On this episode of the MeidasTouch Podcast, Ben and Brett discuss a rapidly spiraling global crisis as more tankers are struck in the Strait of Hormuz, fighting escalates across the Middle East, and Russia and Ukraine unleash increasingly devastating attacks on each other. Meanwhile, Americans are getting crushed by surging gas, diesel, housing and energy costs as Trump insists everything is going great. Ben and Brett break down the widening gap between Trump’s claims and what’s actually happening, including the scramble over oil supplies and mounting economic warning signs. They also examine Trump’s increasingly desperate midterm push, the global rise of authoritarian movements, and the stunning way Fox News memorialized former Republican House Speaker and admitted child sex abuser Dennis Hastert. And much more. Pre-order the new book from MeidasTouch, WTF America?!: The Way Out of This Hell and Back to Democracy, today: https://bit.ly/wtfamericayoutube Deals from our sponsors! BetterHelp: Give online therapy a try at https://BetterHelp.com/MEIDAS today to get 10% off your first month and get on your way to being your best self! Quince: Go to https://Quince.com/meidas for FREE shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Willie’s Remedy: Order now at https://drinkwillies.com and use code MEIDAS for 20% off your first order + free shipping on orders over $95. Miracle Made: Go to https://TryMiracle.com/Meidas and use the code MEIDAS to claim your free 3-piece towel set and save over 40% off. Subscribe to Meidas+ at https://meidasplus.com Get Meidas Merch: https://store.meidastouch.com 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 Sidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652 The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949 The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274 Scott MacFarlane Reports: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scott-macfarlane-reports/id6807138300 MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show 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 Five Minute News: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/five-minute-news/id1471715443