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Award-winning journalist Trish Wood digs deep with guests and thinks critically about the world, COVID-19 policy, true crime, wrongful convictions, epic media fails, addiction, the gender wars and sometimes basketball. Trish’s acclaimed interview style, empathetic but tough and agenda-free, explodes convention and exposes raw truth. Trish Wood's guests include: Matt Taibbi, Scott Atlas, Naomi Wolf, Abigail Shrier, Michael Shermer, Meghan Daum and Nancy Rommelmann. Listeners of this show also ...
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Useful Idiots is an informative and irreverent politics podcast with journalist Aaron Maté and podcaster/writer Katie Halper. Episodes feature analysis of the political news of the week and exclusive interviews, with humor, commentary and dissection of why both Republicans and Democrats suck. Join Aaron and Katie as they examine important stories that have slipped through the cracks and what the media got wrong – and laugh about whatever is left to laugh about.
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“ Jimmy Dore is outrageous and outraged, bothersome and bothered, a crucial, profane, passionate voice for progressives and freethinkers in 21st century America.” -Patton Oswalt
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Citizen Radio is hosted by Allison Kilkenny and is dedicated to covering the stories that the mainstream, corporate media ignores. It's like Democracy Now but with much more swearing. They have interviewed such distinct intellectuals, bands, and comics such as Noam Chomsky, Ralph Nader, Rachel Maddow, Melissa Harris-Perry, Tariq Ali, Howard Zinn, Matt Taibbi, Rise Against, System of a Down, Anti-Flag, Bad Religion, Jeremy Scahill, Robin Williams, Matt Besser, Janeane Garofalo, and more. “[Ci ...
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Podcast covering politics and current events from a democratic socialist perspective.
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Stoner is a freewheeling conversation that often starts with "when was the first time you ever smoked weed?" and can end up anywhere. Guests range from artists to musicians to those working in the marijuana economy. Host Aaron Lammer is also the co-host of the Longform Podcast and has co-written songs with Francis and the Lights for artists like Chance the Rapper and Drake.
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Financial pundit Quoth the Raven (Christopher Irons) of QTR Research talks finance and social commentary without the bullshit or long bias spin of the cable news networks.
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E mail with an ideas [email protected] Current events and political events. but from unorthodox source. If people don't calm down and take a deep breath the Red/ blue state is going to become a box of Crayola crayons
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Professor DEBUNKS Trump’s Iran Nuke Lie, Ceasefire, & Israel-US Propaganda
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49:11Click here for the full interview with Johns Hopkins Professor Narges Bajoghli: https://www.usefulidiotspodcast.com/p/professor-debunks-trumps-iran-nuke?r=je5va&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false Support local jobs and get variety of high-quality clothing and activewear at https://www.american-giant.com and get 20% off your f…
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Muslim Wins New York City Mayoral Primary & Zionists FREAK OUT!
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1:00:22Description: A scary Muslim named Zohran Mamdani has won the Democratic mayoral primary, and Zionists are absolutely freaking out. In this clip Jimmy and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger mock the over-the-top reactions from political figures and media personalities, particularly right-wing commentators, who equate Mamdani's Muslim identity and prog…
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What They WON’T Tell You About U.S.’s Ugly History In Iran! w/ Scott Horton
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1:00:43During his first term President Donald Trump adopted a vacillating stance toward Iran—initially issuing threats and then suggesting diplomatic negotiations. In this video guest host Misty Winston and Jimmy talk to antiwar.com’s Scott Horton about the White House’s decision to keep “all options on the table,” calling it irresponsible brinkmanship ta…
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America This Week - Monday Live Show 6/23/25
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2:09:33Watch here on Substack, Rumble, and YouTube: Or visit Matt or Walter on X. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.racket.news/subscribeBy Matt Taibbi and Walter Kirn
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Zionist Sociopaths Whine When THEIR Hospital Is Attacked!
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1:00:24Guest host Misty Winston, along with surprise “sitting-in” guest Jimmy Dore, criticizes the Western media’s double standards in reporting hospital bombings by Iran versus Israel. They highlight the hypocrisy of Israeli and Western outrage over an Iranian missile strike near an Israeli hospital, given Israel's repeated bombings of hospitals in Gaza,…
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Guest: Laura Delano, Author of Unshrunk: A Story of Psychiatric Treatment Resistance
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2:02:19She is a survivor of both mental illness and the current paradigm set up to treat it. Laura Delano has written an astonishing book that is part memoir and part investigative critique of the Big Pharma drugs that made her sicker, and the dehumanizing treatment plans that perpetuated her fall. Follow Trish on X @woodreporting Website: www.trishwoodpo…
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America This Week, June 20, 2025: "Israel, Iran, and Trump, by Popular Demand"
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30:35This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.racket.news Link Here: Listen to subscriber-only audio in your podcast app Share the Free Previews of America This Week:By Matt Taibbi and Walter Kirn
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What Trump Is HIDING About Israel’s War on Iran – with Sina Toossi and Negar Razavi
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Tucker DESTROYS Know-Nothing Ted Cruz Over Iran!
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1:01:23During a recent interview host Tucker Carlson questioned Ted Cruz about U.S. policy toward Iran, pressing him on his lack of basic knowledge about the country while accusing him of advocating reckless military intervention. Cruz awkwardly admits he doesn’t know Iran’s population, despite calling for regime change, and the exchange becomes increasin…
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America This Week, Live on Monday 6/16/25
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2:23:11A recording from Monday's live show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.racket.news/subscribeBy Matt Taibbi and Walter Kirn
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BREAKING! Peter Thiel CONFRONTED Over Epstein Ties!
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59:33Billionaire tech bro Peter Thiel was recently awkwardly confronted by a reporter outside the Bilderberg meeting about his company Palantir’s surveillance activities and his alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Thiel refused to respond, and merely quickened his pace. Guest hosts Russell Dobular and Keaton Weiss of the Due Dissidence show discuss Thiel’s…
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Neocons FREAK OUT Over Tulsi Warning About Nuclear Armageddon!
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1:00:46Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard warned of a “nuclear holocaust” and chastised “warmongers” for bringing the world “closer to the brink of nuclear annihilation than ever before” in a foreboding video posted to social media on Tuesday. In the three-minute video, Gabbard details a recent visit to Hiroshima, Japan to learn more about th…
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The world awakens to a shock Israeli attack on Iran, aided and abetted by Trump’s "anti-war" presidency. Colonel LawrenceWilkerson speaks on the betrayal of the voters by an administration committed to reckless foreign policy. And what comes next. Note: This podcast was recorded before Iran launched its retaliatory strike on Israel. Follow Trish on…
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America This Week, June 13, 2026: "Trumpship Troopers: New Riot Footage and the No Kings Protests."
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30:02This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.racket.news Much like early June 2020, the population awaits nationwide protests after a local conflagration. What will result? Plus, the confession of Winston SmithBy Matt Taibbi and Walter Kirn
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This episode was recorded just hours before Israel attacked Iran. Click here for the full interview with Johns Hopkins Professor Vali Nasr: https://www.usefulidiotspodcast.com/p/extended-episode-is-iran-israel-about?r=je5va&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false Support local jobs and get variety of high-quality clothing and acti…
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U.S. FEVERISHLY Evacuating Civilians From The Middle East! w/ Daniel Davis
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1:02:30The U.S. is evacuating nonessential staff from its Baghdad embassy and family members of military personnel from several bases in the Gulf amid growing concerns about the security situation, per two State Department and Pentagon officials. The unusual steps are taking place ahead of a crucial round of nuclear negotiations between the U.S. and Iran …
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Anti-ICE Riots Are A Deep State PsyOp!
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1:04:56Conservative activist Laura Loomer weighed in on the ongoing ICE protests in Los Angeles, calling for tech surveillance corporation Palantir to assist in the deportation of immigrants in the country illegally. Many critics took issue with Loomer’s take, pointing out that mass surveillance of the kind practiced by Palantir is far more dangerous than…
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A recording from last night’s live show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.racket.news/subscribeBy Matt Taibbi and Walter Kirn
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Israeli Propaganda Completely FAILING! w/ Gaza Journalist Youmna El Sayed
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1:01:46Israel has always operated a powerful and effective propaganda system - they even have a name for it, “Hasbara.” But in the age of social media the Jewish state finds itself falling behind in the propaganda battle as the ongoing genocide in Gaza and general treatment of Palestinians becomes too horrific for the rest of the world to ignore or Israel…
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Inside the vaccine wars with a man who knows more than just about anyone. Toby Rogers was so shocked by the data he saw — that he wept for days. A powerful interview that might change the way you think about ALL shots. Plus, the bromance breakup of the year and the psychology behind it. And, kindness stalks the earth, still. Follow Trish on X @wood…
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America This Week, June 6, 2025: "The War Party that Can't Talk to Men"
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30:50This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.racket.news While Democrats commission a study to describe alien life forms, America under Trump hurtles toward multiple crises. Also, gender relations in George Orwell's 1984By Matt Taibbi and Walter Kirn
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Ex-CIA Agent Reveals Government's "Nefarious" Plots + Ben & Jerry's Founder Arrested over Israel
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1:03:18Click here for the full interview with Barry Eisler and Ben Cohen: https://www.usefulidiotspodcast.com/p/extended-cia-agent-turned-novelist?r=je5va&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false Support local jobs and get variety of high-quality clothing and activewear at https://www.american-giant.com and get 20% off your first order wi…
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Trump Implementing MASS SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM In U.S.! w/ Derrick Broze
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1:01:10Privacy activists, many of whom are supporters of President Donald Trump, are expressing anger and disbelief following reports that his administration had advanced plans to create a national citizen database with technology firm Palantir. The White House has reportedly contracted Palantir, a Colorado-based analytics company co-founded by Trump supp…
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Thank you Nina Teicholz, Amanda Fortini, Tom Kudla, Hal Gill, Karl Tame, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.racket.news/subscribe…
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Chilling Video Of Netanyahu Grooming Child For Hate! w/ Gabor Maté
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1:01:45Zionists and their defenders frequently point to the indoctrination children in the West Bank and Gaza are subjected to as proof that Palestinians are raised from birth to hate Jews generally, and Israelis specifically. Yet if you watch a recent interview Benjamin Netanyahu gave to a young Israeli boy — and specifically how the Israeli Prime Minist…
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Here’s Why Elon QUIT DOGE & Left Washington D.C.!
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1:00:58Billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration after leading a tumultuous efficiency drive, during which he upended several federal agencies but ultimately failed to deliver the generational savings he had sought. During a press conference with President Trump Friday, Musk pledged that despite his departure the Department of Go…
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THE COVID YEARS WHEN FEAR DROVE CANADA CRAZY
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1:30:20Lawyer and head of the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms, John Carpay investigates how fear makes people and countries do terrible things. From the early days of the Third Reich, to the COVID-19 clampdowns — scaring the people gave tyranny oxygen. Also, Trish updates the London, Ontario Hockey Canada sex assault case, and more on the ostri…
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EXPOSED: Israel’s Conspiracy to Steal Gazan Aid – with Muhammad Shehada (FIXED AUDIO)
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1:20:41A previous version of the episode had missing clip audio. The issue is now fixed. Go to groundnews.com/useful for a better way to stay informed. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access to world-wide coverage through our link. Visit ProlonLife.com/USEFUL to claim your 15% discount and your $40 bonus gift. Go to our sponsor https://venice.ai/useful an…
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America This Week, May 30, 2025: "The Great American Fascism Panic"
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30:09This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.racket.news Walter and Matt on another hilarious propaganda scare and few chuckles over Jake Tapper's "Original Sin." Plus, the thrilling end of "The Quiet American," by Graham Greene.By Matt Taibbi and Walter Kirn
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Norm Finkelstein HUMILIATES & DESTROYS Israel Apologist On Piers Morgan!
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1:01:48Academic and political scientist Norman Finkelstein clashed with Israeli historian Benny Morris during a recent appearance on Piers Morgan’s television program. Specifically, Morris kept interrupting and accusing Finkelstein of lying as he tried to share the results of a recent Penn State University poll showing that majorities of Israelis support …
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Guess Where The Billions Spent On Fixing Homelessness Are Going?!? w/ Keith McHenry
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1:02:24L.A.’s top homeless services official Va Lecia Adams Kellum engaged in major misconduct, including hiring unqualified friends into powerful positions, trying to destroy public records and behaving inappropriately at a conference, according to two whistleblower claim letters. The letters were written by an attorney on behalf of two former L.A. Homel…
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ATW Live on Monday: “The Quiet American”
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1:58:13After a two-week hiatus, the Monday livestream of America This Week returned at 4:00 PM ET, Monday, instead of the previous campaign-inspired evening schedule. With Harvard University at the center of the news cycle, it’s a lucky accident Walter and I chose Graham Greene’s The Quiet American as our first novel to discuss. This is a public episode. …
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Was DC Jewish Museum Shooting A False Flag?
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58:40Two Israeli Embassy employees were shot and killed Wednesday night as they left the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. The suspect in the killing, identified as 30-year-old Elias Rodriguez of Chicago, was initially "observed pacing back and forth outside of the museum" before he approached a group of four people, "produced a handgun," and sh…
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No guest this week, but a deep dig on the Big Lies shaping our world. New COVID vaccine docs prove a cover-up, and did Biden’s dementia allow for Israel’s end-game in Gaza to take root? How no respect for elder wisdom is hurting society. Follow Trish on X @woodreporting Website: www.trishwoodpodcast.com Shop: https://www.trishwoodpodcast.com/shop…
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Norman Finkelstein REACTS To Israeli Embassy Staffers Shooting
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40:39Click here for the full interview with Norman Finkelstein – an additional 50 MINUTES: https://www.usefulidiotspodcast.com/p/extended-interview-norman-finkelstein?r=je5va&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false Go to groundnews.com/useful for a better way to stay informed. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access to world-wide covera…
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Tucker LAUGHS Hysterically At Bongino & Kash Saying Epstein Killed Himself!
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1:02:28The Jeffrey Epstein crimes are no laughing matter, but the idea promoted by the top two officials at the FBI, Kash Patel and Dan Bongino, that Epstein killed himself in a prison cell, certainly is. In fact, that’s precisely how commentator Tucker Carlson reacted when he and a guest discussed the purported coverup of Epstein’s murder that appeares t…
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Netanyahu Is Getting His War Between The U.S. & Iran!
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1:00:06Little progress is being made in negotiations between the United States and Iran over the latter’s nuclear program, and that may be by design. The U.S. is demanding a complete dismantling of Iran’s nuclear enrichment program, which is a non-starter for the Iranians. Meanwhile, the U.S. appears to have reneged on a promise to get a ceasefire and hum…
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Republicans REVOLT Against Bill Cutting Medicaid!
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1:01:30Republican divisions over changes to Medicaid — the federal health care program for poor, elderly and disabled Americans — are becoming the chief hurdle to getting President Trump's major tax, immigration and energy agenda through Congress. GOP lawmakers who represent swing districts insist they will not vote for any proposal that strips benefits. …
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Ken Drysdale and Karen Esperson: Suffer the Children
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2:00:38Canada’s children are not doing well. Ken Drysdale of the National Citizens’ Coalition delivers dire results from their latest hearings. And Universal Ostrich Farms continues to attract protestors, media and controversy. The owner, Karen Esperson, appears from the farm to update the story. Follow Trish on X @woodreporting Website: www.trishwoodpodc…
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Did Trump Just BETRAY Israel? w/ Sana Saeed | Useful Idiots
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Trump DISMANTLES U.S. NeoCon Foreign Policy With Peace & Tolerance!!
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59:43When President Trump declared from the stage of an opulent ballroom in Saudi Arabia that the United States was done nation-building and intervening, that the world’s superpower would no longer be “giving you lectures on how to live,” his audience erupted in applause. Supporters at home also applauded as Trump effectively denounced decades of neocon…
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Trump SLASHES Drug Prices With Executive Order!
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59:21President Donald Trump on Monday signed a sweeping executive order setting a 30-day deadline for drugmakers to electively lower the cost of prescription drugs in the U.S. or face new limits down the road over what the government will pay. The order calls on the health department, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., to broker new price tags for drugs over…
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Trump’s SHOCKING Turn Against Netanyahu! Is It Real? w/ Catherine Austin Fitts
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1:02:34Reports are emerging that President Donald Trump has cut off communication with Benjamin Netanyahu over concerns that the Israeli Prime Minister is seeking to manipulate Trump into pursuing policies beneficial to Israel but not the United States. Trump has recently been accused even by allies of abandoning his “America First” stance in favor of a m…
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