Afternoon Breaking Updates with Ben 10/8/2026

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on the scandals surrounding Kimberly Guilfoyle, Trump’s ambassador to Greece, as Marco Rubio visits the country. Meiselas breaks down a Wall Street Journal report detailing a Trump donor’s allegation that Guilfoyle asked him to pay her Amex bill, allegations about her comments to Greek officials regarding Romania’s government, and questions surrounding her association with a Greek-company lobbyist.Make laundry day the best day of the week! Get 20% off your entire order @LaundrySauce with code MEIDAS20 at https://laundrysauce.com/MEIDAS20 #laundrysaucepodVisit https://meidasplus.com for more!Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afMissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastCult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on breaking news from the day. Pre-order the new book from MeidasTouch, WTF America?!: The Way Out of This Hell and Back to Democracy, today: https://bit.ly/wtfamericayoutubeUltra Pouches: Don’t sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code MEIDAS at https://takeultra.com #UltraPouches #adZbiotics: Head to https://zbiotics.com/MEIDAS to get 15% off your first order when you use MEIDAS at checkout.NOBL: NOBL gives you real travel peace of mind — security, design, and convenience all in one. Head to https://NOBLTravel.com for 46% off your entire order! #NOBL #adChapter: Chapter compares every Medicare plan nationwide for free to recommend coverage based on your doctors, prescriptions, and budget. Call 82-MEDICARE or visit https://chapter.com/mtn *Paid PartnershipDisclaimer: Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.StopBox: Get firearm security redesigned and save 10% off @StopBoxUSA with code TRUTH at https://stopboxusa.com/TRUTH #stopboxpodSubscribe to Meidas+ at https://meidasplus.comGet Meidas Merch: https://store.meidastouch.comRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: https://meidasnews.com/podcast

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s sudden reversal on Iran, saying he will not pursue military operations and suggesting a deal could come before the midterms. Meiselas breaks down Trump’s latest statements and how he is trying to influence the markets as the election approaches.Go to https://Brodo.com/MEIDAS and use code MEIDAS to get 20% off your first order.Pre-order the new book from MeidasTouch, WTF America?!: The Way Out of This Hell and Back to Democracy, today: https://bit.ly/wtfamericayoutubeVisit https://meidasplus.com for more!MeidasTouch relies on SnapStream to record, watch, monitor, and clip the news. Get a FREE TRIAL of SnapStream by clicking here: https://go.snapstream.com/affiliate/meidastouch/meidasnews?utm_campaign=4490308-affiliate2025&utm_content=customerpartnerSupport the MeidasTouch Network: https://patreon.com/meidastouchAdd the MeidasTouch Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-meidastouch-podcast/id1510240831Buy MeidasTouch Merch: https://store.meidastouch.comFollow MeidasTouch on Twitter: https://twitter.com/meidastouchFollow MeidasTouch on Facebook: https://facebook.com/meidastouchFollow MeidasTouch on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meidastouchFollow MeidasTouch on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@meidastouchRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: https://meidasnews.com/podcast

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on strikes against stationary tankers off Qatar and Fujairah in the UAE, near key ship-to-ship transfer areas. Meiselas breaks down his analysis of Iran’s calculated strategy to drive up crude oil costs before escalating further in the weeks leading up to the midterm elections as Trump is frozen. Go to https://TryMiracle.com/Meidas and use the code MEIDAS to claim your free 3-piece towel set and save over 40% off.Visit https://meidasplus.com for more!Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afMissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastCult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Ukraine’s 500-drone assault and the latest strikes on Putin’s birthday, Russia’s deadly attacks on Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Pryluky, and the rapid development of Geran-4 and Geran-5 drones as the war enters a dangerous new phase. Don’t sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code MEIDAS at https://takeultra.com #UltraPouches #adVisit https://meidasplus.com for more!Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afMissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastCult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s return to Washington, D.C., at 1:20 a.m., appearing to struggle to walk as he exits Marine One after a disastrous Texas trip. Meiselas breaks down Trump’s heckled speech and vicious name-calling attacks against his political opponents.Visit https://meidasplus.com for more!Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afMissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastCult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on the DNC’s lawsuit against Donald Trump over his propaganda ads and interviews DNC litigation chair Dan Freeman about the case he just filed, the legal arguments, and what comes next.Pre-order the new book from MeidasTouch, WTF America?!: The Way Out of This Hell and Back to Democracy, today: https://bit.ly/wtfamericayoutubeVisit https://meidasplus.com for more!Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afMissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastCult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump appearing to struggle to walk as he leaves for Texas and avoids questions about 30-year fixed mortgage rates reaching 7.45%. Meiselas also breaks down reports of another tanker struck off Qatar and the mounting crises unfolding around Trump.Chapter compares every Medicare plan nationwide for free to recommend coverage based on your doctors, prescriptions, and budget. Call 82-MEDICARE or visit https://chapter.com/mtn&nbsp; Paid PartnershipDisclaimer: Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.Pre-order the new book from MeidasTouch, WTF America?!: The Way Out of This Hell and Back to Democracy, today: https://bit.ly/wtfamericayoutubeVisit https://meidasplus.com for more!Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afMissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastCult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/ma ...

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Fox News skipping Donald Trump’s speeches as his increasingly erratic remarks turn off voters. Meiselas breaks down what Fox is airing instead and what its coverage choices reveal about Trump’s mounting political problems.Car Shield: Visit https://CarShield.com/meidas to lock in your coverage today and protect yourself from expensive car repairs.Visit https://meidasplus.com for more!Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afMissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastCult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s increasingly desperate Wednesday morning as he lashes out with vicious attack ads while bad news mounts. Meiselas breaks down Trump’s latest outbursts and the major developments unfolding this morning.Pre-order the new book from MeidasTouch, WTF America?!: The Way Out of This Hell and Back to Democracy, today: https://bit.ly/wtfamericayoutubeVisit https://meidasplus.com for more!MeidasTouch relies on SnapStream to record, watch, monitor, and clip the news. Get a FREE TRIAL of SnapStream by clicking here: https://go.snapstream.com/affiliate/meidastouch/meidasnews?utm_campaign=4490308-affiliate2025&amp;utm_content=customerpartnerSupport the MeidasTouch Network: https://patreon.com/meidastouchAdd the MeidasTouch Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-meidastouch-podcast/id1510240831Buy MeidasTouch Merch: https://store.meidastouch.comFollow MeidasTouch on Twitter: https://twitter.com/meidastouchFollow MeidasTouch on Facebook: https://facebook.com/meidastouchFollow MeidasTouch on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meidastouchFollow MeidasTouch on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@meidastouch