Best Technical Alpha Podcasts (2026)

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Technical Alpha Episode 371 - Absolute Cinema 1:51:32

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6d ago1:51:32

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This week we talk about Jeff's first session of Expedition 33, trends we don't want to see in 2026, answer your questions, and more!By Technical Alpha

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CES 2026 Holo-Waifu Stalker: Razer's Kira Nightmare 10:04

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Holo-waifu stalker Kira monitors desk CES 2026 constantly. Anime Grok companion tracks gaze unnervingly. Privacy debates cute surveillance perfect. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Po…

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LeCun Slams Meta LLMs: Architectural Dead End 8:25

1d ago8:25

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Slams LeCun Meta LLMs architectural dead end incapable autonomous reasoning planning potently fundamentally. Pattern-parrot curse chains models absent multisensory world understanding critically radically. Revolutionary architect charts hierarchical revolution transcending scale religion disruptively comprehensively. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $…

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$1 Billion AI Startup Supremacy: Nvidia Portfolio 13:48

1d ago13:48

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Supremacy portfolio $1 billion AI startup Nvidia strategically dominates compute infrastructure potently disruptively. Massive investments fuel agentic reasoning, climate modeling, creative generation amplifying revenue globally. Trillion-dollar orchestrator accelerates leadership aggressively comprehensively. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at A…

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OpenAI's Massive Bet: Audio Eradicates Screens 10:05

1d ago10:05

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Massive bet OpenAI audio eradicates screens revolutionizing interaction paradigms disruptively. Lifelike contextual reasoning enables hour-long agency without visual dependencies fluidly. Trillion-parameter investment accelerates conversational UX dominance comprehensively. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat You…

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$20B Nvidia Powerhouse: Groq Inference + Talent 8:49

3d ago8:49

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Powerhouse $20 billion Nvidia builds acquiring Groq inference LPUs plus talent strategically. Memory bandwidth breakthrough enables real-time agent swarms scalably globally. Investors champion consolidation strengthening moat aggressively. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.c…

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Volumetric Sports Vision: Peripheral's $3.6M Boost 7:54

4d ago7:54

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Boost $3.6 million realizes Peripheral Labs' volumetric sports vision holistically. AI yields infinite-angle replays revolutionizing coaching and entertainment. Investors champion technology mainstreaming AR sports globally. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaf…

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Chrome's Claude AI Agent: Caution Urgently Needed 12:54

4d ago12:54

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Caution urgently needed Anthropic's Claude AI agent Chrome extension deployment broadly. Permissions spanning history risk session hijacking maliciously through prompts. Transformative automation requires policy evolution proactively. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@J…

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OpenAI Reveals Agent's Prompt Abyss Forever 14:52

6d ago14:52

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Abyss forever swallows agents via prompt injection's inescapable pull per OpenAI. Semantic exploits weaponized derailing multi-step reasoning covertly universally. Architectural lifeline layers formal verification protecting neural cores. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.co…

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$555K+ Compensation Clash: OpenAI Safety Elite 10:10

7d ago10:10

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Compensation clash $555K+ pulls Safety elite to OpenAI's Head position rapidly. Role architects interpretability ladders scaling neural peaks effectively. Industry ponders governance trajectory shifts dramatically. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my…

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Manus to Meta: $2 Billion Chinese AI Deal 10:33

8d ago10:33

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$2 billion deal transfers China's Manus to Meta's AI arsenal, vision-language masters. Manus datasets fuel content moderation improvements rapidly. Geopolitical M&A accelerates global innovation pipelines. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustl…

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2026 AI Alpha Bets: VC Edition 8:45

9d ago8:45

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Alpha edition bets predict 2026 AI with swarm optimization for energy grids. Quantum-resistant AI crypto infrastructure essentializes. VCs prioritize vertical AI hardware-software fusions. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: http…

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$140M Fal Raise Accelerates 10X Image Tech 9:34

10d ago9:34

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Fal accelerates 10X image tech via $140 million raise momentum. Real-time previews boost creative productivity worldwide. The company leads performant diffusion markets. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/a…

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Trump Secures Pacific Deportation Deal 5:16

11d ago5:16

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In this episode, we break down how the Trump administration landed an unusual agreement with a tiny Pacific nation to accept roughly 75 U.S. deportees as mass removals accelerate. In this episode, we explain why foreign cooperation is a key bottleneck in enforcement, what this signals to other countries, and the fairness and humanitarian questions …

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Inflation Crisis Hands Trump an Edge 5:09

11d ago5:09

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In this episode, we break down how sustained, everyday cost-of-living inflation has become a political gift to Donald Trump heading into the next election cycle. In this episode, we connect the inflation story to energy and housing pressures—and explain why voters tend to judge leadership by what they feel at the grocery store, gas pump, and in mon…

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Zelensky to Meet Trump for Peace 5:15

11d ago5:15

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In this episode, we break down Zelensky’s planned high-stakes meeting with President Trump and what it could mean for ending the Russia–Ukraine war. In this episode, we unpack the biggest sticking points—security guarantees, territorial disputes, and rebuilding Ukraine’s economy—and why the next few days could shape global security for years. Get t…

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Former Florida Officer Accused of Drowning Child 5:31

11d ago5:31

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In this episode, we break down the disturbing allegation that a former Florida law enforcement officer forced a six-year-old child underwater in a hotel pool and why it has sparked outrage across the country. In this episode, we also talk about accountability, due process, and what cases like this raise about policing standards, training, and publi…

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U.S. Escalates Venezuela Oil Tanker Blockade 4:59

13d ago4:59

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In this episode, we break down how the U.S. is intensifying maritime enforcement against Venezuelan oil exports—expanding a de facto blockade and pursuing the tanker “Bella One” after it refused Coast Guard orders at sea. In this episode, we explore the legal, strategic, and geopolitical risks of forced boardings in international waters, and what t…

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Pro-Police Group Seeks DOJ Probe in Virginia 5:03

14d ago5:03

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In this episode, we break down why a major pro-police group is urging the Department of Justice to investigate a Soros-backed Virginia prosecutor over alleged misuse of a Biden-era federal law meant to support law enforcement. In this episode, we explore the broader clash between progressive prosecution reforms and public-safety expectations—and wh…

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Zelensky and Trump Set Ukraine Peace Talks 5:02

14d ago5:02

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In this episode, we break down the planned high-stakes weekend meeting between Ukraine’s President Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump as they push a near-finished peace framework into final negotiations. In this episode, we explain the biggest sticking points—security guarantees, occupied territory, enforcement mechanisms, and reconstruction—…

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US Airstrikes ISIS Targets in Nigeria 3:51

14d ago3:51

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In this episode, we break down the U.S. precision airstrikes launched on Christmas night against ISIS-linked militants in Sokoto State, Nigeria, and why President Trump said he personally ordered the operation. In this episode, we unpack the religious-violence context, the U.S.–Nigeria coordination, and what this escalation could mean for future co…

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Take “White Christmas” Tradition Seriously 5:31

15d ago5:31

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In this episode, we break down the growing cultural debate over “taking a White Christmas seriously” as a heritage-and-tradition touchstone rather than an identity-politics argument. In this episode, we explore why snow imagery became foundational to American Christmas memory—and what it says about shared symbols, cohesion, and continuity in a fast…

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Trump Christmas Message Slams “Radical Left” 5:25

15d ago5:25

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In this episode, we break down President Donald Trump’s Christmas message, where he mixes a recap of his economic and border enforcement record with a sharp attack on what he calls the “radical left” running Washington. In this episode, we explain why the timing and blunt tone matter politically, and how the message frames the next election cycle a…

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US Troops Celebrate Christmas While Deployed 4:50

15d ago4:50

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In this episode, we explore how U.S. service members stationed overseas mark Christmas in dramatically different conditions—from decorated bases and shared concerts in Japan and Europe to makeshift trees, limited holiday meals, and watch rotations in forward areas. In this episode, we highlight the role of the USO, chaplains, and missions like Oper…

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Ben Sasse Reveals Stage Four Cancer Diagnosis 4:38

16d ago4:38

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In this episode, we cover former Republican Senator Ben Sasse’s announcement that he’s been diagnosed with stage four cancer and the blunt way he described what that means for his future. In this episode, we reflect on how moments like this cut through political tribalism, forcing a pause to focus on shared humanity, humility, and the limits of pow…

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Federal Judge Strikes Down California Gender Secrecy 5:13

16d ago5:13

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In this episode, we break down a federal judge’s ruling that invalidated California public school policies requiring staff to withhold a student’s gender identity from parents without clear consent. In this episode, we explore the parental-rights and transparency arguments behind the decision, plus the concerns critics raise about student safety an…

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Illegal Immigrant “Naughty List” Sparks Border Debate 5:24

16d ago5:24

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In this episode, we break down the controversy around a seasonal “naughty list” that highlights undocumented immigrants accused or charged with serious crimes after crossing or evading the border. In this episode, we explore the argument that the list is about accountability, deterrence, and public safety—while also addressing concerns about politi…

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DOJ Sues DC Over Unconstitutional Gun Laws 5:07

16d ago5:07

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In this episode, we break down the Justice Department’s lawsuit against Washington, D.C., arguing the city’s gun regulations are so restrictive they effectively deny residents the ability to own common firearms for self-defense. In this episode, we explain what’s at stake for Second Amendment rights nationwide, why supporters frame it as constituti…

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Trump Unveils “Golden Fleet” Warships 5:04

16d ago5:04

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In this episode, we break down the Trump administration’s newly announced “Golden Fleet” naval deployment and why it’s being framed as strategic deterrence amid rising tensions with Venezuela. In this episode, we explain the security, economic, and political messaging behind putting a high-visibility U.S. warship presence in the Caribbean and what …

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Hunter Biden Slams Afghanistan Withdrawal as “Failure” 5:15

16d ago5:15

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In this episode, we break down Hunter Biden’s public criticism of President Joe Biden’s 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal, calling it an “obvious” failure and why that’s politically explosive coming from inside the First Family. In this episode, we connect his remarks to the broader conservative case for accountability in foreign policy decisions, and wh…

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HOA Lawyer Wins Christmas Court Battle 4:12

16d ago4:12

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In this episode, we break down the feel-good story of a lawyer who took on his homeowners association over restrictive rules, won in court, and walked away with a major legal windfall. In this episode, we connect that victory to the bigger issue of unchecked HOA power—and why his choice to spend part of the winnings on Christmas generosity struck s…

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Gas Explosion Kills Two at Nursing Home 5:21

16d ago5:21

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In this episode, we break down a suspected natural-gas explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home that left two people dead and several others injured. In this episode, we reflect on what this tragedy reveals about aging infrastructure, facility accountability, and the urgent need for rigorous safety oversight in long-term care. Get the top 40+ AI Mo…

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Sabr Research with Cheikh Fall 49:57

14d ago49:57

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Send us a text Diving into pure math, quantitative finance, and solving business problems with AI and LLMs. Cheikh Fall is a co-founder of Sabr Research and an MIT grad who is looking to solve many business problems with the advancements in AI. We discuss potential issues with AI, what hedge funds look for in quant researchers, and how to prepare a…

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Trump Triples Self-Deportation Payments 5:01

17d ago5:01

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In this episode, we break down the Trump administration’s decision to triple “self-deportation” payments for people in the U.S. illegally and why critics are calling it a “Christmas gift.” In this episode, we weigh the practical case—lower detention and court costs, faster removals, clearer enforcement outcomes—against the fairness and optics argum…

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Trump Pushes Greenland Deal, Denmark Pushes Back 5:09

17d ago5:09

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In this episode, we break down the Trump administration’s push to acquire or lease Greenland and why it’s sparked a diplomatic clash with Denmark. In this episode, we explore how Arctic sea lanes, Russia’s regional buildup, and China’s ambitions are reshaping the strategic stakes—and where Greenland’s own political future fits into the fight. Get t…

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Bernie Sanders Blocks Kids Cancer Research Bill 5:02

18d ago5:02

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In this episode, we break down why Senator Bernie Sanders is facing backlash after reportedly placing a hold on a bipartisan bill funding pediatric cancer research. In this episode, we unpack the political strategy argument versus the real-world cost of delaying research that could help families and save children’s lives. Get the top 40+ AI Models …

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Congress Nears Stock Trading Ban Vote 5:09

18d ago5:09

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In this episode, we break down the House’s push toward a vote on banning members of Congress from trading individual stocks and why the issue has become a flashpoint for public trust. In this episode, we explore the political resistance, loophole and enforcement concerns, and why doubts remain that the ban will actually pass despite broad voter sup…

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US Seizes Venezuelan Tanker After Blockade 5:09

18d ago5:09

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In this episode, we break down the U.S. seizure of another vessel off Venezuela’s coast and why it signals a sharp escalation in pressure on the Maduro regime. In this episode, we unpack the legal, geopolitical, and energy-market stakes of enforcing a tanker blockade in international waters—and what it could mean for regional stability. Get the top…

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Trump Halts Offshore Wind Construction 5:07

18d ago5:07

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In this episode, we break down the Trump administration’s decision to pause all offshore wind construction across U.S. waters, citing serious national security concerns tied to foreign supply chains and critical grid infrastructure. In this episode, we explore the arguments for prioritizing energy security and sovereignty over speed, plus what this…

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Major Universities Divert Federal Science Grants to DEI Bureaucracy 5:10

18d ago5:10

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In this episode, we break down a troubling investigation showing how major universities are shifting federal science grant money away from labs and researchers and into DEI offices and expanding administrative payrolls. In this episode, we explain why critics say weak oversight and “indirect cost” loopholes are enabling budget capture—leaving taxpa…

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AmFest Attendees Back ICE Enforcement 5:03

18d ago5:03

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In this episode, we break down how AmFest attendees voiced overwhelming support for ICE and DHS actions focused on deporting and detaining illegal immigrants with criminal histories, along with growing frustration at Democratic resistance to strengthening federal enforcement. In this episode, we explore why many people in border-impacted communitie…

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Tulsi Gabbard Warns of Islamist Ideology 5:31

18d ago5:31

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In this episode, we break down Tulsi Gabbard’s AmFest remarks arguing that Islamist ideology—not only violent extremism—poses a long-term threat to Western freedoms and social cohesion. In this episode, we explore her distinction between peaceful religious practice and political movements that seek to replace liberal democratic values, plus why som…

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Leaked University of Illinois Teacher Training Sparks Backlash 5:08

18d ago5:08

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In this episode, we break down the leaked University of Illinois lecture materials that critics say push ideology over practical teacher training. In this episode, we explain why the controversy matters to parents and taxpayers, and what it reveals about the growing national fight over education, curriculum, and academic balance. Get the top 40+ AI…

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Gaza’s Power Vacuum Sparks Armed Gangs 4:52

18d ago4:52

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In this episode, we break down how Gaza’s weakened centralized control has led to a volatile security vacuum filled by armed gangs, clan militias, and rival factions competing for territory and resources. In this episode, we explain why this fragmentation worsens civilian suffering, disrupts humanitarian aid, and makes any long-term peace enforceme…

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White House Confirms Second Strike on Smugglers 3:37

18d ago3:37

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In this episode, we break down the White House’s confirmation that the U.S. military carried out a second strike on a suspected drug-smuggling vessel after initially denying it. In this episode, we unpack the legal, political, and moral fallout—why critics call it a potential war crime, why supporters argue it’s self-defense, and what congressional…

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Minnesota Fraud Scandal Nears $9B 5:20

18d ago5:20

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In this episode, we break down how Minnesota’s fraud crisis ballooned toward a staggering $9 billion, fueled by weak oversight, rubber-stamped claims, and systemic accountability failures. In this episode, we dig into the criticism that mainstream media missed or buried early warning signs—helping the scheme grow—and why this case should trigger to…

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Allegations: O’Brien Discouraged 911 Call 5:01

18d ago5:01

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In this episode, we break down new reports alleging Conan O’Brien discouraged guests from calling 911 as Nick Reiner showed alarming behavior hours before the killings of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer. In this episode, we focus on accountability, how warning signs get mishandled in high-profile social settings, and why decisive intervention matters…

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DHS Blasts County After Suspect Released 5:09

20d ago5:09

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In this episode, we break down how the Department of Homeland Security is publicly accusing a Democrat-run county of ignoring federal warnings after an illegal immigrant accused of murder was released and later charged again in another violent crime. In this episode, we unpack the broader debate over sanctuary-style noncooperation, ICE detainers, a…

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Chinese Researcher Charged With E. Coli Smuggling 5:22

20d ago5:22

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In this episode, we break down the arrest of a Chinese researcher on a U.S. visa accused of illegally smuggling pathogenic E. coli out of the country and why the FBI is calling it a serious national security issue. In this episode, we also explore what this case raises about biosecurity controls, research-lab oversight, and how the U.S. balances op…