This Week in News

In this episode, we break down the story of Huskies for Life at the University of Southern Maine, the anonymous threats they faced after forming a pro-life club, and how those attacks escalated in the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination. In this episode, we also look at what this incident reveals about the wider campus climate for conservative and religious students, and why standing up for free speech and conscience on college campuses has become increasingly risky. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we break down the Trump administration's decision to use lethal military force against suspected cartel smuggling vessels, marking a sharp escalation in the war on drugs beyond U.S. borders. We explore the growing divide between supporters who see this as overdue preemptive defense and critics who warn of war crimes, civilian casualties, and a dangerous new phase in U.S. drug policy. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we break down the arrest of the long-elusive suspect in the D.C. RNC and DNC pipe bomb case tied to the January 6 period, explaining what investigators say led to this breakthrough after nearly five years of searching. We also explore the lingering questions about motive, possible coordination, and how this case could reshape conversations about security vulnerabilities around major political institutions. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we break down how recent US-led peace talks with Russia over Ukraine collapsed in Moscow, Putin’s hard line on controlling Donbas, and the fresh Russian strikes that left tens of thousands of Ukrainians without power as winter looms, while European allies worry about both escalation and concessions. We also look at how the US is simultaneously ramping up economic and military pressure on Venezuela, why this dual-front strategy risks overextending American resources and credibility, and what it could mean for NATO cohesion and domestic politics back home. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we break down the massive Minnesota welfare fraud scandal, explain how rushed pandemic-era programs and weak oversight allowed shell nonprofits to siphon funds meant for vulnerable families, and examine why the case has become one of the largest welfare fraud operations in US history. In this episode, we also look at why Ilhan Omar is facing political backlash despite no evidence of her direct involvement, and how this controversy is reshaping debates around immigration, community accountability, and reforming government aid systems.Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we walk through the incident at a Pennsylvania high school's culture fair where a Muslim student club's pro-Palestinian booth distributing keffiyehs left many Jewish students and parents feeling unsafe and excluded. We break down the competing claims of cultural expression versus political activism, and what this flashpoint reveals about free speech, identity, and school leadership in a tense global climate.Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we break down the arrest of Afghan national John Shah Safi in Waynesboro, Virginia on terrorism-related charges, including allegations that he provided material support to ISIS-K and supplied weapons to relatives linked to militia activity overseas. In this episode, we also explore how his case is being used to question the Afghan evacuation and parole programs, the broader tension between national security and humanitarian commitments, and what it could signal for future vetting policies, legal battles, and Afghan communities living in the United States. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we break down a new watchdog report revealing that nearly $30 billion of the $145 billion the U.S. spent on rebuilding Afghanistan was wasted on failed projects, corruption, and mismanagement, and we explain how those failures undermined infrastructure, security forces, and counter-narcotics efforts. We also explore what this final assessment of the Afghanistan reconstruction effort teaches about the dangers of large-scale nation-building and the lessons U.S. policymakers are urged to carry into any future foreign interventions. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we break down how high-stakes US–Russia peace talks over Ukraine collapsed in Moscow and why Russia responded with fresh drone and missile strikes instead of compromise. In this episode, we explore what this failed diplomacy means for Ukraine heading into winter, growing anxieties in Europe, and the difficult strategic choices now facing Washington.Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we explain why search efforts for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 are restarting more than eleven years after its disappearance and how Ocean Infinity's new deep-sea mission will focus on a refined zone in the southern Indian Ocean under a no-find, no-fee agreement. We talk about the technology, timelines, and emotional stakes for families, and what the world might finally learn if investigators locate the wreckage—or, once again, come up empty. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.