Stories Shaping 2026: Jobs, Justice & The Jostling of Global Order

The SCOOP on what you need to know:

A potential 'jobs recession,' the largest nursing strike in New York City history, and an unprecedented criminal investigation into the Federal Reserve ~ and the latest on a controversial investigation into the ICE shooting in Minneapolis.

The intensifying protests in Iran, significant U.S. actions in Venezuela, and the potential geopolitical implications of Greenland.

Plus ~ the first EVER emergency medical evacuation from the International Space Station. 

00:00 News & Facts

02:45 The jobs data: the toughest job market in non-recession years since 2003.

07:08 Historic Nursing Strike in New York City

09:34 Federal Reserve Under Investigation

15:24 Minneapolis Shooting and Federal Law Enforcement

29:23 Wall Street Journal's Perspective on the ICE Shooting (BTW - Here's the link to the editorial).

31:45 The Complexity of Legal and Ethical Issues

35:59 A historic drop in Iran's currency coincides with protests.

44:09 Did you know about Venezuela's connection to ... Venice?

47:44 The world's largest island: Greenland.

49:50 A historic medical evacuation from the International Space Station

52:11 Conclusion and Upcoming Events

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