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Trump’s Ego Meets A Judge While The Atlantic Ocean Raises Hell

15 min · 13 jun 2026
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SEND ME A TEXT MESSAGE NOW [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296227/fan_mail/new] Trump says a deal with Iran is essentially done. Iran says not so fast. Somebody isn’t telling the same story, and when the stakes involve nuclear negotiations and one of the most volatile regions on Earth, that matters.  I look at the latest claims, the contradictions, and why Americans should be asking a lot more questions before accepting victory speeches at face value. Then there’s the Kennedy Center. A federal judge has rejected an effort to keep Trump’s name attached to the institution while appeals continue.  What should’ve been a cultural story somehow became another battle over branding, recognition, and ego. I explain why this fight says far more about Trump than it does about the Kennedy Center. And finally, scientists may have uncovered new clues behind one of the strangest mysteries on the planet. While much of the Atlantic Ocean continues warming, a giant patch of unusually cold water refuses to follow the rules.  Researchers now believe it could be connected to much larger changes taking place beneath the surface. If you’ve enjoyed the podcast and found it informative, and maybe got a laugh or two, then please contribute to keeping this podcast around.  I’m not backed by Corporate media. There is no outside money other than my own wallet so if you could please contribute to the GoFundMe below even a small donation makes a difference. https://gofund.me/5d9a419ef [https://gofund.me/5d9a419ef] AWorldGoneMadPodcast@gmail.com

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Trump’s Ego Meets A Judge While The Atlantic Ocean Raises Hell

SEND ME A TEXT MESSAGE NOW [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296227/fan_mail/new] Trump says a deal with Iran is essentially done. Iran says not so fast. Somebody isn’t telling the same story, and when the stakes involve nuclear negotiations and one of the most volatile regions on Earth, that matters.  I look at the latest claims, the contradictions, and why Americans should be asking a lot more questions before accepting victory speeches at face value. Then there’s the Kennedy Center. A federal judge has rejected an effort to keep Trump’s name attached to the institution while appeals continue.  What should’ve been a cultural story somehow became another battle over branding, recognition, and ego. I explain why this fight says far more about Trump than it does about the Kennedy Center. And finally, scientists may have uncovered new clues behind one of the strangest mysteries on the planet. While much of the Atlantic Ocean continues warming, a giant patch of unusually cold water refuses to follow the rules.  Researchers now believe it could be connected to much larger changes taking place beneath the surface. If you’ve enjoyed the podcast and found it informative, and maybe got a laugh or two, then please contribute to keeping this podcast around.  I’m not backed by Corporate media. There is no outside money other than my own wallet so if you could please contribute to the GoFundMe below even a small donation makes a difference. https://gofund.me/5d9a419ef [https://gofund.me/5d9a419ef] AWorldGoneMadPodcast@gmail.com

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