Letters from an American

A look at how billionaire donations reshaped recent campaigns and policy priorities. Discussion of massive billionaire funding that fueled Senate and presidential efforts. Examination of tax cuts, regulatory rollbacks, and proposals to tax the very wealthy. Coverage of rising federal borrowing, fiscal strain, and the political push to cut social programs.

A report on escalating strikes, mine-laying in the Strait of Hormuz, and attacks on tankers and oil infrastructure. Discussion of soaring oil prices and global supply disruptions. Coverage of mounting U.S. military costs, revised casualty figures, and tensions over transparency. An investigation into a deadly strike on a girls school and the political fallout that follows.

Senators express outrage after a classified briefing and demand more transparency and congressional debate over war powers. Concerns rise about escalation, unclear objectives, and possible deployment of ground troops. The conversation contrasts billion-dollar daily war costs and alleged Pentagon waste with cuts to domestic programs. Historical appeals urge investing in health and prosperity over militarization.

Discussion of how strikes and blocked shipping in the Strait of Hormuz have sparked an energy and fertilizer crisis. Analysis of regional reactions as Gulf investors reconsider ties and Iran activates covert operations. Coverage of political fallout: released DOJ files, pressure on Congress over voting legislation, and volatile markets with oil surging above $100.

Coverage of a dignified transfer and how media misreported the ceremony. Discussion of White House social posts that gamified military strikes and a performance-first view of war. Examination of cowboy individualism shaping foreign-policy rhetoric and praise for decisive force. Reports on costly operations, a submarine torpedoing an Iranian ship, and possible U.S. involvement in strikes on Iranian targets.

A brisk rundown of escalating Iran conflict dynamics, including demands for unconditional surrender and widening violence. Discussion of U.S. planning gaps and claims about Russia supplying targeting intelligence. Coverage of U.S. pressure on Latin America over cartels and hints at action toward Cuba. Threads on political coverups, Epstein-related links, and concerns about global destabilization.

The podcast traces Selma’s voter-registration struggle and the violence of Bloody Sunday. It follows Jesse Jackson’s rise from student organizer to leader of Operation Breadbasket and Operation PUSH. It describes his 1984 presidential run and the Rainbow Coalition vision. It ends with reflections on his funeral and calls to continue his push for inclusion and democratic action.

A rundown of claims that one leader tried to dictate foreign leadership and pressure allies. Discussion of proposed actions toward Cuba and contested Iran strike justifications. Coverage of court rulings forcing tariff refunds and legal fights over new tariffs. Detailed reporting on the fallout from a controversial White House ballroom plan and sharp bipartisan criticism of a top official’s management and conduct.

March 4, 2026More documents are missing from the Epstein files, House Oversight Committee subpoenas Attorney General Pam Bondi, Trump and his administration struggles to articulate a reason for the war in Iran, US stockpile of munitions is low, Republicans refuse to rein in the attack on Iran with a war powers resolution, Democrats turn out strong in primaries and continue to do well in special elections, Texas suppresses vote by creating chaos in primary election.Watch today's recording here: https://www.youtube.com/live/g9TUa1Rwd6U?si=T8_KKcHQZElhpnZ-Get full, free access to Letters from an American here: https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribeYou can also find me: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hcrichardson.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathercoxrichardson/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/heathercoxrichardson/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heathercoxrichardson Get full access to Letters from an American at heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribe

A report on the launch of Operation Epic Fury and the shift from deterrence to active combat. Discussion of U.S. casualties, carrier and troop deployments, and the rising financial cost of strikes. Coverage of regional evacuations, congressional funding expectations, and questions about presidential war-making authority. A look at U.S. Southern Command actions in Ecuador against narco-terrorism.