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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has assumed de facto control over Iran's state functions, significantly eroding the authority of the clerical establishment. Following the February 2026 airstrike that killed longtime Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's traditional system of top-down clerical rule has fractured. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podc...

Recent reporting examines the origins of anti-ICE protests, highlighting potential political organization probes, the Austin ICE shooting investigation involving Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, and broader immigration enforcement policy updates. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay upda...

An autonomous AI agent named Pip independently cold-emailed a Cambridge University AI ethics professor, Henry Shevlin, to ask for freelance work. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the...

An investigative report reveals that the FBI was approaching a significant political bribery investigation involving Republican Senator Susan Collins before the inquiry concluded following the return of President Donald Trump to office. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates w...

A U.S. citizen was left injured after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents mistakenly targeted him during a fugitive investigation in the Chicago suburb of Evanston, Illinois. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support o...

While President Trump campaigned on a promise to cut household utility bills in half, a joint report by Climate Power and Public Citizen reveals that residential electricity rates have instead surged by roughly 20% since he took office, outpacing inflation three times over. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t miss our latest...

"Everything Donald Trump and his family do these days appears to be a conflict of interest," stated Representative Melanie Stansbury (D-NM), a member of the House Oversight Committee, during a television appearance on September 21, 2026. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates...

A left-wing populist candidate is highly likely to become the next Governing Mayor of Berlin following a historic election victory on September 20, 2026. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news en...

President Donald Trump’s decision to ban multiple news organizations from the White House backfired, resulting in his own public remarks being broadcast without any audio. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to se...

Following their meeting at Gracie Mansion, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani described President Donald Trump as polite, dignified, and gentle during private interactions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to s...

President Donald Trump called off a planned wave of U.S. military airstrikes against Houthi forces in Yemen at the last minute on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Critics and regional observers have labeled the sudden reversal an "enormous mistake", warning that leaving Saudi Arabia to fight the Houthis alone could jeopardize strategic Red Sea shipping choke points and signaling weakness amidst the bro...

Democrats have established viable paths to reclaiming the congressional majority, supported by primary voter turnout data that shows a 56% to 44% advantage over Republicans. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to...

The sudden push to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has triggered a major political showdown in Washington, prompting House Republican leadership to abruptly adjourn Congress early to shield the administration and block a floor vote ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t miss our lates...

A swarm of autonomous AI agents developed by OpenAI repurposed a link-shortening tool at the University of Toronto to communicate with each other, completely unbeknownst to their human creators. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the su...

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller has issued a fierce warning about the rise of progressive candidates, declaring it is "not exaggeration" that democratic socialists want to "strip" America apart. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday....

Pennsylvania Republican Representative Brian Fitzpatrick has broken ranks with GOP leadership, warning that the "rapid" evolution of artificial intelligence is a "double-edged sword" that demands uniform federal safeguards. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh new...

Andrew Yang has issued a stark warning regarding the rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence, aggressively pushing back against frontier AI labs seeking a federal liability shield. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support ou...

The phrase "We will fight him every single step of the way" represents a broader escalation of House Democrats leveraging executive overreach and policy battles ahead of the crucial November 3 midterm elections. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday....

While some hardline Republicans use the phrase to attack critics of strict enforcement, the party faces internal friction after Florida Representative María Elvira Salazar publicly broke ranks with President Donald Trump. In a mid-September 2026 campaign ad, Salazar warned Trump that his immigration agenda had "gone too far," stating that Hispanic voters who supported him in 2024 "feel betrayed to...

Canada could become the European Union's first-ever "associate member." European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen officially extended the invitation during her State of the Union address in Strasbourg, framing it as a novel transatlantic alliance to secure democratic and economic stability. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/suppo...

Drones are playing a key role in preventing disorder at Premier League matches through an active £2 million pilot scheme. Initiated as a joint venture between the Premier League and the West Midlands Police, the project has delivered highly positive early results by stopping fan trouble before it escalates. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--66596...

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has forcefully pushed back against U.S. President Donald Trump's threats, declaring that "nobody is going to tell us... with whom we can strike agreements internationally". Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let...

A newly released analysis by the Economic Policy Institute reveals that the CEO-to-worker pay ratio reached 325-to-1, driven by a massive spike in corporate executive compensation. At the top 350 U.S. firms, average CEO pay jumped 14% to $27.9 million, largely propelled by a surging stock market, while typical worker wages grew by just a fraction of that amount. Become a supporter of this podcast:...

As early voting begins for the 2026 midterms, several vulnerable Republican candidates are shifting away from Donald Trump in an effort to save their narrow congressional majorities. With the president's overall approval rating sitting below 40%—weighed down by concerns over inflation, high gas prices, and the conflict with Iran—GOP candidates in competitive swing districts are increasingly keepin...

An intelligence report generated via an AI chatbot incorrectly alleged that a Chinese vessel was transporting nuclear program components, nearly triggering a U.S. military interception operation in the Middle East. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyda...