Episode Details

A surge in oil, explosive presidential rhetoric about Iran, and Capitol Hill fights over surveillance collide in one high-stakes episode. (Original ~60 minutes → Condensed 12 minutes.) Hosts Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti break down Trump’s inflammatory messaging on Iran and how the UAE leaving OPEC sent Brent above $100 — plus why Treasury interventions in futures matter for inflation and voters. Interviews with Branko Marcetic, Leven Muhammad, and Professor Papp illuminate the domestic fallout: FISA and surveillance debates, TikTok policy, and shifting coalitions over glyphosate regulation. Listen for clear takeaways on energy markets, geopolitics, and electoral consequences — keywords: Iran, oil prices, OPEC, UAE, energy policy, surveillance, FISA, TikTok, geopolitics. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.