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Iran is blocking oil tankers from passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Consumers around the world are already seeing higher gas prices as a result, but the global oil supply affects so much more than just prices at the pump. Soon, shoppers could see higher prices on food, clothe ...  Show more

Gambling is ever-present in America these days. After the Supreme Court opened the floodgates to legalized sports gambling, Americans went from legally betting $4.9 billion on sports in 2017 to at least $160 billion last year. When the Atlantic staff writer McKay Coppins wanted t ...  Show more

Curtis Yarvin began as an anonymous blogger arguing esoteric ideas about how America would be better off as a monarchy. He’s now the Trump administration’s favorite philosopher. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Laura Bullard, engine ...  Show more

How devastating is the MAGA 'brain drain' for the United States? Is Trump ‘Brexiting’ America from the world? Is Donald Trump really joking about his third term as president? And, Anthony reveals his role in the next season of 'Industry’. Join Katty and Anthony as they answer al ...  Show more

The most consequential decision of Donald Trump’s presidency is now on pause for two weeks. We examine how the choice pits two sides of Mr Trump against one another. India is an advanced-manufacturing powerhouse, but can it become a hub for high-tech innovation, too? And as “Jaws ...  Show more

What comes after Donald Trump? On this weekend episode of Reuters World News, political reporter James Oliphant speaks with host Jonah Green about what happens to a party that’s formed its likeness around one man when that one man exits the political arena. Plus - what to expect ...  Show more