
Matt Rivers
ABC News correspondent reporting from the region (Doha/Qatar) on Middle East developments, providing on-the-ground analysis of negotiations and maritime security.
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Mar 6, 2026 • 29min
Kristi Noem Ousted from DHS
Rachel Scott, ABC senior political correspondent covering Capitol Hill and administration shakeups. Matt Rivers, ABC foreign correspondent reporting frontline from Beirut. Elizabeth Schulze, ABC economics reporter tracking market and oil moves. They discuss Kristi Noem's removal and political fallout. They report on intense Israeli strikes in Beirut and civilian evacuations. They outline the sharp oil price surge and market reactions.

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Mar 30, 2026 • 27min
Will US Launch Ground Operation in Iran?
Ben Siegel, ABC deputy political director, gives quick political context. Selena Wang, ABC senior White House correspondent, summarizes DHS funding fights and TSA pay moves. Matt Rivers, ABC Middle East correspondent, reports on troop deployments and the rising possibility of U.S. ground operations in Iran. Multiple short takes cover protests, retirements, and on-the-ground risks.

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Mar 31, 2026 • 28min
Who is Trump Negotiating With?
Peter Harlambos, ABC reporter on legal and federal policy, breaks down deposition footage about DOGE grant cuts. Shannon Kingston, ABC State Department reporter, explains the Russian tanker delivery to Cuba and U.S. blockade choices. Matt Rivers, ABC correspondent in Doha, reports on Middle East negotiations and maritime risks near Bab al-Mandeb. Multiple short conversations explore who is negotiating and why key routes matter.

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Mar 8, 2026 • 23min
Full Episode: Saturday, March 7, 2026
Matt Rivers, ABC News correspondent reporting from Beirut, gives on-the-ground coverage of strikes and evacuations in Lebanon. He describes frontline exchanges around Beirut and the human impact of regional attacks. Short updates touch on rising oil prices and U.S. military movements in the region.

Apr 2, 2026 • 9min
War With Iran: Day 33
Matt Rivers, ABC correspondent in Doha covering strikes across Iran and regional developments. Selena Wang, ABC senior White House correspondent in Washington analyzing the president's primetime address and military briefings. They discuss new U.S. strikes and target claims. They cover possible ground options around enriched uranium and oil hubs. They report on fallout including Strait of Hormuz and public opinion.


