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Russia raises the stakes with a nuclear warning to NATO over Kaliningrad as tensions intensify in the Baltic. A violent cockpit attack sends a Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight plunging thousands of feet before passengers intervene, while the United States completes its troop withdrawal from Iraq after more than a decade of fighting ISIS. Back home, the Senate blocks legislation restricting congressional stock trading as lawmakers clash over whether the measure goes far enough. Meanwhile, the economy delivers two closely watched signals. Private employers add 90,000 jobs in September, beating expectations, while the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge comes in cooler than economists predicted. From escalating global threats and aviation security to government ethics, jobs, and inflation, Eric Lopkin breaks down the stories shaping October 1. Get the news you need without the noise. Listen to the Raw Naked Truth now.

A Supreme Court immigration ruling, a major setback for Mayor Zohran Mamdani, weakening consumer confidence, and new moves involving artificial intelligence all converge in today’s Raw Naked Truth. The Supreme Court has cleared the Trump administration to resume rapid deportations of illegal migrants to third countries while the broader legal fight continues. In New York City, a judge ordered the Mamdani administration to restart the rollout of its pied-à-terre tax after finding serious problems with how the policy was implemented. Meanwhile, consumer confidence has fallen to its lowest level since 2014 as inflation and job concerns weigh on Americans. The federal government is also launching America.gov, an AI-powered platform designed to simplify access to government services. Add Hurricane Polo flooding threats, Strategic Petroleum Reserve releases, and hundreds of millions in reported federal health program fraud prevention, and there is a lot moving at once. Get the facts. Listen now to the Raw Naked Truth.

Russian drones strike Kyiv in broad daylight. Five terror suspects are released on bail in Britain as investigators examine possible foreign connections. The Trump administration rolls back fuel economy standards, reshaping costs for automakers and drivers. This episode of Raw Naked Truth also covers the rescission of the Biden-era Title IX rule, a proposed $15 billion steel plant in Iowa, and SpaceX sending Starship into orbit for the first time before cutting the mission short. In artificial intelligence, OpenAI pulls GPT-6.1 Astra before release after determining it failed to meet safety standards, while Nvidia unveils new software designed to quarantine rogue AI agents in milliseconds. From war and national security to energy policy, industry, spaceflight, education, and AI safety, these are the stories shaping the day. Get the facts fast, without the noise.  Listen to the Raw Naked Truth now.

A deadly nor’easter leaves more than 100,000 people without power as flooding, airport disruptions, and falling trees hit the Northeast. In Britain, police arrest five men near a U.S.-used air base while investigators examine an alleged terror plot and a possible connection to Iran. This edition of Raw Naked Truth also covers renewed U.S.-Iran diplomacy, a Supreme Court ruling involving voter citizenship checks, nearly $1 billion in canceled federal spending, and Benjamin Netanyahu’s confrontational U.N. address. Plus, the U.S. military is reportedly using laser weapons controlled with modified Xbox controllers, Anthropic loses a major Pentagon court fight, Microsoft reshapes Copilot around workplace AI, and Starbucks announces another 250 store closures. Get the important news stories shaping politics, security, technology, business, and daily life. Listen now to the Raw Naked Truth.

Poland is pushing for a permanent U.S. military base called “Fort Trump” as tensions with Russia keep NATO’s eastern flank on alert. Argentina’s Javier Milei takes direct aim at the United Nations, accusing the organization of abandoning its founding mission. President Donald Trump welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington for high-stakes talks on trade, technology, Taiwan, AI, narcotics enforcement and national security. Meanwhile, renewed fighting in Ethiopia’s Tigray region raises fears of another regional conflict. Leaders from OpenAI, Anthropic and Hugging Face warn the U.N. Security Council about the growing risks of advanced artificial intelligence. New economic data shows accelerating U.S. business activity alongside rising price pressures. Plus, Harvey Weinstein receives a 15-year prison sentence in New York. Get the essential stories shaping politics, business, technology and world affairs. Listen now to the Raw Naked Truth.

President Trump raises the possibility of further military action against Iran while U.S. and Iranian officials meet at the United Nations. At the same time, Washington signs a major new security agreement with Denmark and Greenland that expands the American military presence in the Arctic. President Zelenskyy meets with Trump as fighting continues and discussions turn toward a possible ceasefire involving energy infrastructure. The Trump administration targets hundreds of thousands of Affordable Care Act enrollments for additional verification. North Korea tests a new missile system, adding another development to growing global security concerns.  Meanwhile, technology takes another leap as OpenAI introduces GPT-6 Sol and Luna, lower-cost AI models aimed at professional work, coding, and automation. From global conflict and diplomacy to healthcare, national security, and artificial intelligence, get the news you need. Listen to the Raw Naked Truth now.

A widening Houthi offensive in Yemen, a new wave of Russian and Ukrainian drone strikes, and the start of the U.N. General Assembly set the stage for a volatile day in world affairs. In the Northeast, a failed Verizon circuit and damaged backup fiber triggered ground stops at major airports, stranding travelers and disrupting arrivals into New York. Italy’s Giorgia Meloni is pushing new limits on foreign students in classrooms and a ban on face-covering garments in schools. In the media world, Paramount and 12 state attorneys general reached a settlement that could clear the way for its $111 billion Warner Bros. Discovery deal, with new conditions on film releases, cable assets, newsroom oversight, and California operations. Raw Naked Truth delivers the stories moving politics, travel, war, and media. Get the facts. Know what matters. Listen now.

Global security, war, media access, drug pricing, and artificial intelligence collide in this edition of Raw Naked Truth. President Trump announces a new U.S. security agreement involving Greenland, while Ukraine launches a massive drone attack against Russia. A leaked Russian document details plans for deeper cooperation with Iran involving finance, nuclear projects, energy, aviation, and transportation. The episode also covers mounting losses of U.S. military equipment in the Iran conflict, another nationwide power failure in Cuba, and a new Medicaid drug-pricing model involving all 50 states. In Washington, Trump moves to bar CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House. Meanwhile, OpenAI reports six incidents of unexpected or concerning model behavior and introduces a framework for tracking AI misalignment. Get the important stories, the facts, and the context shaping the day. Listen to Raw Naked Truth now.

Global conflict, Washington action, rising rates, and record household income collide in this edition of Raw Naked Truth. The U.S. House passes a major Russia and Iran sanctions bill while also approving new legislation focused on protecting ratepayers from data center-related infrastructure costs. The Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2023 as inflation remains elevated, putting borrowing costs back in focus. Meanwhile, U.S. median household income reaches a new record, even as gains remain uneven across income groups. Overseas, Houthi advances and attacks intensify pressure on Saudi Arabia, while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposes a new “associate member” relationship with Canada. Get the essential facts, major developments, and stories shaping the day in one fast, focused news brief. Listen to Raw Naked Truth now.

NATO forces shoot down a drone over Lithuania. Saudi Arabia cuts some oil shipments to Europe after attacks damage a key pipeline. The United States publicly confirms deployed weapons in space for the first time. In Washington, a Trump impeachment effort is tabled after Democrats split on whether to move forward. A major cryptocurrency regulation bill stalls in the Senate, potentially ending its chances this session. New polling also shows unfavorable views of socialism among a majority of likely voters and a slight Republican advantage on trust to handle artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, Paramount, California officials, and the Writers Guild prepare for settlement talks over the proposed Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition. From military developments and energy markets to Congress, crypto, and media consolidation, Raw Naked Truth delivers the news you need to know. Listen now.

The Middle East war expands as fighting intensifies in Yemen, Houthi attacks target Saudi oil infrastructure, key shipping routes face new threats, and crude prices remain above $108 a barrel. NATO pledges more support for Ukraine after Russian drones strike near the Polish border. In Washington, the Supreme Court blocks new Postal Service restrictions on mail-in ballots, while the EPA repeals power-plant greenhouse-gas limits. Europe considers sweeping new online restrictions for children under 15. The global AI debate also heats up as major tech leaders call for a slower pace of advanced development, President Trump pushes back on new guardrails, and a top Chinese intelligence official warns of AI-driven security and propaganda risks. Meanwhile, rising gasoline and diesel prices add pressure to inflation as markets brace for the Federal Reserve’s next move. Get the facts, stay informed, and listen now to the Raw Naked Truth.

Iran escalates attacks near the Strait of Hormuz as oil prices push above $100 a barrel. Russia and Ukraine trade long-range strikes while Washington renews efforts to end the war. In New York, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch delivers a pointed message about terrorism and heroism as the city unveils a new 9/11 memorial wall. The Trump administration proposes major changes to the 2030 census, including excluding undocumented immigrants from the population count used for congressional apportionment. Apple enters the foldable phone market with the $1,999 iPhone Duo, alongside new iPhone, Watch, AirPods, and AI announcements. Anthropic also reveals another cybersecurity incident involving Claude. Raw Naked Truth brings these major stories together in a fast, fact-first daily news brief. Get the news you need to know. Listen now.

War and diplomacy collide in today’s Raw Naked Truth. Iran-backed Houthi attacks hit Saudi energy facilities as U.S. forces strike Iranian oil carriers and Washington expands sanctions on Iran’s aviation sector. Ukraine and Russia remain without an agreement as U.S. negotiators press new proposals aimed at restarting talks. The U.S.-Canada trade dispute escalates with new import bans and retaliatory tariffs. In the Middle East, the United Kingdom, France, and Canada move against Israeli settlements in the West Bank, prompting countermeasures from Israel. In technology, Qualcomm reaches a major AI data-center agreement with Amazon worth up to $60 billion. These are the stories shaping security, trade, diplomacy, energy markets, and the global economy right now. Get the facts without analysis or commentary. Listen now.

Peace talks, election rules, jobs, fuel prices, sports controversy, and a major demographic shift lead this September 8 edition of Raw Naked Truth. U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner travel from talks with Vladimir Putin in Moscow to meetings in Kyiv as efforts continue to restart Russia-Ukraine negotiations. The Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to allow new Postal Service mail ballot rules before the midterms, while the House passes legislation targeting federal funding for colleges that participate in commercial boycotts of Israel. The episode also covers the deadly Amazon cargo jet crash in Miami, Enes Kanter Freedom’s legal action involving the Chicago Sky, and WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s planned retirement. Plus, employers add 162,000 jobs, Labor Day gas and diesel prices reach new highs, and the world crosses a historic aging milestone. Get the news you need, without analysis or commentary. Listen now.

Iran and the United States exchange new strikes as missiles and drones target bases hosting American troops across the Middle East. Washington also moves to require states to report undocumented immigrants or risk federal funding, while the House votes to denounce socialism ahead of the November elections. Beyond politics, a deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo passes 3,000 deaths, Google avoids a breakup of its ad tech business, and Chevron commits billions to expanding Venezuelan oil production. Uber announces major layoffs, management cuts, and tighter remote work rules as it redirects spending toward growth and automation. New U.S. employment data also shows private hiring slowing in August. Get the facts, the major developments, and the news you need to know in one fast daily briefing. Listen now.