Lebanon-Israel ceasefire, Trump’s economy pitch and Allbirds’ AI pivot
*This podcast incorrectly refers to the World Cup starting on June 12. It starts on June 11.* A 10-day Lebanon-Israel truce begins. U.S. President Donald Trump takes his ‘economic reset’ message on t...
17 Apr 11min
Ceasefire hopes, the Pope in Africa, Live Nation and AI confessions
The Trump administration talks up hopes for an Iran deal, while Israel and Lebanon eye a possible ceasefire. Pope Leo tells Cameroon the "rich and powerful" threaten peace. A jury decides Live Nation ...
16 Apr 12min
Iran talks, Lebanon-Israel and Amazon's Globalstar deal
U.S. President Donald Trump says a second round of talks with Tehran could resume this week even as CENTCOM says it’s completely halted sea trade going in and out of Iran. Israel and Lebanon sit down ...
15 Apr 12min
Trump vs. Pope, Hormuz, House exits and Maradona
The U.S. blocks the Strait of Hormuz, as a rift opens between Pope Leo and President Trump over the war. Dual resignations from Congress as Representatives Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales step down am...
14 Apr 12min
Orban out, Hormuz and Pope Leo
After 16 years of rule, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban is out after a landslide election victory for the opposition. The U.S. military says it will begin a naval blockade of all Iranian port tr...
13 Apr 12min
Hormuz blockade, Supreme Court retirements and powering AI with coal
Negotiators leave Islamabad without a deal to end the U.S.–Iran war, putting a fragile ceasefire and global energy flows at risk. Trump says the U.S. will blockade the Strait of Hormuz. Russia and Ukr...
12 Apr 12min
Iran talks, Artemis splashdown, Hungary elections
A flawless splashdown caps NASA’s Artemis mission as the U.S. and Iran meet for their highest‑level talks in decades. Energy‑driven inflation tightens its grip on American households, while Hungary fa...
11 Apr 12min
Melania's Epstein speech, Iran talks and Tesla’s new car
First Lady Melania Trump denies any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein during an address from the White House. Vice President JD Vance heads to Pakistan to lead fragile talks with Iran. NATO Secretary-...
10 Apr 12min
