Thursday Afternoon Breaking News Updates with Ben 9/17/2026
This episode of Ben on Breaking News delivers a scathing critique of Donald Trump’s presidency, framing his policies as catastrophic, dishonest, and destructive to both global stability and domestic well-being. Host Ben Meiselas argues that Trump’s actions — from waging war in Iran to u
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