{"podcast":{"title":"Verdict with Ted Cruz","slug":"verdict-with-ted-cruz-108306","podcast_index_feed_id":108306,"rss_url":"https://www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/2bee9419-43de-46ce-8996-af2a01167517/84cf551f-a33b-41d8-b112-af2a01167541/podcast.rss","website_url":"https://www.iheart.com/podcast/867-verdict-with-ted-cruz-56253661/","image_url":"https://www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/2bee9419-43de-46ce-8996-af2a01167517/84cf551f-a33b-41d8-b112-af2a01167541/image.jpg?t=1665530564&size=Large","author":"iHeartPodcasts","episode_count":1184,"summary":"Join Senator Ted Cruz and co-host Ben Ferguson as they break down the most important news stories of the day and reveal what they mean for you. On \"Verdict with Ted Cruz,” you will go behind the scenes of the political debates that define our country. \"Verdict with Ted Cruz\" is being brought to you by Jobs, Freedom, and Security PAC, a political action committee dedicated to supporting conservative causes, organizations, and candidates across the country. In 2022, Jobs, Freedom, and Security PAC plans to donate to conservative candidates running for Congress and help the Republican Party across the nation.","last_synced_at":"2026-08-01T14:23:23.174064+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/verdict-with-ted-cruz-108306"},"episode":{"title":"Middle East Talks Teeter on the Brink, Waltz plays Spy Games in Minnesota & the Shocking Search for Missing Migrant Kids Week In Review","slug":"middle-east-talks-teeter-on-the-brink-waltz-plays-spy-games-in-minnesota-the-shocking-search-for-missing-migrant-kids-week-in-review","published_at":"2026-06-13T07:40:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/verdict-with-ted-cruz-108306/middle-east-talks-teeter-on-the-brink-waltz-plays-spy-games-in-minnesota-the-shocking-search-for-missing-migrant-kids-week-in-review","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/verdict-with-ted-cruz-108306","url":"https://omny.fm/shows/verdict-with-ted-cruz-1/middle-east-talks-teeter-on-the-brink-waltz-plays-spy-games-in-minnesota-the-shocking-search-for-missing-migrant-kids-week-in-review","audio_url":"https://podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/arttrk.com/p/D5CA5/mgln.ai/e/28/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/2bee9419-43de-46ce-8996-af2a01167517/d8f430d5-2011-4e69-a06f-b456006a03a1/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=84cf551f-a33b-41d8-b112-af2a01167541","summary":"1. 🇮🇷 Iran, Israel, and U.S. Foreign Policy There were escalating military tensions between Israel and Iran , including missile exchanges and Israeli airstrikes. U.S. involvement: The U.S. was not directly involved in strikes. President Trump is portrayed as attempting to control escalation while negotiating a deal . Preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. Criticism of previous administrations (Obama/Biden) for being too lenient. 2. 🏛️ Minnesota Whistleblower and Fraud Allegations Officials in Minnesota (including Governor Tim Walz’s administration) ignored or covered up fraud in social programs . Whistleblowers were allegedly: Intimidated Monitored Investigated by private investigators There is : Systematic fraud Government retaliation against employees who reported misconduct 3. 👶 Missing Migrant Children at the U.S. Border Hundreds of thousands of migrant children were lost or unaccounted for during the Biden administration. Many were placed with unverified sponsors. Some children were subjected to trafficking, forced labor, or abuse . The Trump administration is now recovering these children (claims ~146,000 found). Connecting this issue to broader points on immigration policies and “open borders.” Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the  47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! 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