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Ben, Brett and Jordy Meiselas are three brothers with very unique backgrounds! Ben is a top lawyer and Colin Kaepernick’s business partner. Brett is a two-time Emmy award winning video editor from the world of film and television. Jordy, the fan favorite, was an award-winning advertising executive in New York. The brothers' unique approach at covering news by combining hilarious brother banter with an unapologetic support of democracy has earned them millions of supporters in America and across the globe and made them social media icons. The MeidasTouch Podcast combines brotherly love,…
The MeidasTouch Podcast episode from October 9, 2026, features hosts Ben, Brett, and Jordy discussing multiple Trump administration controversies and international crises. The primary focus is Trump's handling of escalating tensions with Iran, including oil price surges, tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, and…
Worth it if you want quick partisan takes on Trump administration controversies and don't require deep sourcing or balanced analysis.
Ben Meiselas of MeidasTouch reports on controversies involving Kimberly Guilfoyle, Trump's ambassador to Greece, during a visit by Marco Rubio to the country. The episode draws on a Wall Street Journal report to detail three main allegations: (1) a Trump donor's claim that Guilfoyle asked him to pay her American…
Worth it if you want a quick partisan take on recent Guilfoyle-related scandals and don't require opposing viewpoints or investigative depth.
The MeidasTouch Podcast episode titled 'Afternoon Breaking Updates with Ben' features host Ben Meiselas reporting on breaking news from October 8, 2026. However, the show notes provided contain no actual content description, topic list, guest information, or details about what breaking news is covered. The notes…
Worth it if you trust MeidasTouch's editorial judgment and are willing to listen blind, since the show notes offer no preview of what's actually discussed.
The MeidasTouch Podcast episode, hosted by Ben Meiselas, focuses on Donald Trump's reported reversal on Iran policy. According to the show notes, Trump has signaled he will not pursue military operations against Iran and is suggesting a diplomatic deal could be reached before the midterm elections. Meiselas frames…
Worth it if you're a committed MeidasTouch listener seeking anti-Trump political commentary, but not if you want sourced, balanced analysis of Iran policy shifts.
Ben Meiselas reports on Iranian strikes targeting stationary tankers near Qatar and in Fujairah, UAE, focusing on vessels in key ship-to-ship transfer zones. The episode frames these attacks as part of a calculated Iranian strategy to manipulate global crude oil prices upward. Meiselas connects this geopolitical…
Worth it if you want quick partisan commentary on Iran-U.S. tensions and their election-year implications, but not if you need balanced reporting or expert sourcing.
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The MeidasTouch Podcast episode, hosted by Ben Meiselas, covers recent developments in the Ukraine-Russia conflict, specifically focusing on Ukraine's reported 500-drone assault and related military strikes. According to the show notes, the episode addresses several interconnected topics: Ukraine's drone operations…
Worth it if you want quick daily-news-style updates on Ukraine military developments and don't require detailed sourcing or multiple perspectives.
Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump's early-morning return to Washington, D.C., touching down at Marine One at 1:20 a.m. following what the show notes describe as a "disastrous Texas trip." The episode's central focus is Trump's apparent physical difficulty exiting the aircraft, which Meiselas highlights as…
Worth it if you want quick partisan commentary on Trump's latest moves and don't require sourced facts or opposing perspectives.
The MeidasTouch Podcast episode features host Ben Meiselas reporting on a lawsuit filed by the Democratic National Committee against Donald Trump. The episode centers on an interview with Dan Freeman, the DNC's litigation chair, who discusses the case he just filed, the legal arguments underlying it, and the…
Worth it if you want a quick DNC-aligned update on Trump litigation and don't require opposing viewpoints or deep legal analysis.
In this 13-minute episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump appearing to struggle with walking as he departs for Texas, while simultaneously avoiding questions about mortgage rates hitting 7.45%. Meiselas frames these observations within a broader narrative of mounting crises…
Worth it if you're already a MeidasTouch listener seeking daily anti-Trump commentary, but not if you want balanced reporting or detailed sourcing on these claims.
Ben Meiselas reports on Fox News's editorial decision to skip or minimize coverage of Donald Trump's speeches, attributing this shift to Trump's increasingly erratic remarks that are turning off voters. The episode examines what Fox is airing instead of Trump's speeches and analyzes what these coverage choices reveal…
Worth it if you're already a MeidasTouch listener looking for quick anti-Trump media criticism, but not if you want documented reporting or balanced analysis.
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Ben Meiselas hosts a 20-minute episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast focused on Donald Trump's Wednesday morning developments. According to the show notes, Meiselas reports on Trump's "increasingly desperate" situation as he "lashes out with vicious attack ads while bad news mounts." The episode promises to break down…
Worth it if you want quick partisan commentary on Trump's political troubles and don't require balanced sourcing or opposing viewpoints.
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on economic pressures allegedly stemming from Trump administration policies related to Iran, specifically focusing on rising tanker transport costs and disruptions to global oil supplies. The episode frames these developments as an 'Iran trap' that is squeezing consumers and…
Worth it if you're a committed MeidasTouch listener seeking anti-Trump commentary on Iran policy, but not if you want balanced reporting with named sources and data.
Ben Meiselas hosts a 14-minute episode on the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict, focusing on a major Russian ballistic missile barrage and Ukrainian counterstrikes. The episode promises to cover Zelensky's warnings, maritime attacks, and the widening consequences of the war. However, the show notes provide minimal…
Worth it if you want a quick headline summary of Russia-Ukraine developments, but not if you seek sourced reporting or expert context.
The MeidasTouch Podcast episode, hosted by Ben Meiselas, focuses on Donald Trump's late-night social media activity described as a "meltdown." The episode's central claim is that Trump's own fundraising emails characterize his campaign's financial situation as "soul-crushing," which Meiselas uses as a hook to discuss…
Worth it if you're a MeidasTouch audience member seeking daily Trump criticism and don't require detailed sourcing or balanced analysis.
Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump's speech at the Navy Yard in Maryland, framing it as a 'disastrous' event. According to the show notes, Trump allegedly admitted fear of submarines, made false claims about the U.S. winning a war, and delivered bizarre and offensive remarks. The episode is 16 minutes long. The show…
Worth it if you already trust MeidasTouch's framing and want rapid-fire criticism of Trump without fact-checking or opposing views.
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Ben Meiselas reports on an Associated Press investigation featuring accounts from nine injured U.S. service members regarding an Iranian attack in Kuwait that resulted in six American deaths. The episode focuses on the soldiers' firsthand accounts of three key areas: the lack of preparation before the attack, what…
Worth it if you want a quick partisan take on soldier accounts of the Iranian attack, but not if you're seeking balanced, in-depth analysis of military preparedness.
The MeidasTouch Podcast episode features host Ben Meiselas delivering breaking news updates from October 6, 2026. The show notes provide no specific details about which news stories are covered, what guests appear (if any), or what the substantive content of the episode actually is. The description simply states that…
Worth it if you're a regular MeidasTouch listener seeking daily political news commentary, but the show notes provide no basis to recommend it to new listeners.
The MeidasTouch Podcast episode from October 6, 2026 covers multiple interconnected crises affecting global stability and American households. Hosts Ben and Brett discuss escalating military tensions in the Middle East, specifically tanker strikes in the Strait of Hormuz and widening regional conflict, alongside the…
Worth it if you're a committed MeidasTouch listener seeking a left-leaning take on Trump's policies and current crises, but not if you want balanced reporting or detailed sourcing.
Ben Meiselas hosts a 17-minute episode of MeidasTouch covering two main storylines: Trump's reported outburst at the White House before departing for Nebraska, and escalating Middle East tensions involving Houthi attacks on Saudi facilities and tanker strikes in the Strait of Hormuz. The episode title promises Trump…
Worth it if you want a quick partisan take on Trump and Middle East news, but not if you expect sourced reporting or substantive analysis.
The MeidasTouch Podcast episode, hosted by Ben Meiselas, reports on Donald Trump's public frustration over diminished media coverage of his rallies, particularly from Fox News. The episode frames this as Trump reacting negatively to what Meiselas characterizes as "disastrous appearances" that have become increasingly…
Worth it if you're a committed MeidasTouch listener seeking daily Trump criticism and don't require balanced sourcing or detailed reporting.
Ben Meiselas reports on a foreign policy crisis unfolding during the Trump administration: Iran's continued strikes on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategically critical waterway for global oil transport. The episode frames this as a 'rude awakening' for Trump, suggesting his administration's public messaging…
Worth it if you want rapid-fire Democratic-leaning takes on Trump administration foreign policy, but not if you seek balanced reporting or detailed analysis.
Ben Meiselas reports on the death of whistleblower Simon Andriesz, who had raised concerns about Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The episode examines records behind Andriesz's disclosures and connects this to Katie Phang's lawsuit seeking release of Epstein files. Meiselas also…
Worth it if you're already a MeidasTouch listener seeking partisan commentary on Trump-era controversies, but not if you want rigorous, well-sourced reporting.
Ben Meiselas reports on two military developments he interprets as signs of Trump's failing Iran war strategy: the withdrawal of 12 U.S. B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford and the arrival of the USS George H.W. Bush in Phuket, Thailand. The episode is 16 minutes long. The show notes indicate Meiselas will 'examine the…
Worth it if you already align with MeidasTouch's anti-Trump stance and want quick partisan takes on military news without deep investigation.
Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump's overnight social media posts about Xi Jinping, framing them as a distraction from serious economic issues facing Americans—specifically rising gas and diesel prices. The episode contrasts Trump's online behavior with former President Joe Biden's leisure activities (watching TV…
Worth it if you're already aligned with MeidasTouch's anti-Trump perspective and want a quick emotional validation rather than investigative reporting.