The MeidasTouch Podcast
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Ben, Brett and Jordy Meiselas are three brothers with very unique backgrounds! Ben is a top lawyer and Colin Kaepernick’s business partner. Brett is a two-time Emmy award winning video editor from the world of film and television. Jordy, the fan favorite, was an award-winning advertising executive in New York. The brothers' unique approach at covering news by combining hilarious brother banter with an unapologetic support of democracy has earned them millions of supporters in America and across the globe and made them social media icons. The MeidasTouch Podcast combines brotherly love, comedy, news coverage, and deep discussions about supporting our democracy and is the go-to destination for top political leaders who view the podcast as a pivotal stop for their interviews. Join the Meiselas brothers and their loyal following — the self-described MeidasMighty — with new episodes featuring all three brothers released every Tuesday and Friday morning, and breaking news updates every single day! Catch the MeidasTouch Podcast with the brothers LIVE on video every Monday and Thursday night at 8p ET/5p PT on the MeidasTouch YouTube channel!
Episodes
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May 14, 2026 • 25min
Bob Brooks Discusses Flipping Pennsylvania Seat Blue
Bob Brooks, a firefighter union leader and small business owner running for PA-7, talks about bringing working-class priorities to Congress. He describes on-the-ground economic frustration, union-backed grassroots organizing, and fighting out-of-state GOP super PAC attacks. Short, direct conversations focus on campaign strategy, local endorsements, and countering false MAGA narratives.
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May 13, 2026 • 22min
Trump Panics as Xi Refuses to Greet Him
A diplomatic snub in China sparks discussion about optics and political theater. Viral footage of a careful Air Force One descent fuels online debate. Conversations touch on media spin, notable attendees, and whether the visit signals insecurity or self-dealing. Economic data and approval ratings are linked to the trip’s timing.
May 13, 2026 • 20min
GOP Reps Lose Control as Trump’s Term Crashes!!!
Andy Beshear, Kentucky governor and national commentator, weighs in on how economic pain and foreign policy choices are hitting Americans. He discusses inflation, tariffs, rising costs from conflict, and political strategies that distract and exhaust voters. The conversation highlights proposed fixes like nonpartisan redistricting and term limits.
May 13, 2026 • 20min
🚨Top Trump Official Suddenly Resigns as Admin Collapses!!
A sudden high-level resignation sparks a look at turmoil inside the administration. Conflict over flavored vapes and political pressure take center stage. Controversial shifts in FDA policy on vaccines, psychedelics, and food guidance are explored. Public drama and messaging around the departure are recounted.
May 13, 2026 • 21min
All Hell Breaks Loose as Trump Secretly Invades Allies?!
Tense reports of U.S. aircraft entering Austrian airspace and NATO scrambling jets. Allegations of covert CIA operations and drone strikes inside Mexico raise diplomatic alarms. Discussions about frayed alliances, rising talks between Europe and Iran, and worries over declining U.S. influence. Coverage of military posturing in the Strait of Hormuz and shifting security dynamics.
May 13, 2026 • 17min
Trump gets Rude Awakening as China Ruins his Arrival!!!
Coverage of China's deliberate cold shoulder toward Trump's arrival and what that signaling means for power dynamics. Contrast between muted treatment of Trump and a warm reception for Iran's foreign minister. Discussion of China's regional security proposals and stated red lines on Taiwan and sanctions. Notes on Trump's business entourage and how China remains unmoved.
May 13, 2026 • 26min
Trump FBI Director Comes Unglued Under Cross Exam at Hearing
Explosive congressional hearings with an emotional confrontation that spirals into allegations about drinking and bar tabs. Intense questioning about polygraphs, leak probes, and a contested trip to the Milan Olympics. A separate hearing digs into housing policy, disputed comments on LGBTQ rights, disaster grant delays, and confusion over key housing data.
May 13, 2026 • 17min
Trump gets Nightmare News as GOP Tanks... in Alaska
Bill Hill, a lifelong Denaina Athabaskan Alaskan, former educator, commercial fisherman and community leader, talks about his campaign to represent Alaska. He discusses rising costs, fuel shortages, and the impact of proposed Arctic drilling. He explains Alaska’s vast geography and remote community needs. He contrasts local realities with national political headlines.
May 12, 2026 • 1h 4min
Tuesday Afternoon Breaking News Updates with Ben - 5/12/26
Breaking developments on a proposed U.S. plan toward Iran and warnings about Iran potentially ramping up nuclear enrichment. A close look at troubling inflation spikes hitting energy, food, housing and the widening K-shaped economy. Analysis of U.S. foreign policy strains—from NATO and China to Pakistan and India—and criticism of political distraction tactics and accountability failures.
May 12, 2026 • 1h 32min
MeidasTouch Full Podcast - 5/12/26
They dissect a chaotic White House day, including a viral moment of the president dozing during a public event. They cover a lawsuit over controversial renovations to the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool and debate the pattern of flashy short-term fixes. Tensions with Iran and shifting threats get scrutiny, along with military readiness, media framing, and political stunts at public appearances.
