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• FDA Prepares Black Box Warning for COVID Vaccines

  In this episode, we break down reports that the FDA is preparing to issue a black box warning—the agency’s strongest risk label—on COVID-19 vaccines, signaling a major shift in how regulators publicly frame vaccine safety. In this episode, we cover what’s being claimed about the internal push for the warning, why critics argue the supporting data hasn’t been shared transparently, and how this move could reshape public trust and the broader vaccine debate. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• Whistleblower Alleges Massive Welfare Fraud in Ohio

  In this episode, we break down a whistleblower warning alleging large-scale fraud in welfare programs and public benefit contracting tied to the Somali American community in Ohio, and why critics say it echoes the Minnesota scandal. In this episode, we explore the oversight failures being alleged, the political fallout, and the broader debate over accountability in expansive government aid programs. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• Trump Pushes Federal Control Over AI Rules

  In this episode, we break down how former President Donald Trump is pushing back against strict state-level AI regulations and advocating for federal primacy to avoid a patchwork of conflicting laws. In this episode, we explain the conservative argument that unified national standards protect innovation, competitiveness, and free speech while still allowing for “smart” baseline safeguards. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• US Seizes Venezuelan Oil Tanker

  In this episode, we unpack the U.S. seizure of a massive oil tanker allegedly tied to Venezuela’s sanctioned networks and the argument that it’s meant to choke off cartel-linked revenue streams. In this episode, we also cover the backlash and resignation calls aimed at South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, and why supporters frame the move as tougher drug-war enforcement rather than reckless escalation.Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• Venezuelan Opposition Leader Credits Trump on Maduro Pressure

  In this episode, we break down why Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado publicly credited former President Donald Trump for advancing Venezuela’s freedom movement, including dedicating her Nobel Peace Prize nomination to him. In this episode, we explain how she argues sanctions, diplomatic isolation, and overt support for democratic alternatives helped shift momentum against Nicolás Maduro—and what that could mean for the U.S. political debate on “strength vs. quiet diplomacy.” Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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