Trump Warns Iran, Canada Courts U.S. Academics & MAHA Eyes the 2026 Midterms
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The episode discusses Trump's warning to Iran, Canada's efforts to attract U.S. academics, and the MAHA movement's focus on public health as the 2026 midterms approach.
President Donald Trump declares Iran a “failed nation” as tensions escalate in the Middle East. Meanwhile, Canada is making a push to attract American academics and researchers amid changes to U.S. federal research funding. And as the 2026 midterm elections approach, the MAHA movement is taking on public health, screen time, and the health of America’s children. In this episode, we break down the latest developments involving Trump and Iran, including Iran’s military and economic instability, its political leadership, and the potential for further escalation in the Middle East. We also examine Canada’s efforts to recruit U.S. academics and researchers, particularly those working in areas such as climate, equity, and gender studies, as the Trump administration reshapes federal research priorities. Then, Bethany Mandel and Mary Katharine Ham join us to discuss the rise of MAHA (Make America Healthy Again), the movement’s focus on public health and children’s screen time, and how MAHA could shape the 2026 midterm elections. In this episode: • Trump’s warning about Iran and escalating Middle East tensions • Iran’s military, economy, and political instability • U.S.-Iran relations and…
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