The MeidasTouch Podcast Governor Cooper Discusses Iran War and NC Senate Race
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Mar 20, 2026 Roy Cooper, former North Carolina governor and Senate candidate focused on economic fairness and healthcare. He discusses the international fallout from the Iran war and domestic economic pain. He outlines concerns about military strategy, big budget requests, and the need for stronger congressional oversight. He also explains why North Carolina’s Senate race matters for national balance.
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Putin Offered Russia‑Ukraine Tradeoff To Influence US Iran Policy
- Ben Meiselas highlights a reported Putin quid pro quo offering to stop sharing intel with Iran if the US cuts support to Ukraine.
- The proposal alarmed diplomats and suggests Russia seeks to split the US from Europe during the Middle East crisis.
War Risk Is Pushing Inflation And Oil Price Shock
- Ben warns markets are reacting to the war with rising inflation expectations and possible interest rate hikes.
- He cites investor bets pushing 12‑month inflation above 5% and forecasts oil could reach $180–$200 per barrel.
Conflicting Claims Mask Russia's Role Helping Iran Strike US Assets
- Ben and clips suggest Russia is aiding Iran's ability to target US assets, increasing US vulnerability.
- He contrasts that with Trump envoys publicly claiming Russia denied sharing intel, exposing conflicting messages.