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MeidasTouch

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Clad has been grading MeidasTouch segments since Aug 2026 — 24 reports so far, published as notable segments air. Its most-covered subjects on Clad: Iran, Trump, Courts & Law. Every report checks the segment's load-bearing claims against primary sources, then scores the coverage for factual accuracy, political lean, and how the public received it — so you can see how MeidasTouch's reporting holds up story by story, not just take its word for it.

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MeidasTouch links 2026 cyclospora and measles surges to Trump admin cuts and RFK Jr policies

Aug 31, 2026

The segment opens with 2026 foodborne illness statistics including over 24,000 cyclospora cases and links them to FDA and USDA staffing reductions under Trump, RFK Jr., and DOGE. It then details measles cases exceeding 2,500, new vaccine guidance requiring separate shots, and Project 2025-inspired changes to SNAP, WIC, and school meals enacted in recent legislation. The host accuses Republicans of deliberately weakening food safety and nutrition programs to harm low-income Americans. Sourcing includes CDC reports, a July 2025 FoodNet policy shift, and quotes from a food scientist and professor; the piece ends with calls to vote in November.

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Trump interview on Fox, Larak Island strike, Venezuela oil deal dominate MeidasTouch segment

Aug 31, 2026

The segment covers Trump's Fox interview with Trey Gowdy on midterms, inflation, oil prices, Canada tariffs, and the economy. It discusses a recent US strike on Larak Island, Iranian responses, a Venezuela oil agreement, CENTCOM statements, and a Washington Post report on military dissent. It also references Trump golf posts and alleged MAGA influencer roles at the Pentagon. The broadcast relies on clips from the interview, social media posts, CENTCOM's X account, and Washington Post reporting. No named independent experts appear; sourcing emphasizes administration critics and anonymous officials. The throughline frames Trump and military actions negatively amid ongoing Iran conflict and pre-midterm politics.

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Judge Hellerstein denies Trump bid to move hush money case to federal court

Aug 31, 2026

The segment covers U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein's August 28, 2026 ruling denying President Trump's renewed motion to remove his New York state hush-money conviction case to federal court. It discusses the timing of the request, presidential immunity arguments under Trump v. United States, related E. Jean Carroll defamation losses, and a parallel DOJ effort in the Steve Bannon contempt case. The report relies on court filings and prior rulings for the Hellerstein decision and Carroll cert denial; it references unnamed 'judges standing up for the rule of law' and draws comparisons without new expert guests or graphics beyond verbal description. The throughline is Trump's post-election attempts to unwind the 34-count conviction now that he controls the DOJ.

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Trump's beef import plan draws rancher criticism as Iran war raises costs

Aug 30, 2026

The segment highlights interviews with Trump voters expressing disappointment over unchanged or rising prices, a war with Iran increasing energy and input costs, and rancher anger at a plan to import 300,000 metric tons of discounted beef. It covers monopoly concerns in meatpacking and broader economic critiques including inflation and job growth comparisons. Sourcing draws from on-the-ground interviews with self-identified three-time Trump voters and Michigan ranchers, plus host narration referencing polls, BLS-style price data, and administration statements. Recurring themes include broken promises on affordability and calls for resignation or midterm backlash.

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Ossoff highlights Trump aide Natalie Harp closeness amid Iran travel reports

Aug 30, 2026

The August 30, 2026, broadcast features host Anthony Davis interviewing Tia Levings, author of books on escaping Christian patriarchy. The segment focuses on White House aide Natalie Harp's close relationship with President Trump, drawing from recent Maggie Haberman reporting and Sen. Jon Ossoff's Aug. 16 Atlanta rally comments. It explores Harp's background, alleged dynamics with Melania Trump and others like Karoline Leavitt, and extends to Trump's narcissism, a supposed Iran war, nuclear risks, Epstein files, and midterms.

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Trump files 60-page amended NYT defamation complaint after judge's 40-page limit

Aug 29, 2026

The segment covers President Trump's $15 billion defamation suit against the New York Times and reporters, stemming from articles and the book 'Lucky Loser.' It details the 2025 filing of an 85-page complaint struck by Judge Steven Merryday for violating Rule 8, the October 2025 refiling limited to 40 pages, the July 2026 order granting leave to amend after deferring dismissal, and the subsequent filing of a 60-page second amended complaint.

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Talarico and Cuban unveil Texas healthcare plan targeting monopolies in Fort Worth event

Aug 29, 2026

The broadcast is a live moderated conversation in Fort Worth featuring Texas state Rep. James Talarico, Mark Cuban, and Fox News host Jessica Tarlov. Segments cover Talarico's type 1 diabetes diagnosis and legislative record on insulin costs and surprise billing, the joint healthcare plan to break up monopolies like CVS, social media algorithms, AI regulation, sports betting, and criticisms of opponent Ken Paxton. Talarico and Cuban announce support for the plan tied to bipartisan federal legislation; sourcing draws from Talarico's personal anecdotes, Cost Plus Drugs work by Cuban, and audience Q&A. The event promotes Talarico's 2026 US Senate campaign.

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MeidasTouch spotlights Fox clips on Kennedy Iran comments, Michigan tariffs, and Milo Yiannopoulos arrest

Aug 29, 2026

The segment compiles Fox News clips featuring Sen. John Kennedy discussing Iran war options including the Strait of Hormuz and arming Kurds. It covers Michigan's tariff burden, a heated debate with guest Nellie (pushing back on Trump policies and citing low approval ratings), Fox cutting away from a Trump NASA speech, Greg Gutfeld commentary, Paul Manafort as guest, healthcare plan discussion, and Milo Yiannopoulos ICE detention. Additional segments address Greg Abbott on James Talarico and Ronna McDaniel on affordability.

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MeidasTouch links Colorado Black Hawk mishap, Apache crashes to Trump military failures in Iran war

Aug 25, 2026

The MeidasTouch segment reports a fresh U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk 'crash' in Colorado with no injuries, frames it amid a spike in Apache helicopter accidents due to transmission failures, and ties both to broader Trump administration mismanagement during the 2026 Iran conflict. It highlights an alleged cover-up of casualties, Iranian missile/drone damage to U.S. intelligence sites costing billions, a June Apache downing over the Strait of Hormuz used as war pretext, a Marine One near-miss with a passenger jet, misuse of helicopters by JD Vance and Pete Hegseth, the death of Cmdr. Gabriel Edwards, Pentagon addition of 60 wounded to casualty rolls, an Alaska military plane crash killing eight, and a New Mexico medevac crash linked to GPS jamming tests. Sourcing mixes verified outlets (CNN on Apaches, NBC on intelligence damage, Stars and Stripes on casualties and crashes) with open-source satellite imagery, unverified assertions about hidden pilots and thousands of unreported injuries, and on-screen charts/graphics of losses. No named military experts or administration officials appear; the host drives a through-line of regime incompetence and deception.

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Second Circuit Rules Trump-Appointed Acting US Attorney Unlawfully Subpoenaed Letitia James

Aug 22, 2026

The MeidasTouch segment reports on a recent 2-1 Second Circuit decision holding that John Sarcone was not lawfully serving as Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York when he issued grand jury subpoenas to NY Attorney General Letitia James's office. The subpoenas related to investigations into James's civil cases against Trump, his business, and the NRA. Hosts Ben Meiselas and former US Attorney Harry Litman discuss the ruling as part of a pattern of Trump administration efforts to bypass Senate confirmation via interim and acting appointments under the Federal Vacancies Reform Act and related statutes. The discussion contrasts this with standard Senate confirmation processes involving 'blue slips' and negotiations, highlights Sarcone's lack of prosecutorial experience, and frames the administration's maneuvers as uniquely problematic. Litman explains the constitutional role of Congress in inferior officer appointments and consequences of invalid authority (voidable actions). The segment promotes Litman's Talking Feds content and a book.

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BBC Seeks Subpoenas for Ivanka, Don Jr. and Kushner in Trump’s $10B Jan. 6 Lawsuit

Aug 19, 2026

The MeidasTouch segment reports that the BBC has filed a motion in Florida federal court seeking subpoenas for Ivanka Trump, Donald Trump Jr., and Jared Kushner in President Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit over a 2024 Panorama documentary. The documentary spliced two portions of Trump’s Jan. 6, 2021 speech—delivered roughly 55 minutes apart—creating a misleading impression that he directly called for violence; the BBC apologized, retracted the program, and saw senior officials resign but denies it meets the legal threshold for defamation or $10B in damages. Hosts and guests discuss how the family members’ presence during speech drafting, revisions, and aftermath conversations makes their testimony relevant to Trump’s state of mind and claimed harm. The broadcast includes clips of Trump defending Jan. 6 participants and repeating 2020 election claims, arguing the lawsuit has backfired by refocusing attention on that day. Trump’s lawyers characterize the subpoenas as harassment and abuse of process; the BBC has sought alternative service via email or mail after physical attempts were blocked. Trial is tentatively set for February 2027 if the case proceeds. Sourcing draws from recent court filings, CBS News reporting on service attempts, and congressional records referenced in BBC motions.

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Laubacher attacks Trump Iran war costs and military promotion blocks in CO-4 race

Aug 19, 2026

The MeidasTouch podcast interviews retired Rear Adm. Eileen Laubacher, Democratic candidate for Colorado's 4th district challenging Rep. Lauren Boebert. Segments cover Laubacher's military-to-politics transition, critique of the Iran war's costs and lack of end state, economic ripple effects on rural Colorado farms and hospitals, and alleged politicization of DoD promotions.

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