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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Three Brothers, One Mission: How MeidasTouch Is Changing Political Media
In a world overflowing with podcasts, three brothers saw a gap and decided to fill it. But Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas aren't exactly the usual suspects for launching a political media empire. Ben is a powerhouse attorney and business partner to former NFL player Colin Kaepernick. Brett earned an Emmy for editing The Ellen DeGeneres Show. And Jordy? He's an award-winning marketer with a sharp instinct for generating buzz. Together, they launched the MeidasTouch Network (MTN) to cut through the noise and bring clarity — and maybe a little edge — to today's polarized political landscape. What started as a passion project between siblings has grown into a media force, with over 4 billion views on YouTube alone. In an exclusive interview with Katie Couric, the brothers reflected on MTN's beginnings, born during the uncertainty of the Covid-19 pandemic. 'We were trying to share our lived experience with everybody out there,' Brett said. 'So when we saw something we thought was crazy, we'd just be like, 'Isn't this crazy, everybody? Are we all watching the same thing? Is it just us?' I think for a while we were all just looking at each other like, 'I don't understand.'' Now, they're top podcasters, giving their more conservative counterparts a serious run for their money. In February, the brothers even unseated Joe Rogan, briefly claiming the title of the most popular podcast in the country. While Jordy says they have also outpaced right-leaning commentators like Tucker Carlson and Charlie Kirk, he acknowledges that part of the other side's effectiveness lies in its ability to create an almost inescapable feedback loop. 'It's heavy funding from billionaires, and influence that then just trickles down into that 'manosphere,' he said, referring to an online network of platforms promoting masculinity. 'And once you get hit with things like Fox News clips, it's an ecosystem that all feeds into itself. The algorithm takes it onto your social network so you really can't escape it.' For more of their thoughts on the ever-changing media landscape and Trump's return to power, watch the full interview above. The post Three Brothers, One Mission: How MeidasTouch Is Changing Political Media appeared first on Katie Couric Media.
The Hill
02-05-2025
- Business
- The Hill
Where do the DOGE stimulus checks stand?
Even though the Trump administration has weighed the option, the possibility of taxpayers getting a stimulus check from tech billionaire Elon Musk or the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) remains uncertain. Trump's campaign has reportedly teased the idea of the checks in a funding email to supporters, according to MeidasTouch Network's Archive of Political Emails. Here is what you need to know about a potential DOGE check. What is the DOGE stimulus check? President Trump has previously endorsed the idea of sending 20 percent of the commission's savings back to taxpayers as a 'DOGE dividend' in the form of $5,000 stimulus checks. In its efforts to cut waste, fraud and abuse from the federal government, DOGE has a savings goal of $2 trillion. So far, DOGE claims it has saved an estimated $160 billion, equal to about $993.79 per taxpayer. Who would qualify for the checks? Any potential stimulus check would only be sent to households that are net-income taxpayers, meaning they pay more in taxes than they get back. Lower-income Americans may not be able to qualify for the stimulus checks. The checks would only be issued per household rather than each individual taxpayer, including those receiving Social Security benefits that meet the income tax requirements.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Where do the DOGE stimulus checks stand?
(NewsNation) — Even though the Trump administration has weighed the option, the possibility of taxpayers getting a stimulus check from Elon Musk's DOGE remains uncertain. Trump's campaign has reportedly teased the idea of the checks in a funding email to supporters, according to MeidasTouch Network's Archive of Political Emails. Here is what you need to know about a potential DOGE check. President Donald Trump has previously endorsed the idea of sending 20% of DOGE's savings back to taxpayers as a 'DOGE dividend' in the form of $5,000 stimulus checks. In its efforts to cut waste, fraud and abuse from the federal government, DOGE has a savings goal of $2 trillion. So far, DOGE claims it has saved an estimated $160 billion, equal to about $993.79 per taxpayer. Mike Waltz, his deputy out of White House positions: Reports Any potential stimulus check would only be sent to households that are net-income taxpayers, meaning they pay more in taxes than they get back. Lower-income Americans may not be able to qualify for the stimulus checks. The checks would only be issued per household rather than each individual taxpayer, including those receiving Social Security benefits that meet the income tax requirements. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Afternoon Briefing: Johnson pitches ‘modest' Springfield wish list
Good afternoon, Chicago. Mayor Brandon Johnson touted his Springfield agenda as both 'modest' and beneficial to the whole state of Illinois during a short stop to the statehouse today, where he will surely face steep headwinds to accomplish what he wants for Chicago during a tough state budget season. This is Johnson's first visit to the General Assembly since May 2024, when he came home with lackluster results for the city. Faced with ongoing reluctance from lawmakers and Gov. JB Pritzker, the mayor has fine-tuned his message this time to make the case that helping Chicago will help the rest of the state. Here's what else is happening today. And remember, for the latest breaking news in Chicago, visit and sign up to get our alerts on all your devices. Subscribe to more newsletters | Asking Eric | Horoscopes | Puzzles & Games | Today in History Pritzker was joined by Govs. Tim Walz of Minnesota, the unsuccessful 2024 vice presidential nominee, Maura Healey of Massachusetts and Kathy Hochul of New York in an hourlong, live-streamed question-and-answer event hosted by the MeidasTouch Network. Read more here. More top news stories: Downtown alderman considering Cook County Board run against Preckwinkle Despite Trump's order, Chicago consent decree mandating police reform 'will remain in effect' American businesses are canceling orders from China, postponing expansion plans and hunkering down to see what trade policy surprises President Donald Trump plans to spring on them next. Read more here. More top business stories: Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson goes bald in DirecTV commercial as it pitches streaming Glencoe 6-bedroom with herringbone marble foyer: $3.8M In his debut NWSL season, Lorne Donaldson led Chicago to the playoffs with a 10-14-2 record. But that success quickly dried up for the Stars, who started the 2025 season with a 1-5-0 record. Read more here. More top sports stories: Chicago White Sox are sending Colson Montgomery back to Arizona for 1-on-1 work: 'Let's go and attack this now' Shota Imanaga exits his start with cramps in both legs in Chicago Cubs' 9-0 win The river is why we are here; it has for hundreds of years played a crucial role first for transportation, fishing, and farming and later as a shortcut between the Mississippi River and Lake Michigan, creating Chicago. Read more here. More top Eat. Watch. Do. stories: Column: 50 years ago, 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' showed us what comedy needs — and doesn't Constellation announces new Sound & Gravity festival of jazz and avant-garde A judge released a Palestinian student at Columbia University who led protests against Israel's war in Gaza and was arrested by immigration officials during an interview about finalizing his U.S. citizenship. Read more here. More top stories from around the world: Kamala Harris plans a speech sharply criticizing Donald Trump's policies Meghan Markle to lose royal title after William becomes king, according to report
Chicago Tribune
30-04-2025
- Business
- Chicago Tribune
Afternoon Briefing: Johnson pitches ‘modest' Springfield wish list
Good afternoon, Chicago. Mayor Brandon Johnson touted his Springfield agenda as both 'modest' and beneficial to the whole state of Illinois during a short stop to the statehouse today, where he will surely face steep headwinds to accomplish what he wants for Chicago during a tough state budget season. This is Johnson's first visit to the General Assembly since May 2024, when he came home with lackluster results for the city. Faced with ongoing reluctance from lawmakers and Gov. JB Pritzker, the mayor has fine-tuned his message this time to make the case that helping Chicago will help the rest of the state. Here's what else is happening today. And remember, for the latest breaking news in Chicago, visit and sign up to get our alerts on all your devices. Gov. JB Pritzker urges Democrats to protest at GOP congressional offices in response to President Donald Trump Pritzker was joined by Govs. Tim Walz of Minnesota, the unsuccessful 2024 vice presidential nominee, Maura Healey of Massachusetts and Kathy Hochul of New York in an hourlong, live-streamed question-and-answer event hosted by the MeidasTouch Network. Read more here. Downtown alderman considering Cook County Board run against Preckwinkle Despite Trump's order, Chicago consent decree mandating police reform 'will remain in effect' President Donald Trump's tariffs loom over the economy as shipments from China fall American businesses are canceling orders from China, postponing expansion plans and hunkering down to see what trade policy surprises President Donald Trump plans to spring on them next. Read more here. Chicago Stars fire coach Lorne Donaldson amid one of the franchise's worst starts in history In his debut NWSL season, Lorne Donaldson led Chicago to the playoffs with a 10-14-2 record. But that success quickly dried up for the Stars, who started the 2025 season with a 1-5-0 record. Read more here. More top sports stories: Chicago White Sox are sending Colson Montgomery back to Arizona for 1-on-1 work: 'Let's go and attack this now' Shota Imanaga exits his start with cramps in both legs in Chicago Cubs' 9-0 win Column: As State Street's closes for repairs, an appreciation of our bridges over the Chicago River The river is why we are here; it has for hundreds of years played a crucial role first for transportation, fishing, and farming and later as a shortcut between the Mississippi River and Lake Michigan, creating Chicago. Read more here. More top Eat. Watch. Do. stories: A Palestinian student at Columbia is released after arrest at his citizenship interview A judge released a Palestinian student at Columbia University who led protests against Israel's war in Gaza and was arrested by immigration officials during an interview about finalizing his U.S. citizenship. Read more here.
