A DAILY PUBLIC RADIO PROGRAM FEATURING NEWS ANALYSIS OF THE DAY'S TOP ISSUES

Background Briefing: July 29, 2026

The Increasing Likelihood Trump Will Escalate His War on Iran We begin with the increasing likelihood Trump will escalate the war on Iran after Iran struck U.S. targets in Jordan and after his meeting yesterday with PM Netanyahu who undoubtedly wants Trump to finish...

Background Briefing: July 28, 2026

Trump’s Meeting With Netanyahu and Hegseth’s Shameful Cover Up of U.S. Casualties We begin with Trump’s closed-door Oval Office meeting with PM Netanyahu today prior to the funeral service for Senator Graham and explore the dismal options our...

Background Briefing: July 27, 2026

Facing a Choice to Escalate or Capitulate, Will Trump Listen to the JCS Chair and VP Telling Him We’ve Run Out of Ammo or Will Netanyahu Talk Trump Into Resuming Their War? We begin with the U.S.- Iran war at a strategic dead end as Trump faces a choice of...

Background Briefing: July 26, 2026*

Trump’s Latest Attack on Our Good Neighbor to the North We begin with Friday’s opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Canada and the U.S. which Trump delayed, then after boycotting the ceremony, slapped a 50% tariff on Canada. Joining us to discuss...

Background Briefing: July 23, 2026

How Much Will Trump’s Nuclear Deal With Saudi Arabia Line His Pockets While Increasing the Danger of Nuclear Proliferation? We begin with Trump’s deal with the Saudi dictator MBS for the purchase of long-sought nuclear reactors without the strict...