The Trump Report

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  Trump dethroned as ‘leader of the West’ as Carney wastes ‘no time’ moving on | Chuck Todd 16.09.2026 32min

  Chuck Todd joins Maddie Hale to discuss growing Republican resistance to Trump’s Iran war, Hegseth’s Pentagon shake-up and US military vulnerabilities, Russia’s reported support for Iran, the Trump family’s Russian links, and how Mark Carney is positioning Canada closer to Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  ‘WTF’ Trump family’s Russian money scandal ‘stinks’ — and it will only get uglier | Sir Bill Browder 15.09.2026 22min

  Sir Bill Browder & Maddie Hale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Trump’s war on Canada faces one very fundamental problem for him | David Cay Johnston 14.09.2026 20min

  Professor David Cay Johnston joins The Trump Report to discuss Trump’s pressure on Zelenskyy, his handling of Putin and Xi, the Iran war and why his escalating fight with Canada could backfire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  This is a ‘huge problem’ as Trump’s offers no regrets on Iran war | Ex US Marine 11.09.2026 24min

  Former U.S. Marine Mark Cancian joins Maddie Hale to assess Trump’s Iran war, depleted U.S. weapons stocks, Iran’s resilience and why the conflict could drag into 2027 or beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Trump tries to ‘bribe’ Americans in desperate last-ditch move — but it’s too late to save him 10.09.2026 28min

  The Insider editor and investigative journalist Michael Weiss joins Maddie Hale to break down Trump’s desperate midterm push and $5,000 ‘bribe’, Putin’s mounting problems in Ukraine and frustration with his US envoys, and how Mark Carney is hitting back at Trump where it hurts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  ‘Wannabe authoritarian’ Trump is heading for an absolute ‘beating’ | Scott Lucas 09.09.2026 54min

  Professor Scott Lucas joins Maddie Hale to break down the escalating Iran war and the economic danger facing Trump, Putin’s attempts to lure the US with lucrative business deals, Ukraine’s desperate need for air defences ahead of winter, and Trump’s rapidly escalating trade war with Canada, which shows no signs of backing down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Trump enters his ‘dumbest’ economic phase yet as Canada hits back | Prof. Justin Wolfers 08.09.2026 32min

  Professor Justin Wolfers joins Maddie Hale to analyse day one of Canada’s retaliation against Trump, from the growing Canadian boycott and damage to American jobs and businesses to the risk of escalation, Trump’s Bombardier threat, the impact on the US auto industry and why Wolfers believes Trump’s “pointless and dumb” trade war could ultimately backfire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Trump’s ‘knuckleheads’ fail again — they can reminisce with Putin when he’s in jail | Ben Hodges 07.09.2026 29min

  Lt General Ben Hodges joins Maddie Hale to break down Trump’s latest Ukraine peace push, Witkoff and Kushner being “played” by Putin, Russia’s support for Iran, Trump’s escalating war on Canada and the damage being done to America’s alliances and global standing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Trump is sending Americans to die purely for ‘his ego’ | Scott Lucas 03.09.2026 56min

  Professor Scott Lucas joins Maddie Hale to discuss Trump’s escalating Iran war, Russia’s support for Tehran and threat to NATO, Hegseth’s damaging military purge, and why Trump’s increasingly ugly attacks on Canada are failing to make Canadians back down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Trump is making 'bad decisions' as Iran's regime faces collapse | Ali Ansari 02.09.2026 26min

  Ali Ansari joins Amy Kellogg to evaluate Donald Trump's handling of Iran, why a purely anti-trump lens can ruin nuance in the debate and his assessment of what is really happening in the Strait of Hormuz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Trump looks ‘clownish’ in stupid Canada fight — it will blow up in Republicans’ faces | Rick Wilson 02.09.2026 30min

  Rick Wilson joins Maddie Hale to discuss Trump’s escalating Iran war, his controversial relationship with Putin, his ‘stupid’ Canada feud and Republican fears over the political fallout, and Pete Hegseth’s ‘catastrophic’ military purge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Trump could BANKRUPT Putin — instead he’s waging a ‘suicidal’ war on Canada | Sir Bill Browder 01.09.2026 23min

  Sir Bill Browder joins Maddie Hale to discuss Trump’s secret Putin outreach, why he’s targeting Canada instead of crippling Russia economically, and growing concerns that Trump and Pete Hegseth are weakening the US military. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Trump’s attack on Canada is ‘political malpractice’ | Why this fight could backfire tremendously 28.08.2026 31min

  Journalist Chris Cillizza joins Maddie Hale to discuss the Pentagon’s treatment of Stars and Stripes journalists and US sailors, the mounting cost of the Iran war, Trump’s escalating fight with Canada and why it could backfire ahead of the midterms, as well as his obsession with reshaping Washington. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  ‘Economic moron’ Trump strikes again with Canadian tariff ‘buffoonery’ | Scott Lucas 27.08.2026 1h 1min

  Professor Scott Lucas joins Maddie Hale to break down Trump’s escalating trade war with Canada, the latest on the Iran war and Trump’s failed gamble, and the growing scandal inside the Pentagon — from Hegseth’s military purge to the treatment of sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Trump told ‘kiss my ass’ as ‘no-win’ Canada tariff war explodes | John Bolton 26.08.2026 25min

  Former Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton joins Maddie Hale to discuss Trump’s escalating “no-win” trade war with Canada, his handling of Iran and the “huge mistake” he’s making on Ukraine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  "We don't have leverage" | Anja Manuel says Trumps economic D-day is going "nowhere" 25.08.2026 28min

  Anja Manuel, former diplomat and US foreign policy advisor, Executive Director of the Aspen Security Forum and who together with former US Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice runs a strategic consulting firm, lays out why she thinks "Economic D-Day" on Iran isn't going to work while simultaneously shining a bit of optimism on prospects for resolving the US's trade war with Canada. Manuel reflects on DOGE'S failures and weighs in on Ukraine's path forward. Finally, from her perch in Silicon Valley, she shares concerns about a sort of AI Chernobyl in cyberspace too in the not distant future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  ‘So dumb it makes my head hurt’ | Justin Wolfers breaks down Trump's 50% Canada tariff war 24.08.2026 23min

  On this episode of The Trump Report, Fergus Macphee is joined by Professor Justin Wolfers to discuss the escalating trade war between the US and Canada after both countries slapped 50% on some goods. They also discuss the spiralling US national debt, bond markets and what this means for the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Trump is ‘totally lost’ right now & desperate for any win | Scott Lucas 21.08.2026 48min

  On this edition of The Trump Report, Fergus Macphee is joined by professor Scott Lucas to discuss 'economic D-Day' against Iran, the White House renovation, North Korea and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Trump is not bluffing. He really could bomb Oman | Lt Col Daniel Davis 18.08.2026 29min

  On this edition of The Trump Report, Fergus Macphee is joined by former US Army officer Lt Col Daniel L Davis to discuss the latest on the war in Iran. After the US President threatened to bomb Oman, they discuss how serious that claim is and also an update into the conditions on board the USS Abraham Lincoln. You'll find Daniel's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWDN5zr5ttctoIAhZwW6tcQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Trump’s ‘complete betrayal’ of US service members — he’ll be ‘burnt at the stake’ for this 14.08.2026 24min

  Former Trump White House official and national security expert Olivia Troye joins Maddie Hale to discuss Trump’s secret Air Force One switch over the Iranian assassination threat, the ‘alarming’ treatment of US sailors in the Gulf, Trump’s handling of the Iran war and his tendency to ‘spiral out of control’ when things go wrong, plus the growing Epstein files showdown with his DOJ. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.