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by Forbes · English
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Forbes breaking-news discussion on DOJ’s latest charges against former FBI Director James Comey under the Espionage Act (two counts: unlawfully transmitting national defense information and…
29 Oct 2026 · 11m · 4 chapters
Congressman Steve Cohen discusses a House Judiciary Committee Democratic “minority” report alleging DOJ/FBI obstruction and heavy redactions in the Jeffrey Epstein files, and claims President Donald…
29 Oct 2026 · 17m · 8 chapters
The episode discusses a House Judiciary Democrats report (over 50 pages) alleging DOJ and FBI concealment of evidence about Jeffrey Epstein and claiming Donald Trump was an active participant in…
29 Oct 2026 · 20m · 11 chapters
Forbes podcast episode about Israel’s deadlocked election and what comes next.
28 Oct 2026 · 42m · 14 chapters
Democrat Jennifer Jenkins (candidate for Florida’s 8th Congressional District) argues she can flip a Trump-won seat by focusing on affordability—especially homeowners insurance—plus health care,…
27 Oct 2026 · 18m · 9 chapters
Steve Bartlett, a former Republican congressman and Dallas mayor, argues that Texas should elect Democrat James Tallarico over Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in a tight Senate race, framing…
23 Oct 2026 · 17m · 7 chapters
Emerson College Polling’s late-campaign analysis of Texas elections, focusing on whether Democrat James Talarico can flip the Texas Senate seat from incumbent Republican Ken Paxton, plus a comparison…
23 Oct 2026 · 11m · 7 chapters
A Forbes podcast with historian Allan Lichtman arguing that history, polling, and voter enthusiasm point to Democrats winning the 2026 midterms—flipping the U.S.
23 Oct 2026 · 25m · 9 chapters
A Forbes podcast discussion on midterm elections less than two weeks before Election Day, arguing Republicans face a “red shellacking” rather than a “blue wave.” The guest attributes likely losses to…
22 Oct 2026 · 20m · 6 chapters
John Hardie discusses the Russia-Ukraine war and worsening U.S.-Ukraine diplomacy under President Trump, arguing Trump is “flat-out wrong” that Putin is serious about ending the war.
22 Oct 2026 · 15m · 4 chapters
Violent protests in France since mid-September escalated over a weekend with fires, looted shops, and destroyed storefronts; about 2,400 arrests.
21 Oct 2026 · 16m · 4 chapters
Forbes reporters Brittany Lewis and Dan Alexander discuss how Donald Trump’s golf properties use conservation easements to reduce taxes.
20 Oct 2026 · 16m · 6 chapters
Forbes reports that 26 U.S. senators (about a quarter) hold “data center-adjacent” investments tied to the AI data center boom, potentially totaling at least $7 million (using the minimum disclosed…
12 Oct 2026 · 14m · 7 chapters
Meteorologist Dr. Marshall Shepard discusses Hurricane Isaias (Category 3) and why impacts can be severe even if forecasts suggest weaker landfall, emphasizing storm surge, tornado risk, flooding,…
9 Oct 2026 · 16m · 8 chapters
Forbes reports on which House members may financially benefit from the US data center boom, amid bipartisan public backlash and AI safety concerns.
9 Oct 2026 · 16m · 8 chapters
How independent voters—described as the largest and fastest-growing bloc—could decide the 2022 midterms, and what Democrats/Republicans must do to earn their support.
8 Oct 2026 · 24m · 7 chapters
Forbes interview with Scott Singer, Republican candidate for Florida’s 25th District, arguing he should unseat Rep. Jared Moskowitz.
8 Oct 2026 · 23m · 8 chapters
Title IX investigation standards and whether Cornell’s handling of a 2024 Cornell fraternity sexual assault allegation was thorough, focusing on consent, intoxication, evidence gathering, and…
6 Oct 2026 · 25m · 6 chapters
A Siberian anti-plague lab worker’s death is reported as either pneumonic plague or “pneumonia of unknown origin,” raising questions about transparency, possible engineered pathogens, and what…
6 Oct 2026 · 19m · 8 chapters
Forbes interview about a new Harvard/Harris 2026 midterm poll, arguing the race is closer than Trump’s low approval suggests, driven by economic pessimism, voter disengagement, and concerns about…
6 Oct 2026 · 32m · 14 chapters
A Forbes interview from the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool about Andy Burnham’s first major “hope again” speech as UK prime minister, focusing on the party’s upbeat mood, the speech’s emotional…
30 Sep 2026 · 29m · 11 chapters
Forbes reporter Brittany Lewis interviews Senator Alan Armstrong after his second 2026 trip to Ukraine with a bipartisan group of lawmakers.
30 Sep 2026 · 22m · 8 chapters
Gordon Chang reacts to President Trump and Xi Jinping’s White House reception, arguing the summit was mostly symbolic, too short for substantive talks, and inappropriate given China’s alleged role in…
25 Sep 2026 · 22m · 9 chapters
Forbes podcast discusses an Emerson College Poll showing worsening public opinion of President Trump and Republicans ahead of the midterms, with a “bloodbath” risk for GOP candidates.
24 Sep 2026 · 13m · 4 chapters