MeidasTouch Full Podcast — 3/10/26
Hosts: Ben, Brett, and Jordi Meiselas
Date: March 10, 2026
Episode Overview
This episode is a deep dive into the chaos, lies, and geopolitical fallout stemming from Donald Trump’s "unlawful war" with Iran. The Meiselas brothers deliver their signature mix of brotherly banter, pointed analysis, and passionate defense of democracy as they unpack Trump’s erratic leadership, the administration’s market manipulation, propaganda, betrayal of allies, war crimes allegations, and the Trump family’s brazen profiteering. Throughout, they emphasize the need for truth, accountability, and responsible governance.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. The Escalating War with Iran & Its Fallout
[01:34 - 07:48] Jordi’s Opening Analysis
- Trump’s war in Iran has led to market chaos: oil prices soared past $120/barrel, stock markets flirted with circuit breakers.
- Trump manipulated markets by calling reporters and claiming victory/status-quo; this led to immediate rebounds in stocks and oil.
- Trump’s conversations with Putin and suggestions of sanction relief for Russian oil sales.
- US reliance on Ukraine (Zelensky) for Iranian drone defense — “Propping up Putin while begging Zelensky for help."
- Trump’s claim Iran bombed its own elementary school with Tomahawks, despite confirmed evidence of US involvement.
- Trump regime openly discusses possible operations to seize Iranian uranium, with talk of drafting Americans for ground operations.
- Media and administration propaganda compared unfavorably to “Baghdad Bob,” with the US international reputation characterized as “shattered, frankly... irreparable.”
"It is sick and disgusting and it needs to be reported as such." — Jordi [07:22]
2. The Strategic, Political, and Human Costs
[07:48 - 19:40] Ben & Brett Expand
- Ben: Trump’s lies during wartime are “so heinous” they make Bush-era Iraq justifications seem honest by comparison.
- Brett: Trump’s actions utterly undermine his “America First” brand; absence of any clear strategy has unified Iranians against the US and increased risks to Americans.
- Oil/economic impacts: ongoing, inflationary pressures on American consumers, global trade disrupted.
"Instead, it looks like he’s gotten us in another [war] with literally zero clear exit strategy." — Brett [09:55]
- Trump’s propagandistic media content is called out as “infantile,” often using video game or sports imagery; music/movie industry pushback.
- Market manipulation based solely on Trump’s unsubstantiated statements — no factual improvements in the war situation.
"Market manipulation. The war is still raging. There’s no sign of this stopping. How tragic, how horrific, how despicable that we have a regime that would do this." — Jordi [17:51]
3. Propaganda, Denial, & Damage to Democracy
[19:40 - 27:41] Ben, Brett, and Jordi
- Trump’s contradictory statements: The war is “complete,” “short-term,” “will last as long as it takes,” “already won,” and “not won enough”—all within the same remarks.
- Major boon for Putin: sanction relief, leverage over oil prices, further profits.
- Betrayal of the Iranian people, who Trump previously encouraged to protest: "they get slaughtered, Trump does nothing."
- US bombing of an Iranian school and Trump’s repeated denial that strains credulity.
- Dangerous rhetoric from Trump officials that do not distinguish between the Iranian regime and its people.
- Destructive fallout: atmospheric/environmental disasters from bombing oil refineries.
"What a heinous, despicable lie. Atrocity denial of the worst kind." — Brett [22:29]
- The Trump regime is described as both “evil and stupid,” wielding historic power without rationale, direction, or accountability.
"It’s a scary thing when you see how much power the Trump regime is willing to wield. And with no sort of, like, okay, so what’s the rationale?" — Brett [25:37]
4. Presidential Contrasts & Trump’s Mindset
[27:41 - 30:58] Jordi & Trump Clip
- Historical presidents’ anguish over war juxtaposed with Trump’s narcissistic, flippant quote:
"Some of this shit I’m doing, no other president... nobody else was going to do it." — Donald Trump [29:17]
- The normalization of Trump’s abnormal, crass approach to war and power.
5. The Trump Family’s Profiteering & Out-of-Touch Behavior
[35:02 - 42:56] Jordi, Ben, Brett
- Eric Trump and others enter the drone industry, seeking Pentagon contracts backed by Ukrainian tech.
"Are we taking the Ukrainian technology... so [the Trump family] can help the Trump family make money?" — Jordi [35:47]
- Hypocrisy: GOP previously attacked Hunter Biden for business in Ukraine, now mimicking/enriching themselves.
- The Trump kids flaunt their lifestyles on social media; Ivanka, Tiffany, Eric, and others post tone-deaf content as the war rages.
- Don Jr. mocks the tragedy on social media, displaying callous disregard for suffering.
- Trump throws all sense of accountability aside, confident his base will accept any transgression.
6. Receipts: The Trump Regime in Their Own Words
[44:29 - 56:53] Jordi, Ben, and Brett play Trump & admin clips
- Trump’s clumsy, contradictory, and false press statements are scrutinized and debunked live.
- Trump’s attempt to blame Iran for bombing its own school, despite hard evidence of a US Tomahawk strike.
"What do you mean, he hasn’t seen... he has seen it, he knows. He knows that the United States did it." — Jordi [55:21]
- Ben draws parallels to Gaza, calling out atrocity denial reflexes and the necessity of moral clarity.
7. Strategic Difficulties & International Context
[61:29 - 88:31] Ben, Brett, Jordi
- Trump’s threats to Iran become more aggressive—vows "death, fire and fury" if oil flow disrupted.
"Death, fire and fury will rain upon them... That’s the language of Hitler, right? That’s the language of like Mussolini." — Jordi [67:13]
- Panel discusses the psychology behind Trump’s language—projected “strength” masking desperation and weakness.
- Emphasizing the need for responsible, fact-based leadership, not personality cults or hate-driven policies.
- Lindsey Graham and others enabling Trump, showing worrying enthusiasm for escalation.
- Comparison between US & Iranian officials’ rhetoric: the Iranian side comes across as more measured in interviews — highlighting the absurdity of Trump’s claims of imminent victory or regime collapse.
8. The Real-World Impact: Policy, Energy, & Global Standing
[81:52 - 88:31] Ben
- Trump rejected a strong negotiation with Iran in favor of war, reducing America’s international credibility and strategic position.
- Cuts to clean energy initiatives have left the US more vulnerable to energy shocks.
- Trump’s repeated lie: "no wind farms in China." (Fact-checked live.)
- US markets, energy supply, and inflation likely to continue suffering due to Trump’s mismanagement.
9. The Need for Independent Media & Accountability
[87:08 - End] Brett & Jordi
- Corporate media accused of failing to hold Trump’s regime accountable; independent media (including MeidasTouch) pledges to keep pressing for truth and facts.
- Trump's series of geopolitical blunders empower adversaries (China, Russia, Iran).
- Emphasis on the importance of elections and having "adults in the room."
Notable Quotes & Key Moments
Market Manipulation & Lies
- “[Trump] started calling up reporters and saying the war is pretty much complete... so we saw the price of oil dramatically decrease, we saw these stocks rebound... it was Donald Trump and his regime manipulating the market.” — Jordi [01:34]
- “There is no clear point. There is no clear endgame. And that is the saddest and scariest part of this whole thing.” — Brett [26:36]
Atrocity Denial & Propaganda
- “You could acknowledge that the Iranian regime is a very evil regime... and you could also say that it is absolutely reprehensible and unforgivable that the United States killed over a hundred, 150 little girls bombing a school.” — Ben [58:24]
- “Just because you haven’t heard of it doesn’t mean that people haven’t heard of it...Is the leadership structure and the continuity of it in place? It still is.” — Jordi [46:20]
Trump’s Language & Weakness
- “That’s the language of Hitler, right? That’s the language of Mussolini.” — Jordi [67:13]
- “Because it’s how weak men behave...This is how desperate people sound.” — Jordi [68:19]
- “Some of this shit I’m doing, no other president... nobody else was going to do it.” — Donald Trump [29:17]
Accountability, Media, & Democracy
- “If they’re not going to be willing to hold his feet to the fire on the little lies, then what about the big lies?” — Brett [87:08]
- “We just got to get to a place in society where facts and truth and data win the day.” — Brett [87:44]
- “We need to live in a world of facts. What you do with those facts, you do with those facts. But those, that's. I gave you the undisputed facts of what have occurred. And that's what we'll keep on doing here every single day at the Midas Touch Network.” — Jordi [93:53]
Important Timestamps
| Timestamp | Segment/Topic | |-------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------| | 01:34 | Jordi — War Escalation, Market Manipulation, Propaganda | | 07:48 | Ben & Brett — Lies in Wartime, Strategic Consequences | | 19:40 | Trump’s Contradictory Statements, Betrayal of Iranian People | | 25:37 | Why Elections Matter, Dangers of Unaccountable Leadership | | 27:41 | Jordi — Presidential Character Contrasts, Trump Quote | | 35:02 | Trump Family’s Drone Profiteering & Social Tone-Deafness | | 44:29 | Receipts: Playing Trump’s Press Conference, Fact Checks | | 55:21 | Trump’s Atrocity Denial About School Bombing | | 67:13 | Trump’s “Death, Fire and Fury” Threats Compared to Dictators | | 81:52 | International Reporting — Journalism vs. Propaganda | | 87:08 | Corporate Media Failure, Call for Independent Accountability | | 93:07 | Trump Chose War Over Strong Negotiation, Immediate Aftermath |
Final Reflections
The episode closes with the brothers reinforcing their core values: truth, data, and a relentless demand for accountability. They express grave concerns about the Trump regime’s blending of incompetence, evil, and self-interest — and vow to continue exposing the facts no matter how overwhelming the tide of propaganda or indifference.
Ben: “We need to hold this administration’s feet to the fire when it comes to this, because we should not be okay...with our tax dollars being used to bomb and kill innocent children.” [59:57]
They urge listeners to support independent media, subscribe for updates, and stay focused on the facts as a bulwark against normalization of dangerous, anti-democratic behavior.
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