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Trump ally Viktor Orban loses in Hungary 13.04.2026 48:38

An upcoming Washington Post Opinions show. Stay tuned. 00:00 - Monologue 03:13 - Trump ally Viktor Orban loses in Hungary 19:29 - Trump sends Navy to blockade the Strait of Hormuz 33:51 - Will Eric Swalwell step down after accusations?

AI paranoia becomes unhinged 10.04.2026 34:11

An upcoming Washington Post Opinions show. Stay tuned. 00:00 - Monologue 03:03 - AI paranoia becomes unhinged 13:14 - Trump threatens big pharma 20:10 - NFL draft forces school closures? The Washington Post is owned by Jeff Bezos, who founded Amazon.

Never subsidize a sports stadium 09.04.2026 37:19

An upcoming Washington Post Opinions show. Stay tuned. 00:00 - Monologue 02:22 - Never subsidize a sports stadium 13:53 - Is the Iran ceasefire over already? 25:39 - VA spending spiked. Are veterans better off?

Biggest TACO yet? Trump backtracks from 'Living Hell' threat 08.04.2026 37:28

An upcoming Washington Post Opinions show. Stay tuned. 00:00 - Monologue 02:33 - Biggest TACO yet? Trump backtracks from 'Living Hell' threat 19:26 - Annie Ramos detained while securing military spouse benefits 29:04 - Jamie Dimon warns businesses may leave under Mamdani tax policy

The Potomac sewage spill. What really happened? 07.04.2026 38:14

An upcoming Washington Post Opinions show. Stay tuned. 00:00 - Monologue 02:20 - The Potomac sewage spill. What really happened? 13:59 - Trump threatens 'Living Hell' on Iran 30:06 - Artemis II breaks space travel record. Who does this help?

Trump: Send Iran to the Stone Age 02.04.2026 33:52

An upcoming Washington Post Opinions show. Stay tuned. 00:00 - Monologue 03:13 - Trump: Send Iran to the Stone Age 16:43 - Can Trump make Iran war worth it for U.S.? 29:38 - Hegseth exonerates Army helicopter crew over Kid Rock flyby

Get your own oil? Trump flip-flops on Strait of Hormuz 01.04.2026 37:30

An upcoming Washington Post Opinions show. Stay tuned. 00:00 - Monologue 04:23 - Get Your Own Oil? Trump Flip-Flops On Strait Of Hormuz 15:55 - The Politics Of Conversion Therapy 25:36 - Trump Wants Birthright Citizenship Revoked

Lindsey Graham vacationing during shutdown 31.03.2026 37:08

An upcoming Washington Post Opinions show. Stay tuned. 00:00 - Monologue 02:26 - Lindsey Graham Vacationing During Shutdown 13:57 - Kash Patel Targeted By Pro-Iranian Hackers 23:19 - Does Graham Platner's Past Matter?

Meta, YouTube found liable in addiction trial 26.03.2026 34:18

An upcoming Washington Post Opinions show. Stay tuned. The Washington Post is owned by Jeff Bezos, who founded Amazon and Blue Origin.

Gas prices skyrocket as Iran war drags 25.03.2026 29:31