Push for US-Iran Deal, World’s First Trillionaire, Kennedy Center Sign Removal and more

Push for US-Iran Deal, World’s First Trillionaire, Kennedy Center Sign Removal and more

June 12, 2026 · 8 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the potential US-Iran deal, SpaceX's stock market impact, a mass shooting in Texas, legal battles over the death penalty, and the Trump administration's efforts regarding the Kennedy Center.

The White House is signaling optimism about a potential agreement with Tehran, but key questions remain. We explain what SpaceX’s blockbuster stock market debut means for the AI industry. A fugitive wanted by police is at the center of a deadly mass shooting in Texas. Attorneys for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk are trying to block prosecutors from seeking the death penalty. Plus, the Trump administration is putting up a last-ditch fight to keep President Donald Trump’s name on the Kennedy Center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Organizations: White House, SpaceX, Trump administration, Kennedy Center

Places: Tehran, Texas

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