Valuetainment

Federal prosecutors open a criminal probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell after subpoenas over a $2.5B renovation project. The panel debates Fed independence, political pressure on interest rates, Trump vs Powell, and what this means for markets and borrowers.

Reports claim U.S. forces used advanced sonic-style weapons during the Venezuela operation. The panel debates credibility, propaganda vs reality, Havana Syndrome parallels, and what this signals to Iran, China, and anyone testing American military power.

Trump addresses how long U.S. oversight in Venezuela could last and why rebuilding may take years. The panel breaks down oil strategy, Chevron vs Exxon, media gotcha questions, and how cutting Venezuela and Iran off impacts China’s global power.

The panel explains why this moment in Iran is different than the past, from CIA-era interventions to today’s pressure campaign. They break down Reza Pahlavi, cult-like politics, intervention vs isolation, and why Trump’s role may be decisive.

Trump fires back at CNN after being asked if Iran takes his threats seriously. The panel breaks down media bias, Iran’s protests, internet blackouts, and why Tehran suddenly wants to negotiate. Signal vs noise as U.S. leverage tightens.