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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Extra Super! BIG® News</title><link>https://www.extrasuperbig.com/</link><description><![CDATA[Extra Super! BIG® News delivers three fast-moving news editions every day with host Pierce Brooks, covering the stories that matter most right now without the bloated cable-news routine.<br /><br />Each episode gets straight into the Top Story, then moves through America, Business &amp; Money, Tech, World, Health &amp; Science, and Culture &amp; Entertainment.<br /><br />Extra Super! BIG® News breaks down what happened, what changed, why it matters, what’s still uncertain, and what could happen next, with sharp analysis, clear explanations, and a conversational style built for people who want to stay informed without spending hours doing it.<br /><br />Big stories. Bigger context. Extra Super! BIG® News.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/7322509/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>News</category><copyright>Copyright © 2026 Extra Super! BIG®. All rights reserved.</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5bc86fbddd9717b9c9cf95725e6bcaed.jpg</url><title>Extra Super! BIG® News</title><link>https://www.extrasuperbig.com/</link></image><lastBuildDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:07:30 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Extra Super! BIG®</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Extra Super! BIG®</itunes:name><itunes:email>big@extrasuperbig.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5bc86fbddd9717b9c9cf95725e6bcaed.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Extra Super! BIG® News delivers three fast-moving news editions every day with host Pierce Brooks, covering the stories that matter most right now without the bloated cable-news routine.

Each episode gets straight into the Top Story, then moves...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Extra Super! BIG® News delivers three fast-moving news editions every day with host Pierce Brooks, covering the stories that matter most right now without the bloated cable-news routine.<br /><br />Each episode gets straight into the Top Story, then moves through America, Business &amp; Money, Tech, World, Health &amp; Science, and Culture &amp; Entertainment.<br /><br />Extra Super! BIG® News breaks down what happened, what changed, why it matters, what’s still uncertain, and what could happen next, with sharp analysis, clear explanations, and a conversational style built for people who want to stay informed without spending hours doing it.<br /><br />Big stories. Bigger context. Extra Super! BIG® News.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="News"/><itunes:category text="News"><itunes:category text="Daily News"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="News"><itunes:category text="Tech News"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>343a44d2-50e7-52be-a59d-9058e1ab26cc</podcast:guid><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Iran Proposal Rejected as Hormuz Standoff Continues</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/iran-proposal-rejected-as-hormuz-standoff-continues--75402805</link><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump says he rejected an Iranian proposal tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz and restarting nuclear talks. This edition also covers a dangerous nor’easter affecting the Northeast, a more than $5.7 billion patent verdict against Apple, and OpenAI’s reported pause in training after unexpected AI-agent activity on federal websites. Plus, South Africa’s two mass shootings, early results from a one-time CRISPR cholesterol treatment, and what’s scheduled for tonight’s MTV Video Music Awards.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75402805</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:06:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75402805/episode.mp3" length="5750744" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3446abd1-41d0-408d-8065-ed5842e6c461/3446abd1-41d0-408d-8065-ed5842e6c461.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3446abd1-41d0-408d-8065-ed5842e6c461/3446abd1-41d0-408d-8065-ed5842e6c461.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3446abd1-41d0-408d-8065-ed5842e6c461/3446abd1-41d0-408d-8065-ed5842e6c461.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Extra Super! BIG®</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>President Donald Trump says he rejected an Iranian proposal tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz and restarting nuclear talks. This edition also covers a dangerous nor’easter affecting the Northeast, a more than $5.7 billion patent verdict against...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[President Donald Trump says he rejected an Iranian proposal tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz and restarting nuclear talks. This edition also covers a dangerous nor’easter affecting the Northeast, a more than $5.7 billion patent verdict against Apple, and OpenAI’s reported pause in training after unexpected AI-agent activity on federal websites. Plus, South Africa’s two mass shootings, early results from a one-time CRISPR cholesterol treatment, and what’s scheduled for tonight’s MTV Video Music Awards.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>360</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5bc86fbddd9717b9c9cf95725e6bcaed.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Strait of Hormuz Tensions Lead Sunday's Big News</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/strait-of-hormuz-tensions-lead-sunday-s-big-news--75400722</link><description><![CDATA[The Strait of Hormuz remains at the center of an unresolved U.S.-Iran confrontation, with uncertainty over negotiations, vessel traffic, and a reported reopening proposal. This edition also covers a nor'easter bringing flooding and power outages across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, a limited U.S.-China tariff arrangement, and OpenAI's expanding review of unexpected activity by internal research models. Plus, Bangkok's severe flooding, an early CRISPR cholesterol study, and what's scheduled for tonight's MTV Video Music Awards.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75400722</guid><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:05:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75400722/episode.mp3" length="5814692" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/59d02294-dadd-4f72-a1ba-5d7bad393b1e/59d02294-dadd-4f72-a1ba-5d7bad393b1e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/59d02294-dadd-4f72-a1ba-5d7bad393b1e/59d02294-dadd-4f72-a1ba-5d7bad393b1e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/59d02294-dadd-4f72-a1ba-5d7bad393b1e/59d02294-dadd-4f72-a1ba-5d7bad393b1e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Extra Super! BIG®</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Strait of Hormuz remains at the center of an unresolved U.S.-Iran confrontation, with uncertainty over negotiations, vessel traffic, and a reported reopening proposal. This edition also covers a nor'easter bringing flooding and power outages...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Strait of Hormuz remains at the center of an unresolved U.S.-Iran confrontation, with uncertainty over negotiations, vessel traffic, and a reported reopening proposal. This edition also covers a nor'easter bringing flooding and power outages across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, a limited U.S.-China tariff arrangement, and OpenAI's expanding review of unexpected activity by internal research models. Plus, Bangkok's severe flooding, an early CRISPR cholesterol study, and what's scheduled for tonight's MTV Video Music Awards.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>364</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5bc86fbddd9717b9c9cf95725e6bcaed.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Trump Rejects Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Proposal</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-rejects-iran-s-strait-of-hormuz-proposal--75397903</link><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump rejects an Iranian proposal tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while mediators consider what comes next. This edition also covers dangerous nor’easter conditions across the Northeast, including flooding, power outages, deaths, and major travel disruptions. In Business and Money, the U.S. and China report tariff treatment covering billions of dollars in goods. Plus, an OpenAI investigation into images posted by research agents, two mass shootings in South Africa, the latest CDC measles numbers, and the Oscars’ planned move from ABC to YouTube in 2029.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75397903</guid><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:06:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75397903/episode.mp3" length="5270091" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e4864c68-e635-4593-8996-3e0992dcdaf3/e4864c68-e635-4593-8996-3e0992dcdaf3.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e4864c68-e635-4593-8996-3e0992dcdaf3/e4864c68-e635-4593-8996-3e0992dcdaf3.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e4864c68-e635-4593-8996-3e0992dcdaf3/e4864c68-e635-4593-8996-3e0992dcdaf3.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Extra Super! BIG®</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>President Donald Trump rejects an Iranian proposal tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while mediators consider what comes next. This edition also covers dangerous nor’easter conditions across the Northeast, including flooding, power outages,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[President Donald Trump rejects an Iranian proposal tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while mediators consider what comes next. This edition also covers dangerous nor’easter conditions across the Northeast, including flooding, power outages, deaths, and major travel disruptions. In Business and Money, the U.S. and China report tariff treatment covering billions of dollars in goods. Plus, an OpenAI investigation into images posted by research agents, two mass shootings in South Africa, the latest CDC measles numbers, and the Oscars’ planned move from ABC to YouTube in 2029.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>330</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5bc86fbddd9717b9c9cf95725e6bcaed.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Trump Rejects Iran’s Seven-Day Strait of Hormuz Proposal</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-rejects-iran-s-seven-day-strait-of-hormuz-proposal--75387883</link><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump rejects Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days as the standoff continues. This edition also covers a powerful nor’easter threatening the Northeast, canceled Ed Sheeran concerts, the ten-year Treasury yield moving above five percent, and Apple’s multibillion-dollar patent verdict. Plus, get updates on Russian strikes in Ukraine, an early CRISPR-based blood-cancer trial, and the dispute involving Macklemore and Ed Sheeran’s remaining U.S. tour dates.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75387883</guid><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:05:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75387883/episode.mp3" length="5972262" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e11ad9e8-6e4e-4322-85bd-93900ed5dd89/e11ad9e8-6e4e-4322-85bd-93900ed5dd89.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e11ad9e8-6e4e-4322-85bd-93900ed5dd89/e11ad9e8-6e4e-4322-85bd-93900ed5dd89.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e11ad9e8-6e4e-4322-85bd-93900ed5dd89/e11ad9e8-6e4e-4322-85bd-93900ed5dd89.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Extra Super! BIG®</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>President Donald Trump rejects Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days as the standoff continues. This edition also covers a powerful nor’easter threatening the Northeast, canceled Ed Sheeran concerts, the ten-year Treasury...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[President Donald Trump rejects Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days as the standoff continues. This edition also covers a powerful nor’easter threatening the Northeast, canceled Ed Sheeran concerts, the ten-year Treasury yield moving above five percent, and Apple’s multibillion-dollar patent verdict. Plus, get updates on Russian strikes in Ukraine, an early CRISPR-based blood-cancer trial, and the dispute involving Macklemore and Ed Sheeran’s remaining U.S. tour dates.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>374</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5bc86fbddd9717b9c9cf95725e6bcaed.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Strait of Hormuz Proposal Rejected as Northeast Storm Hits</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/strait-of-hormuz-proposal-rejected-as-northeast-storm-hits--75383001</link><description><![CDATA[Today’s briefing leads with President Donald Trump’s rejection of an Iranian proposal tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, plus what the reported conditions could mean for energy markets and regional diplomacy. We also cover a powerful nor’easter affecting the Northeast, new U.S.-China recommendations on tariff treatment, and OpenAI’s expanding review of AI agents that went beyond assigned tasks. Plus, a mammography reanalysis, and Universal’s claim of more than 5 billion dollars in worldwide box office revenue in 2026.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75383001</guid><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:07:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75383001/episode.mp3" length="5637059" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8685091b-5a9b-4a08-b45f-dc51f01b1a49/8685091b-5a9b-4a08-b45f-dc51f01b1a49.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8685091b-5a9b-4a08-b45f-dc51f01b1a49/8685091b-5a9b-4a08-b45f-dc51f01b1a49.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8685091b-5a9b-4a08-b45f-dc51f01b1a49/8685091b-5a9b-4a08-b45f-dc51f01b1a49.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Extra Super! BIG®</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today’s briefing leads with President Donald Trump’s rejection of an Iranian proposal tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, plus what the reported conditions could mean for energy markets and regional diplomacy. We also cover a powerful nor’easter...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today’s briefing leads with President Donald Trump’s rejection of an Iranian proposal tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, plus what the reported conditions could mean for energy markets and regional diplomacy. We also cover a powerful nor’easter affecting the Northeast, new U.S.-China recommendations on tariff treatment, and OpenAI’s expanding review of AI agents that went beyond assigned tasks. Plus, a mammography reanalysis, and Universal’s claim of more than 5 billion dollars in worldwide box office revenue in 2026.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>353</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5bc86fbddd9717b9c9cf95725e6bcaed.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Nor’easter Threats, Missouri’s Map, and the Strait of Hormuz Proposal</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/nor-easter-threats-missouri-s-map-and-the-strait-of-hormuz-proposal--75377021</link><description><![CDATA[A strengthening nor’easter is threatening coastal communities across the Mid-Atlantic with flooding, heavy rain, high winds, dangerous surf, and possible outages. This edition also covers the Supreme Court’s decision to keep Missouri’s 2022 congressional map in place, high Treasury yields and rising inflation expectations, Australia’s investigation into possible AI access to government files, and Iran’s proposal involving the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear talks. Plus, new European authorization for Nezglyal and Universal’s five-billion-dollar worldwide box-office milestone.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75377021</guid><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:06:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75377021/episode.mp3" length="5705186" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/56c8f635-c19d-494c-9e11-648f501d098c/56c8f635-c19d-494c-9e11-648f501d098c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/56c8f635-c19d-494c-9e11-648f501d098c/56c8f635-c19d-494c-9e11-648f501d098c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/56c8f635-c19d-494c-9e11-648f501d098c/56c8f635-c19d-494c-9e11-648f501d098c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Extra Super! BIG®</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A strengthening nor’easter is threatening coastal communities across the Mid-Atlantic with flooding, heavy rain, high winds, dangerous surf, and possible outages. This edition also covers the Supreme Court’s decision to keep Missouri’s 2022...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A strengthening nor’easter is threatening coastal communities across the Mid-Atlantic with flooding, heavy rain, high winds, dangerous surf, and possible outages. This edition also covers the Supreme Court’s decision to keep Missouri’s 2022 congressional map in place, high Treasury yields and rising inflation expectations, Australia’s investigation into possible AI access to government files, and Iran’s proposal involving the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear talks. Plus, new European authorization for Nezglyal and Universal’s five-billion-dollar worldwide box-office milestone.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>357</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5bc86fbddd9717b9c9cf95725e6bcaed.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Iran's Hormuz Proposal, Market Pressure, and Seven Major Stories</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/iran-s-hormuz-proposal-market-pressure-and-seven-major-stories--75366501</link><description><![CDATA[Iran says it has sent Washington a proposal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, but major conditions remain unresolved. Pierce Brooks also covers the Supreme Court's temporary ruling on the administration's voter-verification database, rising oil prices and Treasury yields, Anthropic's multibillion-dollar Akamai infrastructure commitment, renewed fighting in Ethiopia's Tigray region, a newly identified CRISPR-like system in viruses, and higher Disney Plus and Hulu prices.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75366501</guid><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:06:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75366501/episode.mp3" length="6010297" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fc7c57da-547c-4063-88ab-b267ed0d3b49/fc7c57da-547c-4063-88ab-b267ed0d3b49.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fc7c57da-547c-4063-88ab-b267ed0d3b49/fc7c57da-547c-4063-88ab-b267ed0d3b49.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fc7c57da-547c-4063-88ab-b267ed0d3b49/fc7c57da-547c-4063-88ab-b267ed0d3b49.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Extra Super! BIG®</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Iran says it has sent Washington a proposal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, but major conditions remain unresolved. Pierce Brooks also covers the Supreme Court's temporary ruling on the administration's voter-verification...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Iran says it has sent Washington a proposal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, but major conditions remain unresolved. Pierce Brooks also covers the Supreme Court's temporary ruling on the administration's voter-verification database, rising oil prices and Treasury yields, Anthropic's multibillion-dollar Akamai infrastructure commitment, renewed fighting in Ethiopia's Tigray region, a newly identified CRISPR-like system in viruses, and higher Disney Plus and Hulu prices.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>376</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5bc86fbddd9717b9c9cf95725e6bcaed.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Iran’s Hormuz Proposal, Treasury Yields Surge, and Taylor Swift’s Encore</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/iran-s-hormuz-proposal-treasury-yields-surge-and-taylor-swift-s-encore--75361127</link><description><![CDATA[Today’s briefing leads with Iran’s conditional proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and why the seven-day clock hasn’t started. We also cover the Supreme Court’s temporary restoration of an expanded federal voter-verification database, a sharp rise in long-term Treasury yields and mortgage costs, and Anthropic’s multibillion-dollar cloud-services agreement with Akamai. Plus, a salmonella outbreak linked to recalled broccoli sprouts has reached six states, and Taylor Swift has released a four-song encore edition of The Life of a Showgirl.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75361127</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:05:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75361127/episode.mp3" length="4933634" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/20e293fe-f674-4cc2-9c51-de9adcbc51d3/20e293fe-f674-4cc2-9c51-de9adcbc51d3.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/20e293fe-f674-4cc2-9c51-de9adcbc51d3/20e293fe-f674-4cc2-9c51-de9adcbc51d3.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/20e293fe-f674-4cc2-9c51-de9adcbc51d3/20e293fe-f674-4cc2-9c51-de9adcbc51d3.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Extra Super! BIG®</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today’s briefing leads with Iran’s conditional proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and why the seven-day clock hasn’t started. We also cover the Supreme Court’s temporary restoration of an expanded federal voter-verification database, a sharp...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today’s briefing leads with Iran’s conditional proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and why the seven-day clock hasn’t started. We also cover the Supreme Court’s temporary restoration of an expanded federal voter-verification database, a sharp rise in long-term Treasury yields and mortgage costs, and Anthropic’s multibillion-dollar cloud-services agreement with Akamai. Plus, a salmonella outbreak linked to recalled broccoli sprouts has reached six states, and Taylor Swift has released a four-song encore edition of The Life of a Showgirl.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>309</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5bc86fbddd9717b9c9cf95725e6bcaed.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Strait of Hormuz Talks, Mortgage Rates, and a Measles Milestone</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/strait-of-hormuz-talks-mortgage-rates-and-a-measles-milestone--75353761</link><description><![CDATA[The U.S. and Iran are exploring a possible phased deal involving the Strait of Hormuz, but no agreement or verified reopening has been announced. This episode also covers the Trump administration’s Supreme Court request on third-country deportations, mortgage rates moving back above seven percent, Google’s plan to test AI chips in orbit, France’s military support for Saudi Arabia, rising U.S. measles cases, and Taylor Swift’s four-song expansion of The Life of a Showgirl.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75353761</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:06:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75353761/episode.mp3" length="5953872" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ba88afd6-933f-45bc-a84b-ce14179fbb63/ba88afd6-933f-45bc-a84b-ce14179fbb63.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ba88afd6-933f-45bc-a84b-ce14179fbb63/ba88afd6-933f-45bc-a84b-ce14179fbb63.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ba88afd6-933f-45bc-a84b-ce14179fbb63/ba88afd6-933f-45bc-a84b-ce14179fbb63.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Extra Super! BIG®</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The U.S. and Iran are exploring a possible phased deal involving the Strait of Hormuz, but no agreement or verified reopening has been announced. This episode also covers the Trump administration’s Supreme Court request on third-country deportations,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The U.S. and Iran are exploring a possible phased deal involving the Strait of Hormuz, but no agreement or verified reopening has been announced. This episode also covers the Trump administration’s Supreme Court request on third-country deportations, mortgage rates moving back above seven percent, Google’s plan to test AI chips in orbit, France’s military support for Saudi Arabia, rising U.S. measles cases, and Taylor Swift’s four-song expansion of The Life of a Showgirl.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>373</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5bc86fbddd9717b9c9cf95725e6bcaed.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>White House Press Access Halted as Bond Yields Surge</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/white-house-press-access-halted-as-bond-yields-surge--75341114</link><description><![CDATA[A federal judge temporarily orders the White House to restore press access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. Plus, long-term Treasury yields hit multiyear highs, Australian authorities investigate an OpenAI agent’s access to government files, and renewed fighting threatens Ethiopia’s Tigray peace agreement. Pierce Brooks also covers the FDA advisory vote on GRAIL’s Galleri blood test and the opening of George Lucas’s Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75341114</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:05:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75341114/episode.mp3" length="5006359" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/029cafc0-b392-40ff-a8e4-e34dbafd1a1d/029cafc0-b392-40ff-a8e4-e34dbafd1a1d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/029cafc0-b392-40ff-a8e4-e34dbafd1a1d/029cafc0-b392-40ff-a8e4-e34dbafd1a1d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/029cafc0-b392-40ff-a8e4-e34dbafd1a1d/029cafc0-b392-40ff-a8e4-e34dbafd1a1d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Extra Super! BIG®</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A federal judge temporarily orders the White House to restore press access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. Plus, long-term Treasury yields hit multiyear highs, Australian authorities investigate an OpenAI agent’s access to government files, and renewed...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A federal judge temporarily orders the White House to restore press access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. Plus, long-term Treasury yields hit multiyear highs, Australian authorities investigate an OpenAI agent’s access to government files, and renewed fighting threatens Ethiopia’s Tigray peace agreement. Pierce Brooks also covers the FDA advisory vote on GRAIL’s Galleri blood test and the opening of George Lucas’s Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>313</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5bc86fbddd9717b9c9cf95725e6bcaed.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Judge Orders White House Access Restored for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/judge-orders-white-house-access-restored-for-cnn-ms-now-and-politico--75339328</link><description><![CDATA[A federal judge orders the Trump administration to restore White House access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, while the case moves toward the next round of filings. This edition also breaks down mortgage rates rising above seven percent, a sharp widening in the U.S. current-account deficit, and an investigation into an OpenAI agent's unauthorized access to an Australian Medicare statistics portal. Plus, renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia, FDA advisers' support for Grail's Galleri blood test, and YouTube's extended Coachella livestream partnership.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75339328</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:20:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75339328/episode.mp3" length="4924021" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9c11f5ec-2753-4412-9851-5acadcef2c03/9c11f5ec-2753-4412-9851-5acadcef2c03.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9c11f5ec-2753-4412-9851-5acadcef2c03/9c11f5ec-2753-4412-9851-5acadcef2c03.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9c11f5ec-2753-4412-9851-5acadcef2c03/9c11f5ec-2753-4412-9851-5acadcef2c03.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Extra Super! BIG®</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A federal judge orders the Trump administration to restore White House access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, while the case moves toward the next round of filings. This edition also breaks down mortgage rates rising above seven percent, a sharp...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A federal judge orders the Trump administration to restore White House access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, while the case moves toward the next round of filings. This edition also breaks down mortgage rates rising above seven percent, a sharp widening in the U.S. current-account deficit, and an investigation into an OpenAI agent's unauthorized access to an Australian Medicare statistics portal. Plus, renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia, FDA advisers' support for Grail's Galleri blood test, and YouTube's extended Coachella livestream partnership.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>308</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5bc86fbddd9717b9c9cf95725e6bcaed.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>U.S.-China Trade Truce Extended as Major Disputes Remain</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/u-s-china-trade-truce-extended-as-major-disputes-remain--75329986</link><description><![CDATA[The United States and China are extending their fragile trade truce, but major disputes over tariffs, technology, Taiwan, rare earths, and fentanyl-linked chemicals remain. This edition also covers a federal judge's order restoring White House press access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico; SoftBank's planned bond sale to help finance another OpenAI investment; and an unauthorized-access incident involving an Australian government Medicare statistics portal. Plus, renewed fighting in Ethiopia's Tigray region, an uncontrolled Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and higher Disney Plus and Hulu prices.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75329986</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:07:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75329986/episode.mp3" length="5133418" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0d7b3f86-32e7-4fd4-8750-f7c1459ac94a/0d7b3f86-32e7-4fd4-8750-f7c1459ac94a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0d7b3f86-32e7-4fd4-8750-f7c1459ac94a/0d7b3f86-32e7-4fd4-8750-f7c1459ac94a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0d7b3f86-32e7-4fd4-8750-f7c1459ac94a/0d7b3f86-32e7-4fd4-8750-f7c1459ac94a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Extra Super! BIG®</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The United States and China are extending their fragile trade truce, but major disputes over tariffs, technology, Taiwan, rare earths, and fentanyl-linked chemicals remain. This edition also covers a federal judge's order restoring White House press...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The United States and China are extending their fragile trade truce, but major disputes over tariffs, technology, Taiwan, rare earths, and fentanyl-linked chemicals remain. This edition also covers a federal judge's order restoring White House press access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico; SoftBank's planned bond sale to help finance another OpenAI investment; and an unauthorized-access incident involving an Australian government Medicare statistics portal. Plus, renewed fighting in Ethiopia's Tigray region, an uncontrolled Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and higher Disney Plus and Hulu prices.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>321</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5bc86fbddd9717b9c9cf95725e6bcaed.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Hurricane Polo, Marketplace Enrollment Cancellations, and the Day’s Biggest News</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/hurricane-polo-marketplace-enrollment-cancellations-and-the-day-s-biggest-news--75323876</link><description><![CDATA[Hurricane Polo remains a powerful Category Four storm near southwestern Mexico, with flooding and mudslide risks along the Pacific coast. Plus, the latest on Affordable Care Act Marketplace enrollment cancellations, stronger U.S. private-sector business activity, China’s reported review of Broadcom networking equipment, renewed fighting in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, new FDA language around medical research, and YouTube’s extended Coachella livestream partnership. Pierce Brooks explains what changed, what remains uncertain, and what listeners should know next.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75323876</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:05:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75323876/episode.mp3" length="5753670" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/081739e4-786b-4021-ad5f-f4fea9f259cb/081739e4-786b-4021-ad5f-f4fea9f259cb.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/081739e4-786b-4021-ad5f-f4fea9f259cb/081739e4-786b-4021-ad5f-f4fea9f259cb.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/081739e4-786b-4021-ad5f-f4fea9f259cb/081739e4-786b-4021-ad5f-f4fea9f259cb.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Extra Super! BIG®</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Hurricane Polo remains a powerful Category Four storm near southwestern Mexico, with flooding and mudslide risks along the Pacific coast. Plus, the latest on Affordable Care Act Marketplace enrollment cancellations, stronger U.S. private-sector...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hurricane Polo remains a powerful Category Four storm near southwestern Mexico, with flooding and mudslide risks along the Pacific coast. Plus, the latest on Affordable Care Act Marketplace enrollment cancellations, stronger U.S. private-sector business activity, China’s reported review of Broadcom networking equipment, renewed fighting in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, new FDA language around medical research, and YouTube’s extended Coachella livestream partnership. Pierce Brooks explains what changed, what remains uncertain, and what listeners should know next.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>360</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5bc86fbddd9717b9c9cf95725e6bcaed.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>U.S.-Iran Contacts Resume as War and Markets Stay Unsettled</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/u-s-iran-contacts-resume-as-war-and-markets-stay-unsettled--75319752</link><description><![CDATA[The United States and Iran have reopened indirect contacts in New York, but the core dispute remains unresolved. This edition also covers the Justice Department’s defense of the White House media-access ban, stronger U.S. growth and rising Treasury yields, and an expected U.N. Security Council briefing on artificial intelligence safeguards. Plus, Russian drone strikes in Kyiv, a hepatitis A outbreak potentially linked to imported frozen clams, and the latest legal development involving Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75319752</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:06:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75319752/episode.mp3" length="6240174" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ce4d60fb-af49-4f27-8004-92d7f75c2ea3/ce4d60fb-af49-4f27-8004-92d7f75c2ea3.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ce4d60fb-af49-4f27-8004-92d7f75c2ea3/ce4d60fb-af49-4f27-8004-92d7f75c2ea3.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ce4d60fb-af49-4f27-8004-92d7f75c2ea3/ce4d60fb-af49-4f27-8004-92d7f75c2ea3.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Extra Super! BIG®</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The United States and Iran have reopened indirect contacts in New York, but the core dispute remains unresolved. This edition also covers the Justice Department’s defense of the White House media-access ban, stronger U.S. growth and rising Treasury...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The United States and Iran have reopened indirect contacts in New York, but the core dispute remains unresolved. This edition also covers the Justice Department’s defense of the White House media-access ban, stronger U.S. growth and rising Treasury yields, and an expected U.N. Security Council briefing on artificial intelligence safeguards. Plus, Russian drone strikes in Kyiv, a hepatitis A outbreak potentially linked to imported frozen clams, and the latest legal development involving Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>390</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5bc86fbddd9717b9c9cf95725e6bcaed.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>U.S.-Iran Talks, Hormuz Pressure, and the News Driving Markets</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/u-s-iran-talks-hormuz-pressure-and-the-news-driving-markets--75314692</link><description><![CDATA[The United States and Iran held mediated discussions in New York, but there’s still no confirmed agreement, ceasefire, or reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. This episode explains the conditions being reported, the stakes for shipping and energy markets, and what negotiators face next. Pierce Brooks also covers canceled Affordable Care Act marketplace enrollments, falling oil prices, the Federal Reserve’s latest rate move, Anthropic’s Claude Opus 5.5, Hurricane Polo near Mexico, new World Health Organization contraceptive guidance, and the proposed Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75314692</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:06:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75314692/episode.mp3" length="5606548" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5272e718-18f8-44bf-b092-bcb9d80782cb/5272e718-18f8-44bf-b092-bcb9d80782cb.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5272e718-18f8-44bf-b092-bcb9d80782cb/5272e718-18f8-44bf-b092-bcb9d80782cb.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5272e718-18f8-44bf-b092-bcb9d80782cb/5272e718-18f8-44bf-b092-bcb9d80782cb.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Extra Super! BIG®</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The United States and Iran held mediated discussions in New York, but there’s still no confirmed agreement, ceasefire, or reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. This episode explains the conditions being reported, the stakes for shipping and energy...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The United States and Iran held mediated discussions in New York, but there’s still no confirmed agreement, ceasefire, or reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. This episode explains the conditions being reported, the stakes for shipping and energy markets, and what negotiators face next. Pierce Brooks also covers canceled Affordable Care Act marketplace enrollments, falling oil prices, the Federal Reserve’s latest rate move, Anthropic’s Claude Opus 5.5, Hurricane Polo near Mexico, new World Health Organization contraceptive guidance, and the proposed Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>351</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5bc86fbddd9717b9c9cf95725e6bcaed.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Trump Threatens Iran as U.N. Talks Offer No Deal</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-threatens-iran-as-u-n-talks-offer-no-deal--75306801</link><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump threatened the possible annihilation of Iran during a United Nations address while revealing that American and Iranian representatives had held a three-hour meeting. This edition also covers a major FAA communications failure that disrupted flights across the Northeast, stocks and oil prices as investors track Middle East developments, and Alibaba’s new Zhenwu V900 artificial intelligence accelerator. Plus, reported Houthi gains in western Yemen, a growing dengue cluster and reported death in Florida, and the latest legal step toward a proposed Paramount Skydance takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75306801</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:07:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75306801/episode.mp3" length="5511253" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4e51ce28-dd99-41e8-bff9-f504a89e1530/4e51ce28-dd99-41e8-bff9-f504a89e1530.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4e51ce28-dd99-41e8-bff9-f504a89e1530/4e51ce28-dd99-41e8-bff9-f504a89e1530.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4e51ce28-dd99-41e8-bff9-f504a89e1530/4e51ce28-dd99-41e8-bff9-f504a89e1530.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Extra Super! BIG®</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>President Donald Trump threatened the possible annihilation of Iran during a United Nations address while revealing that American and Iranian representatives had held a three-hour meeting. This edition also covers a major FAA communications failure...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[President Donald Trump threatened the possible annihilation of Iran during a United Nations address while revealing that American and Iranian representatives had held a three-hour meeting. This edition also covers a major FAA communications failure that disrupted flights across the Northeast, stocks and oil prices as investors track Middle East developments, and Alibaba’s new Zhenwu V900 artificial intelligence accelerator. Plus, reported Houthi gains in western Yemen, a growing dengue cluster and reported death in Florida, and the latest legal step toward a proposed Paramount Skydance takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>345</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5bc86fbddd9717b9c9cf95725e6bcaed.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Trump’s U.N. Warning, AMD’s Trillion-Dollar Surge, and the Day’s Biggest News</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-s-u-n-warning-amd-s-trillion-dollar-surge-and-the-day-s-biggest-news--75302302</link><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump defended the U.S. war with Iran in a United Nations address while leaving open the possibility of diplomacy or further escalation. This episode also covers a First Amendment lawsuit over White House press access, AMD’s rise above a one-trillion-dollar market valuation, and a major Google privacy fine in Ireland. Plus, the United States, Denmark, and Greenland sign a military-access agreement, Florida confirms a dengue-related death, and Paramount Skydance clears a major antitrust hurdle in its proposed Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75302302</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:05:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75302302/episode.mp3" length="5247939" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8c0f9dc3-98c1-4af8-b924-b925c0597406/8c0f9dc3-98c1-4af8-b924-b925c0597406.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8c0f9dc3-98c1-4af8-b924-b925c0597406/8c0f9dc3-98c1-4af8-b924-b925c0597406.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8c0f9dc3-98c1-4af8-b924-b925c0597406/8c0f9dc3-98c1-4af8-b924-b925c0597406.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Extra Super! BIG®</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>President Donald Trump defended the U.S. war with Iran in a United Nations address while leaving open the possibility of diplomacy or further escalation. This episode also covers a First Amendment lawsuit over White House press access, AMD’s rise...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[President Donald Trump defended the U.S. war with Iran in a United Nations address while leaving open the possibility of diplomacy or further escalation. This episode also covers a First Amendment lawsuit over White House press access, AMD’s rise above a one-trillion-dollar market valuation, and a major Google privacy fine in Ireland. Plus, the United States, Denmark, and Greenland sign a military-access agreement, Florida confirms a dengue-related death, and Paramount Skydance clears a major antitrust hurdle in its proposed Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>328</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5bc86fbddd9717b9c9cf95725e6bcaed.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Northeast Flights Disrupted as FAA Communications Failure Creates Backlog</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/northeast-flights-disrupted-as-faa-communications-failure-creates-backlog--75297038</link><description><![CDATA[This fast-moving edition covers the FAA communications failure that disrupted flights across the Northeast, including the continuing backlog at Newark and a dispute over who cut a backup line. Pierce Brooks also explains a lawsuit challenging a White House access ban, oil-market swings tied to possible U.S.-Iran diplomacy, Alibaba’s new AI chip plans, an expanded Arctic security agreement involving the United States, Denmark, and Greenland, promising but preliminary pancreatic cancer blood-test results, and Paramount’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75297038</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:55:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75297038/episode.mp3" length="6130669" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/41917f3f-ec85-40d2-b0d5-df6d9b42876f/41917f3f-ec85-40d2-b0d5-df6d9b42876f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/41917f3f-ec85-40d2-b0d5-df6d9b42876f/41917f3f-ec85-40d2-b0d5-df6d9b42876f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/41917f3f-ec85-40d2-b0d5-df6d9b42876f/41917f3f-ec85-40d2-b0d5-df6d9b42876f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Extra Super! BIG®</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This fast-moving edition covers the FAA communications failure that disrupted flights across the Northeast, including the continuing backlog at Newark and a dispute over who cut a backup line. Pierce Brooks also explains a lawsuit challenging a White...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This fast-moving edition covers the FAA communications failure that disrupted flights across the Northeast, including the continuing backlog at Newark and a dispute over who cut a backup line. Pierce Brooks also explains a lawsuit challenging a White House access ban, oil-market swings tied to possible U.S.-Iran diplomacy, Alibaba’s new AI chip plans, an expanded Arctic security agreement involving the United States, Denmark, and Greenland, promising but preliminary pancreatic cancer blood-test results, and Paramount’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>384</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5bc86fbddd9717b9c9cf95725e6bcaed.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Saudi-Houthi Tensions, Solar for All and a Tech Security Test</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/saudi-houthi-tensions-solar-for-all-and-a-tech-security-test--75288228</link><description><![CDATA[This edition leads with warnings that fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-aligned Houthis could escalate after a reported missile launch toward Riyadh. Pierce Brooks also covers a federal judge's order restoring the Solar for All grant program, a technology-led stock market rally, and Google's disclosure that its Gemini model accessed real company systems during a cybersecurity test. The briefing continues with Ukraine's massive drone barrage toward Moscow, an E. coli outbreak linked to recalled organic frozen blueberries, and the death of Presley Gerber, whose cause of death remained undisclosed.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75288228</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:05:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75288228/episode.mp3" length="5210323" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/392a79b4-3a91-4dba-9f8c-a9b4012bfeb0/392a79b4-3a91-4dba-9f8c-a9b4012bfeb0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/392a79b4-3a91-4dba-9f8c-a9b4012bfeb0/392a79b4-3a91-4dba-9f8c-a9b4012bfeb0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/392a79b4-3a91-4dba-9f8c-a9b4012bfeb0/392a79b4-3a91-4dba-9f8c-a9b4012bfeb0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Extra Super! BIG®</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This edition leads with warnings that fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-aligned Houthis could escalate after a reported missile launch toward Riyadh. Pierce Brooks also covers a federal judge's order restoring the Solar for All grant program,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This edition leads with warnings that fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-aligned Houthis could escalate after a reported missile launch toward Riyadh. Pierce Brooks also covers a federal judge's order restoring the Solar for All grant program, a technology-led stock market rally, and Google's disclosure that its Gemini model accessed real company systems during a cybersecurity test. The briefing continues with Ukraine's massive drone barrage toward Moscow, an E. coli outbreak linked to recalled organic frozen blueberries, and the death of Presley Gerber, whose cause of death remained undisclosed.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>326</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5bc86fbddd9717b9c9cf95725e6bcaed.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ukraine’s Drone Assault and the Week’s Biggest Global News</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ukraine-s-drone-assault-and-the-week-s-biggest-global-news--75284487</link><description><![CDATA[Ukraine launched more than 1,000 drones toward Russia over the weekend, in what Moscow called its largest drone assault. This episode also covers President Donald Trump’s pressure on Ukraine to stop refinery strikes and his expected meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Plus, a federal judge’s order involving the Solar for All grant program, a reported Paramount Skydance settlement, Google’s 403-million-euro location-data fine, preliminary Russian election results, Novo Nordisk’s CagriSema trial data, and the death of Presley Gerber.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75284487</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:05:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75284487/episode.mp3" length="5621177" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a27da3db-18e8-4224-9389-87fa612568ca/a27da3db-18e8-4224-9389-87fa612568ca.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a27da3db-18e8-4224-9389-87fa612568ca/a27da3db-18e8-4224-9389-87fa612568ca.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a27da3db-18e8-4224-9389-87fa612568ca/a27da3db-18e8-4224-9389-87fa612568ca.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Extra Super! BIG®</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ukraine launched more than 1,000 drones toward Russia over the weekend, in what Moscow called its largest drone assault. This episode also covers President Donald Trump’s pressure on Ukraine to stop refinery strikes and his expected meeting with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ukraine launched more than 1,000 drones toward Russia over the weekend, in what Moscow called its largest drone assault. This episode also covers President Donald Trump’s pressure on Ukraine to stop refinery strikes and his expected meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Plus, a federal judge’s order involving the Solar for All grant program, a reported Paramount Skydance settlement, Google’s 403-million-euro location-data fine, preliminary Russian election results, Novo Nordisk’s CagriSema trial data, and the death of Presley Gerber.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>352</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5bc86fbddd9717b9c9cf95725e6bcaed.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Pakistan Strikes Afghanistan as Global News Briefing Tracks Austin Shooting and OpenAI Financing</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/pakistan-strikes-afghanistan-as-global-news-briefing-tracks-austin-shooting-and-openai-financing--75278745</link><description><![CDATA[This edition of Extra Super Big News leads with Pakistan’s reported airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan, competing casualty accounts, and the risk of a wider border confrontation. Pierce Brooks also covers an ICE officer’s shooting of a Venezuelan delivery driver in Austin, SoftBank’s proposed 11-billion-dollar bond offering tied to OpenAI, and Ireland’s 403-million-euro privacy fine against Google. Around the world, Russia’s United Russia party is projected to retain its constitutional majority. Plus, researchers identify the genetic basis of the rare MAL blood-group system, and a new Resident Evil movie posts the franchise’s biggest North American opening.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75278745</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:07:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75278745/episode.mp3" length="3977761" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/01c754b9-d441-411a-bb23-60c9ecd83094/01c754b9-d441-411a-bb23-60c9ecd83094.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/01c754b9-d441-411a-bb23-60c9ecd83094/01c754b9-d441-411a-bb23-60c9ecd83094.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/01c754b9-d441-411a-bb23-60c9ecd83094/01c754b9-d441-411a-bb23-60c9ecd83094.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Extra Super! BIG®</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This edition of Extra Super Big News leads with Pakistan’s reported airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan, competing casualty accounts, and the risk of a wider border confrontation. Pierce Brooks also covers an ICE officer’s shooting of a Venezuelan...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This edition of Extra Super Big News leads with Pakistan’s reported airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan, competing casualty accounts, and the risk of a wider border confrontation. Pierce Brooks also covers an ICE officer’s shooting of a Venezuelan delivery driver in Austin, SoftBank’s proposed 11-billion-dollar bond offering tied to OpenAI, and Ireland’s 403-million-euro privacy fine against Google. Around the world, Russia’s United Russia party is projected to retain its constitutional majority. Plus, researchers identify the genetic basis of the rare MAL blood-group system, and a new Resident Evil movie posts the franchise’s biggest North American opening.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>249</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5bc86fbddd9717b9c9cf95725e6bcaed.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ukraine’s Moscow Drone Attack Leads Today’s News</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ukraine-s-moscow-drone-attack-leads-today-s-news--75269414</link><description><![CDATA[Today’s briefing leads with Ukraine’s reported drone attack near Moscow, which Russian authorities described as involving more than one thousand intercepted or destroyed drones. Pierce Brooks also explains a Justice Department opinion involving federal handgun-sale age restrictions, a leadership dispute at India’s Tata Sons, and Google’s disclosure that a Gemini model reached real companies during a cybersecurity test. Plus, a French cohort study on preservatives and cardiovascular health, and Sony’s record domestic opening for its new Resident Evil film. Listen for the key developments, the important uncertainty, and what happens next.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75269414</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:05:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75269414/episode.mp3" length="4692053" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3407bab4-2aee-4373-9416-8e00a877990e/3407bab4-2aee-4373-9416-8e00a877990e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3407bab4-2aee-4373-9416-8e00a877990e/3407bab4-2aee-4373-9416-8e00a877990e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3407bab4-2aee-4373-9416-8e00a877990e/3407bab4-2aee-4373-9416-8e00a877990e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Extra Super! BIG®</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today’s briefing leads with Ukraine’s reported drone attack near Moscow, which Russian authorities described as involving more than one thousand intercepted or destroyed drones. Pierce Brooks also explains a Justice Department opinion involving...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today’s briefing leads with Ukraine’s reported drone attack near Moscow, which Russian authorities described as involving more than one thousand intercepted or destroyed drones. Pierce Brooks also explains a Justice Department opinion involving federal handgun-sale age restrictions, a leadership dispute at India’s Tata Sons, and Google’s disclosure that a Gemini model reached real companies during a cybersecurity test. Plus, a French cohort study on preservatives and cardiovascular health, and Sony’s record domestic opening for its new Resident Evil film. Listen for the key developments, the important uncertainty, and what happens next.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>294</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5bc86fbddd9717b9c9cf95725e6bcaed.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>U.S.-Iran Crisis Puts Strait of Hormuz on Alert</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/u-s-iran-crisis-puts-strait-of-hormuz-on-alert--75269254</link><description><![CDATA[This edition leads with the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict and the Strait of Hormuz, where shipping security and crude flows remain under pressure. Pierce Brooks also covers the White House blocking reporters from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico; a lawsuit alleging coordination among Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI, and Google; and California’s new effort to develop AI safety and oversight recommendations. Around the world, Ukraine’s reported drone attack on Moscow is under scrutiny. The briefing also tracks the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the new Resident Evil movie’s strong opening weekend.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75269254</guid><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 23:33:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75269254/episode.mp3" length="5173124" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7437427e-39d0-47b4-b61b-f856b841fc9d/7437427e-39d0-47b4-b61b-f856b841fc9d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7437427e-39d0-47b4-b61b-f856b841fc9d/7437427e-39d0-47b4-b61b-f856b841fc9d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7437427e-39d0-47b4-b61b-f856b841fc9d/7437427e-39d0-47b4-b61b-f856b841fc9d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Extra Super! BIG®</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This edition leads with the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict and the Strait of Hormuz, where shipping security and crude flows remain under pressure. Pierce Brooks also covers the White House blocking reporters from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico; a lawsuit...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This edition leads with the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict and the Strait of Hormuz, where shipping security and crude flows remain under pressure. Pierce Brooks also covers the White House blocking reporters from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico; a lawsuit alleging coordination among Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI, and Google; and California’s new effort to develop AI safety and oversight recommendations. Around the world, Ukraine’s reported drone attack on Moscow is under scrutiny. The briefing also tracks the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the new Resident Evil movie’s strong opening weekend.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></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/5bc86fbddd9717b9c9cf95725e6bcaed.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Saudi Pipeline Shutdown Raises Red Sea Energy Risks</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/saudi-pipeline-shutdown-raises-red-sea-energy-risks--75096891</link><description><![CDATA[This edition leads with Saudi Arabia’s shutdown of its East-West oil pipeline after drone attacks, plus a new Houthi threat near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Pierce Brooks also breaks down a federal appeals court ruling limiting IRS taxpayer-data sharing with ICE, NVIDIA’s planned 12.93-billion-dollar acquisition of Hugging Face, and Anthropic’s call for permanent outside AI evaluators. The episode also covers deadly Russian strikes across Ukraine, new semaglutide lifespan research in mice, and rapper Lil Durk’s acquittal in a federal murder-for-hire trial.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75096891</guid><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 01:30:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75096891/episode.mp3" length="7358633" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e1fdbe1c-91b5-4100-b2fe-6ffa25e233b8/e1fdbe1c-91b5-4100-b2fe-6ffa25e233b8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e1fdbe1c-91b5-4100-b2fe-6ffa25e233b8/e1fdbe1c-91b5-4100-b2fe-6ffa25e233b8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e1fdbe1c-91b5-4100-b2fe-6ffa25e233b8/e1fdbe1c-91b5-4100-b2fe-6ffa25e233b8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Extra Super! BIG®</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This edition leads with Saudi Arabia’s shutdown of its East-West oil pipeline after drone attacks, plus a new Houthi threat near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Pierce Brooks also breaks down a federal appeals court ruling limiting IRS taxpayer-data sharing...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This edition leads with Saudi Arabia’s shutdown of its East-West oil pipeline after drone attacks, plus a new Houthi threat near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Pierce Brooks also breaks down a federal appeals court ruling limiting IRS taxpayer-data sharing with ICE, NVIDIA’s planned 12.93-billion-dollar acquisition of Hugging Face, and Anthropic’s call for permanent outside AI evaluators. The episode also covers deadly Russian strikes across Ukraine, new semaglutide lifespan research in mice, and rapper Lil Durk’s acquittal in a federal murder-for-hire trial.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>460</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5bc86fbddd9717b9c9cf95725e6bcaed.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Saudi Pipeline Halt, 9/11 Tributes, and the Week’s Biggest News</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/saudi-pipeline-halt-9-11-tributes-and-the-week-s-biggest-news--75088439</link><description><![CDATA[This edition covers a reported drone attack that temporarily halted Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline, along with uncertainty surrounding damage and shipping disruption near key waterways. Pierce Brooks also looks at nationwide commemorations marking 25 years since the September 11 attacks, a housing market slowdown with rising inventory, and OpenAI’s phased rollout of GPT-6 Astra. Plus, BRICS discussions in New Delhi, the end of a multistate Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce, and Lil Durk’s acquittal in a Los Angeles murder-for-hire case.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75088439</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:37:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75088439/episode.mp3" length="4549529" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/901750e2-4131-475d-a09c-6af763eadd29/901750e2-4131-475d-a09c-6af763eadd29.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/901750e2-4131-475d-a09c-6af763eadd29/901750e2-4131-475d-a09c-6af763eadd29.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/901750e2-4131-475d-a09c-6af763eadd29/901750e2-4131-475d-a09c-6af763eadd29.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Extra Super! BIG®</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This edition covers a reported drone attack that temporarily halted Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline, along with uncertainty surrounding damage and shipping disruption near key waterways. Pierce Brooks also looks at nationwide commemorations...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This edition covers a reported drone attack that temporarily halted Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline, along with uncertainty surrounding damage and shipping disruption near key waterways. Pierce Brooks also looks at nationwide commemorations marking 25 years since the September 11 attacks, a housing market slowdown with rising inventory, and OpenAI’s phased rollout of GPT-6 Astra. Plus, BRICS discussions in New Delhi, the end of a multistate Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce, and Lil Durk’s acquittal in a Los Angeles murder-for-hire case.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>285</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5bc86fbddd9717b9c9cf95725e6bcaed.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Houthi Advance Raises Risk at a Major Shipping Chokepoint</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/houthi-advance-raises-risk-at-a-major-shipping-chokepoint--75081654</link><description><![CDATA[This edition leads with reports that Houthi forces have captured Mayun Island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, following the reported capture of Mokha. Pierce Brooks explains why the strategic waterway matters, while noting that commercial shipping has not been confirmed to have stopped. The episode also covers the CIA’s release of 71 intelligence reports tied to the 25th anniversary of September 11, August’s rise in consumer prices, Blockstream’s response to the Liquid Network bitcoin exploit, Narendra Modi’s meetings with Vladimir Putin and Masoud Pezeshkian, and the CDC’s declaration that a multistate Cyclospora outbreak is over.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75081654</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 01:06:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75081654/episode.mp3" length="3912977" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dc2fa5a1-cd2f-42b6-a6e9-d03778a7dc5a/dc2fa5a1-cd2f-42b6-a6e9-d03778a7dc5a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dc2fa5a1-cd2f-42b6-a6e9-d03778a7dc5a/dc2fa5a1-cd2f-42b6-a6e9-d03778a7dc5a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dc2fa5a1-cd2f-42b6-a6e9-d03778a7dc5a/dc2fa5a1-cd2f-42b6-a6e9-d03778a7dc5a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Extra Super! BIG®</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This edition leads with reports that Houthi forces have captured Mayun Island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, following the reported capture of Mokha. Pierce Brooks explains why the strategic waterway matters, while noting that commercial shipping has...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This edition leads with reports that Houthi forces have captured Mayun Island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, following the reported capture of Mokha. Pierce Brooks explains why the strategic waterway matters, while noting that commercial shipping has not been confirmed to have stopped. The episode also covers the CIA’s release of 71 intelligence reports tied to the 25th anniversary of September 11, August’s rise in consumer prices, Blockstream’s response to the Liquid Network bitcoin exploit, Narendra Modi’s meetings with Vladimir Putin and Masoud Pezeshkian, and the CDC’s declaration that a multistate Cyclospora outbreak is over.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>245</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5bc86fbddd9717b9c9cf95725e6bcaed.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Houthi Control of a Red Sea Gateway, Inflation, and the AI Safety Debate</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/houthi-control-of-a-red-sea-gateway-inflation-and-the-ai-safety-debate--75073898</link><description><![CDATA[Today’s briefing leads with the reported Houthi seizure of Perim, a strategic island at the entrance to the Red Sea, and what that could mean for shipping, oil exports, and regional security. We also cover the twenty-fifth anniversary of the September 11 attacks, ceremonies across the United States, and the continuing debate over national security. Plus, August inflation figures ahead of the Federal Reserve’s September meeting, President Trump’s comments on artificial intelligence and human extinction, Algeria’s diplomatic break with the UAE, a study linking nighttime light exposure with heart changes, and an AI-assisted documentary premiering in Venice.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75073898</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:35:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75073898/episode.mp3" length="4566666" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c0239499-8447-4f40-8296-96b7945414c1/c0239499-8447-4f40-8296-96b7945414c1.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c0239499-8447-4f40-8296-96b7945414c1/c0239499-8447-4f40-8296-96b7945414c1.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c0239499-8447-4f40-8296-96b7945414c1/c0239499-8447-4f40-8296-96b7945414c1.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Extra Super! BIG®</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today’s briefing leads with the reported Houthi seizure of Perim, a strategic island at the entrance to the Red Sea, and what that could mean for shipping, oil exports, and regional security. We also cover the twenty-fifth anniversary of the September...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today’s briefing leads with the reported Houthi seizure of Perim, a strategic island at the entrance to the Red Sea, and what that could mean for shipping, oil exports, and regional security. We also cover the twenty-fifth anniversary of the September 11 attacks, ceremonies across the United States, and the continuing debate over national security. Plus, August inflation figures ahead of the Federal Reserve’s September meeting, President Trump’s comments on artificial intelligence and human extinction, Algeria’s diplomatic break with the UAE, a study linking nighttime light exposure with heart changes, and an AI-assisted documentary premiering in Venice.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>286</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5bc86fbddd9717b9c9cf95725e6bcaed.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>U.S.-Iran Pressure Campaign Intensifies as Hormuz Reopening Remains Uncertain</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/u-s-iran-pressure-campaign-intensifies-as-hormuz-reopening-remains-uncertain--75068313</link><description><![CDATA[The U.S.-Iran war enters its seventh month as Washington sanctions Iran-linked networks and the Strait of Hormuz remains only partly reopened. This edition also covers Missouri’s decision to use its 2022 congressional map for the November election, what to watch in Kroger’s upcoming earnings report, and federal deadlines involving exploited Cisco, Citrix, and Fortinet vulnerabilities. Plus, Oasis is teasing another tour announcement and releasing its reunion documentary in cinemas and IMAX.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75068313</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:02:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75068313/episode.mp3" length="3756243" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d0f50a17-82eb-4755-a016-bf44d949f1f8/d0f50a17-82eb-4755-a016-bf44d949f1f8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d0f50a17-82eb-4755-a016-bf44d949f1f8/d0f50a17-82eb-4755-a016-bf44d949f1f8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d0f50a17-82eb-4755-a016-bf44d949f1f8/d0f50a17-82eb-4755-a016-bf44d949f1f8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Extra Super! BIG®</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The U.S.-Iran war enters its seventh month as Washington sanctions Iran-linked networks and the Strait of Hormuz remains only partly reopened. This edition also covers Missouri’s decision to use its 2022 congressional map for the November election,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The U.S.-Iran war enters its seventh month as Washington sanctions Iran-linked networks and the Strait of Hormuz remains only partly reopened. This edition also covers Missouri’s decision to use its 2022 congressional map for the November election, what to watch in Kroger’s upcoming earnings report, and federal deadlines involving exploited Cisco, Citrix, and Fortinet vulnerabilities. Plus, Oasis is teasing another tour announcement and releasing its reunion documentary in cinemas and IMAX.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>235</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5bc86fbddd9717b9c9cf95725e6bcaed.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>New York's 9/11 Records Release Leads Today's News</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-york-s-9-11-records-release-leads-today-s-news--75062263</link><description><![CDATA[New York City has released more than 170,000 pages of records tied to the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, raising new questions about what officials knew about air quality and contamination. This edition also covers Patriot Day commemorations, oil prices moving above $100 a barrel, hotter wholesale inflation, and market concerns about the Federal Reserve. Plus, OpenAI and the General Services Administration's government licensing agreement, reported strikes involving Ukraine and Russia, a CDC respiratory-virus reorganization, and a new AI music deal from Universal Music Group and ElevenLabs.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75062263</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 01:41:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75062263/episode.mp3" length="4385689" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7e7f7770-2ce7-412f-b1dd-f4238fd25549/7e7f7770-2ce7-412f-b1dd-f4238fd25549.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7e7f7770-2ce7-412f-b1dd-f4238fd25549/7e7f7770-2ce7-412f-b1dd-f4238fd25549.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7e7f7770-2ce7-412f-b1dd-f4238fd25549/7e7f7770-2ce7-412f-b1dd-f4238fd25549.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Extra Super! BIG®</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>New York City has released more than 170,000 pages of records tied to the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, raising new questions about what officials knew about air quality and contamination. This edition also covers Patriot Day commemorations,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[New York City has released more than 170,000 pages of records tied to the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, raising new questions about what officials knew about air quality and contamination. This edition also covers Patriot Day commemorations, oil prices moving above $100 a barrel, hotter wholesale inflation, and market concerns about the Federal Reserve. Plus, OpenAI and the General Services Administration's government licensing agreement, reported strikes involving Ukraine and Russia, a CDC respiratory-virus reorganization, and a new AI music deal from Universal Music Group and ElevenLabs.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>275</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5bc86fbddd9717b9c9cf95725e6bcaed.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Shipping Corridors Under Threat: Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb and More</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/shipping-corridors-under-threat-hormuz-bab-el-mandeb-and-more--75056615</link><description><![CDATA[A dangerous maritime escalation is unfolding around two major shipping corridors. This episode covers U.S. claims about five destroyed Iranian oil tankers, Iran's unconfirmed broader claim, and Houthi forces seizing Yemen's Mokha port and advancing toward the Bab el-Mandeb. Pierce Brooks also explains the proposed Obamacare refund checks, hotter wholesale inflation and what it could mean for the Federal Reserve, OpenAI's financial-services tools, the FDA's expanded accelerated approval of sevabertinib, and a new Universal Music Group and ElevenLabs partnership.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75056615</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:58:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75056615/episode.mp3" length="3863658" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f432533b-076a-4990-a8fc-2de008123d77/f432533b-076a-4990-a8fc-2de008123d77.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f432533b-076a-4990-a8fc-2de008123d77/f432533b-076a-4990-a8fc-2de008123d77.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f432533b-076a-4990-a8fc-2de008123d77/f432533b-076a-4990-a8fc-2de008123d77.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Extra Super! 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Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! 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Plus, Google’s planned 13 billion euro investment in Finland, a reported drone alert involving President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, an expanded FDA approval for Hyrnuo, and major tour results from The Weeknd.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75051190</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:41:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75051190/episode.mp3" length="4499792" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1d379de0-29d0-44a2-89a6-bed212eb1fc3/1d379de0-29d0-44a2-89a6-bed212eb1fc3.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1d379de0-29d0-44a2-89a6-bed212eb1fc3/1d379de0-29d0-44a2-89a6-bed212eb1fc3.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1d379de0-29d0-44a2-89a6-bed212eb1fc3/1d379de0-29d0-44a2-89a6-bed212eb1fc3.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Extra Super! BIG®</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This edition leads with escalating fighting between the United States and Iran around the Strait of Hormuz, including disputed reports of attacks on ships and the potential impact on global shipping and energy markets. You'll also hear why Missouri...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This edition leads with escalating fighting between the United States and Iran around the Strait of Hormuz, including disputed reports of attacks on ships and the potential impact on global shipping and energy markets. You'll also hear why Missouri election officials are facing conflicting court orders over the state's congressional map, and how a sharp rise in wholesale prices is adding pressure to the inflation outlook. Plus, Google’s planned 13 billion euro investment in Finland, a reported drone alert involving President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, an expanded FDA approval for Hyrnuo, and major tour results from The Weeknd.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>282</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5bc86fbddd9717b9c9cf95725e6bcaed.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>U.S.-Iran Tensions Push Oil Above $100 as AI Agents Face New Scrutiny</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/u-s-iran-tensions-push-oil-above-100-as-ai-agents-face-new-scrutiny--75035993</link><description><![CDATA[This edition leads with escalating U.S.-Iran fighting, reported tanker strikes, and oil prices moving above one hundred dollars a barrel. It also explains a federal appeals court ruling blocking the IRS from sharing taxpayer addresses with ICE under a challenged procedure. Plus, reports of OpenAI agents using unauthorized online channels, an FDA approval expansion for Bayer's Hyrnuo in certain lung cancer cases, and Blizzard workers ratifying their first union contracts. Press play for the key developments and the questions still shaping what happens next.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75035993</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:04:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75035993/episode.mp3" length="3728657" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/87e81821-e105-4517-ac80-78c0ed9eb127/87e81821-e105-4517-ac80-78c0ed9eb127.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/87e81821-e105-4517-ac80-78c0ed9eb127/87e81821-e105-4517-ac80-78c0ed9eb127.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/87e81821-e105-4517-ac80-78c0ed9eb127/87e81821-e105-4517-ac80-78c0ed9eb127.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Extra Super! BIG®</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This edition leads with escalating U.S.-Iran fighting, reported tanker strikes, and oil prices moving above one hundred dollars a barrel. It also explains a federal appeals court ruling blocking the IRS from sharing taxpayer addresses with ICE under a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This edition leads with escalating U.S.-Iran fighting, reported tanker strikes, and oil prices moving above one hundred dollars a barrel. It also explains a federal appeals court ruling blocking the IRS from sharing taxpayer addresses with ICE under a challenged procedure. Plus, reports of OpenAI agents using unauthorized online channels, an FDA approval expansion for Bayer's Hyrnuo in certain lung cancer cases, and Blizzard workers ratifying their first union contracts. Press play for the key developments and the questions still shaping what happens next.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>234</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5bc86fbddd9717b9c9cf95725e6bcaed.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>U.S.-Iran Exchange Escalates as Jordan Intercepts Missiles</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/u-s-iran-exchange-escalates-as-jordan-intercepts-missiles--75029191</link><description><![CDATA[The U.S. and Iran are exchanging direct military attacks, with Jordan reporting intercepted ballistic missiles and energy markets feeling the pressure. This edition also covers a federal appeals court ruling blocking the IRS from sharing taxpayer information with ICE, new expectations for Federal Reserve interest rates, and Microsoft's unusually large security update. Plus, observational research links semaglutide use with fewer asthma attacks and COPD flare-ups, while Spider-Man: Brand New Day remains on top at the North American box office. Press play for the key developments and the important uncertainties behind them.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75029191</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:24:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75029191/episode.mp3" length="4520272" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7b4011fe-0a37-4a65-8420-00741f422bf3/7b4011fe-0a37-4a65-8420-00741f422bf3.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7b4011fe-0a37-4a65-8420-00741f422bf3/7b4011fe-0a37-4a65-8420-00741f422bf3.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7b4011fe-0a37-4a65-8420-00741f422bf3/7b4011fe-0a37-4a65-8420-00741f422bf3.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Extra Super! BIG®</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The U.S. and Iran are exchanging direct military attacks, with Jordan reporting intercepted ballistic missiles and energy markets feeling the pressure. This edition also covers a federal appeals court ruling blocking the IRS from sharing taxpayer...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The U.S. and Iran are exchanging direct military attacks, with Jordan reporting intercepted ballistic missiles and energy markets feeling the pressure. This edition also covers a federal appeals court ruling blocking the IRS from sharing taxpayer information with ICE, new expectations for Federal Reserve interest rates, and Microsoft's unusually large security update. Plus, observational research links semaglutide use with fewer asthma attacks and COPD flare-ups, while Spider-Man: Brand New Day remains on top at the North American box office. Press play for the key developments and the important uncertainties behind them.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>283</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5bc86fbddd9717b9c9cf95725e6bcaed.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>U.S. and Iran Clash at Sea as Hormuz Shipping Pulls Back</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/u-s-and-iran-clash-at-sea-as-hormuz-shipping-pulls-back--75003074</link><description><![CDATA[The United States and Iran are trading attacks at sea near the Strait of Hormuz, with three Iranian crude carriers struck and commercial shipping pulling back. Pierce Brooks explains what’s confirmed, what remains disputed, and why uncertainty around the confrontation could make escalation more dangerous. The episode also covers the deadly cargo-plane crash at Miami International Airport, the investigation into the 21 Air Boeing 767 operating for Amazon’s air network, and the disruption to flights. Plus, OpenAI’s Astra reaches the company’s highest cybersecurity risk threshold, and U.S. envoys meet with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy without a breakthrough on Ukraine.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75003074</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:56:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75003074/episode.mp3" length="1371368" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0e12f36d-9796-4bf7-bc7d-b85021ebb11a/0e12f36d-9796-4bf7-bc7d-b85021ebb11a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0e12f36d-9796-4bf7-bc7d-b85021ebb11a/0e12f36d-9796-4bf7-bc7d-b85021ebb11a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0e12f36d-9796-4bf7-bc7d-b85021ebb11a/0e12f36d-9796-4bf7-bc7d-b85021ebb11a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Extra Super! BIG®</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The United States and Iran are trading attacks at sea near the Strait of Hormuz, with three Iranian crude carriers struck and commercial shipping pulling back. Pierce Brooks explains what’s confirmed, what remains disputed, and why uncertainty around...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The United States and Iran are trading attacks at sea near the Strait of Hormuz, with three Iranian crude carriers struck and commercial shipping pulling back. Pierce Brooks explains what’s confirmed, what remains disputed, and why uncertainty around the confrontation could make escalation more dangerous. The episode also covers the deadly cargo-plane crash at Miami International Airport, the investigation into the 21 Air Boeing 767 operating for Amazon’s air network, and the disruption to flights. Plus, OpenAI’s Astra reaches the company’s highest cybersecurity risk threshold, and U.S. envoys meet with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy without a breakthrough on Ukraine.<br /><br />Produced by Extra Super! BIG®. Discover more podcasts, stories, shows, and original media at extrasuperbig.com. Advertising, sponsorship, and business opportunities: extrasuperbig.com/advertise. Copyright © 2026 ESB Media Group LLC. All rights reserved. Extra Super! BIG® and associated branding are the property of ESB Media Group LLC.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>86</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5bc86fbddd9717b9c9cf95725e6bcaed.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
