Political Power Plays & Championship Fights

Political Power Plays & Championship Fights

From The Newsmax Daily by Newsmax Podcasts

May 7, 2026 · 29 min

About this episode

The episode discusses political power plays involving key figures and events, including a potential nuclear deal with Iran and recent election outcomes.

-Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Rome to meet with Pope Leo XIV and Italian Prime Mister Meloni. -Texas Rep. Keith Self joins “Wake Up America” to break down what’s at stake for the United States and China over a potential nuclear deal with Iran and how Trump-backed challengers swept Indiana after state senators defied the president on redistricting. -Political Strategist Luke Ball reacts to China's call on Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. oil production amid the Iran conflict, and the failures of the Biden administration on "Carl Higbie FRONTLINE." -Carl Higbie analyzes how Trump-backed challengers dominated in the recent Indiana primaries. -On "Rob Schmitt Tonight," Gov. Mike Braun joins to talk about Trump endorsed candidates winning primaries. -President Donald Trump, joined by members of the UFC, previewed the Freedom 250 event — showcasing the championship belt, the octagon, and more. -Kentucky Derby winning trainer for "Golden Tempo" joins "The Record with Greta Van Susteren" where Cherie DeVaux talks the thrill of victory, the ins and outs of race horse training, and what's next for the Derby winner. Today’s podcast is sponsored by : NOBLE GOLD - Don’t…

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Host: Greta Van Susteren

Guests: Keith Self, Mike Braun, Cherie DeVaux

Topics covered

  • politics
  • international relations
  • nuclear deal
  • elections
  • sports
  • championship fights

Keywords

  • Marco Rubio
  • Trump-backed candidates
  • Iran nuclear deal
  • Indiana primaries
  • Kentucky Derby
  • UFC
  • Freedom 250

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Organizations: Newsmax, UFC

Places: Rome, Indiana, Strait of Hormuz

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