Background Briefing (5am) – July 14, 2026
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Background Briefing (5am) – July 10, 2026
An Unstable Stalemate in the Persian Gulf is the Likely Outcome of Trump’s Disastrous War We begin with the stalemate in the Persian Gulf, albeit an unstable one, as Pentagon war games consider putting boots on the ground on Iranian islands in the Strait of Hormuz which the Iranian regime is determined to hold onto … Continued
Background Briefing (5am) – July 9, 2026
On today’s show: Will the War of Words Between Trump and the Iranians Lead to a Real War? We begin with the war of words between Trump and the Iranian regime which is likely to explode into a real war at any moment as Trump calls the Iranian negotiators “scum” and “They’re sick people. They’re … Continued
Background Briefing (5am) – July 8, 2026
On today’s briefing: The Latest Platner Scandal Has Bernie and Mamdani Urging Him to Step Aside We begin with the latest scandal rocking the Platner campaign for the US Senate in Maine, which is a must-win seat occupied by long-serving Republican Susan Collins if the Democrats are to take control of the senate in November. … Continued
Background Briefing (5am) – July 7, 2026
On today’s briefing: Crypto Don Makes a Deal With the Head of the Notoriously Corrupt FIFA Which Will Stain a U.S. Victory If There Is To Be One This Evening We begin with our wannabe Mafia boss making a deal the head of the notoriously corrupt FIFA could not refuse, resulting in a furious backlash … Continued
Background Briefing (5am) – July 3, 2026
On today’s briefing: The Unsettling Irony That Presiding Over the Celebration of 250 Years of American Democracy is a President Out to Destroy American Democracy We begin as we approach the 250th anniversary of American democracy, with the unsettling irony that the celebrations are being presided over by a president who is doing everything in … Continued
Background Briefing (5am) – July 2, 2026
On today’s briefing: The Ludicrously Unqualified Government “Expert” Witness Who Turned Political Protest Into Terrorism to Put Anti-ICE Protesters Away for 450 Years We begin with the latest revelation from a leading investigative journalist who has uncovered the ludicrously unqualified government “expert” whose testimony turned political protest into domestic terrorism resulting in hundreds of years … Continued
Background Briefing (5am) – July 1, 2026
The Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship but Kavanaugh Shows Congress How to Undo it We begin with today’s 6-3 Supreme Court ruling upholding birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment based on the 1898 landmark ruling in U.S. vs Wong Kim Ark who was born in San Francisco but upon returning from a trip to China, … Continued
Background Briefing (5am) – June 30, 2026
On today’s briefing: A Supreme Court in an Alternative Universe Gives More Power to the “Orange Bandit” We begin with today’s decisions handed down by the Supreme Court with more power handed to the most dangerous and lawless president in our history. Joining us to discuss the insanity of giving more power to the “Orange … Continued
Background Briefing (5am) – June 26, 2026
On today’s briefing: Trump’s Favorite Judge Shows How Protesting Against Government Cruelty Can Get You 30 Years in Prison Even If You Weren’t at the Protest We begin with outrageous sentences of demonstrators against ICE handed down by a far-right District Judge in Texas Reed O’Conner yesterday including 30 years for Daniel Sanchez Estrada for … Continued
Background Briefing (5am) – June 25, 2026
On today’s briefing: What Do the Big Wins By Mamdani-Backed Democratic Socialists in New York Mean for the Future of Democratic Party Leadership We begin with candidates endorsed by Mayor Mamdani sweeping the New York primaries, with a progressive Democrat Brad Lander defeating an incumbent Democratic congressmen Dan Goldman and two DSA candidates defeating a … Continued