The Truth

as Popok reports on emerging stories from Iran, the Senate, the Federal Reserve, Virginia, the Cabinet, and federal courts in DC. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

break down the new resignation of a Trump cabinet official amid mounting scandals, as new reporting reveals growing chaos behind the scenes. The brothers dive into escalating tensions as the fragile Iran ceasefire inches toward collapse, with uncertainty over whether negotiations will even happen—and what Trump is privately saying as fears about the war intensify. They also unpack signs of panic w...

though he’ll be back next week. Ben breaks down how Donald Trump’s pattern of deception, from his handling of the war in Iran to his rhetoric at home, continues to collide with reality—especially in the courtroom, where rules of evidence and procedure can’t be spun. He explains how Trump’s “firehose of lies” may play to friendly media audiences but is failing to produce real-world results, both ab...

Green MP Hannah Spencer ignites an almighty row over MPs’ drinking culture, Russell Brand gets lost in the bible on Piers Morgan’s show, and we ask: can stealing be an act of political resistance? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

The 21st century runs on lithium ion batteries: from phones and laptops, to electric vehicles, drones and clean energy. Embedded in these technologies are batteries containing rare earth minerals, drawn from a brutal supply chain that begins in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The race to electrify the global energy system is underway, but awareness about this supply chain is woefully inadequate...

A leaked email from the Pentagon appears to show that the U.S President Donald Trump’s Washington administration is out for revenge… Plus: We speak to leader of the Welsh Greens Anthony Slaughter. And Sami Hamdi schools Valentina Gomez on Piers Morgan Uncensored. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

Zarah Sultana MP joins Steven Methven to discuss cronyism at the very top of the Labour Party. Plus: U.S President Donald Trump extends the ceasefire in his own illegal war with Iran; and how Zarah Sultana shook up parliament twice in the space of one week. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

Sacked foreign office head Olly Robbins has given some head-turning evidence to the foreign affairs select committee over Peter Mandelson’s ambassadorial appointment. Plus: Questions arise over Trump's erratic behaviour ahead of the Iran ceasefire deadline, and Does Britain even have a military strategy? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/suppor...

It’s the question that will come to define our lives: is our society going to collapse? But the field of collapse research is fragmented, chaotic, and often just plain deranged. Who can you trust? Luke Kemp is the author of Goliath’s Curse and a Research Affiliate at the Cambridge University Centre for the Study of Existential Risk. And he’s also a political radical. He told Richard Hames about ho...

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been monstered by MPs in parliament today Peter Mandelson failing his security vetting… Plus: Palantir releases a bizarre – and pretty terrifying – 22 point manifesto; and Christians force a rare apology out of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu… Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

As the American empire teeters, China gains dominance, and war spreads across Eastern Europe and West Asia, questions arise as to Europe’s place in this rapidly changing world order. On Downstream this week, Ash Sarkar speaks to Roderick Beaton, former Koraes Professor of History at King's College London, about his latest book ‘Europe: A New History’. How did the boundaries between Europe and Asia...

Is it time to pump the brakes on generative AI? Michael Walker speaks to Nate Soares, author of the book 'If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies: The Case Against Superintelligent AI.' Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

British prime minister Keir Starmer is at the centre of a storm after it was revealed that Peter Mandelson was appointed U.S ambassador despite failing his security vetting. Plus: Iran opens the Strait of Hormuz and US president Donald Trump publicly humiliates Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support...

US President Donald Trump has announced a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon – but will it last? And how does it impact the US – Iran ceasefire negotiations? Plus: The UK government is preparing worst-case emergency plans as the economic impacts of the US’s illegal war on Iran intensify. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

The Trump regime’s attacks against the Catholic Church continue, a boycott of the World Cup intensified, Trump attacks Epstein survivors with disparaging remarks, the ballroom is halted yet again by a federal judge, fiery hearings in Congress, updates in the war with Iran, and more. Ben, Brett, and Jordy bring you the latest breaking news. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.c...

International Relations: The host argues that the US security umbrella in the Middle East has effectively collapsed under the current administration, leading countries to seek alternative alliances with nations like China. The episode highlights the perceived inconsistencies in official narratives regarding military operations, such as the F-15E crash, and expresses concern over the strengthening...

On today’s UNCOVERED Ron & Anthony discuss Trump’s attacks on the Pope and the Italian PM, his Jesus picture, the fake Door Dash grandma, JD Vance major fails, DeSantis angling for a new job, Erica Kirk MIA and much much more! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

A shock new witness has surfaced in the Epstein investigation — with reported connections to Melania Trump — raising serious new questions, especially in light of Melania’s recent bizarre press conference. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

reports on breaking news from DC, the Supreme Court, California and New York, and so much more at the intersection of law and politics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

As war spreads across Lebanon and Iran, the U.S. and Israel claim they are making progress. But on the ground, the picture looks far more complicated. After a supposed pause in fighting and failed negotiations, Israel escalated dramatically, launching massive strikes on Beirut while continuing its ground invasion in southern Lebanon. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/pod...

break down Trump's new naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after the collapse of peace talks in Islamabad, as Trump attempts to further wall off the Strait to open it. They examine Trump's unhinged public feud with Pope Leo XIV, including his attacks on the pontiff calling him weak on crime and his post of an image portraying himself as Jesus Christ. The episode also covers Canadian Prime Minis...

The Pentagon is reportedly sending thousands more troops to the middle-east as Trump makes fresh threats to Iran. Plus: How Palantir is Colonising the NHS. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

cover breaking law and politics news in the last 48 hours from the Supreme Court, DC federal courts, the White House, Congress, Iran and so much more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support .

The IMF has warned that Donald Trump’s war on Iran could trigger a global recession, with G7 countries being the hardest hit. Plus: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is strengthening his country’s ties with Xi Jinping, a major Italian publication is at the centre of an antisemitism row after publishing a cover photo of an Israeli settler, a former British Police Officer has been stripped of his...

Hours after a U.S.-Iran ceasefire was announced, Israel carpet bombed Lebanon — killing hundreds and wounding thousands as residential buildings were flattened. Now, Israel and the Trump administration are scrambling to rewrite the deal — Netanyahu insisting Lebanon “doesn’t count,” while Trump calls it a “separate skirmish,” effectively greenlighting the massacres. Become a supporter of this podc...