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Heat, trade, student loans, inflation, gaming, and pop culture collide in this fast-paced July 2 edition of Raw Naked Truth. Eric Lopkin delivers the headlines you need without spin, commentary, or wasted time. A massive heat dome puts more than 175 million Americans under dangerous temperatures as cities change Fourth of July plans and open cooling centers. The US declines a longer-term renewal of the USMCA, adding uncertainty for businesses tied to $1.9 trillion in trade with Canada and Mexico. Federal judges block new limits on Public Service Loan Forgiveness one day before the rules were set to take effect. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh says inflation risks have eased, while prices remain too high. Sony announces the end of physical PlayStation game discs in 2028, and Village People lead singer Victor Willis dies at 74. Get the unfiltered headlines. Listen now.

Raw Naked Truth cuts straight to the headlines shaping July 1, 2026. This episode covers U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arriving in Qatar for talks with mediators, while Iran rejects direct meetings with the United States and tensions remain high around the Strait of Hormuz. Russia faces fuel shortages after Ukrainian long-range strikes hit oil infrastructure, forcing a rare public admission from Vladimir Putin. The Supreme Court delivers major rulings on birthright citizenship, campaign spending, and women’s sports. NPR retracts a false report on Justice Samuel Alito’s retirement, while the House votes 420-0-1 to release records tied to taxpayer-funded sexual harassment settlements. Plus, Rashida Tlaib’s Lebanon military resolution fails in a bipartisan vote amid controversy over Hezbollah and U.S. involvement overseas. Get the headlines without spin. Listen now.

Today’s Raw Naked Truth delivers a fast, direct news wrap up packed with headlines that matter now. Eric Lopkin covers a dangerous heat wave putting more than 140 million Americans under alerts before the Fourth of July, a rising death toll after Venezuela’s earthquakes, and a federal grand jury investigation into China-based tech tycoon Neville Roy Singham’s financial network. The episode also tracks major Supreme Court decisions on mail-in ballots, Federal Reserve independence, and presidential power over federal agencies. Then, a federal judge keeps the alleged ringleader of a drone attack plot targeting government officials in custody, while Ford brings experienced human engineers back into the process after AI falls short on quality control. No spin. No analysis. Just the headlines and information you need to stay informed. Listen now to the Raw Naked Truth.

Raw Naked Truth cuts through the noise with the headlines driving the day. This episode follows the renewed U.S.-Iran standoff, fresh strikes in the Strait of Hormuz, and a planned stand-down meeting in Doha. It tracks Ukraine’s massive drone assault on Russia, Venezuela’s deadly earthquake response, and major Supreme Court rulings on concealed carry, immigration protections, and asylum access. Eric Lopkin also covers New York union leaders blasting Democratic Socialists, President Trump threatening 100 percent tariffs over digital services taxes, stronger U.S. GDP numbers, Anthropic accusing Alibaba of illicitly accessing Claude, and Comcast moving to split NBCUniversal and Sky into a separate public company. No spin. No commentary. Just the headlines that reveal where power, conflict, technology, and the economy are moving right now. Listen now.

In this episode, the U.N. nuclear watchdog weighs in on Iran nuclear inspections under the new U.S.-Iran deal, while President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio navigate high-stakes diplomacy with Persian Gulf allies. Washington tensions also rise as Trump postpones a bipartisan housing bill signing over frustration with Congress and the Save America Act. Venezuela faces devastation after twin earthquakes, including the country’s largest quake since 1900, with death and injury counts expected to climb. OpenAI reveals Jalapeño, its first custom chip developed with Broadcom, promising faster and more efficient AI. Plus, the Federal Reserve says all 32 major banks passed its latest stress tests. Get the facts fast. Listen now.

Today’s Raw Naked Truth hits the headlines shaping power, money, and national security right now. President Trump and Iran are clashing over whether Tehran agreed to international nuclear inspections, even as thousands of seafarers remain caught in the fallout across the Persian Gulf. In Washington, a rare bipartisan housing bill is headed to Trump’s desk after overwhelming votes in Congress. The Energy Department is making a $17.5 billion nuclear bet to feed America’s AI-powered electricity demand. Oil prices are sliding as Strait of Hormuz fears ease, but gasoline prices remain under pressure. And Alphabet is joining the Dow, putting Google’s parent company alongside America’s biggest tech giants in the blue-chip index. Big moves. Big stakes. No spin Just the news you need to know. Listen now to the Raw Naked Truth.

U.S. and Iranian negotiators report progress in Switzerland as talks address nuclear inspections, sanctions relief, oil sales, the Strait of Hormuz, and a possible regional ceasefire. Latvian intelligence warns Russia may be preparing hybrid provocations against NATO allies in the Baltics or Poland, raising the stakes for America’s treaty commitments. In Washington, Congress advances a major Trump-backed housing bill aimed at stopping America from becoming a nation of renters. Sports regulators are now looking at GLP-1 medications as possible performance enhancers after Serena Williams discussed using them during her return to fitness. Plus, longtime Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan dies at 100, leaving behind a powerful and controversial economic legacy. Get the headlines without spin. Listen to the Raw Naked Truth now.

On this Raw Naked Truth daily news brief, Eric Lopkin cuts straight through the noise with the headlines people are talking about right now. Iran’s delegation walks out of Swiss peace talks after a blunt warning from President Trump, while back-channel negotiations reportedly continue. Britain faces a political earthquake as Keir Starmer announces he will resign amid Labour Party revolt, election losses, cabinet pressure, immigration controversy, and free speech unrest. In Washington, Congress moves toward a bipartisan housing bill aimed at permitting reform, corporate home buying, and the cost of owning or renting a home. The Supreme Court delivers a unanimous Second Amendment ruling involving marijuana users and gun ownership. Then America’s World Cup moment takes an unexpected turn as international fans go viral over ranch dressing, free refills, Buc-ee’s, school buses, and everyday Americana. Get the headlines without spin. Listen now.

An Iran agreement is signed, the Obama Presidential Center faces explosive unpaid contractor claims, and Jersey Mike’s knocks Chick-fil-A out of the top spot after an 11-year run. This episode of Raw Naked Truth delivers the headlines that matter without spin, lectures, or partisan noise. President Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian sign a 14-point deal aimed at ending the war, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and limiting Iran’s nuclear program. In Chicago, subcontractors tied to the Obama Presidential Center say they are owed millions as the project prepares to open. Elon Musk brings new attention to Britain’s grooming gangs scandal, the Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, and Intel surges after a reported U.S. chip deal with Apple. Get the facts fast, direct, and unfiltered. Listen now to the Raw Naked Truth.

Today’s Raw Naked Truth brings a fast, fact-driven rundown of the headlines shaping June 17, 2026. The FBI says it disrupted a planned attack on UFC Freedom 250 at the White House, with five people charged and a broader terror network still under investigation. Senate Republicans blocked another Iran war-powers measure as a possible peace deal moves forward. G7 leaders gathered in France to address Ukraine, the Middle East, AI, sanctions, and America’s 250th birthday. Federal prosecutors charged 15 Minnesota residents in a case tied to interference with immigration enforcement. The episode also covers new allegations involving the Southern Poverty Law Center, Realtor.com’s best housing markets, Johnson & Johnson’s $55 billion U.S. investment plan, and Yum Brands’ $1.5 billion sale of Pizza Hut. Get the headlines without spin or commentary. Listen now.