This Week in News

In this episode, we break down the newly proposed freeze on immigration from so-called "Third world" countries, explaining what legal authority the administration claims and how it would work in practice. We also explore potential constitutional challenges, international law concerns, and the practical chaos such a vague and sweeping policy could create. 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 open letter signed by more than a thousand Amazon employees warning that the company’s rapid AI expansion is threatening jobs, worker safety, democracy, and the environment. We walk through their key demands—from halting AI-driven mass surveillance and layoffs to committing data centers to 100% renewable energy—and what this internal revolt says about the future of AI in big tech. 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 President Trump's declaration closing all airspace above Venezuela, looking at how the move is framed as a blow to narco trafficking and a new phase of U.S. pressure on the Maduro regime. In addition, we explore the legal and diplomatic fallout, what it means for international airlines and overflight rights, and how this escalation could raise the risk of regional confrontation in the skies. 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 President Donald Trump’s announcement that the U.S. is preparing direct land operations inside Venezuela after claiming major successes against sea-based drug trafficking. We walk through the military buildup in the region, the legal and political debates in Washington, and the risks of escalation, regional instability, and humanitarian fallout if U.S. troops move in on Venezuelan territory. 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 Mohammed Dawud Alakozai in Fort Worth, Texas, after he allegedly posted a video claiming to build a bomb and the serious legal consequences he now faces. We also explore how this case is fueling renewed debate over Operation Allies Welcome, immigration vetting, and the balance between compassion for evacuees and public safety. 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 unpack the administration's agreement with Northwestern University that restores nearly $790 million in frozen federal research funding in exchange for a $75 million settlement and sweeping changes to protest, antisemitism training, and oversight policies. We explore what this deal means for academic freedom, campus governance, and how federal funding is increasingly being used as leverage to enforce civil rights compliance across American universities. 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 why a group of AI experts is warning that the U.S. must urgently invest in open-source AI to stay competitive and secure against state-backed adversaries like China. We explore the promises and risks of democratizing powerful models, from innovation and transparency to potential misuse, funding challenges, and what signals to watch from Congress, industry, and global allies next. 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 unpack a resurfaced internal Biden-era report on the legal and constitutional risks of mass Autopen use and how it collides with Donald Trump's sweeping move to void billions of those signatures. We explore the potential rollback of executive orders, agency-level chaos, and what this fight over a mechanical pen reveals about presidential power, accountability, and institutional stability. 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 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s unprecedented request for a presidential pardon before any conviction in his ongoing corruption trial and explain how he frames it as a move to restore national unity and focus on security challenges. We also explore the fierce backlash from critics, the legal complexities of a pre-trial pardon, and how this decision could reshape Israelis’ trust in their judiciary and political leadership. 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 unpack how Saudi Arabia’s aggressive push into global capitalism—through foreign investment, tourism, and tech and infrastructure spending—could reshape Middle East politics by making economic interdependence a stronger incentive for peace than military alliances. We also examine the risks behind this strategy, from inequality and human rights concerns to the possibility that any downturn in global markets could quickly expose how fragile this new model of stability might be. 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.