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The MeidasTouch Podcast
MeidasTouch Network · Politics · Left
Ben, Brett and Jordy Meiselas are three brothers with very unique backgrounds! Ben is a top lawyer and Colin Kaepernick’s business partner. Brett is a two-time Emmy award winning video editor from the world of film and television. Jordy, the fan favorite, was an award-winning advertising executive in New York. The brothers' unique approach at covering news by combining hilarious brother banter…
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All Hell Breaks Loose as Zelensky Puts Trump on Notice…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Volodymyr Zelensky’s defiant response to Donald Trump’s pressure on Ukraine, Ukraine’s expanding long-range weapons capabilities, and escalating strikes inside Russia as Moscow continues its attacks on Kyiv ahead of brutal winter. Pre-order the new book from MeidasTouch, WTF…
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Trump Returns Wrecked After Ohio Debacle…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s exhausted return from his disastrous speech at an Ohio high school gym and breaks down the Trump’s stunning collapse as his latest trip comes to an end. Pre-order the new book from MeidasTouch, WTF America?!: The Way Out of This Hell and Back to Democracy, today…
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Trump's Own Numbers Crush His Lies...
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas and MeidasTouch Chief Economist Justin Wolfers, founder of Platypus Economics, break down Friday’s abysmal economic numbers and how they expose Donald Trump’s false claims about affordability, falling costs, and inflation helping reduce the debt while the debt keeps growing. Subscribe to…
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Kushner Faces Potential Congressional Scrutiny Over Foreign Business Dealings
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas breaks down how a Democratic takeover of the House and Senate could expose Jared Kushner to congressional investigations and subpoenas over his foreign business dealings and conflicts of interest. Ben examines Kushner's growing exposure to scrutiny and what renewed congressional oversight…
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Trump's Saturday Just Got Very Ugly...
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s Saturday morning rants, including promises of checks, attacks on Tom Cotton, and sharing his cell phone number, following disastrous trips to Texas, Oklahoma, and Mobile, Alabama, as he prepares to head to Dayton, Ohio. Subscribe to Meidas+ at…
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Iran Prepares for Wider War as Trump Faces Mounting Pressure
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on growing signs of a wider war involving Iran, including reports of Iranian strikes on three tankers and a closed-door Camp David meeting involving J.D. Vance, Pete Hegseth, and Marco Rubio. Ben breaks down Houthi advances eastward, Saudi preparations for an offensive to retake…
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Russia Escalates Strikes as Ukraine Prepares for a Dark Winter
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Russia's escalating strikes on Kyiv, Ukraine striking back at targets in Samara and Moscow, and European diplomats preparing to relocate their embassies from Kyiv to Lviv. Ben breaks down Financial Times and New York Times reporting on Ukraine's claims that it obtained Russia's…
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Trump’s Midnight Return Draws Scrutiny Over Senior Payments and Iran War
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s disastrous return from Alabama and his remarks aboard Air Force One about payments to seniors and promises of more money if people vote Republican, as Trump and J.D. Vance grow increasingly desperate while the war escalates and events spiral out of control.…
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MeidasTouch Full Podcast - 10/2/26
On this episode of the MeidasTouch Podcast, Ben, Brett and Jordy discuss a rapidly widening global crisis as tankers are struck in the Strait of Hormuz, Russia escalates its assault on Ukraine, and Americans get slammed by record-high diesel prices and surging gas costs. The brothers break down Trump’s claims that he…
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IN YOUR BACKYARD: The People vs. Dirty Air (ft. Rep. Ro Khanna)
Polluters have less to worry about in the second term of the Trump administration. The Environmental Protection Agency recently lifted carbon emissions limits on coal-fired power plants. And that’s just the latest in a series of dozens of policy shifts tearing down protections against air pollution. Earlier this year…
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Trump Sends More Troops…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump sending more U.S. forces to the Middle East amid concerns about further escalation with Iran. Meiselas also breaks down Trump’s alarming Time magazine interview and how world leaders are outmaneuvering him as his foreign policy weakens America’s standing around the…
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Breaking Afternoon Updates with Ben 10/1/2026
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on breaking news from the day. Pre-order the new book from MeidasTouch, WTF America?!: The Way Out of This Hell and Back to Democracy, today: https://bit.ly/wtfamericayoutube Quince: Go to https://Quince.com/meidas for FREE shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Boxie: For a…
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Trump’s Health Collapses and Alarms Aides
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas discusses Donald Trump’s recent public appearances and behavior during cabinet meetings, the health questions they have raised, and how his administration is responding. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch…
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Trump Blindsided as It Gets Worse
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on MAGA supporters turning away from Donald Trump as the problems facing his presidency mount. Get $30 off your first box and free Croissants for life when you visit https://Wildgrain.com/MEIDAS Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch…
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All Hell Breaks Loose as Putin Threatens Nukes
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Russia’s latest nuclear threat against NATO, as Moscow warned it could resort to nuclear weapons if the alliance attempted to cut off Kaliningrad, raising tensions in the war in Ukraine. Head to https://justaddbuoy.com/meidas and use code Meidas to get 31% off your order. Visit…
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Trump Has Midnight Meltdown Over It
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s late-night posting spree after a disastrous day that included falling asleep during meetings, as Trump insists everything is going great while the problems have spiraled out of control. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the…
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Rep. Chris Pappas on Trump’s economy and his New Hampshire Senate Run
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas exposes Trump’s market manipulation and examines claims that the PCE inflation formula was changed to make inflation look lower, as prices and Treasury yields continue to surge. Meiselas also interviews Democratic Congressman Chris Pappas of New Hampshire about his campaign for the U.S.…
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Fox News Reacts as Trump’s Poll Numbers Slide
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Fox News losing control on air over Donald Trump's collapse in the polls. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MEIDAS at https://www.oneskin.co/MEIDAS #oneskinpod Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch…
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Trump’s Day Gets Ugly Fast…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on three more tankers hit in the Strait of Hormuz by Iran and pressure mounts from rising diesel prices and Treasury yields as Trump tries to manipulate the market. Car Shield: Visit https://CarShield.com/meidas to lock in your coverage today and protect yourself from expensive…
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Trump Faces New Midterm Warning Signs as Polls Shift
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s latest nightmare polls, with Democrats leading by 15 points in the Economist/YouGov generic ballot and 12 points in Quinnipiac’s, while Harvard-Harris finds voters prefer Biden’s handling of the economy over Trump’s, especially among independents. Meiselas also…
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Iran Challenges Trump Over Control of Strait of Hormuz (with Hussain Albukhaiti)
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Iran calling Trump's bluff by challenging him to visit the Strait of Hormuz, offering to pay for his trip and videotape it to demonstrate that the United States does not control the strait. Meiselas also interviews pro-Houthi Yemeni journalist Hussain Albukhaiti, who joins from…
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Trump Faces Mounting Economic Pressure as Iran Crisis Deepens
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump's increasingly desperate posts and bizarre behavior following his White House meeting with AI billionaires, as he claims things are looking great in the Strait of Hormuz while Treasury yields and mortgage rates surge. Meiselas also breaks down outrageous comments…
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Breaking Afternoon Updates with Ben 9/29/2026
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on breaking news from the day. Pre-order the new book from MeidasTouch, WTF America?!: The Way Out of This Hell and Back to Democracy, today: https://bit.ly/wtfamericayoutube Chapter: Chapter compares every Medicare plan nationwide for free to recommend coverage based on your…
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MeidasTouch Full Podcast - 9/29/26
On this episode of the MeidasTouch Podcast, Ben, Brett and Jordy discuss the growing crises hitting Americans at home and abroad as gas and diesel prices surge and the Trump regime pushes claims about Iran and the Strait of Hormuz that don’t match the reality on the ground. The brothers break down Russia’s escalating…
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Liz Oyer on Corruption at Trump’s DOJ and FBI
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on the sudden resignation of Andrew Bailey, one of FBI Director Kash Patel’s top deputies, amid sweeping departures from Trump’s FBI. Ben also interviews former DOJ pardon attorney Liz Oyer about the turmoil inside the administration and what Bailey’s exit reveals about its…
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Trump’s Public Behavior Draws Renewed Health Scrutiny
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas examines recent footage of Donald Trump and the growing questions about his health and behavior. Psychiatrist Dr. Bandy X. Lee offers her assessment of Trump's interactions with Chinese President Xi Jinping, including why she believes Trump appeared deferential to him. Ben breaks down the…
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Trump’s Monday Just Got Very Ugly…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump spending Monday morning posting about which TV shows he likes and dislikes, along with photos of himself golfing, as gas and diesel prices climb, Russia launches a massive strike on Kyiv, and an FBI leadership resignation adds to the turmoil. Meiselas breaks down…
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Zelenskyy Warns Russia’s New Drones Could Threaten Europe
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's warning as Russia expands its use of faster Geran-4 drones and Geran-5 weapons. Zelenskyy warns that the threat could extend beyond Ukraine and urges Donald Trump to use the sanctions powers in the Lindsey Graham Act to increase…
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Iran Claims 19 Ships Targeted as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Escalates
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Iran's claim that its forces targeted 19 ships near the Strait of Hormuz. Ben examines the sharp drop in shipping traffic, the disputed reports about mines near the southern route along Oman, and new reporting that eight U.S. Marines were injured in a September 14 missile…
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Trump Returns From Chicago as Chaos Escalates
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump's return from Chicago and the chaos that followed. Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial…
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