The Briefing Trump makes history in Union address + Details of threat to PM revealed
Feb 25, 2026
Corey Alpert, US political analyst and former Democrat campaign staffer, breaks down Trump’s record-long State of the Union. He dissects the “we’re winning” narrative. He explains the Supreme Court ruling limiting tariff powers. He weighs diplomacy versus military posturing toward Iran. He examines the use of medals and pageantry to appeal to patriotism.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Bomb Threat Linked To Shen Yun Performance
- Anthony Albanese was evacuated from the lodge after a bomb threat tied to alleged emails linked to Shen Yun performances.
- Threats claimed explosives around the Prime Minister's residence would be detonated if local Shen Yun shows proceeded.
Inflation Pressure Keeps Rates Elevated
- January underlying inflation rose to 3.8%, above RBA targets, driven by housing, food and electricity.
- Markets now expect another rate hike as inflation stays outside the 2–3% band, increasing mortgage pain.
WiseTech Job Cuts Driven By AI Replacement
- WiseTech plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs, replacing many roles with AI.
- The cuts could remove nearly 30% of staff as the company cites AI reducing need for developers and customer service.