior as highly erratic, arguing that his administration lacks a coherent diplomatic understanding of global affairs. She emphasized that his "reckless" approach to the conflict has strained relationships with critical international allies.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74995999</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:52:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74995999/were_in_a_dangerous_spot_foreign_affairs_cmte_dem_on_trumps_war_in_iran.mp3" length="5368828" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bdce0d54-34a5-4e63-9e88-9a0cba8b7f94/bdce0d54-34a5-4e63-9e88-9a0cba8b7f94.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bdce0d54-34a5-4e63-9e88-9a0cba8b7f94/bdce0d54-34a5-4e63-9e88-9a0cba8b7f94.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bdce0d54-34a5-4e63-9e88-9a0cba8b7f94/bdce0d54-34a5-4e63-9e88-9a0cba8b7f94.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Rep. Dean slammed Trump's operational behavior as highly erratic, arguing that his administration lacks a coherent diplomatic understanding of global affairs. She emphasized that his "reckless" approach to the conflict has strained relationships with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rep. Dean slammed Trump's operational behavior as highly erratic, arguing that his administration lacks a coherent diplomatic understanding of global affairs. She emphasized that his "reckless" approach to the conflict has strained relationships with critical international allies.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>336</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>breakingnews,dailypodcast,dailyupdates,geopolitics,globalnews,headlines,indepth,insight,internationalnews,newepisode,newsanalysis,perspective,podcastlife,politics,radio,stayinformed,talkshow,todayexplained,trendingnow,worldnews</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ff0146b82be42ee418d63e56e0f0351c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Why did 9 MLAs leave the B.C. Conservatives in a month</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-did-9-mlas-leave-the-b-c-conservatives-in-a-month--74996000</link><description><![CDATA[The B.C. Conservative Party has experienced an unprecedented mass exodus of nine MLAs within a single month due to severe internal backlash against its new leader, Kerry-Lynne Findlay.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74996000</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:50:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74996000/why_did_9_mlas_leave_the_b_c_conservatives_in_a_month_we_asked_one_of_them_power_politics.mp3" length="9122102" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/edc9e0b0-a496-4d4c-afe9-925659b3d6fb/edc9e0b0-a496-4d4c-afe9-925659b3d6fb.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/edc9e0b0-a496-4d4c-afe9-925659b3d6fb/edc9e0b0-a496-4d4c-afe9-925659b3d6fb.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/edc9e0b0-a496-4d4c-afe9-925659b3d6fb/edc9e0b0-a496-4d4c-afe9-925659b3d6fb.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The B.C. Conservative Party has experienced an unprecedented mass exodus of nine MLAs within a single month due to severe internal backlash against its new leader, Kerry-Lynne Findlay.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The B.C. Conservative Party has experienced an unprecedented mass exodus of nine MLAs within a single month due to severe internal backlash against its new leader, Kerry-Lynne Findlay.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>571</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>breakingnews,dailypodcast,dailyupdates,geopolitics,globalnews,headlines,indepth,insight,internationalnews,newepisode,newsanalysis,perspective,podcastlife,politics,radio,stayinformed,talkshow,todayexplained,trendingnow,worldnews</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3df23ac9e0cf1c770ee8cbbca1f2225e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>AFL-CIO Pres. on why people trust unions OVER political parties</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/afl-cio-pres-on-why-people-trust-unions-over-political-parties--74996001</link><description><![CDATA[AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler argues that people trust unions over political parties because unions consistently deliver tangible results on "kitchen table" economic issues, while politicians only offer lip service]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74996001</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:49:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74996001/who_is_going_to_fight_for_you_afl_cio_pres_on_why_people_trust_unions_over_political_parties.mp3" length="9958438" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4cbb8d3d-e01b-4781-9a3c-2f6014f9867e/4cbb8d3d-e01b-4781-9a3c-2f6014f9867e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4cbb8d3d-e01b-4781-9a3c-2f6014f9867e/4cbb8d3d-e01b-4781-9a3c-2f6014f9867e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4cbb8d3d-e01b-4781-9a3c-2f6014f9867e/4cbb8d3d-e01b-4781-9a3c-2f6014f9867e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler argues that people trust unions over political parties because unions consistently deliver tangible results on "kitchen table" economic issues, while politicians only offer lip service</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler argues that people trust unions over political parties because unions consistently deliver tangible results on "kitchen table" economic issues, while politicians only offer lip service]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>623</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>breakingnews,dailypodcast,dailyupdates,geopolitics,globalnews,headlines,indepth,insight,internationalnews,newepisode,newsanalysis,perspective,podcastlife,politics,radio,stayinformed,talkshow,todayexplained,trendingnow,worldnews</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/672ec5d7286ff307a7e1cba59111e781.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Trump says US prepared to attack Iran 'ANYTIME' after military strikes</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-says-us-prepared-to-attack-iran-anytime-after-military-strikes--74928843</link><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump has announced that the United States is ready to launch another round of military action against Iran "anytime we want," following a multi-hour American aerial bombardment that marked the largest direct military exchange between Washington and Tehran in months.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74928843</guid><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 22:43:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74928843/trump_says_us_prepared_to_attack_iran_anytime_after_military_strikes.mp3" length="4820430" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/606a1b8c-abe2-4e4f-a2d4-76388f29614b/606a1b8c-abe2-4e4f-a2d4-76388f29614b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/606a1b8c-abe2-4e4f-a2d4-76388f29614b/606a1b8c-abe2-4e4f-a2d4-76388f29614b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/606a1b8c-abe2-4e4f-a2d4-76388f29614b/606a1b8c-abe2-4e4f-a2d4-76388f29614b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>President Donald Trump has announced that the United States is ready to launch another round of military action against Iran "anytime we want," following a multi-hour American aerial bombardment that marked the largest direct military exchange between...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[President Donald Trump has announced that the United States is ready to launch another round of military action against Iran "anytime we want," following a multi-hour American aerial bombardment that marked the largest direct military exchange between Washington and Tehran in months.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>302</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c4cd3ecff072f549c0465e4774245f79.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Trump warns Iran will be 'totally wiped out' if it retaliates</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-warns-iran-will-be-totally-wiped-out-if-it-retaliates--74928844</link><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump has issued a severe ultimatum to Tehran amid a sharp military escalation, warning that Iran will be "totally wiped out as a country" if it repeatedly responds to American military strikes.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74928844</guid><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 22:42:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74928844/trump_warns_iran_will_be_totally_wiped_out_if_it_retaliates.mp3" length="7837259" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/083a6cea-82b0-45f8-ab41-2e2bfaa59f0d/083a6cea-82b0-45f8-ab41-2e2bfaa59f0d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/083a6cea-82b0-45f8-ab41-2e2bfaa59f0d/083a6cea-82b0-45f8-ab41-2e2bfaa59f0d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/083a6cea-82b0-45f8-ab41-2e2bfaa59f0d/083a6cea-82b0-45f8-ab41-2e2bfaa59f0d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>President Donald Trump has issued a severe ultimatum to Tehran amid a sharp military escalation, warning that Iran will be "totally wiped out as a country" if it repeatedly responds to American military strikes.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[President Donald Trump has issued a severe ultimatum to Tehran amid a sharp military escalation, warning that Iran will be "totally wiped out as a country" if it repeatedly responds to American military strikes.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>490</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image 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The White House team slammed the decision, calling the Biden-appointed judge an "activist judge" whose ruling deliberately frustrates the president's immigration agenda.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74928845</guid><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 22:41:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74928845/trump_team_slams_activist_judges_over_key_ruling_frustrating.mp3" length="6659068" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f0d34dc7-ba30-4992-82ca-651c99ef9a63/f0d34dc7-ba30-4992-82ca-651c99ef9a63.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f0d34dc7-ba30-4992-82ca-651c99ef9a63/f0d34dc7-ba30-4992-82ca-651c99ef9a63.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f0d34dc7-ba30-4992-82ca-651c99ef9a63/f0d34dc7-ba30-4992-82ca-651c99ef9a63.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Trump administration and its allies have strongly criticized the judiciary after U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman temporarily blocked the administration's latest executive order targeting birthright citizenship. The White House team slammed...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Trump administration and its allies have strongly criticized the judiciary after U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman temporarily blocked the administration's latest executive order targeting birthright citizenship. The White House team slammed the decision, calling the Biden-appointed judge an "activist judge" whose ruling deliberately frustrates the president's immigration agenda.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>417</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c6ad6e2faaf55a6ecec94b87f7d0234b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Trump on TX Senate stakes 'I will be the last Republican president'</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-on-tx-senate-stakes-i-will-be-the-last-republican-president--74928846</link><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump has issued a dire warning to the Republican Party regarding the exceptionally high stakes of the Texas U.S. Senate race, warning that if the GOP loses Texas, "I will, sadly, be the last Republican President.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74928846</guid><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 22:40:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74928846/trump_on_tx_senate_stakes_i_will_be_the_last_republican_president.mp3" length="8930222" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5fc0ffde-a79b-48dd-9a55-f2653cb1837d/5fc0ffde-a79b-48dd-9a55-f2653cb1837d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5fc0ffde-a79b-48dd-9a55-f2653cb1837d/5fc0ffde-a79b-48dd-9a55-f2653cb1837d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5fc0ffde-a79b-48dd-9a55-f2653cb1837d/5fc0ffde-a79b-48dd-9a55-f2653cb1837d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>President Donald Trump has issued a dire warning to the Republican Party regarding the exceptionally high stakes of the Texas U.S. Senate race, warning that if the GOP loses Texas, "I will, sadly, be the last Republican President.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[President Donald Trump has issued a dire warning to the Republican Party regarding the exceptionally high stakes of the Texas U.S. Senate race, warning that if the GOP loses Texas, "I will, sadly, be the last Republican President.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>559</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5043f1890fad8a470f0439d9bbf414e3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Trump says Venezuela oil deal doubles US reserves</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-says-venezuela-oil-deal-doubles-us-reserves--74879852</link><description><![CDATA[Donald Trump has announced that the U.S. entered into what he calls "the biggest oil deal in world history" with Venezuela. He claims that the agreement secures U.S. control over 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves, which he asserts will more than double American oil reserves and significantly lower domestic gas prices.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74879852</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:30:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74879852/trump_says_venezuela_oil_deal_doubles_us_reserves.mp3" length="7874458" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/65d3f6da-da5e-45ac-a6c5-5b9f17fddd66/65d3f6da-da5e-45ac-a6c5-5b9f17fddd66.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/65d3f6da-da5e-45ac-a6c5-5b9f17fddd66/65d3f6da-da5e-45ac-a6c5-5b9f17fddd66.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/65d3f6da-da5e-45ac-a6c5-5b9f17fddd66/65d3f6da-da5e-45ac-a6c5-5b9f17fddd66.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Donald Trump has announced that the U.S. entered into what he calls "the biggest oil deal in world history" with Venezuela. He claims that the agreement secures U.S. control over 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves, which he asserts will more...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Donald Trump has announced that the U.S. entered into what he calls "the biggest oil deal in world history" with Venezuela. 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Among the missing and deceased relatives are her mother, her grandmother, her siblings, uncles, aunts, and cousins.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74879853</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:30:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74879853/this_nepal_flood_survivor_lost_17_family_members.mp3" length="8165775" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/37616aa0-4ee3-46ef-b2d1-a2eaba7568fe/37616aa0-4ee3-46ef-b2d1-a2eaba7568fe.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/37616aa0-4ee3-46ef-b2d1-a2eaba7568fe/37616aa0-4ee3-46ef-b2d1-a2eaba7568fe.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/37616aa0-4ee3-46ef-b2d1-a2eaba7568fe/37616aa0-4ee3-46ef-b2d1-a2eaba7568fe.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kopila Tamang, a 20-year-old survivor of the catastrophic flash floods in Nepal, tragically lost 17 members of her family when a wall of water and debris completely consumed her family's newly built home in the Rasuwa district. Among the missing and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kopila Tamang, a 20-year-old survivor of the catastrophic flash floods in Nepal, tragically lost 17 members of her family when a wall of water and debris completely consumed her family's newly built home in the Rasuwa district. 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The ultimatum follows a rapid escalation in the ongoing 2026 military conflict between the two nations.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74879854</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:30:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74879854/trump_warns_iran_will_be_totally_wiped_out_if_it_retaliates.mp3" length="7837259" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/17a5ceb6-f181-4181-90d4-461971ed7c88/17a5ceb6-f181-4181-90d4-461971ed7c88.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/17a5ceb6-f181-4181-90d4-461971ed7c88/17a5ceb6-f181-4181-90d4-461971ed7c88.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/17a5ceb6-f181-4181-90d4-461971ed7c88/17a5ceb6-f181-4181-90d4-461971ed7c88.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>President Donald Trump has warned that Iran will be "totally wiped out as a country" if it continues to launch retaliatory strikes against U.S. forces. The ultimatum follows a rapid escalation in the ongoing 2026 military conflict between the two nations.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[President Donald Trump has warned that Iran will be "totally wiped out as a country" if it continues to launch retaliatory strikes against U.S. forces. 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Following a February 2026 Supreme Court ruling that struck down previous tariffs based on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), the administration pivoted to alternative legal measures, leading to a new, intense escalation with Canada and ongoing high-tariff friction with China.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74810379</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:54:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74810379/how_is_the_trade_war_impacting_the_united_states.mp3" length="7340724" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/12933d85-a031-4cd7-9d5e-2920f386f077/12933d85-a031-4cd7-9d5e-2920f386f077.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/12933d85-a031-4cd7-9d5e-2920f386f077/12933d85-a031-4cd7-9d5e-2920f386f077.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/12933d85-a031-4cd7-9d5e-2920f386f077/12933d85-a031-4cd7-9d5e-2920f386f077.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The expanding trade war is reducing long-run U.S. GDP by an estimated 0.4%, disrupting multi-billion-dollar supply chains, and increasing costs for American households. Following a February 2026 Supreme Court ruling that struck down previous tariffs...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The expanding trade war is reducing long-run U.S. GDP by an estimated 0.4%, disrupting multi-billion-dollar supply chains, and increasing costs for American households. Following a February 2026 Supreme Court ruling that struck down previous tariffs based on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), the administration pivoted to alternative legal measures, leading to a new, intense escalation with Canada and ongoing high-tariff friction with China.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>459</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>breakingnews,dailypodcast,dailyupdates,geopolitics,globalnews,headlines,indepth,insight,internationalnews,newepisode,newsanalysis,perspective,podcastlife,politics,radio,stayinformed,talkshow,todayexplained,trendingnow,worldnews</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/09c0f106e35bfffff79cc594082fab69.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>'Lake Ontario' lyric moment was 'very moving' Blue Rodeos Jim Cuddy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/lake-ontario-lyric-moment-was-very-moving-blue-rodeos-jim-cuddy--74810377</link><description><![CDATA[During a Blue Rodeo concert on August 29, 2026, frontman Jim Cuddy experienced what he described as a "very moving" and "glorious" moment when 16,000 fans passionately roared out the lyric "Lake Ontario" during a performance of their 1993 classic hit, "Hasn't Hit Me Yet".]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74810377</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:54:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74810377/lake_ontario_lyric_moment_was_very_moving_blue_rodeos_jim_cuddy.mp3" length="5956025" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3930b376-0ff3-4100-8e8f-92965c8184a0/3930b376-0ff3-4100-8e8f-92965c8184a0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3930b376-0ff3-4100-8e8f-92965c8184a0/3930b376-0ff3-4100-8e8f-92965c8184a0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3930b376-0ff3-4100-8e8f-92965c8184a0/3930b376-0ff3-4100-8e8f-92965c8184a0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>During a Blue Rodeo concert on August 29, 2026, frontman Jim Cuddy experienced what he described as a "very moving" and "glorious" moment when 16,000 fans passionately roared out the lyric "Lake Ontario" during a performance of their 1993 classic hit,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[During a Blue Rodeo concert on August 29, 2026, frontman Jim Cuddy experienced what he described as a "very moving" and "glorious" moment when 16,000 fans passionately roared out the lyric "Lake Ontario" during a performance of their 1993 classic hit, "Hasn't Hit Me Yet".]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>373</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>breakingnews,dailypodcast,dailyupdates,geopolitics,globalnews,headlines,indepth,insight,internationalnews,newepisode,newsanalysis,perspective,podcastlife,politics,radio,stayinformed,talkshow,todayexplained,trendingnow,worldnews</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/99378685a736b218d1a683568d9144b0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How Trumps transactional presidency has affected U.S. alliances</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-trumps-transactional-presidency-has-affected-u-s-alliances--74810378</link><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump’s second administration has accelerated a profound structural shift in international relations, moving the United States away from its historic role as the primary provider of global stability toward a strictly transactional, "bilateral bargain" approach to statecraft.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74810378</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:53:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74810378/how_trumps_transactional_presidency_has_affected_u_s_alliances.mp3" length="7232054" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8dbfe557-1d35-4aa9-8331-24cb6ad31019/8dbfe557-1d35-4aa9-8331-24cb6ad31019.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8dbfe557-1d35-4aa9-8331-24cb6ad31019/8dbfe557-1d35-4aa9-8331-24cb6ad31019.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8dbfe557-1d35-4aa9-8331-24cb6ad31019/8dbfe557-1d35-4aa9-8331-24cb6ad31019.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>President Donald Trump’s second administration has accelerated a profound structural shift in international relations, moving the United States away from its historic role as the primary provider of global stability toward a strictly transactional,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[President Donald Trump’s second administration has accelerated a profound structural shift in international relations, moving the United States away from its historic role as the primary provider of global stability toward a strictly transactional, "bilateral bargain" approach to statecraft.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>452</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>breakingnews,dailypodcast,dailyupdates,geopolitics,globalnews,headlines,indepth,insight,internationalnews,newepisode,newsanalysis,perspective,podcastlife,politics,radio,stayinformed,talkshow,todayexplained,trendingnow,worldnews</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ee1b07274aedfeba57d42db7cc0bbddd.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>This is HUGELY TROUBLING - Republican strategist</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-is-hugely-troubling-republican-strategist--74780480</link><description><![CDATA[The assessment that the escalating trade war with Canada is "hugely troubling" reflects a growing wave of panic among Republican strategists and vulnerable lawmakers as the November 2026 midterm elections approach.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74780480</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:52:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74780480/this_is_hugely_troubling_republican_strategist.mp3" length="5187816" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6949e137-730b-4d17-a936-bbd6a153288b/6949e137-730b-4d17-a936-bbd6a153288b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6949e137-730b-4d17-a936-bbd6a153288b/6949e137-730b-4d17-a936-bbd6a153288b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6949e137-730b-4d17-a936-bbd6a153288b/6949e137-730b-4d17-a936-bbd6a153288b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The assessment that the escalating trade war with Canada is "hugely troubling" reflects a growing wave of panic among Republican strategists and vulnerable lawmakers as the November 2026 midterm elections approach.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The assessment that the escalating trade war with Canada is "hugely troubling" reflects a growing wave of panic among Republican strategists and vulnerable lawmakers as the November 2026 midterm elections approach.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>325</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>breakingnews,dailypodcast,dailyupdates,geopolitics,globalnews,headlines,indepth,insight,internationalnews,newepisode,newsanalysis,perspective,podcastlife,politics,radio,stayinformed,talkshow,todayexplained,trendingnow,worldnews</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/730e72b1ab4e24c30495495c1916d2fa.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Meta settlement could change the rules for kids online</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/meta-settlement-could-change-the-rules-for-kids-online--74780476</link><description><![CDATA[In a historic legal turning point, Meta has agreed to a landmark $18 billion settlement with dozens of U.S. states to resolve allegations that it deliberately designed Facebook and Instagram to addict children and harm their mental health. The sweeping agreement, reached mid-trial in California, is considered the largest big tech settlement in history and forces Meta to completely rewrite the rules for users under 18.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74780476</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:46:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74780476/social_media_shakeup_meta_settlement_could_change_the_rules_for_kids_online.mp3" length="5551440" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e6bc9fac-e62d-413b-bc3a-5ae2115a112d/e6bc9fac-e62d-413b-bc3a-5ae2115a112d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e6bc9fac-e62d-413b-bc3a-5ae2115a112d/e6bc9fac-e62d-413b-bc3a-5ae2115a112d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e6bc9fac-e62d-413b-bc3a-5ae2115a112d/e6bc9fac-e62d-413b-bc3a-5ae2115a112d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In a historic legal turning point, Meta has agreed to a landmark $18 billion settlement with dozens of U.S. states to resolve allegations that it deliberately designed Facebook and Instagram to addict children and harm their mental health. The...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In a historic legal turning point, Meta has agreed to a landmark $18 billion settlement with dozens of U.S. states to resolve allegations that it deliberately designed Facebook and Instagram to addict children and harm their mental health. 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Following a month-long lull in direct fighting, hostilities sharply resumed over the weekend with dueling missile strike.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74780478</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:45:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74780478/trey_yingst_this_is_far_from_over.mp3" length="8450823" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1f254360-fd31-45dc-9d43-bc61430d5809/1f254360-fd31-45dc-9d43-bc61430d5809.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1f254360-fd31-45dc-9d43-bc61430d5809/1f254360-fd31-45dc-9d43-bc61430d5809.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1f254360-fd31-45dc-9d43-bc61430d5809/1f254360-fd31-45dc-9d43-bc61430d5809.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Trey Yingst has confirmed that the military conflict between the United States and Iran is far from over. Following a month-long lull in direct fighting, hostilities sharply resumed over the weekend with dueling missile strike.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Trey Yingst has confirmed that the military conflict between the United States and Iran is far from over. Following a month-long lull in direct fighting, hostilities sharply resumed over the weekend with dueling missile strike.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>529</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>breakingnews,dailypodcast,dailyupdates,geopolitics,globalnews,headlines,indepth,insight,internationalnews,newepisode,newsanalysis,perspective,podcastlife,politics,radio,stayinformed,talkshow,todayexplained,trendingnow,worldnews</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/160e0acb77769b12fcb32bff7f53a998.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TARIFF TANGO - Amb. warns Canada trade dispute is NOT SUSTAINABLE</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tariff-tango-amb-warns-canada-trade-dispute-is-not-sustainable--74780479</link><description><![CDATA[The escalating trade war between Canada and the United States has reached a critical bottleneck, with US officials warning that Canada’s short-term political maneuvering is not sustainable. Following the collapse of bilateral trade talks, the US Ambassador to the UN stated that Canada's economy is too heavily dependent on US exports to sustain a prolonged dispute, while President Donald Trump declared Canada’s own trade protections "not sustainable".]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74780479</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:44:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74780479/tariff_tango_amb_warns_canada_trade_dispute_is_not_sustainable.mp3" length="5167372" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/eb2f9c04-f1ad-4e4e-836c-9144be753c78/eb2f9c04-f1ad-4e4e-836c-9144be753c78.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/eb2f9c04-f1ad-4e4e-836c-9144be753c78/eb2f9c04-f1ad-4e4e-836c-9144be753c78.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/eb2f9c04-f1ad-4e4e-836c-9144be753c78/eb2f9c04-f1ad-4e4e-836c-9144be753c78.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The escalating trade war between Canada and the United States has reached a critical bottleneck, with US officials warning that Canada’s short-term political maneuvering is not sustainable. Following the collapse of bilateral trade talks, the US...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The escalating trade war between Canada and the United States has reached a critical bottleneck, with US officials warning that Canada’s short-term political maneuvering is not sustainable. Following the collapse of bilateral trade talks, the US Ambassador to the UN stated that Canada's economy is too heavily dependent on US exports to sustain a prolonged dispute, while President Donald Trump declared Canada’s own trade protections "not sustainable".]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>323</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>breakingnews,dailypodcast,dailyupdates,geopolitics,globalnews,headlines,indepth,insight,internationalnews,newepisode,newsanalysis,perspective,podcastlife,politics,radio,stayinformed,talkshow,todayexplained,trendingnow,worldnews</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/346816ac6af32bcb75fa90c0d572ea7c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>New Wildberries drone strike tests Putin's critical infrastructure decree</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-wildberries-drone-strike-tests-putin-s-critical-infrastructure-decree--74754318</link><description><![CDATA[Russian President Vladimir Putin's new critical infrastructure decree is facing an immediate test following a devastating Ukrainian drone strike on a major Wildberries logistics center in the Tambov region. Signed on August 24, 2026, the decree grants the Russian government authority to temporarily seize private corporate assets and infrastructure if owners fail to protect facilities from drone attacks or fall behind on rebuilding them. The second total destruction of this particular Tambov hub within weeks directly challenges how the Kremlin will enforce this law against Russia's largest e-commerce giant.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74754318</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:40:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74754318/new_wildberries_drone_strike_tests_putin_s_critical_infrastructure_decree.mp3" length="5342879" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/778f04e4-178a-4a30-87b2-a90728d2b249/778f04e4-178a-4a30-87b2-a90728d2b249.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/778f04e4-178a-4a30-87b2-a90728d2b249/778f04e4-178a-4a30-87b2-a90728d2b249.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/778f04e4-178a-4a30-87b2-a90728d2b249/778f04e4-178a-4a30-87b2-a90728d2b249.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Russian President Vladimir Putin's new critical infrastructure decree is facing an immediate test following a devastating Ukrainian drone strike on a major Wildberries logistics center in the Tambov region. Signed on August 24, 2026, the decree grants...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Russian President Vladimir Putin's new critical infrastructure decree is facing an immediate test following a devastating Ukrainian drone strike on a major Wildberries logistics center in the Tambov region. Signed on August 24, 2026, the decree grants the Russian government authority to temporarily seize private corporate assets and infrastructure if owners fail to protect facilities from drone attacks or fall behind on rebuilding them. The second total destruction of this particular Tambov hub within weeks directly challenges how the Kremlin will enforce this law against Russia's largest e-commerce giant.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>334</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>breakingnews,dailypodcast,dailyupdates,geopolitics,globalnews,headlines,indepth,insight,internationalnews,newepisode,newsanalysis,perspective,podcastlife,politics,radio,stayinformed,talkshow,todayexplained,trendingnow,worldnews</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/37da269715feccef36bbe8345ed7707c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>'Opportunity or exploitation' Vietnamese apprentices in Germany</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/opportunity-or-exploitation-vietnamese-apprentices-in-germany--74754319</link><description><![CDATA[The dual nature of Germany’s vocational system for Vietnamese apprentices hangs between a life-changing economic opportunity and systemic labor exploitation. Driven by Germany’s severe shortage of over 700,000 skilled workers by 2027, a 2024 bilateral labor agreement between Berlin and Hanoi made it easier for non-EU citizens to enter the country for professional training. Consequently, roughly 20,000 Vietnamese trainees reside in Germany, making up the nation's largest international apprentice group.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74754319</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:40:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74754319/opportunity_or_exploitation_vietnamese_apprentices_in_germany.mp3" length="6426229" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4bdc548f-01b2-4245-8bbe-88e23e18f42f/4bdc548f-01b2-4245-8bbe-88e23e18f42f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4bdc548f-01b2-4245-8bbe-88e23e18f42f/4bdc548f-01b2-4245-8bbe-88e23e18f42f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4bdc548f-01b2-4245-8bbe-88e23e18f42f/4bdc548f-01b2-4245-8bbe-88e23e18f42f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The dual nature of Germany’s vocational system for Vietnamese apprentices hangs between a life-changing economic opportunity and systemic labor exploitation. Driven by Germany’s severe shortage of over 700,000 skilled workers by 2027, a 2024 bilateral...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The dual nature of Germany’s vocational system for Vietnamese apprentices hangs between a life-changing economic opportunity and systemic labor exploitation. Driven by Germany’s severe shortage of over 700,000 skilled workers by 2027, a 2024 bilateral labor agreement between Berlin and Hanoi made it easier for non-EU citizens to enter the country for professional training. Consequently, roughly 20,000 Vietnamese trainees reside in Germany, making up the nation's largest international apprentice group.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>402</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>breakingnews,dailypodcast,dailyupdates,geopolitics,globalnews,headlines,indepth,insight,internationalnews,newepisode,newsanalysis,perspective,podcastlife,politics,radio,stayinformed,talkshow,todayexplained,trendingnow,worldnews</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cd9d964f67c74e4f1aae9157b1d249cb.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Rescue efforts intensify after catastrophic flood hits Nepal and Tibet</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rescue-efforts-intensify-after-catastrophic-flood-hits-nepal-and-tibet--74754320</link><description><![CDATA[Rescue teams in Nepal and Tibet are racing against time to locate over 3,000 missing people after a catastrophic flash flood tore through the Himalayan border region. Triggered on August 26, 2026, by a massive glacial collapse and landslide that registered with the force of a magnitude 5.2 earthquake, a wall of water, ice, and mud completely obliterated villages, roads, and vital infrastructure along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74754320</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:40:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74754320/rescue_efforts_intensify_after_catastrophic_flood_hits_nepal_and_tibet.mp3" length="6465935" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f7fe9be8-2871-4ae6-a04b-7331993fab0e/f7fe9be8-2871-4ae6-a04b-7331993fab0e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f7fe9be8-2871-4ae6-a04b-7331993fab0e/f7fe9be8-2871-4ae6-a04b-7331993fab0e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f7fe9be8-2871-4ae6-a04b-7331993fab0e/f7fe9be8-2871-4ae6-a04b-7331993fab0e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Rescue teams in Nepal and Tibet are racing against time to locate over 3,000 missing people after a catastrophic flash flood tore through the Himalayan border region. Triggered on August 26, 2026, by a massive glacial collapse and landslide that...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rescue teams in Nepal and Tibet are racing against time to locate over 3,000 missing people after a catastrophic flash flood tore through the Himalayan border region. Triggered on August 26, 2026, by a massive glacial collapse and landslide that registered with the force of a magnitude 5.2 earthquake, a wall of water, ice, and mud completely obliterated villages, roads, and vital infrastructure along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>405</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>breakingnews,dailypodcast,dailyupdates,geopolitics,globalnews,headlines,indepth,insight,internationalnews,newepisode,newsanalysis,perspective,podcastlife,politics,radio,stayinformed,talkshow,todayexplained,trendingnow,worldnews</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8e87cb466a36fbb1141e729527b82854.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Nepal flood 'My whole village has been wiped out'</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/nepal-flood-my-whole-village-has-been-wiped-out--74754316</link><description><![CDATA[The phrase "My whole village has been wiped out" captures the harrowing reality for survivors returning to the Himalayan valleys of Nepal, where entire towns have been completely buried or washed away. In the five days since a massive glacial collapse unleashed a mountain tsunami on August 26, 2026, eyewitnesses and local journalists have described scenes of apocalyptic destruction that resemble a landscape frozen in mud. Towns along the Trishuli and Bhote Koshi rivers, such as Devighat, Trishuli Bazaar, and Betrawati Bazaar, have been effectively erased from the map, leaving only the upper floors of homes peeking above a vast sea of thick, tar-like sludge.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74754316</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:37:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74754316/nepal_flood_my_whole_village_has_been_wiped_out.mp3" length="10513452" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3b801cb9-bd06-4347-b24e-604894f3b104/3b801cb9-bd06-4347-b24e-604894f3b104.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3b801cb9-bd06-4347-b24e-604894f3b104/3b801cb9-bd06-4347-b24e-604894f3b104.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3b801cb9-bd06-4347-b24e-604894f3b104/3b801cb9-bd06-4347-b24e-604894f3b104.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The phrase "My whole village has been wiped out" captures the harrowing reality for survivors returning to the Himalayan valleys of Nepal, where entire towns have been completely buried or washed away. In the five days since a massive glacial collapse...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The phrase "My whole village has been wiped out" captures the harrowing reality for survivors returning to the Himalayan valleys of Nepal, where entire towns have been completely buried or washed away. In the five days since a massive glacial collapse unleashed a mountain tsunami on August 26, 2026, eyewitnesses and local journalists have described scenes of apocalyptic destruction that resemble a landscape frozen in mud. Towns along the Trishuli and Bhote Koshi rivers, such as Devighat, Trishuli Bazaar, and Betrawati Bazaar, have been effectively erased from the map, leaving only the upper floors of homes peeking above a vast sea of thick, tar-like sludge.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>658</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>breakingnews,dailypodcast,dailyupdates,geopolitics,globalnews,headlines,indepth,insight,internationalnews,newepisode,newsanalysis,perspective,podcastlife,politics,radio,stayinformed,talkshow,todayexplained,trendingnow,worldnews</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0eb48c5c4f8a601e290d43d347f6c981.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>NATO holds 'Northern Viking' military drills in Iceland</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/nato-holds-northern-viking-military-drills-in-iceland--74754317</link><description><![CDATA[NATO is holding its biennial "Northern Viking 2026" military drills in Iceland to strengthen defense capabilities over critical sea routes and undersea infrastructure in the Arctic north. Officially running from August 22 to September 3, 2026, the U.S.-led live exercise integrates air, land, and maritime components from 11 Allied nations operating across Iceland and its strategically vital surrounding waters. The drills carry historic significance, marking the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Bilateral Defense Agreement between Iceland and the United States.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74754317</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:37:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74754317/nato_holds_northern_viking_military_drills_in_iceland.mp3" length="7789648" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/884f3bad-26cf-4b7b-b26c-4f494af66273/884f3bad-26cf-4b7b-b26c-4f494af66273.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/884f3bad-26cf-4b7b-b26c-4f494af66273/884f3bad-26cf-4b7b-b26c-4f494af66273.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/884f3bad-26cf-4b7b-b26c-4f494af66273/884f3bad-26cf-4b7b-b26c-4f494af66273.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>NATO is holding its biennial "Northern Viking 2026" military drills in Iceland to strengthen defense capabilities over critical sea routes and undersea infrastructure in the Arctic north. Officially running from August 22 to September 3, 2026, the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[NATO is holding its biennial "Northern Viking 2026" military drills in Iceland to strengthen defense capabilities over critical sea routes and undersea infrastructure in the Arctic north. Officially running from August 22 to September 3, 2026, the U.S.-led live exercise integrates air, land, and maritime components from 11 Allied nations operating across Iceland and its strategically vital surrounding waters. 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27 Aug 2026 22:52:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74726406/she_conquered_not_with_force_but_with_love_ken_burns_remembers_legend_dolly_parton.mp3" length="6686200" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9e9a285c-3838-46fc-9089-f90f23d78804/9e9a285c-3838-46fc-9089-f90f23d78804.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9e9a285c-3838-46fc-9089-f90f23d78804/9e9a285c-3838-46fc-9089-f90f23d78804.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9e9a285c-3838-46fc-9089-f90f23d78804/9e9a285c-3838-46fc-9089-f90f23d78804.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Following the passing of country music legend Dolly Parton at 80 years old on August 25, 2026, acclaimed documentary filmmaker Ken 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Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The U.S. Secret Service has placed three non-law-enforcement officials on administrative leave following an internal investigation into potential misconduct.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The U.S. Secret Service has placed three non-law-enforcement officials on administrative leave following an internal investigation into potential misconduct.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>676</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/62b2f0d9b8b8196a1da8f4d685d82a8f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Trump declares 'mission accomplished' in ONGOING Iran war 'Dispute with REALITY!'</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-declares-mission-accomplished-in-ongoing-iran-war-dispute-with-reality--74726409</link><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump sparked widespread controversy by declaring "Mission Accomplished 2026" in the ongoing war with Iran, drawing immediate criticism from political analysts, lawmakers, and media outlets who describe the claim as a complete "dispute with reality".]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74726409</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:51:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74726409/trump_declares_mission_accomplished_in_ongoing_iran_war_dispute_with_reality.mp3" length="8050418" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/171d3803-bedb-4d14-82ff-c3dfca1c8036/171d3803-bedb-4d14-82ff-c3dfca1c8036.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/171d3803-bedb-4d14-82ff-c3dfca1c8036/171d3803-bedb-4d14-82ff-c3dfca1c8036.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/171d3803-bedb-4d14-82ff-c3dfca1c8036/171d3803-bedb-4d14-82ff-c3dfca1c8036.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>President Donald Trump sparked widespread controversy by declaring "Mission Accomplished 2026" in the ongoing war with Iran, drawing immediate criticism from political analysts, lawmakers, and media outlets who describe the claim as a complete...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[President Donald Trump sparked widespread controversy by declaring "Mission Accomplished 2026" in the ongoing war with Iran, drawing immediate criticism from political analysts, lawmakers, and media outlets who describe the claim as a complete "dispute with reality".]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>504</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ca3cb5d0dab3f8c46b661e53ab459934.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>GOP midterm convention turns into Trump rally with $25K entry fees</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/gop-midterm-convention-turns-into-trump-rally-with-25k-entry-fees--74726410</link><description><![CDATA[The Republican National Committee's upcoming midterm convention has sparked significant internal backlash after turning into what critics and party strategists are calling a glorified Donald Trump rally with exorbitant entry fees ranging from $25,000 to $100,000.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74726410</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:51:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74726410/gop_midterm_convention_turns_into_trump_rally_with_25k_entry_fees.mp3" length="7600276" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ea532d9f-8e09-4401-b301-9031c2a79d63/ea532d9f-8e09-4401-b301-9031c2a79d63.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ea532d9f-8e09-4401-b301-9031c2a79d63/ea532d9f-8e09-4401-b301-9031c2a79d63.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ea532d9f-8e09-4401-b301-9031c2a79d63/ea532d9f-8e09-4401-b301-9031c2a79d63.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Republican National Committee's upcoming midterm convention has sparked significant internal backlash after turning into what critics and party strategists are calling a glorified Donald Trump rally with exorbitant entry fees ranging from $25,000...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Republican National Committee's upcoming midterm convention has sparked significant internal backlash after turning into what critics and party strategists are calling a glorified Donald Trump rally with exorbitant entry fees ranging from $25,000 to $100,000.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>475</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/61e0f70547b52dc74534c9cf4af7eb86.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Texas Senate race HEATING UP - Talarico files court motion to UNSEAL Paxton depositions</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/texas-senate-race-heating-up-talarico-files-court-motion-to-unseal-paxton-depositions--74726411</link><description><![CDATA[Democratic state Representative James Talarico has filed a legal motion to unseal two confidential court depositions given by his Republican opponent, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.]]></description><guid 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has filed a legal motion to unseal two confidential court depositions given by his Republican opponent, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Democratic state Representative James Talarico has filed a legal motion to unseal two confidential court depositions given by his Republican opponent, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>324</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/567ebf17359b9998ea570a6e1ca6f313.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>'So absurd' it's 'hard to formulate words' Fmr. Dep. Canadian PM BLASTS Trump's trade war</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/so-absurd-it-s-hard-to-formulate-words-fmr-dep-canadian-pm-blasts-trump-s-trade-war--74726407</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74726407</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:50:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74726407/so_absurd_it_s_hard_to_formulate_words_fmr_dep_canadian_pm_blasts_trump_s_trade_war.mp3" length="7163927" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cf16c8e8-5270-4324-9b9a-eb59c4a659a8/cf16c8e8-5270-4324-9b9a-eb59c4a659a8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cf16c8e8-5270-4324-9b9a-eb59c4a659a8/cf16c8e8-5270-4324-9b9a-eb59c4a659a8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cf16c8e8-5270-4324-9b9a-eb59c4a659a8/cf16c8e8-5270-4324-9b9a-eb59c4a659a8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:duration>448</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bc79a376ca9e10fd4f61dadd8157c6f5.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Trump threatens to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America Canada announces tariff retaliation</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-threatens-to-rename-lake-ontario-to-lake-america-canada-announces-tariff-retaliation--74706631</link><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump's threat to rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America" and Canada's subsequent tariff retaliation represent a massive escalation in an active U.S.-Canada trade war following the collapse of bilateral trade talks. On August 25, 2026, President Trump announced on Truth Social that the U.S. is giving "serious consideration" to the rebranding because the administration does not expect to do much business with Ontario moving forward. In response, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford struck back, with Canada enacting dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs of up to 50% on roughly $20 billion worth of American goods.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74706631</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:44:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74706631/trump_threatens_to_rename_lake_ontario_to_lake_america_canada_announces_tariff_retaliation.mp3" length="7241667" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3fc53b88-2c6f-45d2-aa81-9130d550a971/3fc53b88-2c6f-45d2-aa81-9130d550a971.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3fc53b88-2c6f-45d2-aa81-9130d550a971/3fc53b88-2c6f-45d2-aa81-9130d550a971.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3fc53b88-2c6f-45d2-aa81-9130d550a971/3fc53b88-2c6f-45d2-aa81-9130d550a971.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>President Donald Trump's threat to rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America" and Canada's subsequent tariff retaliation represent a massive escalation in an active U.S.-Canada trade war following the collapse of bilateral trade talks. On August 25, 2026,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[President Donald Trump's threat to rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America" and Canada's subsequent tariff retaliation represent a massive escalation in an active U.S.-Canada trade war following the collapse of bilateral trade talks. On August 25, 2026, President Trump announced on Truth Social that the U.S. is giving "serious consideration" to the rebranding because the administration does not expect to do much business with Ontario moving forward. In response, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford struck back, with Canada enacting dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs of up to 50% on roughly $20 billion worth of American goods.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>453</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/241f38d4451af3542968ba5780074daf.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>US military strikes against Iran NOT off the table, Hegseth says</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/us-military-strikes-against-iran-not-off-the-table-hegseth-says--74706632</link><description><![CDATA[U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth explicitly warned that kinetic military strikes against Iran remain firmly on the table, even as the Trump administration shifts its primary focus to a massive global economic pressure campaign. Speaking to reporters on August 24, 2026, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Hegseth clarified that the U.S. has not paused its military options, stating, "By no means are we foreclosing using kinetic strikes anywhere in the Strait of Hormuz or around Iran." He warned that if Iran is foolish enough to overplay its hand or target the American military, the U.S. will react with overwhelming force.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74706632</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:44:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74706632/us_military_strikes_against_iran_not_off_the_table_hegseth_says.mp3" length="6760178" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d4476ec3-f03a-4f49-bb0f-924496fc4289/d4476ec3-f03a-4f49-bb0f-924496fc4289.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d4476ec3-f03a-4f49-bb0f-924496fc4289/d4476ec3-f03a-4f49-bb0f-924496fc4289.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d4476ec3-f03a-4f49-bb0f-924496fc4289/d4476ec3-f03a-4f49-bb0f-924496fc4289.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth explicitly warned that kinetic military strikes against Iran remain firmly on the table, even as the Trump administration shifts its primary focus to a massive global economic pressure campaign. Speaking to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth explicitly warned that kinetic military strikes against Iran remain firmly on the table, even as the Trump administration shifts its primary focus to a massive global economic pressure campaign. Speaking to reporters on August 24, 2026, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Hegseth clarified that the U.S. has not paused its military options, stating, "By no means are we foreclosing using kinetic strikes anywhere in the Strait of Hormuz or around Iran." He warned that if Iran is foolish enough to overplay its hand or target the American military, the U.S. will react with overwhelming force.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>423</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4bcd86d6224aee650230d96ff8316596.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>US flags lowered in Dolly Parton tribute</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/us-flags-lowered-in-dolly-parton-tribute--74706633</link><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump issued an official presidential proclamation ordering all United States flags to be flown at half-staff nationwide to honor country music icon and philanthropist Dolly Parton, who passed away on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80. The directive went into effect at 6:00 PM ET on Tuesday, August 25, and mandates that American flags remain lowered at the White House, public buildings, military posts, naval stations, and U.S. embassies worldwide until sunset on September 1, 2026.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74706633</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:43:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74706633/us_flags_lowered_in_dolly_parton_tribute.mp3" length="9904903" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c552236e-1205-4262-89e5-26a150b7e0ef/c552236e-1205-4262-89e5-26a150b7e0ef.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c552236e-1205-4262-89e5-26a150b7e0ef/c552236e-1205-4262-89e5-26a150b7e0ef.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c552236e-1205-4262-89e5-26a150b7e0ef/c552236e-1205-4262-89e5-26a150b7e0ef.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>President Donald Trump issued an official presidential proclamation ordering all United States flags to be flown at half-staff nationwide to honor country music icon and philanthropist Dolly Parton, who passed away on August 25, 2026, at the age of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[President Donald Trump issued an official presidential proclamation ordering all United States flags to be flown at half-staff nationwide to honor country music icon and philanthropist Dolly Parton, who passed away on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80. The directive went into effect at 6:00 PM ET on Tuesday, August 25, and mandates that American flags remain lowered at the White House, public buildings, military posts, naval stations, and U.S. embassies worldwide until sunset on September 1, 2026.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>620</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9eec2536bb2e8574fe802bdac9ba18c4.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>US UNLEASHES Economic D-Day on Iran 'It is HUGE'</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/us-unleashes-economic-d-day-on-iran-it-is-huge--74706634</link><description><![CDATA[Operation Economic Outcast," officially dubbed "Economic D-Day" by the Trump administration, is an unprecedented, whole-of-government economic offensive designed to completely isolate and financially asphyxiate the Iranian regime. Formally launched on August 24, 2026, by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the campaign leverages the dominant global power of the U.S. dollar to force international governments, banks, and corporations into a stark, immediate choice: permanently sever all business ties with Tehran or face total expulsion from the American financial system.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74706634</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:43:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74706634/us_unleashes_economic_d_day_on_iran_it_is_huge.mp3" length="5042366" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9755d08d-e845-4356-9fb9-12694ac158ec/9755d08d-e845-4356-9fb9-12694ac158ec.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9755d08d-e845-4356-9fb9-12694ac158ec/9755d08d-e845-4356-9fb9-12694ac158ec.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9755d08d-e845-4356-9fb9-12694ac158ec/9755d08d-e845-4356-9fb9-12694ac158ec.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Operation Economic Outcast," officially dubbed "Economic D-Day" by the Trump administration, is an unprecedented, whole-of-government economic offensive designed to completely isolate and financially asphyxiate the Iranian regime. Formally launched on...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Operation Economic Outcast," officially dubbed "Economic D-Day" by the Trump administration, is an unprecedented, whole-of-government economic offensive designed to completely isolate and financially asphyxiate the Iranian regime. Formally launched on August 24, 2026, by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the campaign leverages the dominant global power of the U.S. dollar to force international governments, banks, and corporations into a stark, immediate choice: permanently sever all business ties with Tehran or face total expulsion from the American financial system.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>316</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e270e8d0a09fe118029745d84d7567c1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Trumps tariffs on Canada 'pointless' and 'illegal' - U.S. senator</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/trumps-tariffs-on-canada-pointless-and-illegal-u-s-senator--74706630</link><description><![CDATA[U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) slammed President Donald Trump’s sweeping 50% tariffs on Canada as "pointless" and "illegal," forcefully stating that the administration lacks the legal authority to unilaterally bypass existing trade agreements. Speaking on August 24, 2026, following the collapse of bilateral trade negotiations, Welch declared that Trump’s trade onslaught is driven primarily by a desire to "assert dominance" rather than sound economic policy. He explicitly backed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decision to walk away from U.S. demands and impose dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs, calling Canada's response fully justified.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74706630</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:42:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74706630/trumps_tariffs_on_canada_pointless_and_illegal_u_s_senator.mp3" length="5390944" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/25889c03-aa88-49aa-b5fa-c2a5a386028e/25889c03-aa88-49aa-b5fa-c2a5a386028e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/25889c03-aa88-49aa-b5fa-c2a5a386028e/25889c03-aa88-49aa-b5fa-c2a5a386028e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/25889c03-aa88-49aa-b5fa-c2a5a386028e/25889c03-aa88-49aa-b5fa-c2a5a386028e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) slammed President Donald Trump’s sweeping 50% tariffs on Canada as "pointless" and "illegal," forcefully stating that the administration lacks the legal authority to unilaterally bypass existing trade agreements....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) slammed President Donald Trump’s sweeping 50% tariffs on Canada as "pointless" and "illegal," forcefully stating that the administration lacks the legal authority to unilaterally bypass existing trade agreements. Speaking on August 24, 2026, following the collapse of bilateral trade negotiations, Welch declared that Trump’s trade onslaught is driven primarily by a desire to "assert dominance" rather than sound economic policy. He explicitly backed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decision to walk away from U.S. demands and impose dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs, calling Canada's response fully justified.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>337</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/06e71bbb10912975a9d53dd00c55fff6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Iran says it's 'fully prepared' for US sanctions. How long can it last</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/iran-says-it-s-fully-prepared-for-us-sanctions-how-long-can-it-last--74696735</link><description><![CDATA[Iran's leadership officially claims it has a two-year roadmap to withstand the maximum economic pressure of the U.S. Treasury's new offensive Operation Economic Outcast. However, independent economic analysts and market indicators suggest that while the Iranian regime's specialized sanctions-evasion apparatus can prevent total government collapse indefinitely, the domestic economy is facing an immediate crisis that makes a multi-year survival plan highly volatile.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74696735</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:03:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74696735/iran_says_it_s_fully_prepared_for_us_sanctions_how_long_can_it_last.mp3" length="15678622" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ba26d343-963f-4968-8dec-df120d99ec0b/ba26d343-963f-4968-8dec-df120d99ec0b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ba26d343-963f-4968-8dec-df120d99ec0b/ba26d343-963f-4968-8dec-df120d99ec0b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ba26d343-963f-4968-8dec-df120d99ec0b/ba26d343-963f-4968-8dec-df120d99ec0b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Iran's leadership officially claims it has a two-year roadmap to withstand the maximum economic pressure of the U.S. Treasury's new offensive Operation Economic Outcast. However, independent economic analysts and market indicators suggest that while...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Iran's leadership officially claims it has a two-year roadmap to withstand the maximum economic pressure of the U.S. Treasury's new offensive Operation Economic Outcast. However, independent economic analysts and market indicators suggest that while the Iranian regime's specialized sanctions-evasion apparatus can prevent total government collapse indefinitely, the domestic economy is facing an immediate crisis that makes a multi-year survival plan highly volatile.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>654</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>breakingnews,dailypodcast,dailyupdates,geopolitics,globalnews,headlines,indepth,insight,internationalnews,newepisode,newsanalysis,perspective,podcastlife,politics,radio,stayinformed,talkshow,todayexplained,trendingnow,worldnews</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7488c4f44e78c3c7936f6884ba9ed0df.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Iran offers $10M bounty on Barron Trump</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/iran-offers-10m-bounty-on-barron-trump--74696734</link><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Secret Service is actively investigating an Iranian state television broadcast that issued a $10 million bounty on Barron Trump, the 20-year-old youngest son of U.S. President Donald Trump.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74696734</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:02:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74696734/iran_offers_10m_bounty_on_barron_trump.mp3" length="7693481" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/222b5ad0-324d-4617-bde6-8c30fcd711a0/222b5ad0-324d-4617-bde6-8c30fcd711a0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/222b5ad0-324d-4617-bde6-8c30fcd711a0/222b5ad0-324d-4617-bde6-8c30fcd711a0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/222b5ad0-324d-4617-bde6-8c30fcd711a0/222b5ad0-324d-4617-bde6-8c30fcd711a0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The U.S. Secret Service is actively investigating an Iranian state television broadcast that issued a $10 million bounty on Barron Trump, the 20-year-old youngest son of U.S. President Donald Trump.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The U.S. Secret Service is actively investigating an Iranian state television broadcast that issued a $10 million bounty on Barron Trump, the 20-year-old youngest son of U.S. President Donald Trump.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>481</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>breakingnews,dailypodcast,dailyupdates,geopolitics,globalnews,headlines,indepth,insight,internationalnews,newepisode,newsanalysis,perspective,podcastlife,politics,radio,stayinformed,talkshow,todayexplained,trendingnow,worldnews</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/062516d8b2c093c7fef6f9cc65222f0e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Trump is trying to destroy the manufacturing base of Canada</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-is-trying-to-destroy-the-manufacturing-base-of-canada--74680770</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74680770</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:32:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74680770/trump_is_trying_to_destroy_the_manufacturing_base_of_canada.mp3" length="9899888" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ca3c2f3b-459f-46ee-8718-c35afa89e188/ca3c2f3b-459f-46ee-8718-c35afa89e188.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ca3c2f3b-459f-46ee-8718-c35afa89e188/ca3c2f3b-459f-46ee-8718-c35afa89e188.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ca3c2f3b-459f-46ee-8718-c35afa89e188/ca3c2f3b-459f-46ee-8718-c35afa89e188.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:duration>619</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bc79a376ca9e10fd4f61dadd8157c6f5.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Trumps tariffs on Canada 'pointless' and 'illegal'_ U.S. senator</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/trumps-tariffs-on-canada-pointless-and-illegal-u-s-senator--74680771</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74680771</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:31:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74680771/trumps_tariffs_on_canada_pointless_and_illegal_u_s_senator.mp3" length="5390944" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3d899336-ec20-4e96-b41f-f507adb41009/3d899336-ec20-4e96-b41f-f507adb41009.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3d899336-ec20-4e96-b41f-f507adb41009/3d899336-ec20-4e96-b41f-f507adb41009.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3d899336-ec20-4e96-b41f-f507adb41009/3d899336-ec20-4e96-b41f-f507adb41009.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:duration>337</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bc79a376ca9e10fd4f61dadd8157c6f5.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Trump had to STOP Iran, Thiessen warns</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-had-to-stop-iran-thiessen-warns--74633518</link><description><![CDATA[Marc Thiessen warns that the United States has "stopped on the 20-yard line" with Iran, arguing that President Donald Trump must finish the military campaign rather than getting bogged down in endless negotiations.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74633518</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:25:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74633518/trump_had_to_stop_iran_thiessen_warns.mp3" length="7167271" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b42e4c9b-2827-41f7-b217-54583d7f5a2c/b42e4c9b-2827-41f7-b217-54583d7f5a2c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b42e4c9b-2827-41f7-b217-54583d7f5a2c/b42e4c9b-2827-41f7-b217-54583d7f5a2c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b42e4c9b-2827-41f7-b217-54583d7f5a2c/b42e4c9b-2827-41f7-b217-54583d7f5a2c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Marc Thiessen warns that the United States has "stopped on the 20-yard line" with Iran, arguing that President Donald Trump must finish the military campaign rather than getting bogged down in endless negotiations.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Marc Thiessen warns that the United States has "stopped on the 20-yard line" with Iran, arguing that President Donald Trump must finish the military campaign rather than getting bogged down in endless negotiations.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>448</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ecef27ea9d360832c014d3b42de8f08.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>President Trump takes reporter questions ballroom ruling, replacing Leavitt</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/president-trump-takes-reporter-questions-ballroom-ruling-replacing-leavitt--74633519</link><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump addressed reporters to defend the White House ballroom construction and discuss the search for a new White House Press Secretary.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74633519</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:24:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74633519/president_trump_takes_reporter_questions_ballroom_ruling_replacing_leavitt.mp3" length="8257308" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/764b433f-fb9d-4f23-9b0f-9ed5af75c4ab/764b433f-fb9d-4f23-9b0f-9ed5af75c4ab.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/764b433f-fb9d-4f23-9b0f-9ed5af75c4ab/764b433f-fb9d-4f23-9b0f-9ed5af75c4ab.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/764b433f-fb9d-4f23-9b0f-9ed5af75c4ab/764b433f-fb9d-4f23-9b0f-9ed5af75c4ab.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>President Donald Trump addressed reporters to defend the White House ballroom construction and discuss the search for a new White House Press Secretary.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[President Donald Trump addressed reporters to defend the White House ballroom construction and discuss the search for a new White House Press Secretary.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>517</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image 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The ruling paused a lower-court injunction that was set to halt the project that same day.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74633520</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:24:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74633520/supreme_court_allows_white_house_ballroom_construction_to_continue.mp3" length="1706216" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/af1ecfb1-fb5e-4090-b28c-5210c053ed1a/af1ecfb1-fb5e-4090-b28c-5210c053ed1a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/af1ecfb1-fb5e-4090-b28c-5210c053ed1a/af1ecfb1-fb5e-4090-b28c-5210c053ed1a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/af1ecfb1-fb5e-4090-b28c-5210c053ed1a/af1ecfb1-fb5e-4090-b28c-5210c053ed1a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Chief Justice John Roberts issued a temporary administrative stay on August 21, 2026, allowing above-ground construction of the $400 million White House ballroom to continue. 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The ruling paused a lower-court injunction that was set to halt the project that same day.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>107</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bc79a376ca9e10fd4f61dadd8157c6f5.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Russia says Ukraine fired massive attack, as Kyiv market hit by Moscow strikes</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/russia-says-ukraine-fired-massive-attack-as-kyiv-market-hit-by-moscow-strikes--74202581</link><description><![CDATA[Ukraine launched its largest drone attack of the year against Russia, firing hundreds of drones overnight while Moscow retaliated with air strikes that devastated a historic Kyiv market.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74202581</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:35:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74202581/russia_says_ukraine_fired_massive_attack_as_kyiv_market_hit_by_moscow_strikes.mp3" length="7208231" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/37180f4a-77b1-4f0f-abfa-e9f7f6cd04be/37180f4a-77b1-4f0f-abfa-e9f7f6cd04be.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/37180f4a-77b1-4f0f-abfa-e9f7f6cd04be/37180f4a-77b1-4f0f-abfa-e9f7f6cd04be.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/37180f4a-77b1-4f0f-abfa-e9f7f6cd04be/37180f4a-77b1-4f0f-abfa-e9f7f6cd04be.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ukraine launched its largest drone attack of the year against Russia, firing hundreds of drones overnight while Moscow retaliated with air strikes that devastated a historic Kyiv market.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ukraine launched its largest drone attack of the year against Russia, firing hundreds of drones overnight while Moscow retaliated with air strikes that devastated a historic Kyiv market.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>451</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>breakingnews,dailypodcast,dailyupdates,geopolitics,globalnews,headlines,indepth,insight,internationalnews,newepisode,newsanalysis,perspective,podcastlife,politics,radio,stayinformed,talkshow,todayexplained,trendingnow,worldnews</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c5eb2d591ce38f71c97cdc05290708a4.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Trump dismisses reports of grim conditions on U.S. aircraft carrier</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-dismisses-reports-of-grim-conditions-on-u-s-aircraft-carrier--74202583</link><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump strongly dismissed reports of grim conditions and sinking morale aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, a U.S. aircraft carrier currently deployed in the Middle East. When questioned by reporters regarding the concerns of military families over the ship's grueling timeline, Trump rejected the assertions, flatly stating, "No, they're not," and adding that the record-breaking deployment was "not nearly long enough".]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74202583</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:34:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74202583/trump_dismisses_reports_of_grim_conditions_on_u_s_aircraft_carrier.mp3" length="7460678" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b4fea73f-b83a-48c8-a489-393f8e88a7d7/b4fea73f-b83a-48c8-a489-393f8e88a7d7.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b4fea73f-b83a-48c8-a489-393f8e88a7d7/b4fea73f-b83a-48c8-a489-393f8e88a7d7.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b4fea73f-b83a-48c8-a489-393f8e88a7d7/b4fea73f-b83a-48c8-a489-393f8e88a7d7.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>President Donald Trump strongly dismissed reports of grim conditions and sinking morale aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, a U.S. aircraft carrier currently deployed in the Middle East. When questioned by reporters regarding the concerns of military...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[President Donald Trump strongly dismissed reports of grim conditions and sinking morale aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, a U.S. aircraft carrier currently deployed in the Middle East. When questioned by reporters regarding the concerns of military families over the ship's grueling timeline, Trump rejected the assertions, flatly stating, "No, they're not," and adding that the record-breaking deployment was "not nearly long enough".]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>467</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>breakingnews,dailypodcast,dailyupdates,geopolitics,globalnews,headlines,indepth,insight,internationalnews,newepisode,newsanalysis,perspective,podcastlife,politics,radio,stayinformed,talkshow,todayexplained,trendingnow,worldnews</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1b4b0ccb4e4674c25295f566661e2c70.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Karoline Leavitt out as WH Press Secy, now a 'top outside advisor'</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/karoline-leavitt-out-as-wh-press-secy-now-a-top-outside-advisor--74014737</link><description><![CDATA[Karoline Leavitt will step down as the White House Press Secretary at the end of August 2026 to spend more time with her family, transitioning into a role as one of President Donald Trump’s top outside advisors.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74014737</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:34:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74014737/karoline_leavitt_out_as_wh_press_secy_now_a_top_outside_advisor_trump.mp3" length="8628456" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e7f8f1c5-d5a9-4d6c-a574-0dfc6efe2c6e/e7f8f1c5-d5a9-4d6c-a574-0dfc6efe2c6e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e7f8f1c5-d5a9-4d6c-a574-0dfc6efe2c6e/e7f8f1c5-d5a9-4d6c-a574-0dfc6efe2c6e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e7f8f1c5-d5a9-4d6c-a574-0dfc6efe2c6e/e7f8f1c5-d5a9-4d6c-a574-0dfc6efe2c6e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Karoline Leavitt will step down as the White House Press Secretary at the end of August 2026 to spend more time with her family, transitioning into a role as one of President Donald Trump’s top outside advisors.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Karoline Leavitt will step down as the White House Press Secretary at the end of August 2026 to spend more time with her family, transitioning into a role as one of President Donald Trump’s top outside advisors.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>540</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d842f8588a996dd2923e138c2d97d7ea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Missile threat against Air Force One prompted Trump's plane switch</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/missile-threat-against-air-force-one-prompted-trump-s-plane-switch--74014738</link><description><![CDATA[A credible Iranian assassination plot involving shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles prompted the Secret Service and U.S. military to execute a secret plane switch for President Donald Trump. The incident occurred on July 8, 2026, as Trump was departing the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74014738</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:34:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74014738/missile_threat_against_air_force_one_prompted_trump_s_plane_switch_sources.mp3" length="8094722" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d56a61c4-60f3-4e64-87fd-f6330659584f/d56a61c4-60f3-4e64-87fd-f6330659584f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d56a61c4-60f3-4e64-87fd-f6330659584f/d56a61c4-60f3-4e64-87fd-f6330659584f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d56a61c4-60f3-4e64-87fd-f6330659584f/d56a61c4-60f3-4e64-87fd-f6330659584f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A credible Iranian assassination plot involving shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles prompted the Secret Service and U.S. military to execute a secret plane switch for President Donald Trump. The incident occurred on July 8, 2026, as Trump was...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A credible Iranian assassination plot involving shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles prompted the Secret Service and U.S. military to execute a secret plane switch for President Donald Trump. The incident occurred on July 8, 2026, as Trump was departing the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>506</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d0cb0374b21ca1872cbbd54866716156.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Trumps secret plane switch raises questions</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/trumps-secret-plane-switch-raises-questions--73978196</link><description><![CDATA[The Secret Service’s decision to use a planeload of journalists and White House staff as an unwitting decoy during President Donald Trump's secret plane switch in July 2026 has sparked intense backlash and raised serious national security, ethical, and press-freedom questions.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73978196</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:44:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73978196/trumps_secret_plane_switch_raises_questions.mp3" length="6068456" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9442f057-ff73-48cc-a1ad-c6cfc09cc54b/9442f057-ff73-48cc-a1ad-c6cfc09cc54b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9442f057-ff73-48cc-a1ad-c6cfc09cc54b/9442f057-ff73-48cc-a1ad-c6cfc09cc54b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9442f057-ff73-48cc-a1ad-c6cfc09cc54b/9442f057-ff73-48cc-a1ad-c6cfc09cc54b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Secret Service’s decision to use a planeload of journalists and White House staff as an unwitting decoy during President Donald Trump's secret plane switch in July 2026 has sparked intense 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into darkness on the evening of August 12, 2026, drawing millions of spectators to witness mainland Europe’s first total solar eclipse in 27 years.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73978198</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:44:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73978198/millions_watch_as_rare_solar_eclipse_darkens_spain_and_iceland.mp3" length="5270572" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/993bea1b-0dd4-4731-abce-a0d5c1b44942/993bea1b-0dd4-4731-abce-a0d5c1b44942.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/993bea1b-0dd4-4731-abce-a0d5c1b44942/993bea1b-0dd4-4731-abce-a0d5c1b44942.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/993bea1b-0dd4-4731-abce-a0d5c1b44942/993bea1b-0dd4-4731-abce-a0d5c1b44942.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A historic, once-in-a-generation total solar eclipse plunged parts of Iceland and northern Spain into darkness on the evening of August 12, 2026, drawing millions of spectators to witness mainland Europe’s first total solar eclipse in 27 years.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A historic, once-in-a-generation total solar eclipse plunged parts of Iceland and northern Spain into darkness on the evening of August 12, 2026, drawing millions of spectators to witness mainland Europe’s first total solar eclipse in 27 years.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>330</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image 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url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73940506/trump_took_aides_off_air_force_one_amid_iran_threat_but_left_rubio_and_other_cabinet_members.mp3" length="11259927" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9822cf0b-c271-4ee4-9922-5e31ebfd9420/9822cf0b-c271-4ee4-9922-5e31ebfd9420.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9822cf0b-c271-4ee4-9922-5e31ebfd9420/9822cf0b-c271-4ee4-9922-5e31ebfd9420.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9822cf0b-c271-4ee4-9922-5e31ebfd9420/9822cf0b-c271-4ee4-9922-5e31ebfd9420.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>President Donald Trump brought his closest personal aides onto a secret military aircraft during the July 2026 plane swap in Turkey, while leaving Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and senior policy advisors behind on...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[President Donald Trump brought his closest personal aides onto a secret military aircraft during the July 2026 plane swap in Turkey, while leaving Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and senior policy advisors behind on the high-risk decoy flight.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>704</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1143fdf7d56e86bde2f7833370c1bf39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Trump SPEAKS OUT on plane switch via catering truck 'I do what Secret Service says'</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-speaks-out-on-plane-switch-via-catering-truck-i-do-what-secret-service-says--73940505</link><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump broke his silence regarding the dramatic July 2026 aircraft swap in Ankara, Turkey, downplaying his role in the decision and stating, "I do what the Secret Service says. They say 'move,' I move.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73940505</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:37:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73940505/trump_speaks_out_on_plane_switch_via_catering_truck_i_do_what_secret_service_says.mp3" length="6855473" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d2913553-1b42-47d7-98bb-f4d6e80d986f/d2913553-1b42-47d7-98bb-f4d6e80d986f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d2913553-1b42-47d7-98bb-f4d6e80d986f/d2913553-1b42-47d7-98bb-f4d6e80d986f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d2913553-1b42-47d7-98bb-f4d6e80d986f/d2913553-1b42-47d7-98bb-f4d6e80d986f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>President Donald Trump broke his silence regarding the dramatic July 2026 aircraft swap in Ankara, Turkey, downplaying his role in the decision and stating, "I do what the Secret Service says. They say 'move,' I move.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[President Donald Trump broke his silence regarding the dramatic July 2026 aircraft swap in Ankara, Turkey, downplaying his role in the decision and stating, "I do what the Secret Service says. They say 'move,' I move.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>429</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/66c94992c0dec4e3ab5dd1f335bd8331.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Jobs slump may dethrone GOP as CRISIS POLLING rattles WH</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jobs-slump-may-dethrone-gop-as-crisis-polling-rattles-wh--73901049</link><description><![CDATA[An unexpected economic downturn is creating major political panic for the Republican Party ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. A series of negative economic data points, highlighted by a surprising slump in the U.S. labor market, has triggered "crisis polling" that is severely rattling the White House. With consumer sentiment plunging, political analysts warn this economic weakness could dethrone the GOP and cost them control of Congress.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73901049</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:47:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73901049/maga_bubble_bursts_jobs_slump_may_dethrone_gop_as_crisis_polling_rattles_wh.mp3" length="7200289" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/783b3dfb-73ed-4abe-973b-593d9ba4fc81/783b3dfb-73ed-4abe-973b-593d9ba4fc81.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/783b3dfb-73ed-4abe-973b-593d9ba4fc81/783b3dfb-73ed-4abe-973b-593d9ba4fc81.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/783b3dfb-73ed-4abe-973b-593d9ba4fc81/783b3dfb-73ed-4abe-973b-593d9ba4fc81.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>An unexpected economic downturn is creating major political panic for the Republican Party ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. A series of negative economic data points, highlighted by a surprising slump in the U.S. labor market, has triggered...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[An unexpected economic downturn is creating major political panic for the Republican Party ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. A series of negative economic data points, highlighted by a surprising slump in the U.S. labor market, has triggered "crisis polling" that is severely rattling the White House. 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According to a notice published by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the agency intends to spend between $10 million and $20 million to acquire thousands of these devices by March 2027.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73901050</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:44:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73901050/horrific_ice_set_to_equip_agents_with_electric_shock_gloves.mp3" length="9306386" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c24f2525-7389-4222-b48c-919ccc047ed1/c24f2525-7389-4222-b48c-919ccc047ed1.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c24f2525-7389-4222-b48c-919ccc047ed1/c24f2525-7389-4222-b48c-919ccc047ed1.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c24f2525-7389-4222-b48c-919ccc047ed1/c24f2525-7389-4222-b48c-919ccc047ed1.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is planning to purchase electric shock gloves to outfit its officers and agents. According to a notice published by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the agency intends to spend between $10 million...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is planning to purchase electric shock gloves to outfit its officers and agents. 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Striking just days after the inauguration of newly elected President Abelardo de la Espriella, the natural disaster forces a massive re-allocation of state resources and creates tactical shifts for both the government and illegal armed groups.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73833466</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:42:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73833466/what_colombia_s_earthquake_means_for_its_fight_against_rebels_and_gangs.mp3" length="15251049" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/518251e1-cb13-401c-aeeb-31d02b5c27f2/518251e1-cb13-401c-aeeb-31d02b5c27f2.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/518251e1-cb13-401c-aeeb-31d02b5c27f2/518251e1-cb13-401c-aeeb-31d02b5c27f2.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/518251e1-cb13-401c-aeeb-31d02b5c27f2/518251e1-cb13-401c-aeeb-31d02b5c27f2.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia has deeply complicated the nation's ongoing conflict with rebel groups and powerful criminal syndicates. Striking just days after the inauguration of newly elected President...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia has deeply complicated the nation's ongoing conflict with rebel groups and powerful criminal syndicates. Striking just days after the inauguration of newly elected President Abelardo de la Espriella, the natural disaster forces a massive re-allocation of state resources and creates tactical shifts for both the government and illegal armed groups.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>636</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e3b586c879181d71326d3d2287b9a40f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>'There is no light switch to (turn off) inflation Biden created' Mehek Cooke</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/there-is-no-light-switch-to-turn-off-inflation-biden-created-mehek-cooke--73830246</link><description><![CDATA[The statement "There's no light switch to turn off Biden -created inflation " is a sharp critique from Mehek Cooke , a lawyer, media commentator, and Republican political consultant. Through this analogy, she emphasizes that the price spikes and economic stress experienced during Joe Biden's administration are structural, deep-seated, and cannot be instantly resolved with simple policies.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73830246</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:50:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73830246/there_is_no_light_switch_to_turn_off_inflation_biden_created_mehek_cooke.mp3" length="6461368" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9d70ae55-9060-4171-9cdf-c8ea98f69c51/9d70ae55-9060-4171-9cdf-c8ea98f69c51.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9d70ae55-9060-4171-9cdf-c8ea98f69c51/9d70ae55-9060-4171-9cdf-c8ea98f69c51.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9d70ae55-9060-4171-9cdf-c8ea98f69c51/9d70ae55-9060-4171-9cdf-c8ea98f69c51.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The statement "There's no light switch to turn off Biden -created inflation " is a sharp critique from Mehek Cooke , a lawyer, media commentator, and Republican political consultant. Through this analogy, she emphasizes that the price spikes and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The statement "There's no light switch to turn off Biden -created inflation " is a sharp critique from Mehek Cooke , a lawyer, media commentator, and Republican political consultant. Through this analogy, she emphasizes that the price spikes and economic stress experienced during Joe Biden's administration are structural, deep-seated, and cannot be instantly resolved with simple policies.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>404</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cf45c94dbc375b99ec677ccced417381.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>European countries TAKE ACTION to mitigate migrant crisis</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/european-countries-take-action-to-mitigate-migrant-crisis--73789336</link><description><![CDATA[European countries are launching a series of tough measures following a massive migration crisis in Ceuta (a Spanish exclave in North Africa) involving the influx of around 80,000 Moroccan migrants in a short period since the end of July 2026. This unexpected surge has triggered security panic, intra-European diplomatic tensions, and the emergency suspension of the Schengen visa-free travel rules.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73789336</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:55:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73789336/european_countries_take_action_to_mitigate_migrant_crisis.mp3" length="4971761" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6146173d-5653-4f0f-8d03-2e4ef9a558e1/6146173d-5653-4f0f-8d03-2e4ef9a558e1.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6146173d-5653-4f0f-8d03-2e4ef9a558e1/6146173d-5653-4f0f-8d03-2e4ef9a558e1.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6146173d-5653-4f0f-8d03-2e4ef9a558e1/6146173d-5653-4f0f-8d03-2e4ef9a558e1.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>European countries are launching a series of tough measures following a massive migration crisis in Ceuta (a Spanish exclave in North Africa) involving the influx of around 80,000 Moroccan migrants in a short period since the end of July 2026. This...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[European countries are launching a series of tough measures following a massive migration crisis in Ceuta (a Spanish exclave in North Africa) involving the influx of around 80,000 Moroccan migrants in a short period since the end of July 2026. This unexpected surge has triggered security panic, intra-European diplomatic tensions, and the emergency suspension of the Schengen visa-free travel rules.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>311</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>breakingnews,dailypodcast,dailyupdates,geopolitics,globalnews,headlines,indepth,insight,internationalnews,newepisode,newsanalysis,perspective,podcastlife,politics,radio,stayinformed,talkshow,todayexplained,trendingnow,worldnews</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a56efa1dd9e45d1c9e4ab9ab6ea23203.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>DOJ reveals the state with the WORST fraud</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/doj-reveals-the-state-with-the-worst-fraud--73789337</link><description><![CDATA[The US Department of Justice (DOJ) did not release the name of a single state as the region with the "worst" fraud, but instead dismantled a massive, organized fraud network in the Southeast region of the United States involving losses of up to $350 million (around Rp. 5.5 trillion).]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73789337</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:50:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73789337/exposed_doj_reveals_the_state_with_the_worst_fraud.mp3" length="5760450" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2a22f6c6-957c-4558-a8c3-33c2a4da3428/2a22f6c6-957c-4558-a8c3-33c2a4da3428.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2a22f6c6-957c-4558-a8c3-33c2a4da3428/2a22f6c6-957c-4558-a8c3-33c2a4da3428.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2a22f6c6-957c-4558-a8c3-33c2a4da3428/2a22f6c6-957c-4558-a8c3-33c2a4da3428.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The US Department of Justice (DOJ) did not release the name of a single state as the region with the "worst" fraud, but instead dismantled a massive, organized fraud network in the Southeast region of the United States involving losses of up to $350...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The US Department of Justice (DOJ) did not release the name of a single state as the region with the "worst" fraud, but instead dismantled a massive, organized fraud network in the Southeast region of the United States involving losses of up to $350 million (around Rp. 5.5 trillion).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>360</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>breakingnews,dailypodcast,dailyupdates,geopolitics,globalnews,headlines,indepth,insight,internationalnews,newepisode,newsanalysis,perspective,podcastlife,politics,radio,stayinformed,talkshow,todayexplained,trendingnow,worldnews</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7e11dcef054f25f23af6093bad11f2f5.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>DSA co-chair STUMBLES when pressed on millionaire tax policy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dsa-co-chair-stumbles-when-pressed-on-millionaire-tax-policy--73789335</link><description><![CDATA[Republican National Committee (RNC) national spokesperson Natalie Baldassarre warned Sunday in a statement to Fox News Digital that socialists were steering Democrats toward political disaster after Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) co-chair Megan Romer failed Friday on "The New Yorker Radio Hour" to identify a rate or threshold for taxing millionaires, as the movement's primary gains intensify debate over what Democrats must defend in November..]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73789335</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:35:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73789335/dsa_co_chair_stumbles_when_pressed_on_millionaire_tax_policy.mp3" length="8580003" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bfb0bca5-8685-4d39-9caa-12c7948d32d8/bfb0bca5-8685-4d39-9caa-12c7948d32d8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bfb0bca5-8685-4d39-9caa-12c7948d32d8/bfb0bca5-8685-4d39-9caa-12c7948d32d8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bfb0bca5-8685-4d39-9caa-12c7948d32d8/bfb0bca5-8685-4d39-9caa-12c7948d32d8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Republican National Committee (RNC) national spokesperson Natalie Baldassarre warned Sunday in a statement to Fox News Digital that socialists were steering Democrats toward political disaster after Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) co-chair...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Republican National Committee (RNC) national spokesperson Natalie Baldassarre warned Sunday in a statement to Fox News Digital that socialists were steering Democrats toward political disaster after Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) co-chair Megan Romer failed Friday on "The New Yorker Radio Hour" to identify a rate or threshold for taxing millionaires, as the movement's primary gains intensify debate over what Democrats must defend in November..]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>537</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>breakingnews,dailypodcast,dailyupdates,geopolitics,globalnews,headlines,indepth,insight,internationalnews,newepisode,newsanalysis,perspective,podcastlife,politics,radio,stayinformed,talkshow,todayexplained,trendingnow,worldnews</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/11927881aa3fcd9e8b05471cb419d0ae.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Iran war - Oil prices climb as Trump is only 'semi-negotiating'</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/iran-war-oil-prices-climb-as-trump-is-only-semi-negotiating--73782661</link><description><![CDATA[Global crude oil prices surged again, reaching $88 per barrel (Brent) and $82 per barrel (WTI) after US President Donald Trump declared that Washington was only taking a half-hearted, or "semi-negotiating , " approach with Iran . This indifferent attitude dashed market hopes of a near-peace deal to reopen the vital shipping lane in the Strait of Hormuz.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73782661</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:47:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73782661/iran_war_oil_prices_climb_as_trump_is_only_semi_negotiating.mp3" length="13539934" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1d64bd5d-24e6-40c7-baa7-2c126fcc47b4/1d64bd5d-24e6-40c7-baa7-2c126fcc47b4.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1d64bd5d-24e6-40c7-baa7-2c126fcc47b4/1d64bd5d-24e6-40c7-baa7-2c126fcc47b4.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1d64bd5d-24e6-40c7-baa7-2c126fcc47b4/1d64bd5d-24e6-40c7-baa7-2c126fcc47b4.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Global crude oil prices surged again, reaching $88 per barrel (Brent) and $82 per barrel (WTI) after US President Donald Trump declared that Washington was only taking a half-hearted, or "semi-negotiating , " approach with Iran . This indifferent...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Global crude oil prices surged again, reaching $88 per barrel (Brent) and $82 per barrel (WTI) after US President Donald Trump declared that Washington was only taking a half-hearted, or "semi-negotiating , " approach with Iran . This indifferent attitude dashed market hopes of a near-peace deal to reopen the vital shipping lane in the Strait of Hormuz.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>847</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>breakingnews,dailypodcast,dailyupdates,geopolitics,globalnews,headlines,indepth,insight,internationalnews,newepisode,newsanalysis,perspective,podcastlife,politics,radio,stayinformed,talkshow,todayexplained,trendingnow,worldnews</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8453175374014c09b5f105f51526e9ff.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan pact raises new security questions</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/saudi-turkey-pakistan-pact-raises-new-security-questions--73744975</link><description><![CDATA[The joint defense pact recently signed by Saudi Arabia , Turkey , and Pakistan has sparked a new security debate because it includes a radical collective defense clause similar to NATO's Article 5—where an attack on one country is considered an attack on all three . The agreement, titled the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, was signed on August 7, 2026 , at the al-Safa Palace in Mecca by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73744975</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:35:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73744975/saudi_turkey_pakistan_pact_raises_new_security_questions.mp3" length="13008698" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/65f113e3-daa7-47c0-8d3d-68a5637bb676/65f113e3-daa7-47c0-8d3d-68a5637bb676.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/65f113e3-daa7-47c0-8d3d-68a5637bb676/65f113e3-daa7-47c0-8d3d-68a5637bb676.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/65f113e3-daa7-47c0-8d3d-68a5637bb676/65f113e3-daa7-47c0-8d3d-68a5637bb676.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The joint defense pact recently signed by Saudi Arabia , Turkey , and Pakistan has sparked a new security debate because it includes a radical collective defense clause similar to NATO's Article 5—where an attack on one country is considered an attack...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The joint defense pact recently signed by Saudi Arabia , Turkey , and Pakistan has sparked a new security debate because it includes a radical collective defense clause similar to NATO's Article 5—where an attack on one country is considered an attack on all three . The agreement, titled the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, was signed on August 7, 2026 , at the al-Safa Palace in Mecca by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>814</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>breakingnews,dailypodcast,dailyupdates,geopolitics,globalnews,headlines,indepth,insight,internationalnews,newepisode,newsanalysis,perspective,podcastlife,politics,radio,stayinformed,talkshow,todayexplained,trendingnow,worldnews</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/caa7b2df60cecc8993633a8f6b3fb9bb.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Palestinians in the West Bank face increasing attacks from Jewish settler groups</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/palestinians-in-the-west-bank-face-increasing-attacks-from-jewish-settler-groups--73744978</link><description><![CDATA[Attacks by Jewish settler groups against Palestinians in the West Bank have surged to a record high , sparking global fears of mass violence . According to the latest data from Israeli security authorities and international organizations as of August 2026, nationalist crimes by extremist groups increased by 63% in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period last year.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73744978</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:30:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73744978/palestinians_in_the_west_bank_face_increasing_attacks_from_jewish_settler_groups.mp3" length="10938556" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e25975a2-33e0-4ab1-95e4-714a2c121e97/e25975a2-33e0-4ab1-95e4-714a2c121e97.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e25975a2-33e0-4ab1-95e4-714a2c121e97/e25975a2-33e0-4ab1-95e4-714a2c121e97.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e25975a2-33e0-4ab1-95e4-714a2c121e97/e25975a2-33e0-4ab1-95e4-714a2c121e97.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Attacks by Jewish settler groups against Palestinians in the West Bank have surged to a record high , sparking global fears of mass violence . According to the latest data from Israeli security authorities and international organizations as of August...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Attacks by Jewish settler groups against Palestinians in the West Bank have surged to a record high , sparking global fears of mass violence . According to the latest data from Israeli security authorities and international organizations as of August 2026, nationalist crimes by extremist groups increased by 63% in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period last year.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>684</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>breakingnews,dailypodcast,dailyupdates,geopolitics,globalnews,headlines,indepth,insight,internationalnews,newepisode,newsanalysis,perspective,podcastlife,politics,radio,stayinformed,talkshow,todayexplained,trendingnow,worldnews</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0e0fb197e8c6667e90a2e3c62d464ec9.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Trump hit with NEW legal setback - Ballroom halted as President ignores polls, GOP reels</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-hit-with-new-legal-setback-ballroom-halted-as-president-ignores-polls-gop-reels--73704636</link><description><![CDATA[The US Federal Court of Appeals has officially halted the $400 million White House ballroom construction project initiated by President Donald Trump.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73704636</guid><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:27:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73704636/trump_hit_with_new_legal_setback_ballroom_halted_as_president_ignores_polls_gop_reels.mp3" length="8400698" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6c85e3f0-d91e-4521-8133-eb2054974737/6c85e3f0-d91e-4521-8133-eb2054974737.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6c85e3f0-d91e-4521-8133-eb2054974737/6c85e3f0-d91e-4521-8133-eb2054974737.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6c85e3f0-d91e-4521-8133-eb2054974737/6c85e3f0-d91e-4521-8133-eb2054974737.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The US Federal Court of Appeals has officially halted the $400 million White House ballroom construction project initiated by President Donald Trump.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The US Federal Court of Appeals has officially halted the $400 million White House ballroom construction project initiated by President Donald Trump.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>526</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/08c60120c3732116b4dce149b15a3c44.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Trump once again targets birthright citizenship despite Supreme Court ruling</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-once-again-targets-birthright-citizenship-despite-supreme-court-ruling--73704637</link><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump has signed two new executive orders to limit birthright citizenship , just five weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a similar effort in a 6-3 decision in Trump v. Barbara.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73704637</guid><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:23:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73704637/trump_once_again_targets_birthright_citizenship_despite_supreme_court_ruling.mp3" length="4971343" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/18ab4619-8725-4cf1-abc7-f58fddc0e69c/18ab4619-8725-4cf1-abc7-f58fddc0e69c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/18ab4619-8725-4cf1-abc7-f58fddc0e69c/18ab4619-8725-4cf1-abc7-f58fddc0e69c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/18ab4619-8725-4cf1-abc7-f58fddc0e69c/18ab4619-8725-4cf1-abc7-f58fddc0e69c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>President Donald Trump has signed two new executive orders to limit birthright citizenship , just five weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a similar effort in a 6-3 decision in Trump v. Barbara.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[President Donald Trump has signed two new executive orders to limit birthright citizenship , just five weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a similar effort in a 6-3 decision in Trump v. Barbara.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>311</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/dccef3caf8b4f601b60b0a3c3c2eddee.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>GOP lawmakers push Vance for transparency on Iran war</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/gop-lawmakers-push-vance-for-transparency-on-iran-war--73661439</link><description><![CDATA[Several Republican lawmakers are urging Vice President J.D. Vance to provide full transparency regarding the Trump administration's war strategy and direction in Iran . The calls come amid deepening internal divisions within the Republican camp, fueledby concerns about unclear military targets, soaring fuel prices, and potentialpolitical losses ahead of the midterm elections.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73661439</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:45:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73661439/gop_lawmakers_push_vance_for_transparency_on_iran_war.mp3" length="7866964" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7ba3cdd0-dc94-403c-ae52-710da9eac7be/7ba3cdd0-dc94-403c-ae52-710da9eac7be.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7ba3cdd0-dc94-403c-ae52-710da9eac7be/7ba3cdd0-dc94-403c-ae52-710da9eac7be.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7ba3cdd0-dc94-403c-ae52-710da9eac7be/7ba3cdd0-dc94-403c-ae52-710da9eac7be.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Several Republican lawmakers are urging Vice President J.D. Vance to provide full transparency regarding the Trump administration's war strategy and direction in Iran . The calls come amid deepening internal divisions within the Republican camp,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Several Republican lawmakers are urging Vice President J.D. Vance to provide full transparency regarding the Trump administration's war strategy and direction in Iran . The calls come amid deepening internal divisions within the Republican camp, fueledby concerns about unclear military targets, soaring fuel prices, and potentialpolitical losses ahead of the midterm elections.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>492</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/68ff4591f995f67573dc1126517f039c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>GOP Senators 'practically begging' Trump to 'knock it off' with 'playground insults'</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/gop-senators-practically-begging-trump-to-knock-it-off-with-playground-insults--73661438</link><description><![CDATA[Several Republican (GOP) senators are reportedly "literally begging" President Donald Trump to stop using playground insults , deeming them a major political liability ahead of the midterm elections . The legislators' frustration is growing as the party's electability plummets due to the president's social media outbursts, which disregard the substance of public issues.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73661438</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:45:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73661438/gop_senators_practically_begging_trump_to_knock_it_off_with_playground_insults_journalist.mp3" length="14502484" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/67b0d9ec-2b44-413c-ab99-3f4feb4d2e08/67b0d9ec-2b44-413c-ab99-3f4feb4d2e08.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/67b0d9ec-2b44-413c-ab99-3f4feb4d2e08/67b0d9ec-2b44-413c-ab99-3f4feb4d2e08.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/67b0d9ec-2b44-413c-ab99-3f4feb4d2e08/67b0d9ec-2b44-413c-ab99-3f4feb4d2e08.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Several Republican (GOP) senators are reportedly "literally begging" President Donald Trump to stop using playground insults , deeming them a major political liability ahead of the midterm elections . The legislators' frustration is growing as the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Several Republican (GOP) senators are reportedly "literally begging" President Donald Trump to stop using playground insults , deeming them a major political liability ahead of the midterm elections . The legislators' frustration is growing as the party's electability plummets due to the president's social media outbursts, which disregard the substance of public issues.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>605</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f22439ba6f656210ae7b719a9f639d27.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>GOPs midterm strategy 'Use the DSA to SPLIT Democrats'</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/gops-midterm-strategy-use-the-dsa-to-split-democrats--73661437</link><description><![CDATA[The Republican Party's (GOP) primary strategy in the midterm elections was to exploit the radical platform of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) to divide the Democratic Party. This strategy capitalized on the surprising victories of radical left-wing candidates in the Democratic primaries in key states, such as New York and Michigan. Republicans exploited this opportunity to brand all Democratic politicians as "extremists" and "communists" in order to distract public attention from the political burden of the Iran war.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73661437</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:45:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73661437/gops_midterm_strategy_use_the_dsa_to_split_democrats.mp3" length="8829106" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9de21602-4e12-446c-9587-35465ef4f6d7/9de21602-4e12-446c-9587-35465ef4f6d7.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9de21602-4e12-446c-9587-35465ef4f6d7/9de21602-4e12-446c-9587-35465ef4f6d7.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9de21602-4e12-446c-9587-35465ef4f6d7/9de21602-4e12-446c-9587-35465ef4f6d7.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Republican Party's (GOP) primary strategy in the midterm elections was to exploit the radical platform of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) to divide the Democratic Party. This strategy capitalized on the surprising victories of radical...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Republican Party's (GOP) primary strategy in the midterm elections was to exploit the radical platform of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) to divide the Democratic Party. This strategy capitalized on the surprising victories of radical left-wing candidates in the Democratic primaries in key states, such as New York and Michigan. Republicans exploited this opportunity to brand all Democratic politicians as "extremists" and "communists" in order to distract public attention from the political burden of the Iran war.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>552</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/02debb6ba0c01adb062c464b31b1a781.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Should Big Oils windfall be taxed more</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/should-big-oils-windfall-be-taxed-more--73640783</link><description><![CDATA[Profits surge not because of corporate innovation, but because of geopolitical crises or spikes in global commodity prices. This tax is considered fair in redistributing excess wealth.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73640783</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:45:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73640783/should_big_oils_windfall_be_taxed_more.mp3" length="18898171" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4b36a5c2-bb66-4ab2-afc9-d381b2a8c63a/4b36a5c2-bb66-4ab2-afc9-d381b2a8c63a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4b36a5c2-bb66-4ab2-afc9-d381b2a8c63a/4b36a5c2-bb66-4ab2-afc9-d381b2a8c63a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4b36a5c2-bb66-4ab2-afc9-d381b2a8c63a/4b36a5c2-bb66-4ab2-afc9-d381b2a8c63a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Profits surge not because of corporate innovation, but because of geopolitical crises or spikes in global commodity prices. 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This tax is considered fair in redistributing excess wealth.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1182</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4befd4b90c0ea28af70e56a064d545ca.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Robert Fife remembers 'beautiful human being' Lloyd Robertson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/robert-fife-remembers-beautiful-human-being-lloyd-robertson--73640782</link><description><![CDATA[Veteran journalist Robert Fife paid an emotional tribute to the late Lloyd Robertson , calling him a "beautiful human being " and a true gentleman's journalist who was highly respected in the Canadian broadcasting industry.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73640782</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:44:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73640782/robert_fife_remembers_beautiful_human_being_lloyd_robertson.mp3" length="7760803" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4e83e94f-6e18-4b90-8618-f5a607a0a196/4e83e94f-6e18-4b90-8618-f5a607a0a196.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4e83e94f-6e18-4b90-8618-f5a607a0a196/4e83e94f-6e18-4b90-8618-f5a607a0a196.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4e83e94f-6e18-4b90-8618-f5a607a0a196/4e83e94f-6e18-4b90-8618-f5a607a0a196.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Veteran journalist Robert Fife paid an emotional tribute to the late Lloyd Robertson , calling him a "beautiful human being " and a true gentleman's journalist who was highly respected in the Canadian broadcasting industry.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Veteran journalist Robert Fife paid an emotional tribute to the late Lloyd Robertson , calling him a "beautiful human being " and a true gentleman's journalist who was highly respected in the Canadian broadcasting industry.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>486</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/caeb31aedfcf5b651cd80f499e46bf91.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Trump again targets US birthright citizenship</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-again-targets-us-birthright-citizenship--73608352</link><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump signed two new executive orders on August 6, 2026, to limit automatic birthright citizenshipandcrack down on birthtourism.<br />This move comes just weeks after the US Supreme Court rejected his first executive order in late June 2026 in the Trump v. Barbara (6-3) ruling, which stated that the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution guarantees such rights and cannot be overturned by the president.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73608352</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:10:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73608352/trump_again_targets_us_birthright_citizenship.mp3" length="4336045" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e49b559e-cb6f-43b6-9b4a-cea9437f435e/e49b559e-cb6f-43b6-9b4a-cea9437f435e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e49b559e-cb6f-43b6-9b4a-cea9437f435e/e49b559e-cb6f-43b6-9b4a-cea9437f435e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e49b559e-cb6f-43b6-9b4a-cea9437f435e/e49b559e-cb6f-43b6-9b4a-cea9437f435e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>President Donald Trump signed two new executive orders on August 6, 2026, to limit automatic birthright citizenshipandcrack down on birthtourism.
This move comes just weeks after the US Supreme Court rejected his first executive order in late June...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[President Donald Trump signed two new executive orders on August 6, 2026, to limit automatic birthright citizenshipandcrack down on birthtourism.<br />This move comes just weeks after the US Supreme Court rejected his first executive order in late June 2026 in the Trump v. 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Based on the latest official update from Thai authorities, the total number of fatalities has now reached8 people killed (including the perpetrator)and more than15 others injured.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73608353</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:10:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73608353/thailand_school_shooting_leaves_at_least_six_dead_and_15_injured.mp3" length="5317413" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/de336700-1650-48dc-b2a2-21ae989f7bf5/de336700-1650-48dc-b2a2-21ae989f7bf5.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/de336700-1650-48dc-b2a2-21ae989f7bf5/de336700-1650-48dc-b2a2-21ae989f7bf5.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/de336700-1650-48dc-b2a2-21ae989f7bf5/de336700-1650-48dc-b2a2-21ae989f7bf5.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A mass shooting incident occurred at Debsirin Nonthaburi School , Bang Kruai District, Nonthaburi Province (a suburb of Bangkok), Thailand on Friday morning, August 7, 2026. Based on the latest official update from Thai authorities, the total number...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A mass shooting incident occurred at Debsirin Nonthaburi School , Bang Kruai District, Nonthaburi Province (a suburb of Bangkok), Thailand on Friday morning, August 7, 2026. Based on the latest official update from Thai authorities, the total number of fatalities has now reached8 people killed (including the perpetrator)and more than15 others injured.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>333</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b91ccba4c4317bb2b5e975801830d26f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Russia's new campaign - Attacking 200 gas stations in Ukraine</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/russia-s-new-campaign-attacking-200-gas-stations-in-ukraine--73580947</link><description><![CDATA[Russia launched a new military campaign by attacking more than 200 to 250 petrol stations (gas stations) across Ukraine throughout June and July 2026.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73580947</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:33:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure 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launched a new military campaign by attacking more than 200 to 250 petrol stations (gas stations) across Ukraine throughout June and July 2026.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>539</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/211dd8bbf43bb06035a6741143ebeca9.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Trump lashes out at Pirro after Reflecting Pool case dropped</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-lashes-out-at-pirro-after-reflecting-pool-case-dropped--73580948</link><description><![CDATA[Presiden Donald Trump mengecam keras Jaksa Wilayah (U.S. Attorney) Washington D.C., Jeanine Pirro, setelah kantor hukum Pirro memutuskan untuk membatalkan semua tuduhan kriminal terkait kasus dugaan vandalisme di Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.]]></description><guid 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Washington D.C., Jeanine Pirro, setelah kantor hukum Pirro memutuskan untuk membatalkan semua tuduhan kriminal terkait kasus dugaan vandalisme di Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Presiden Donald Trump mengecam keras Jaksa Wilayah (U.S. Attorney) Washington D.C., Jeanine Pirro, setelah kantor hukum Pirro memutuskan untuk membatalkan semua tuduhan kriminal terkait kasus dugaan vandalisme di Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>679</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d71c2ba5f9acdc73ffe009250b1dfa2e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Trump says 'last chance' for Iran to deal, cargo ship hit in strait</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-says-last-chance-for-iran-to-deal-cargo-ship-hit-in-strait--73580949</link><description><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump has warned Iran it is a "last chance" to agree to a peace deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz before the US military.  The UK Maritime Security Agency (UKMTO) reported that the cargo ship was attacked in.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73580949</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:33:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73580949/trump_says_last_chance_for_iran_to_deal_cargo_ship_hit_in_strait.mp3" length="9052715" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/769b15ae-df38-47a3-a8c2-36ceacadc88d/769b15ae-df38-47a3-a8c2-36ceacadc88d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/769b15ae-df38-47a3-a8c2-36ceacadc88d/769b15ae-df38-47a3-a8c2-36ceacadc88d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/769b15ae-df38-47a3-a8c2-36ceacadc88d/769b15ae-df38-47a3-a8c2-36ceacadc88d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>US President Donald Trump has warned Iran it is a "last chance" to agree to a peace deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz before the US military.  The UK Maritime Security Agency (UKMTO) reported that the cargo ship was attacked in.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump has warned Iran it is a "last chance" to agree to a peace deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz before the US military.  The UK Maritime Security Agency (UKMTO) reported that the cargo ship was attacked in.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>566</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image 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In the photos, the 81-year-old democracy activist appeared healthy and was meeting with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) representative, Arnaud de Baecque, in Naypyitaw<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73530806</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:20:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73530806/is_myanmar_using_aung_san_suu_kyi_to_break_its_isolation.mp3" length="13464692" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c066b32f-e630-4128-a7db-1ec18dc517f7/c066b32f-e630-4128-a7db-1ec18dc517f7.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c066b32f-e630-4128-a7db-1ec18dc517f7/c066b32f-e630-4128-a7db-1ec18dc517f7.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c066b32f-e630-4128-a7db-1ec18dc517f7/c066b32f-e630-4128-a7db-1ec18dc517f7.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Myanmar military junta is strategically using Aung San Suu Kyi to reduce international diplomatic isolation and rebuild their shattered political credibility.

A strong indication of this tactic emerged in early August 2026, when the junta...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Myanmar military junta is strategically using Aung San Suu Kyi to reduce international diplomatic isolation and rebuild their shattered political credibility.<br /><br />A strong indication of this tactic emerged in early August 2026, when the junta released the first official photographs of Suu Kyi in five years. In the photos, the 81-year-old democracy activist appeared healthy and was meeting with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) representative, Arnaud de Baecque, in Naypyitaw<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>842</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d8b72902ad2a0d88f806c2b559b5be53.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Nigeria busts $300M meth empire - How West Africa became a drug hub</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/nigeria-busts-300m-meth-empire-how-west-africa-became-a-drug-hub--73530808</link><description><![CDATA[The Nigerian Drug Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled a Nigerian-Mexican transnational drug cartel and seized more than 2.4 tons of methamphetamine and its chemicals, valued at between $300 million and $363 million . The bust of the clandestine industrial-scale laboratory deep in the forests of Ogun State is the largest drug seizure in Nigeria's history , underscoring West Africa's dramatic shift from a transit region to a global drug production hub.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73530808</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:15:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73530808/nigeria_busts_300m_meth_empire_how_west_africa_became_a_drug_hub.mp3" length="13473887" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/31401ad5-c834-4f7e-b2a6-7f7391f63d70/31401ad5-c834-4f7e-b2a6-7f7391f63d70.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/31401ad5-c834-4f7e-b2a6-7f7391f63d70/31401ad5-c834-4f7e-b2a6-7f7391f63d70.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/31401ad5-c834-4f7e-b2a6-7f7391f63d70/31401ad5-c834-4f7e-b2a6-7f7391f63d70.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Nigerian Drug Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled a Nigerian-Mexican transnational drug cartel and seized more than 2.4 tons of methamphetamine and its chemicals, valued at between $300 million and $363 million . The bust of the clandestine...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Nigerian Drug Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled a Nigerian-Mexican transnational drug cartel and seized more than 2.4 tons of methamphetamine and its chemicals, valued at between $300 million and $363 million . The bust of the clandestine industrial-scale laboratory deep in the forests of Ogun State is the largest drug seizure in Nigeria's history , underscoring West Africa's dramatic shift from a transit region to a global drug production hub.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>843</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1e11de8d2f4a4fb21aa04d703242ad63.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Several killed in new drone attacks inside Russia</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/several-killed-in-new-drone-attacks-inside-russia--73530809</link><description><![CDATA[At least seven people were killed , including three children, and more than 40 injured when a drone crashed into a crowded beach area. Russian authorities called it a direct hit, while Ukrainian officials said the casualties were caused by debris from the drone shot down by Russian air defenses.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73530809</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:05:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73530809/several_killed_in_new_drone_attacks_inside_russia.mp3" length="5042814" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fc364f5b-24e9-4fe9-a669-2f0e069bddca/fc364f5b-24e9-4fe9-a669-2f0e069bddca.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fc364f5b-24e9-4fe9-a669-2f0e069bddca/fc364f5b-24e9-4fe9-a669-2f0e069bddca.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fc364f5b-24e9-4fe9-a669-2f0e069bddca/fc364f5b-24e9-4fe9-a669-2f0e069bddca.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>At least seven people were killed , including three children, and more than 40 injured when a drone crashed into a crowded beach area. Russian authorities called it a direct hit, while Ukrainian officials said the casualties were caused by debris from...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[At least seven people were killed , including three children, and more than 40 injured when a drone crashed into a crowded beach area. Russian authorities called it a direct hit, while Ukrainian officials said the casualties were caused by debris from the drone shot down by Russian air defenses.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>316</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1fcd794a5560581cbfc4e7c0b0e22705.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Sen. Paul RIPS Fauci over Covid again</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sen-paul-rips-fauci-over-covid-again--73478315</link><description><![CDATA[In response to the rejection, Senator Paul said he would hold a committee vote to find the former presidential medical adviser guilty of contempt of Congress.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73478315</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:50:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73478315/sen_paul_rips_fauci_over_covid_again.mp3" length="7823079" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/87730c94-c3e8-4f27-a29d-6b400feac274/87730c94-c3e8-4f27-a29d-6b400feac274.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/87730c94-c3e8-4f27-a29d-6b400feac274/87730c94-c3e8-4f27-a29d-6b400feac274.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/87730c94-c3e8-4f27-a29d-6b400feac274/87730c94-c3e8-4f27-a29d-6b400feac274.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In response to the rejection, Senator Paul said he would hold a committee vote to find the former presidential medical adviser guilty of contempt of Congress.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In response to the rejection, Senator Paul said he would hold a committee vote to find the former presidential medical adviser guilty of contempt of Congress.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>326</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>breakingnews,dailypodcast,dailyupdates,geopolitics,globalnews,headlines,indepth,insight,internationalnews,newepisode,newsanalysis,perspective,podcastlife,politics,radio,stayinformed,talkshow,todayexplained,trendingnow,worldnews</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c99c85b103a4e9157024702d1040a103.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Sen. Durbin 'Trump's AG pick LIED under oath'</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sen-durbin-trump-s-ag-pick-lied-under-oath--73478314</link><description><![CDATA[The sweeping accusations came at the opening of a Judiciary Committee hearing as Republicans moved forward with passing the nomination.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73478314</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:45:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73478314/sen_durbin_trump_s_ag_pick_lied_under_oath.mp3" length="10625913" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/554ecdd7-b695-4ad2-ac28-1cceb9b97d85/554ecdd7-b695-4ad2-ac28-1cceb9b97d85.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/554ecdd7-b695-4ad2-ac28-1cceb9b97d85/554ecdd7-b695-4ad2-ac28-1cceb9b97d85.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/554ecdd7-b695-4ad2-ac28-1cceb9b97d85/554ecdd7-b695-4ad2-ac28-1cceb9b97d85.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The sweeping accusations came at the opening of a Judiciary Committee hearing as Republicans moved forward with passing the nomination.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The sweeping accusations came at the opening of a Judiciary Committee hearing as Republicans moved forward with passing the nomination.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>665</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>breakingnews,dailypodcast,dailyupdates,geopolitics,globalnews,headlines,indepth,insight,internationalnews,newepisode,newsanalysis,perspective,podcastlife,politics,radio,stayinformed,talkshow,todayexplained,trendingnow,worldnews</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9ee7b3aed9650847e160e4553b3625c9.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Sen. Coons BLASTS Trump over Iran, empty threats 'No one believes him anymore!'</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sen-coons-blasts-trump-over-iran-empty-threats-no-one-believes-him-anymore--73478313</link><description><![CDATA[Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) sharply criticized President Donald Trump for his handling of the conflict with Iran, calling his threats empty bluster that "nobody believes him anymore.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73478313</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:40:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73478313/sen_coons_blasts_trump_over_iran_empty_threats_no_one_believes_him_anymore.mp3" length="9815490" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/61021553-9800-4cc3-94dd-371952ec8d14/61021553-9800-4cc3-94dd-371952ec8d14.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/61021553-9800-4cc3-94dd-371952ec8d14/61021553-9800-4cc3-94dd-371952ec8d14.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/61021553-9800-4cc3-94dd-371952ec8d14/61021553-9800-4cc3-94dd-371952ec8d14.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) sharply criticized President Donald Trump for his handling of the conflict with Iran, calling his threats empty bluster that "nobody believes him anymore.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sen. 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Morocco also reported 11 deaths on its side of the border.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73364476</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 03:39:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73364476/ceuta_grapples_with_aftermath_of_border_surge_after_most_migrants_leave_the_spanish.mp3" length="5516895" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2b103896-1db5-4e21-a15c-2624bb42800c/2b103896-1db5-4e21-a15c-2624bb42800c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2b103896-1db5-4e21-a15c-2624bb42800c/2b103896-1db5-4e21-a15c-2624bb42800c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2b103896-1db5-4e21-a15c-2624bb42800c/2b103896-1db5-4e21-a15c-2624bb42800c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>The Archives</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Spanish authorities confirmed at least 72 migrants died , most of them drowning or being trampled in the chaos at the coastal barrier. 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