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Mar 1, 2026 • 13min

Iran’s leadership, retaliation, travel and oil disruption and Trump’s plan

Phil Stewart, a national security correspondent on military aims and risks. Edmund Blair, a Middle East editor with on-the-ground analysis. They discuss strikes that reshaped Iran's leadership, uncertainty over succession, regional protests, threats to shipping and air travel, and possible disruptions to oil markets.
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Mar 1, 2026 • 13min

A historic day in Iran: Ayatollah Khamenei is dead

Phil Stewart, Reuters national security reporter who explains Pentagon briefings. Erin Banco, Washington reporter covering U.S. intelligence and Iran scenarios. They discuss Khamenei’s death and the immediate power vacuum. They unpack why the U.S. and Israel launched ambitious strikes. They assess Iran’s ability to retaliate and the wider regional fallout.
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Feb 28, 2026 • 11min

US and Israel attack Iran; Tehran retaliates

Phil Stewart, Reuters national security correspondent in Washington, explains U.S. strategy and military planning. Edmund Blair, Reuters Middle East editor, reports on-the-ground chaos in Tehran and regional strikes. They discuss multi-day U.S.-Israeli operations, Iran’s retaliatory attacks, civilian warnings and risks of escalation into a wider conflict.
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Feb 27, 2026 • 13min

UPDATE - Trump drops Anthropic, Cuba "friendly takeover" and Bill Clinton

Cross-border strikes between Pakistan and Taliban-held Afghan territory and what the escalation could mean. A major studio bidding showdown as Paramount Skydance moves to acquire Warner assets after Netflix steps back. Scrutiny of U.S. Border Patrol after a Rohingya refugee released in Buffalo was later found dead, alongside a poll showing Americans souring on the economy.
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Feb 26, 2026 • 13min

Cuba boat shooting, Nvidia and Pentagon v Anthropic

A high-speed clash at sea involving a Florida-registered speedboat and Cuba's claims of armed exiles. A look at surging demand in AI computing after Nvidia again beat expectations. Debate over Pentagon pressure on an AI developer about military use rules. A contentious US nominee dodges vaccine questions amid broader public health and diplomatic headlines.
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Feb 25, 2026 • 13min

State of the Union, tariffs, Guthrie and AI

A rundown of a big political speech and the theatrical moments that followed. Confusion over a new tariff policy and lawsuits from firms hit by duties. A family offers a large reward in a mysterious missing-person case. Worries about AI-driven job losses and corporate plugin moves. Canadian officials grilling an AI company about safety and law enforcement protocols.
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Feb 24, 2026 • 13min

Mexico, Ukraine anniversary, Mandelson and snowstorm

Cartel attacks and travel chaos in Mexico after the killing of a major drug boss. Tourists stranded and local security questions rise amid wider tourism concerns. Arrest and bail of a senior British political figure over ties to Jeffrey Epstein. A major East Coast blizzard grinds travel to a halt. Marking four years of the Ukraine war with frontline hardship and tense diplomacy.
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Feb 23, 2026 • 12min

Tariffs, snowstorm and Mexico violence

Phil Stewart, Reuters national security reporter covering U.S. roles in counter-cartel operations. Mike Dolan, markets correspondent analyzing trade and market moves. They discuss halted collection of contested tariffs and market confusion. They cover a major Northeast snow emergency and violent reprisals in Mexico after the capture of a top cartel leader.
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Feb 22, 2026 • 12min

Mar-a-Lago, blizzard, French far-right death and hockey

Gianluca Lonostro, Reuters reporter based in Paris, provides on-the-ground reporting and analysis. He covers the massive Lyon march after the killing of a far-right activist. He outlines investigation details, the alleged involvement of a former aide, and the heightened political polarization in France.
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5 snips
Feb 21, 2026 • 12min

UPDATE - Trump tariffs, Iran, Andrew photo and Canada-US hockey

Amy Tenery, Reuters sports reporter in Milan, previews the USA vs Canada Olympic hockey rivalry and stakes. Phil Noble, Reuters photographer, recounts racing to capture the viral Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor car image and the timing and technique behind it. Phil Stewart, Reuters national security reporter, outlines U.S. military planning and possible options regarding Iran.

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