MeidasTouch Full Podcast - 5/8/26
5/8/20261 hr 23 min
On this episode of the MeidasTouch Podcast, we break down the rapidly escalating war between the United States and Iran as both sides exchange fire near the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears that full-scale conflict could be back on. We also discuss the bizarre diplomatic scene involving Donald Trump and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva after a scheduled public appearance was abruptly canceled following a private meeting that left reporters waiting for hours with no explanation. Plus, we dive into the latest developments surrounding the Epstein files scandal and growing questions about the Trump administration’s cover up, along with all the other major breaking news stories shaping the day. Ben, Brett, and Jordy break it all down. Subscribe to Meidas+ at https://meidasplus.com Get Meidas Merch: https://store.meidastouch.com Deals from our sponsors! Leaf Filter: Schedule your free inspection with up to 15% off at https://leaffilter.com/MEIDAS Home Chef: Get 50% OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life at https://homechef.com/meidas Juvenon: Head to https://BloodFlow7.com/MEIDAS and use code MEIDAS for 30% OFF HIMS: To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/meidas Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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First 90 secondsSpeaker 00:00
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Ben Meiselas· Host0:43
Moments ago, Donald Trump had the United States military carry out strikes on Iran's Khashan port and Bandar M- Abbas and Manah. We will discuss what's going on there. Iran retaliated, uh, striking back at three naval destroyers. We'll give you the latest information. In addition, you had, uh, the president of Brazil having a visit to the White House today. This meeting was supposed to take place before the press. It never took place. We'll explain how this press conference went sideways before it even began. Over the past 48 hours, we've seen more cover-up of the Epstein files by the Trump regime. Howard Lutnick refused to sit for an under-oath deposition on video. Instead, Donald