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EPISODE · Jul 21, 2026 · 13 MIN

Inside Trump’s mysterious donor network

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President Trump has raised unprecedented amounts of money in his second term despite having no reelection campaign on the horizon. The Wall Street Journal’s Marianne LeVine explains the sprawling, often undisclosed donor network funding him.The U.S. carried out strikes against Iran for a 10th night as their conflict spreads. The Washington Post’s Michael Birnbaum details how a Houthi blockade threat has raised the stakes.A Massachusetts woman went on trial for killing her three children, in a case that will focus on postpartum psychosis. WBUR’s Deborah Becker was in the courtroom.Plus, the Tate brothers are facing extradition to the U.K., Trump announced 50% tariffs aimed at Canada, and Vice President JD Vance welcomed his fourth child. Warning: This episode includes descriptions of violence and mentions attempted suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

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