# TODAY'S NEWS, March 12-13, 2026

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Podcast: [Today's News with Larry Schweikart](https://stenobird.com/podcast/today-s-news-with-larry-schweikart-7165588)
Published: 2026-03-14T01:47:02+00:00
Episode link: https://todays-news.simplecast.com/episodes/todays-news-march-12-13-2026-YZFO0MNG
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Security concerns dominate headlines amid reports of isolated violent incidents, intelligence risks, and geopolitical tensions linked to Iran, alongside domestic political disputes over election integrity, legislation, party strategy, and institutional accountability. Cultural debates continue around religion, education trends, social norms, and demographic shifts, while economic developments highlight labor dynamics, energy costs, AI expansion, corporate restructuring, and infrastructure challenges. Internationally, uncertainty surrounds Iranian leadership, shifting global energy routes, defense preparedness in Europe, and evolving diplomatic negotiations. Entertainment coverage includes high-profile music memorabilia sales and streaming trends, while medical updates focus on new federal monitoring tools for vaccine and drug side effects. The roundup closes with historical reflections on Indigenous hunting practices and industrial resource use.

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