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In this week's deep dive, we strip out the spin and follow one story all the way through: the meteoric rise and catastrophic collapse of FTX, the cryptocurrency exchange that went from a Berkeley group-house idea to a $32 billion empire—only to implode in 72 hours. We trace Sam Bankman-Fried’s journey from effective altruism evangelist to disgraced CEO, uncovering how his inner circle built a...

Before BBQs and mattress sales, Memorial Day began as a solemn act of healing—a raw, postwar ritual where grieving families decorated the graves of fallen Civil War soldiers, both Union and Confederate, with flowers and flags. In this 5-minute deep dive, we strip away the myths and trace the true origins of Decoration Day, from its contested birthplace in the American South to its official 1971 fe...

In today’s briefing, we strip out the narrative and focus strictly on the verified facts surrounding Iran's foreign policy developments and Secretary Hegseth's critique of 'woke military' culture at West Point's graduation. We also dive into President Trump's announced peace deal reopening the Strait of Hormuz and airline CEOs warning of persistent airfare hikes, and...

In today’s briefing, we strip out the narrative and focus strictly on the verified facts surrounding the Pentagon's declassification of UFO files and the deadly coal mine explosion in China that killed at least 90. We also dive into the blocked House bill for a Women's Museum due to 'biological women' language and Senator Rubio's arrival in India for Quad talks, and finish...

In today’s briefing, we strip out the narrative and focus strictly on the verified facts surrounding Tulsi Gabbard's resignation as Director of National Intelligence and the swearing-in of Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair. We also dive into the Trump Administration's new Green Card application order and the latest developments in Iran, and finish with Shohei Ohtani's latest two-...

n today’s briefing, we strip out the narrative and focus strictly on the verified facts surrounding the San Diego Mosque Massacre, where a 75-page manifesto was found and the shooter identified, alongside the DNC's release of its 2024 Election Autopsy. We also dive into President Trump's postponed AI Executive Order signing and the Nimitz Carrier Group's arrival in the Caribbean ami...

In today’s briefing, we strip out the narrative and focus strictly on the verified facts surrounding a tragic UPS plane crash near Louisville that killed 15, and the DOJ's investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar over immigration fraud allegations. We also dive into the latest on Putin and Xi's meeting in Beijing, President Trump's detailed White House construction plans, and finish with...

In today’s briefing, we strip out the narrative and focus strictly on the verified facts surrounding all things Iran and the Department of Justice's new $1.8 billion fund, which is already drawing accusations of misuse. We also dive into record U.S. household debt and the swearing-in of Kevin Warsh as the new Fed Chair, and finish with the Spurs' victory over the Thunder in Game 1 of the...

A decorated CIA officer sits before Congress and drops a bombshell: the CIA quietly reclaimed 40 boxes of unredacted JFK and MK Ultra files directly from the office of the Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard. In this episode of Stripped Out News Deep Dive, we unpack one of the most unprecedented institutional clashes in modern history. We break down the rise and fall of the DNI’s &quo...

In today’s briefing, we strip out the narrative and focus strictly on the verified facts surrounding President Trump's consideration of Venezuela as the 51st U.S. State and the drone strike causing a fire near a UAE nuclear plant. We also dive into South Carolina's proposed new congressional map and the UN Climate Committee's adjusted scenario, and finish with the Knicks' advan...

n today’s briefing, we strip out the narrative and focus strictly on the verified facts surrounding the killing of a senior ISIS commander and a senior Hamas military leader, alongside the Supreme Court's decision on Virginia's voting map. We also dive into the ongoing Long Island Rail Road strike disrupting commuter service and the latest developments in the Alex Murdaugh retrial, and f...

Episode Description: In today’s briefing, we strip out the narrative and focus strictly on the verified facts surrounding the Supreme Court's decision to preserve abortion pill access via mail and telehealth, alongside the Department of Homeland Security's report of zero border releases for 12 months and a 94% decrease in crossings. We also dive into President Trump's concluded Chin...

n today’s briefing, we strip out the narrative and focus strictly on the verified facts surrounding the alleged seizure of JFK and MKUltra files by the CIA, sparking congressional demands, and the escalating tensions between President Trump and Chinese Leader Xi over Taiwan conflict risks. We also dive into the discovery of an explosive device near a Mobile, Alabama water supply dam, and the abrup...

n today’s briefing, we strip out the narrative and focus strictly on the verified facts surrounding allegations of a COVID lab-leak coverup and the South Carolina Supreme Court's decision to overturn Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions. We also dive into all things Iran, the confirmation of Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair, and the latest on U.S. producer prices, and finish with the p...

In today’s briefing, we strip out the narrative and focus strictly on the verified facts surrounding the Supreme Court's rulings on Alabama and Virginia redistricting maps, alongside April's inflation reaching a three-year high of 3.8 percent. We also dive into Texas' lawsuit against Netflix alleging user spying and child data collection, and the Arcadia Mayor's guilty plea for...

A sudden, miraculous drop in violent crime. A police union alleging the books were cooked. A toxic culture of retaliation. And an unprecedented federal intervention. In this episode of SOS: Deep Dive, we unpack the massive data manipulation scandal that rocked the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C. From the desperate peak of the 2023 crime wave to the mass firings in May 2026, we e...

In today’s briefing, we strip out the narrative and focus strictly on the verified facts surrounding President Trump's upcoming meeting with Xi in Beijing and the ongoing situation in Iran. We also dive into Former President Biden's efforts to block the DOJ audio release and the feared global chemical shortage due to new tariffs, and finish with the Washington Wizards securing the No. 1...

In today’s briefing, we strip out the narrative and focus strictly on the verified facts surrounding ongoing foreign policy developments in Iran, including new U.S. sanctions, and a former mine safety official's lawsuit against President Trump. We also dive into speculation surrounding Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's potential 2028 presidential bid and the U.S. consideration of Germany troop...

In today’s briefing, we strip out the narrative and focus strictly on the verified facts surrounding the Trump administration's announced Russia-Ukraine ceasefire and prisoner swap, alongside the USPS's consideration of allowing handgun shipments. We also dive into the ongoing saga of the Georgia Mayor firing and reinstatement of the police department, and the DOJ's move to revoke c...

In today’s briefing, we strip out the narrative and focus strictly on the verified facts surrounding the ongoing foreign policy situation in Iran and the Supreme Court's consideration of Louisiana's request to block mail-order abortion pills. We also dive into President Trump's administration releasing declassified UFO files, and the latest US job growth figures, and finish with cha...

In today’s briefing, we strip out the narrative and focus strictly on the verified facts surrounding the Hamill Post revelations and Secret Service reforms following recent Trump assassination attempts, alongside President Trump's call for charges against House Minority Leader Jeffries. We also dive into China's sentencing of two former Defense Ministers to suspended death and the closur...

In today’s briefing, we strip out the narrative and focus strictly on the verified facts surrounding congressional redistricting efforts across multiple states and the FBI's corruption probe into a Virginia State Senator's office. We also dive into global diplomatic developments and the latest on Commerce Secretary Lutnick's House questioning regarding Epstein ties, and finish with...

In today’s briefing, we strip out the narrative and focus strictly on the verified facts surrounding the Secret Service shooting of an armed individual near the White House and the legal challenges surrounding Florida Governor DeSantis's new congressional map. We also dive into the White House's consideration of pre-release vetting for AI models and the Supreme Court's ruling on rac...

Two fatal crashes. Three hundred and forty-six dead. A door that blew off a plane mid-flight. And the insiders who tried to warn us — at the cost of their careers, their safety, and for two of them, their lives.  In the debut episode of Stripped Out Stories: Deep Dive, we trace the Boeing safety crisis from the 1997 merger that changed the company's DNA, through the MCAS disasters, the whistl...

In today’s briefing, we strip out the narrative and focus strictly on the verified facts surrounding the escalating tensions in Iran and the critical hospitalization of former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani. We also dive into President Trump's latest UFO file release amidst new disapproval ratings, and GameStop's surprising multi-billion dollar bid for eBay, and finish with the latest predictio...