Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/briefd Your daily update on the most important news. Don't just read the news, get brief'd! ©️ 2026 ZestLabs 081eea00-064d-5dd9-adf2-5689873c5ac5 yes en Tue, 26 May 2026 03:27:14 -0700 Tue, 26 May 2026 03:28:06 -0700 http://www.briefd.ai https://img.transistorcdn.com/2QnAROF-nQWz-vYJ72xX7f8vZyMga4jF3Ij8UsxEu-o/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wZGFk/ZDI1MzMxYzMxNjAz/MGRmZjgxMjdjOGY0/OGY4Yy5wbmc.jpg http://www.briefd.ai episodic ZestLabs Your daily update on the most important news. Don't just read the news, get brief'd! Your daily update on the most important news. Jeff Keltner hello@briefd.ai No No U.S. and Israel strike Iran while talks stall on nuclear deal full ba133a3b-56b9-4cf1-a799-a3a882b5f7c7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9a2e2c67 Tue, 26 May 2026 03:27:14 -0700 ZestLabs ZestLabs 364 U.S. and Israeli forces struck Iranian vessels and missile sites Monday even as President Trump said diplomatic talks were proceeding nicely—the core contradiction being that both sides have agreed o… U.S. and Israeli forces struck Iranian vessels and missile sites Monday even as President Trump said diplomatic talks were proceeding nicely—the core contradiction being that both sides have agreed o… No Hungary ousts Orbán after 16 years, Ebola crosses 1,000 cases full ddef1063-92b9-421d-9adb-c6bd45716fba https://share.transistor.fm/s/fe9b4f1b Mon, 25 May 2026 03:26:46 -0700 ZestLabs ZestLabs 371 Péter Magyar's Tisza party won a landslide supermajority in Hungary's election, ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year grip on power and removing Russia's most reliable EU ally. The Ebola outbreak in the Demo… Péter Magyar's Tisza party won a landslide supermajority in Hungary's election, ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year grip on power and removing Russia's most reliable EU ally. The Ebola outbreak in the Demo… No Iran demands Strait tolls, Ebola cases triple, Russia deploys nukes to Belarus full cb161b9b-776e-455c-b477-3e152dfd6fa6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/959eb4ac Sun, 24 May 2026 03:27:33 -0700 ZestLabs ZestLabs 458 President Trump claims a broader Iran deal is largely negotiated, but Tehran is telling a different story—establishing a new authority to collect tolls on Strait of Hormuz passage while rebuilding it… President Trump claims a broader Iran deal is largely negotiated, but Tehran is telling a different story—establishing a new authority to collect tolls on Strait of Hormuz passage while rebuilding it… No Oil crisis deepens as stockpiles drain at record pace full 03f39c66-a8a8-468b-9b39-44b12323e58e https://share.transistor.fm/s/68ae5766 Sat, 23 May 2026 03:26:15 -0700 ZestLabs ZestLabs 482 Global oil reserves are depleting faster than ever recorded after the Strait of Hormuz closure, pushing Brent crude past $105 a barrel and forcing the U.S. to drain its Strategic Petroleum Reserve at… Global oil reserves are depleting faster than ever recorded after the Strait of Hormuz closure, pushing Brent crude past $105 a barrel and forcing the U.S. to drain its Strategic Petroleum Reserve at… No Trump-Xi summit on Taiwan, AI safety order scrapped full 10de7e67-53d9-4270-a23d-68badd84e633 https://share.transistor.fm/s/af9230c9 Fri, 22 May 2026 03:27:30 -0700 ZestLabs ZestLabs 492 President Trump wrapped a two-day summit in Beijing with Chinese leader Xi Jinping that produced $17 billion in annual agricultural trade commitments but left Taiwan's status deliberately unresolved.… President Trump wrapped a two-day summit in Beijing with Chinese leader Xi Jinping that produced $17 billion in annual agricultural trade commitments but left Taiwan's status deliberately unresolved.… No Trump suspends Iran strike as Senate breaks through on war powers full 989b3ab7-6ed6-430b-9225-450ae290dcd3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e3376bd8 Thu, 21 May 2026 03:28:21 -0700 ZestLabs ZestLabs 451 President Trump halted a planned military operation against Iran after Gulf leaders said they were close to a diplomatic deal. Meanwhile, the Senate voted 50-47 to advance a war powers resolution for… President Trump halted a planned military operation against Iran after Gulf leaders said they were close to a diplomatic deal. Meanwhile, the Senate voted 50-47 to advance a war powers resolution for… No House passes $2.3T tax bill by one vote, Meta cuts 14,000 jobs full 6b0e4c24-3e7b-4331-8877-a41bf11e3dbf https://share.transistor.fm/s/5be1d1fd Wed, 20 May 2026 03:29:05 -0700 ZestLabs ZestLabs 492 The House narrowly approved a sweeping tax and spending bill that would raise the child tax credit and increase the SALT deduction cap, adding $2.3 trillion to the national debt. Meta is laying off 1… The House narrowly approved a sweeping tax and spending bill that would raise the child tax credit and increase the SALT deduction cap, adding $2.3 trillion to the national debt. Meta is laying off 1… No Musk loses OpenAI lawsuit on statute of limitations technicality full 3e2bb41a-4fa6-4f40-80da-7715f670ae60 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d0e9202a Tue, 19 May 2026 03:28:25 -0700 ZestLabs ZestLabs 514 A federal jury rejected Elon Musk's $180 billion lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman on a procedural grounds — the claim was filed outside a three-year statute of limitations — without ruling on wh… A federal jury rejected Elon Musk's $180 billion lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman on a procedural grounds — the claim was filed outside a three-year statute of limitations — without ruling on wh… No OpenAI hits $25B revenue, Israel's secret Iraq bases exposed full 36627211-cc47-4713-b8c9-4aadc1522353 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dd93d708 Mon, 18 May 2026 03:29:13 -0700 ZestLabs ZestLabs 456 OpenAI reached $25 billion in annualized revenue in just three years, but CEO Sam Altman and CFO Sarah Friar are at odds over an IPO as the company's cash burn widens. A New York Times investigation… OpenAI reached $25 billion in annualized revenue in just three years, but CEO Sam Altman and CFO Sarah Friar are at odds over an IPO as the company's cash burn widens. A New York Times investigation… No Oil reserves plunge as Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens, Saudi PIF eyes $55B EA buyout full 9e93654b-5ca3-4bb4-ae17-d35fe5f5e380 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c3a9f340 Sun, 17 May 2026 03:25:53 -0700 ZestLabs ZestLabs 459 Global oil stockpiles fell by a quarter-billion barrels in just two months as the Strait of Hormuz blockade tightens, pushing inventories toward record lows ahead of summer demand. Saudi Arabia's sov… Global oil stockpiles fell by a quarter-billion barrels in just two months as the Strait of Hormuz blockade tightens, pushing inventories toward record lows ahead of summer demand. Saudi Arabia's sov… No Hormuz oil flows collapse to 30% normal, China woos Taiwan opposition full 3917780f-8490-4583-95d4-79a15282b4ba https://share.transistor.fm/s/79bb04c0 Sat, 16 May 2026 03:27:19 -0700 ZestLabs ZestLabs 395 Oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have plummeted to 30 percent of peacetime levels as the U.S.-Iran standoff deepens with no diplomatic off-ramp in sight. China rolled out economic incentive… Oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have plummeted to 30 percent of peacetime levels as the U.S.-Iran standoff deepens with no diplomatic off-ramp in sight. China rolled out economic incentive… No Trump-Xi summit ends with Taiwan warning, Hormuz still blocked full 622ddef1-2b8d-43e9-8f8a-e63db51be2b0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9040cd2d Fri, 15 May 2026 03:27:24 -0700 ZestLabs ZestLabs 430 The Trump-Xi summit wrapped with Xi issuing his sharpest warning yet on Taiwan while the joint statement avoided the issue entirely. The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed by Iran's blockade… The Trump-Xi summit wrapped with Xi issuing his sharpest warning yet on Taiwan while the joint statement avoided the issue entirely. The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed by Iran's blockade… No Trump-Xi summit tackles Taiwan and Hormuz; Warsh confirmed as Fed chair full 17807975-63f9-4c66-91af-83ddb63ebc0f https://share.transistor.fm/s/a7b14ba1 Thu, 14 May 2026 03:27:20 -0700 ZestLabs ZestLabs 456 Trump and Xi Jinping met at the Great Hall of the People as Xi warned that Taiwan could create a dangerous situation if mishandled, while the leaders agreed the Strait of Hormuz must remain open and… Trump and Xi Jinping met at the Great Hall of the People as Xi warned that Taiwan could create a dangerous situation if mishandled, while the leaders agreed the Strait of Hormuz must remain open and… No Trump in Beijing for Iran, trade, Taiwan talks full 58759441-1a84-410b-a872-1035676c99e6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5c5d2315 Wed, 13 May 2026 03:27:10 -0700 ZestLabs ZestLabs 488 President Trump arrived in China today for his first summit with Xi Jinping in nearly a decade, with three towering issues on the table: Iran leverage, trade truce extension, and Taiwan arms sales. B… President Trump arrived in China today for his first summit with Xi Jinping in nearly a decade, with three towering issues on the table: Iran leverage, trade truce extension, and Taiwan arms sales. B… No Trump lands in Beijing as Iran ceasefire collapses, inflation looms full 04a7e399-4e79-4bd9-916d-495666f0daf4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/50653275 Tue, 12 May 2026 03:26:55 -0700 ZestLabs ZestLabs 432 President Trump arrives in China for the most consequential U.S.-China summit in nearly a decade, with 16 CEOs in tow and a new trade framework on the table. But his rejection of Iran's peace proposa… President Trump arrives in China for the most consequential U.S.-China summit in nearly a decade, with 16 CEOs in tow and a new trade framework on the table. But his rejection of Iran's peace proposa… No Qatar tanker through Strait, Trump rejects Iran deal, Hungary ousts Orbán full 34a890e5-ed05-4f71-a4e4-f3756b027cc9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0d50a541 Mon, 11 May 2026 03:27:23 -0700 ZestLabs ZestLabs 532 A Qatari liquefied natural gas tanker passed through the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since the Iran war began, but Trump rejected Tehran's ceasefire counter-proposal as unacceptable. In Hunga… A Qatari liquefied natural gas tanker passed through the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since the Iran war began, but Trump rejected Tehran's ceasefire counter-proposal as unacceptable. In Hunga… No US Navy attacked in Strait of Hormuz, jobs surge, ceasefire pauses fighting full da3bacc6-2cb8-49c2-bfc7-e9659c763fb1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6ab14cb7 Sun, 10 May 2026 03:27:10 -0700 ZestLabs ZestLabs 449 Gunfire erupted in the Strait of Hormuz as three U.S. Navy destroyers came under attack, testing a fragile ceasefire while diplomats negotiate over how long Iran's uranium enrichment must pause. The… Gunfire erupted in the Strait of Hormuz as three U.S. Navy destroyers came under attack, testing a fragile ceasefire while diplomats negotiate over how long Iran's uranium enrichment must pause. The… No Iran fires on U.S. ships, Ukraine ceasefire frays, knee surgery study shocks full e8d994f8-6ca6-4038-8a57-1aee340a283a https://share.transistor.fm/s/059dc5ee Sat, 09 May 2026 03:27:26 -0700 ZestLabs ZestLabs 492 Iran attacked three American destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz with missiles and drones; the U.S. struck back as nuclear talks stall over enrichment timelines. President Trump brokered a three-day U… Iran attacked three American destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz with missiles and drones; the U.S. struck back as nuclear talks stall over enrichment timelines. President Trump brokered a three-day U… No Iran mocks U.S. deal, Fed splits 8-4, courts block Trump tariffs again full 461e22b3-0c64-4f7e-b86f-00b8c007c96f https://share.transistor.fm/s/955a4ea6 Fri, 08 May 2026 03:26:17 -0700 ZestLabs ZestLabs 476 Iran dismissed a U.S. peace proposal as an American wish-list while President Trump threatened military strikes, sending oil markets whipsawing. Jerome Powell held rates steady in the Fed's most divi… Iran dismissed a U.S. peace proposal as an American wish-list while President Trump threatened military strikes, sending oil markets whipsawing. Jerome Powell held rates steady in the Fed's most divi… No U.S. and Iran near war-ending deal, Russia threatens Kyiv full e1333013-0bb4-45cc-983e-fc1c7f0a3346 https://share.transistor.fm/s/27f29c98 Thu, 07 May 2026 03:26:24 -0700 ZestLabs ZestLabs 470 The U.S. and Iran are negotiating a memorandum to formally end hostilities and begin nuclear talks, with stock markets surging and oil prices falling on the news. Russia threatened massive missile st… The U.S. and Iran are negotiating a memorandum to formally end hostilities and begin nuclear talks, with stock markets surging and oil prices falling on the news. Russia threatened massive missile st… No Project Freedom paused after one day, Colorado's AI fight reaches federal court full b28968c8-3e40-4f72-bd26-758b81c59657 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0ed77cfd Wed, 06 May 2026 03:28:16 -0700 ZestLabs ZestLabs 491 The U.S. military operation escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz lasted barely a day before President Trump announced a pause, though over 1,500 commercial vessels remain stranded and shots c… The U.S. military operation escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz lasted barely a day before President Trump announced a pause, though over 1,500 commercial vessels remain stranded and shots c… No Iran attacks UAE, ceasefire collapses, oil spikes, markets brace for rate hikes full 6691a6dc-1b35-465c-ace3-b8f3107794cd https://share.transistor.fm/s/5ba0d876 Tue, 05 May 2026 03:28:06 -0700 ZestLabs ZestLabs 487 Iran launched ballistic missiles and drones at UAE targets including a major oil facility, marking the first strike since the ceasefire began and pushing the region closer to open conflict. Oil price… Iran launched ballistic missiles and drones at UAE targets including a major oil facility, marking the first strike since the ceasefire began and pushing the region closer to open conflict. Oil price… No U.S. deploys 15,000 troops to Hormuz as Iran warns of attack full dd61d006-f0a1-4f82-ac16-1e5222449cef https://share.transistor.fm/s/4dcdc0ce Mon, 04 May 2026 03:27:32 -0700 ZestLabs ZestLabs 445 The U.S. military is launching "Project Freedom" to open shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran's military says it will fire on any American forces that enter those waters. The Federal… The U.S. military is launching "Project Freedom" to open shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran's military says it will fire on any American forces that enter those waters. The Federal… No Iran diplomacy deadlocked, U.S. troop cuts reshape Europe full 7b02e3d2-ad8f-4330-be8e-180bf6ac41ce https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e5598c0 Sun, 03 May 2026 03:26:08 -0700 ZestLabs ZestLabs 507 Iran's 14-point peace proposal was rejected by Trump, with no agreement on whether to address nuclear issues or sanctions first—and oil prices and food costs keep rising across Asia. The Pentagon ann… Iran's 14-point peace proposal was rejected by Trump, with no agreement on whether to address nuclear issues or sanctions first—and oil prices and food costs keep rising across Asia. The Pentagon ann… No Trump escalates Cuba sanctions, Fed fractured on rates, EU backs Ukraine loan full 45dc1c34-1816-4d46-b4de-68e175c9b5da https://share.transistor.fm/s/f6a265fc Sat, 02 May 2026 03:25:42 -0700 ZestLabs ZestLabs 421 The Trump administration authorized secondary sanctions targeting foreign banks and companies doing business with Cuba, marking the most aggressive economic isolation in decades as the island faces r… The Trump administration authorized secondary sanctions targeting foreign banks and companies doing business with Cuba, marking the most aggressive economic isolation in decades as the island faces r… No Gas hits $4.40 as Iran conflict spreads economic pain, DeepSeek's China push full dfccbc29-ba09-481b-9510-e1c6171ce287 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c01286b4 Fri, 01 May 2026 03:28:23 -0700 ZestLabs ZestLabs 487 Gasoline prices jumped to nearly $4.40 a gallon as the Strait of Hormuz remains blockaded, marking the largest oil supply disruption in history. The economy grew 2 percent in Q1 but the gains mask a… Gasoline prices jumped to nearly $4.40 a gallon as the Strait of Hormuz remains blockaded, marking the largest oil supply disruption in history. The economy grew 2 percent in Q1 but the gains mask a… No Trump rejects Iran's Hormuz proposal, Warsh Fed vote breaks historic precedent full 0fb76f91-c899-4848-ab7c-69f30f79404a https://share.transistor.fm/s/4040abfe Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:28:01 -0700 ZestLabs ZestLabs 487 President Trump doubled down on a naval blockade of Iran, rejecting a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and demanding permanent nuclear restrictions first. Oil prices surged to four-year highs… President Trump doubled down on a naval blockade of Iran, rejecting a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and demanding permanent nuclear restrictions first. Oil prices surged to four-year highs… No Big Tech earnings tonight, Fed frozen by inflation surge, UAE exits OPEC full 24c89c3a-d1bd-4789-97b4-2ef86d1409e3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/58ba5091 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:35:19 -0700 ZestLabs ZestLabs 553 Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft report earnings this evening with investors focused on whether their $600 billion AI spending bet is paying off. Inflation hit 3.3 percent in March driven by sur… Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft report earnings this evening with investors focused on whether their $600 billion AI spending bet is paying off. Inflation hit 3.3 percent in March driven by sur… No Hormuz talks collapse, Fed stuck on rates, Comey indicted over seashells full 3a18eb1c-59f1-46aa-9f3a-46521326d04a https://share.transistor.fm/s/6296e60c Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:34:17 -0700 ZestLabs ZestLabs 530 Diplomatic efforts to end the Strait of Hormuz blockade have broken down after Trump pulled envoys from talks, leaving about 2,000 ships stranded and oil prices soaring. The Federal Reserve held rate… Diplomatic efforts to end the Strait of Hormuz blockade have broken down after Trump pulled envoys from talks, leaving about 2,000 ships stranded and oil prices soaring. The Federal Reserve held rate… No Tech giants report AI earnings amid $600B spending bet full ddcc066a-c052-4a20-937a-ba4797746a45 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e127ffee Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:34:13 -0700 ZestLabs ZestLabs 498 Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft report quarterly results tonight, revealing whether their record $600 billion AI infrastructure spending is actually driving revenue growth. The Senate advanced… Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft report quarterly results tonight, revealing whether their record $600 billion AI infrastructure spending is actually driving revenue growth. The Senate advanced… No UAE exits OPEC after 60 years, DOJ expands federal death penalty full b4c6c31c-bf14-468f-9570-5f647f9509dd https://share.transistor.fm/s/064c4acf Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:33:17 -0700 ZestLabs ZestLabs 469 The United Arab Emirates is leaving OPEC and OPEC+ effective May 1, removing a major oil producer from the cartel as the Hormuz strait remains choked and oil prices surge past $113 a barrel. The Just… The United Arab Emirates is leaving OPEC and OPEC+ effective May 1, removing a major oil producer from the cartel as the Hormuz strait remains choked and oil prices surge past $113 a barrel. The Just… No Iran talks stall as oil soars, marijuana reclassified, Mali's largest attack in a decade full 83d13d56-fce6-4236-adbd-2b0b948fe19c https://share.transistor.fm/s/9a551cc6 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:27:13 -0700 ZestLabs ZestLabs 469 The U.S.–Iran standoff over the Strait of Hormuz is deepening with talks stalled and a dual blockade cutting commercial shipping by over 90 percent, sending Brent crude to $111 a barrel. The Justice… The U.S.–Iran standoff over the Strait of Hormuz is deepening with talks stalled and a dual blockade cutting commercial shipping by over 90 percent, sending Brent crude to $111 a barrel. The Justice… No Rubio rejects Iran deal as oil hits $111, EU backs Ukraine with €90B full d838e4d4-9547-400e-b20a-c194b80c9ad2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/78ea7800 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:28:11 -0700 ZestLabs ZestLabs 515 Secretary of State Rubio rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a power grab. Brent crude surged past $111 a barrel as commercial traffic collapsed. The EU formally appro… Secretary of State Rubio rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a power grab. Brent crude surged past $111 a barrel as commercial traffic collapsed. The EU formally appro… No Iran's nuclear delay gambit, Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens full 078635f2-35e0-4515-a7ff-59e8de7dc571 https://share.transistor.fm/s/68b6278f Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:43:51 -0700 ZestLabs ZestLabs 442 Iran proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the war while deferring nuclear talks, but the Trump administration rejected the deal, saying it won't separate the two issues. Oil prices are… Iran proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the war while deferring nuclear talks, but the Trump administration rejected the deal, saying it won't separate the two issues. Oil prices are… No Gunman attacks White House Correspondents' Dinner, Ukraine strikes deep into Russia full 9430179e-d428-4c0d-b7ff-7264ff1d2af2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1a26e166 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:41:30 -0700 ZestLabs ZestLabs 473 A gunman armed with a shotgun and knives charged a Secret Service checkpoint outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner last night but was stopped immediately with no civilian injuries. Ukraine c… A gunman armed with a shotgun and knives charged a Secret Service checkpoint outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner last night but was stopped immediately with no civilian injuries. Ukraine c… No Iran-US talks resume, court blocks Trump asylum ban, DOJ cuts thousands full 9790d43e-093f-43a5-b3cc-e17a3ea18377 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1497cc1e Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:31:14 -0700 ZestLabs ZestLabs 512 Iran requested a second round of direct talks with the U.S., sending both sides back to Pakistan after negotiations collapsed earlier this week. A federal appeals court ruled President Trump exceeded… Iran requested a second round of direct talks with the U.S., sending both sides back to Pakistan after negotiations collapsed earlier this week. A federal appeals court ruled President Trump exceeded… No Iran talks collapse, U.S. missile stockpile depleted, Europe rearming full 6d6e18aa-0b33-4232-81a5-cc49fbb80779 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3603fdc8 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:31:11 -0700 ZestLabs ZestLabs 523 U.S.-Iran peace negotiations failed after Tehran refused nuclear commitments, and Iran seized ships in the Strait of Hormuz as the Pentagon burns through half its Patriot missiles in seven weeks. Pol… U.S.-Iran peace negotiations failed after Tehran refused nuclear commitments, and Iran seized ships in the Strait of Hormuz as the Pentagon burns through half its Patriot missiles in seven weeks. Pol… No Trump orders Navy to shoot Iran boats, marijuana rescheduled federally full c5437141-96a9-44b3-a562-32f630e4e86e https://share.transistor.fm/s/780f3d1b Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:31:09 -0700 ZestLabs ZestLabs 521 President Trump issued a shoot-to-kill order for Iranian vessels laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions as shipping traffic collapses and oil surges past $100. The Justice Departme… President Trump issued a shoot-to-kill order for Iranian vessels laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions as shipping traffic collapses and oil surges past $100. The Justice Departme… No Iran seizes ships in Hormuz, EU loans Ukraine 90 billion euros full e033250c-b5a5-4a55-b445-ae2e062fe0bd https://share.transistor.fm/s/e92014c9 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:31:06 -0700 ZestLabs ZestLabs 472 Iran's Revolutionary Guard seized two commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz as ship traffic through the waterway collapsed by 95 percent, triggering the largest energy supply disruption in decad… Iran's Revolutionary Guard seized two commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz as ship traffic through the waterway collapsed by 95 percent, triggering the largest energy supply disruption in decad… No Iran talks collapse over Touska seizure, Hormuz shipping halts full 87e30db6-7193-4232-a9c4-5c4ef6e7e6ff https://share.transistor.fm/s/18621d5b Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:31:04 -0700 ZestLabs ZestLabs 424 Diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Iran have broken down after American forces seized the Iranian cargo vessel Touska, prompting Iran to withdraw its negotiating delegation. The confrontation has… Diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Iran have broken down after American forces seized the Iranian cargo vessel Touska, prompting Iran to withdraw its negotiating delegation. The confrontation has… No Iran ceasefire extended, SPLC indicted on fraud charges, AI funding hits $330B full b290425a-d5b7-4447-ade5-4d42cadd1075 https://share.transistor.fm/s/642ee4d3 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:31:01 -0700 ZestLabs ZestLabs 474 The U.S.-Iran ceasefire has been extended indefinitely, but diplomatic talks have collapsed and oil prices are surging as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. A federal grand jury indicted the Southe… The U.S.-Iran ceasefire has been extended indefinitely, but diplomatic talks have collapsed and oil prices are surging as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. A federal grand jury indicted the Southe… No Iran ceasefire expires Wednesday as gas prices spike, Apple names new CEO full 37c7ffbc-02e8-44f6-bdf6-b809d878b405 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c1ee9817 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:30:59 -0700 ZestLabs ZestLabs 549 The U.S.-Iran ceasefire ends Wednesday with Trump signaling no extension, and gasoline prices just posted their largest monthly jump since 1967 as the Strait of Hormuz blockade roils the global econo… The U.S.-Iran ceasefire ends Wednesday with Trump signaling no extension, and gasoline prices just posted their largest monthly jump since 1967 as the Strait of Hormuz blockade roils the global econo… No Iran ceasefire collapses, consumer sentiment hits 74-year low full dd5c79ac-11c2-4f38-97be-22995f238d51 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8a7a211e Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:30:56 -0700 ZestLabs ZestLabs 460 The US-Iran ceasefire over the Strait of Hormuz has fallen apart after just three days, with Iran closing the waterway again and the US Navy seizing an Iranian cargo vessel. American consumer sentime… The US-Iran ceasefire over the Strait of Hormuz has fallen apart after just three days, with Iran closing the waterway again and the US Navy seizing an Iranian cargo vessel. American consumer sentime… No Iran shuts Hormuz strait again, IMF cuts growth forecast, AMOC tipping point looms full 10681ad4-d249-4511-8fdf-414b5d06f75c https://share.transistor.fm/s/7a799f3a Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:30:54 -0700 ZestLabs ZestLabs 481 Iran reopened and then abruptly closed the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours as a ceasefire expires in days and nuclear talks remain deadlocked. The IMF downgraded global growth projections due to Mid… Iran reopened and then abruptly closed the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours as a ceasefire expires in days and nuclear talks remain deadlocked. The IMF downgraded global growth projections due to Mid… No Iran reverses course on Hormuz, consumer sentiment hits 74-year low full 5974eec3-d3aa-46e1-ac9e-83208b75055b https://share.transistor.fm/s/19a3e8a3 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:30:51 -0700 ZestLabs ZestLabs 460 Iran opened the Strait of Hormuz to shipping on Thursday, then shut it down again by Friday, citing a continued U.S. blockade as a ceasefire violation. The economic fallout is mounting: U.S. inflatio… Iran opened the Strait of Hormuz to shipping on Thursday, then shut it down again by Friday, citing a continued U.S. blockade as a ceasefire violation. The economic fallout is mounting: U.S. inflatio… No Jury finds Live Nation liable in Ticketmaster antitrust case full 6049e2ca-5b85-4d99-b8ae-bc7a445b62c2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/97c172d4 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:30:49 -0700 ZestLabs ZestLabs 451 A federal jury in Manhattan ruled that Live Nation and Ticketmaster unlawfully monopolized the ticketing market, controlling nearly 90 percent of major U.S. venues. Netflix beat earnings but signaled… A federal jury in Manhattan ruled that Live Nation and Ticketmaster unlawfully monopolized the ticketing market, controlling nearly 90 percent of major U.S. venues. Netflix beat earnings but signaled… No Iran ceasefire expires April 22, Snap cuts 1,000 jobs citing AI full 0a11c11f-34d5-45b3-9b7c-59c381e3fcb5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/690ff567 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:30:46 -0700 ZestLabs ZestLabs 401 Pakistan's Army Chief is in Tehran pushing for a second round of talks before the U.S.-Iran ceasefire expires on April 22, though three major sticking points remain unresolved. Snap is laying off abo… Pakistan's Army Chief is in Tehran pushing for a second round of talks before the U.S.-Iran ceasefire expires on April 22, though three major sticking points remain unresolved. Snap is laying off abo… No