EVERY DEGREE MATTERS

Episodes

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   EDM Podcast #37: Iran War Powers, Starmer Resigns, Trump 250th, Greenspan Dies & Market Crash

   Saffran discussed the major headlines in this episode, including the US Congress passing a war powers resolution amid the Iran conflict, the deepening split in Democratic primaries direction, the “Mamdani Effect” in the New York 2026 primaries, President Trump launching the 250th US anniversary...

   Jun 28, 2026

   27m
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   EDM Podcast #36: G7 Summit, US-Iran Deal, Fed Shocks, Sanctions & Global Headlines.

   Saffran discussed the outcomes of the G7 Summit held in France from June 15–17, 2026, including the opulent Versailles dinner, the historic US–Iran Peace Deal outlined in a 14-Point “End of War” Framework, the Federal Reserve’s surprising moves that shocked markets after its first meeting under…

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   Jun 20, 2026

   26m
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   EDM Podcast #35:US Inflation at Highest Since 2022 | Bulgaria’s First Stable Gov Since 1997

   Saffran breaks down the biggest global stories shaking markets and geopolitics in May 2026. He discusses the sharp jump in US inflation to its highest level since 2022, the confirmation of Kevin Warsh as the new Federal Reserve Chair, and why the Trump–Xi Beijing Summit has become the most...

   May 20, 2026

   28m
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   EDM Podcast #34 Pentagon Withdraws 5,000 Troops from Germany and Romania Government Collapses.

   In this episode, Saffran broke down the biggest global headlines: the shocking shooting attempt at the White House Correspondents' Dinner where a gunman tried to breach security while President Trump was present; King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s high-profile four-day state visit to the USA,...

   May 7, 2026

   32m
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   EDM Podcast #33 Political Shift Redistricting Battle in Virginia & US Blockade Disrupts Global Trade

   In this episode, SaffranMihnar breaks down the biggest political and economic developments shaping the global landscape. He dives into the intensifying redistricting battle in Virginia and the fierce power struggle in Congress over war powers, while analyzing Trump’s falling approval ratings amid…

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   Apr 26, 2026

   24m
6. EDM Podcast #32: Resignations of Reps Eric Swalwell & Tony Gonzales and US Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

   Saffran discusses the shocking resignations of Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations and looming expulsion votes, shaking up the political landscape. He examines Pope Leo XIV's bold calls for peace amid the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict and his...

   Apr 18, 2026

   32m
7. EDM Podcast #31: France Moves 129 Tonnes of Gold from New York and US–Iran Ceasefire

   Saffran discussed in this gripping episode, he break down the biggest headlines shaking the world: “Ketamine Queen” Jasveen Sangha is sentenced in the tragic death of Friends star Matthew Perry; Rex Heuermann confesses to the infamous Gilgo Beach serial killings; Dodgers legend Davey Lopes passes...

   Apr 11, 2026

   32m
8. EDM Podcast #30: Artemis II Mission and Global markets volatile after worst quarter.

   Saffran discussed about the Artemis II heads to the Moon, global markets reel after the worst quarter, Israel passes controversial death penalty laws for Palestinians, tensions escalate toward a US-Iran war, Trump moves to end birthright citizenship and fires Pam Bondi, Meta and Google face a $6M...

   Apr 3, 2026

   31m
9. EDM Podcast #29: Russia Is Gaining from the U.S.–Iran War and Joe Kent Resignation (U.S. Counterterrorism Chief)

   Saffran unpack the seismic shifts reshaping global geopolitics and society in late March 2026. Former Trump loyalist and decorated veteran Joe Kent dramatically resigns as U.S. National Counterterrorism Chief, publicly blasting the administration's war with Iran as unnecessary and driven by...

   Mar 30, 2026

   25m
10. EDM Podcast #28 Great Depression 2 0, World War 3 approaching and US military draft possible.

    Saffran discussed the escalating U.S.-Iran war has triggered a severe global energy crisis, with the U.S. releasing 172 million barrels from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve as part of the IEA's historic 400 million barrel emergency drawdown to counter skyrocketing oil prices from attacks…

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    Mar 13, 2026

    25m
11. EDM Podcast #27: United States of America & Israel attack Iran and Bill and Hilary Cillton testifies

    Saffran dives into a whirlwind of explosive global developments shaking the world right now. We break down the recently released videos of Bill and Hillary Clinton's depositions before the House Oversight Committee, where the former president and secretary of state faced intense questioning over...

    Mar 7, 2026

    27m
12. EDM Podcast #26:President Trump’s SOTU Address, Death of El Mencho and PM Modi’s Visit to Israel.

    Saffran discussed Trump's February 24 State of the Union fires up the base with tariffs, energy dominance, and anti-woke vows. The U.S. men's hockey team shocked the world, snatching Olympic gold in triple OT over Canada—the first since 1980. El Mencho, Jalisco cartel's feared boss, was killed in…

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    Mar 1, 2026

    27m
13. EDM Podcast #25:Gallup Ends Presidential Approval Ratings and Americans Selling Plasma.

    Saffran discussed Minnesota immigration enforcement operation ends after major arrests; Gallup stops tracking presidential approval ratings; AG Pam Bondi testifies before House Judiciary Committee; more middle-class Americans sell plasma to make ends meet; Trump signs bill ending government...

    Feb 20, 2026

    31m
14. EDM Podcast #24:18% of U.S. Home Healthcare Billing from One County & Rafah Crossing in Gaza Reopens Partially

    Saffran discussed the Los Angeles County accounts for 18% of all U.S. home healthcare billing, spotlighting massive alleged fraud in hospice care—one doctor billed $120 million in a year overseeing 1,900 patients—prompting federal crackdowns. Newly released Epstein files (January 2026) mention...

    Feb 18, 2026

    29m
15. EDM Podcast #23: India–EU Trade Agreement, "Mother of All Deals" and U.S. CC Plunges to 12-Year Low.

    Saffran discusses the ICE's mass deportation push has turned deadly with federal agents fatally shooting U.S. citizens Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis amid Operation Metro Surge, igniting fierce protests, clashes, Justice Department probes, and nationwide backlash. Economic jitters…

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    Jan 30, 2026

    30m
16. EDM Podcast #21: Why? US Will Not Invade Iran and DOJ Opens Criminal Probe Into Fed Chair.

    Saffran discusses about the DOJ launches criminal probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell over his renovation testimony, supercharging the fight over Fed independence as Trump pushes for big rate cuts; JPMorgan now sees zero Fed cuts in 2026 and maybe even a hike in 2027; financial stocks tank after...

    Jan 16, 2026

    28m
17. EDM Podcast #20 U S Captures Dictator Maduro, Trump wants to buy Greenland & Ravens fires John HC

    Today's episode covers major U.S. political and international developments: a U.S. military operation capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on drug charges; Congress advancing measures to avoid a government shutdown; the controversy over a Minneapolis Hilton canceling federal law...

    Jan 8, 2026

    29m
18. EDM Podcast #19: Minnesota childcare fraud 185 Million dollars, NASA’s Artemis II to moon in 50 years and Happy New Year 2026

    Saffran discusses the Federal Government Halts All Child Care Funding to Minnesota Amid Fraud Allegations, Independent journalist Nick Shirley unpacks the millions of fraud in the state of Minnesota. He also talked about the first ever lunar mission in 50 years that would be launched in February...

    Dec 31, 2025

    27m
19. EDM Podcast #18:US Economy surges GDP, Winter storm hits 16 states & China–EU Trade War Escalates.

    Saffran discusses the surprising US Economy growth to 4.3% in Q3, China–EU Trade Friction Escalates on electric vehicle and dairy products tariffs. Winter storm hits 16 major US states putting millions of people in danger. He also talks about the recent positive development of the peace plan...

    Dec 27, 2025

    35m
20. EDM Podcast #17:Mass Shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, Rob Reiner and his wife found dead in LA and Kansas City Chiefs Knocked Out of Playoffs

    Saffran discusses the horrific Mass Shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach and Brown University US, Rob Reiner and his wife found dead in LA and Kansas City Chiefs Knocked Out of Playoffs NFl and he also talks about President Trump Trump signs executive order preventing states from enforcing their own…

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    Dec 18, 2025

    40m
21. EDM Podcast #16: Fed Interest Cuts, Australia Bans Social Media for Kids, and Affordability Crises

    Saffran discusses The Federal Reserve Interest Cuts marking the third consecutive cut in 2025, Australia’s Under‑16 Social Media Ban and devastating floods in parts of Asia hundreds dead amid cyclones and monsoon rains.

    Dec 11, 2025

    31m
22. EDM Podcast #15: Epstein FIles, Venezuela, and COP30

    Saffran discusses the ongoing Epstein Files controversies, potential conflict between the United States and Venezuela, and COP30.

    Nov 21, 2025

    40m
23. EDM Podcast #14: Epstein Files, Government Reopens and COP30

    Saffran discusses the newly released epstein files, government reopens for business, International Olympic Committee considering banning transgender athletics and COP30 that's happening in Brazil.

    Nov 14, 2025

    38m
24. EDM Podcast #13 Democratic Socialist Elected NY Mayor, Stock_Crypto market liquidation and Interest Rates.

    Saffran discusses the newly elected NY mayor, Stock and Crypto market liquidation, dodger winning the consecutive world series on game 7. "NYC's : Youthful Economic Ruin" Saffran

    Nov 6, 2025

    39m
25. EDM Podcast #12_ Government Shutdown, New York Mayor. ASEAN-US Summit and NBA

    Saffran discuss the ongoing government shutdown, the New York mayoral race, and the NBA gambling scandal.

    Oct 29, 2025

    37m
26. EDM Podcast #11: History and Culture of Iran

    Saffran, Christian, and the podcast’s first guest, Arman, discuss the complex history and rich culture of Iran with unique insights from Arman.

    Oct 6, 2025

    1h 54m
27. EDM Podcast #10: Assasination of Charlie Kirk

    Saffran and Christian discuss the assassination of political activist and media personality Charlie Kirk and the ramifications. “When you deliberately distort and selectively present the truth, you lie.” - Charlie Kirk

    Sep 30, 2025

    53m
28. EDM Podcast #9: Turning 30

    Saffran and Christian discuss turning 30 years old, lessons learned, and looking towards the future.

    Sep 26, 2025

    52m
29. EDM Podcast #8: Oceans, Climate Change, Research, and Autonomous Vessels

    Saffran and Christian discuss the importance and health of the ocean, climate change, research, marine innovations, and niche vocabulary.

    Sep 10, 2025

    1h 03m
30. EDM Podcast #7 Asian Cultures and Americanism

    Saffran and Christian discuss important elements of Asian and American cultures from their own experience and perspectives spanning two continents and touching on faith, belonging, and trust

    Sep 3, 2025

    58m
31. EDM Podcast #6: Conflict in Ukraine, Agriculture, and Syringes

    Saffran and Christian discuss the conflict in Ukraine, its build up, and its consequences.

    Aug 28, 2025

    1h 04m
32. EDM Podcast #5: Israel and Gaza Part 2

    Saffran and Christian discuss the Holy Land, the responsibility and roles of heads of government, and the corruption of power. See pt 1. here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwOWUEWkMz8

    Aug 15, 2025

    1h 01m
33. EDM Podcast #4: Starvation in Gaza and Israel’s Reputation

    Saffran and Christian discuss the unfolding starvation, ongoing humanitarian crisis, and accusations of genocide in Gaza from several perspectives.

    Aug 6, 2025

    1h 07m
34. EDM Podcast #3 Relationships, Fulfilment, Taking Risks, and Swimming Pools

    Saffran and Christian discuss relationships between people in society, fulfillment and sacrifice, taking risks, and swimming pools. “You can’t stand on the shore and be afraid of the depths.” - Saffran’s father

    Jul 29, 2025

    58m
35. EDM Podcast #2 East v West, Patriotism, Generational Divides, and Seaweed

    Saffran and Christian discuss the differences between American and Eastern cultures, what it means to be an American, generational divides and political polarization, and innovative seaweed ink.

    Jul 22, 2025

    58m
36. EDM Podcast #1 Introduction of hosts Saffran and Christian

    Welcome to Every Degree Matters introuction Podcast, hosted by Saffran Mihnar and Christian Mortelliti. Join us as we explore today’s most pressing issues—political polarization, environmental challenges, and the rapid pace of technological change. With thoughtful yet approachable discussions, we...

    Jul 22, 2025

    4m
37. EDM Podcast: Grace Gatera returns to her home country Rwanda to create a path to heal to the people impacted by 1994 Genocide.

    Grace gatera from Kigali, Rwanda, she has been heavily involved in the mental health and social well being of the people impacted by the heartbreaking 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, including her family who were the survivals. What Grace is doing is an example of how one family can…

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    Sep 1, 2022

    31m
38. EDM Podcast: Sydney Steenland has been living on a sailboat for over a decade to upcycle or recycle plastic.

    Sydney Steenland from Brisbane, Australia right now living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Sail Boat with her family. From a fun home school project with her dad in building a recycle machine later became The Sea Monkey Projects. They collect all plastic waste from the ocean and factories and then...

    Jun 30, 2022

    40m
39. EDM Podcast: Callie Broaddus is rebuilding a rainforest and wants to quintuple it in Ecuador.

    Callie Broaddus is from Washington DC in USA, she was inspired by her late sister Finley Broaddus and believes that young people have the power to change the world. Founded the Reserva: The Youth Land Trust with goal to rebuild the ecosystem and habitat in Ecuador. Spent most of her early career...

    May 13, 2022

    27m
40. EDM Podcast: Our conversation with the podcast host Saffran Mihnar!

    Get to know more about our host saffran mihnar. On this podcast you can learn more on the work that he is be doing on climate change and environment. What inspired him to start this podcast, the vision and the actions that we can take to make an impact in the world.

    May 4, 2022

    13m
41. Introduction

    My name is Saffran Mihnar, welcome to Every Degree Matters. In this Podcast, I'm going to speak with real people who have been doing fantastic work, starting from their local community to an entire country, in finding innovative solutions and ideas to create a sustainable, fair and equitable…

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    Mar 25, 2022

    2m