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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde connects four seemingly separate stories into one bigger question about power, trust, and everyday life: What does the U.S. rescue mission in Iran reveal about the risk of wider conflict? What does Hungary's chaotic election season say about democratic legitimacy under pressure? Why are more governments moving to restrict teens' access to social media, and what problem are they really trying to solve? And as product prices keep rising across essential categories, who pays first, and who benefits? This is a sharp, global look at the signals shaping politics, markets, and public life right now.

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481. The Brief - April 7, 2026