Strait of Hormuz Reopens, RFK Jr. Targets Special Ed, & Bari Weiss’s CNN Takeover

Watch: https://youtu.be/Zs0ZtrzK8NMSubscribe to Gaslight Gazette: ⁠https://www.nolanhigdon.substack.com⁠Support us on Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/DisinfoDetox⁠Learn more at: ⁠https://www.NolanHigdon.com⁠Nolan Higdon and Ron Placone return to unpack a monumental week of shifting global conflicts, massive shakeups in administrative appointments, and an accelerating media empire merger. From a historic 14-point deal poised to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to Donald Trump’s sudden, dramatic halt of a top intelligence nomination over surveillance concerns, we peel back the layers on how the establishment is reshaping domestic policy and global infrastructure.We break down the UK’s aggressive new moves toward a teenage social media ban, RFK Jr.’s highly controversial vision for the future of special education, and the ongoing corporate media chess moves as Bari Weiss tightens her grip on cable news. Plus, we review your audience suggestions for the official renaming of the show!Inside This Episode:The Strait of Hormuz Reopens: A major geopolitical breakthrough as an interim 14-point agreement outlines a path toward the immediate and permanent termination of military operations in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. We look at the details of the deal, including the lifting of U.S. sanctions and the reopening of one of the world's most critical maritime trade chokepoints.Source: Strait of Hormuz Reopen & Sanctions Lifted - NBC NewsTrump Sinks Clayton Nomination: In a stunning political pivot, Donald Trump has delayed the nomination of Jay Clayton for Director of National Intelligence. We examine how pressure from the "Save America" movement and deep-seated friction over FISA surveillance law prompted Trump to pull the emergency brake on his own pick.Source: Trump Delays Clayton Nomination - NBC NewsRFK Jr. & Special Education: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s influence over HHS continues to spark fierce debate as reports surface detailing his controversial stances on special education, autism, and his long-held claims linking mass shootings to SSRI antidepressants. We dissect the backlash from disability advocates and what this means for administrative policy.Source: RFK Jr. on Disability & Special Ed - Mother Jones | SSRI Commentary - Mother Jones / FactPostNewsThe UK Social Media Ban: Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government takes a hardline stance on Big Tech, floating a potential ban on social media for teenagers. We break down the domestic safety arguments versus the digital civil liberties pushback.Source: UK Teen Social Media Ban - AP News / PoliticsUKThe Bari Weiss CNN Overhaul Accelerates: Following last week's news of CBS News boss Bari Weiss eyeing editorial control at CNN, the merger moves into overdrive. We track reports of Weiss targeting CNN staff for restructuring while actively poaching high-level talent from ABC News and the Daily Mail.Source: Weiss Eyed for CNN - New York Post | Weiss Targets CNN Staffers - RadarOnline | CBS Overhaul & Talent Poaching - New York PostRenaming the Show? We read through the latest batch of audience feedback and suggestions for our official show rebrand, weighing the merits of Unspun, Syllabus and Satire, and the enigmatic Ronala.#NolanHigdon #RonPlacone #TheDisinfoDetox #StraitOfHormuz #IranWar #DonaldTrump #JayClayton #FISA #RFKJr #SpecialEducation #HHS #UKPolitics #SocialMediaBan #BariWeiss #CNN #CBSNews #MediaLiteracy