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The Young Turks

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Clad has been grading The Young Turks segments since Jun 2026 — 18 reports so far, published as notable segments air. Its most-covered subjects on Clad: Iran, Israel & Gaza, Foreign Policy. Every report checks the segment's load-bearing claims against primary sources, then scores the coverage for factual accuracy, political lean, and how the public received it — so you can see how The Young Turks's reporting holds up story by story, not just take its word for it.

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Trump Allies Allege Israeli Media Influence Targets JD Vance

Oct 1, 2026

The Young Turks interviewed Amber Duke, editor-in-chief of the Daily Caller, about her outlet's reporting on Trump allies alleging foreign interference by Emily Schrader, a U.S.-born Israeli journalist at JNS and ILTV funded partly by the Adelson Family Foundation. They discussed JD Vance's internal skepticism toward endless Middle East wars and the Epstein files, Trump's shift on neoconservatism, and Mark Dubowitz's FDD piece warning Israel to deepen military, technological, intelligence, and economic integration with the U.S. to avoid Iran-style financial warfare. The segment explored generational shifts among young conservatives questioning U.S. support for Israel amid the ongoing Iran war, now in its seventh month.

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FBI Eases Automatic Disqualifiers for Past Prostitution, Theft, Bestiality in Hiring

Sep 6, 2026

The Young Turks segment reported on FBI policy changes under Director Kash Patel that remove automatic disqualification for certain past behaviors in background checks, citing a June internal memo. It detailed allowances for applicants who solicited prostitution fewer than three times if over 10 years ago and in a legal jurisdiction, theft from an employer more than three years prior, and bestiality or animal cruelty before age 18. The host criticized the moves as risking blackmail and poor judgment in agents, linked them to over 1,100 experienced agent losses in 2025, and questioned Patel's focus amid meetings with Israeli officials. Sourcing relied heavily on the CBS News report based on multiple briefed sources and a former agent quote, plus government personnel data reviewed by ex-analyst Philip Field. The FBI spokesperson confirmed limited changes for narrow circumstances like childhood sexual abuse but pushed back on characterizations of lowered standards. The segment included the host's personal views on sex work legalization and speculation on motives.

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Trump threatens trade cutoff with deficit nations unless Fed cuts rates

Sep 4, 2026

The Young Turks segment discusses President Trump's Truth Social post reacting to the strong August jobs report by demanding the Federal Reserve lower interest rates or he will halt trade with countries where the US runs a trade deficit, including Canada, China, Mexico, the EU, and others. Hosts criticize the logic as irrational since foreign nations do not control US rates, argue it would harm the US most, and link it to broader patterns of Trump prioritizing the wealthy over average Americans amid high gas prices and an affordability crisis. They also note differing mortgage structures and economic conditions explain why countries like Canada have lower rates. Sourcing draws from Trump's post, US Census Bureau trade data, and implied Fed signals via Kevin Warsh. The discussion features hosts Ana Kasparian and Jake, with anecdotal observations from California and Texas; no external experts or administration voices appear. The throughline is that Trump's approach reflects ignorance or deliberate disregard for economic consequences that hurt working people.

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TYT Host Cenk Uygur Accuses Ben Shapiro's Family of Nuclear Theft in Fiery Exchange

Sep 2, 2026

The Young Turks segment reacts to Ben Shapiro suggesting certain immigrant families (including Cenk Uygur's) have not benefited America and implying disloyalty. Hosts counter by accusing Shapiro's family of nuclear espionage via his alleged uncle Zalman Shapiro in the NUMEC affair, claiming Israel has cost the U.S. trillions in wars, and alleging Shapiro prioritizes Israel over America. They play a Netanyahu clip interpreted as boasting influence over U.S. politicians and discuss IDF AI targeting tools like 'Where's Daddy?'. The panel defends their patriotism while polling viewers on deportation rhetoric.

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CBS News reports on El-Sayed's deleted 9/11 tweets amid Michigan Senate race

Aug 31, 2026

The segment analyzes a CBS News article from August 31, 2026, on Democratic Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed's deleted tweets referencing the 9/11 attacks alongside COVID deaths and US foreign policy costs. Hosts argue the piece exaggerates innocuous comments to smear El-Sayed as a Muslim sympathetic to terrorism. They discuss his recent apology to Jewish Democrats over March 2026 comments on a synagogue attack. The broadcast ties the coverage to Bari Weiss's leadership at CBS and Larry Ellison's pro-Israel philanthropy.

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Candace Owens questions surveillance image of Tyler Robinson in Charlie Kirk murder hearing

Aug 30, 2026

The segment features Candace Owens reacting to graphics comparing an alleged unmanipulated image of Tyler Robinson with a version shown during his preliminary hearing in the Charlie Kirk murder case. It claims the court saw a manipulated surveillance photo with distorted background cars and altered aspect ratio that does not match Robinson's skinny build. Owens and the host speculate on who altered it, criticize delayed release of clearer footage, and question the strength of evidence despite the hearing's purpose of establishing probable cause.

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Israeli government funds Eagles’ Wings lobbying and Christian tourism ads on Cruz podcast

Aug 29, 2026

The Young Turks segment discusses Israeli government influence in US politics through AIPAC, direct funding to Christian Zionist groups like Eagles’ Wings, and a tourism ad campaign targeting evangelicals. It features reporting on $245k+ funneled to Eagles’ Wings for lobbying and ads on Ted Cruz’s podcast. Guests connect this to declining support among young evangelicals and broader claims about media ownership and foreign 'bribery' of politicians and religious leaders. The discussion references a 2026 US-Israel conflict with Iran as context for shifting public opinion.

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Pentagon drafts tactical nuclear options for regional wars with Russia, China amid Iran conflict

Aug 29, 2026

The segment claims the Trump administration is discussing tactical nuclear weapons use, framed as driven by Israel to enable further Middle East wars including against Iran and Turkey. It dismisses official explanations about Russia and China threats, cites Mark Levin and Netanyahu remarks, labels Israel an out-of-control fascist state seeking US nuclear support, and notes Tucker Carlson's opposition to nuclear first use. The host warns against any normalization of nukes and promises more receipts in a longer video.

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Washington Post rehires Karen Attiah after arbitrator rules firing over Charlie Kirk posts violated contract

Aug 25, 2026

The Young Turks segment covers the reinstatement of Washington Post opinion columnist Karen Attiah, fired in September 2025 for Bluesky posts made on the day Charlie Kirk was assassinated at Utah Valley University. Hosts Anna and Cenk Uygur detail her 11-year tenure, her award for Khashoggi coverage, specific posts referencing political violence, the Minnesota Democratic legislators' shootings, and Kirk's past comments on Black women. They discuss her Substack defense, the Post's termination letter citing gross misconduct and staff safety risks, and the arbitrator's ruling that the paper violated her labor agreement by failing to prove misconduct, ordering immediate rehiring and back pay. Sourcing relies on Attiah's own posts, Substack, the termination letter, and the arbitrator's decision. No named external experts appear; the hosts provide commentary throughout, with Cenk stressing freedom of speech and contract law while expressing personal disapproval of Attiah's rhetoric about 'white men' and the timing right after Kirk's death.

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Gas prices average $4.06 amid Iran conflict; BNPL originations hit $160B in 2025

Aug 18, 2026

The segment examines rising US gas prices above $4 per gallon and links them to Middle East conflicts involving Israel, Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and Red Sea disruptions. It highlights consumer struggles with inflation, focusing on buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) loans for essentials like rent and utilities, record consumer debt, and a reported 0.6% drop in July retail sales. Guests discuss polling on affordability concerns and criticize Trump administration policies, including recent arms contracts. Sourcing draws on Federal Reserve estimates, a December 2025 CFPB report on 2023 BNPL data, retail sales figures, and recent news on a $22.9 billion Tomahawk missile contract; guests include hosts and analysts framing issues as systemic failures exacerbated by foreign entanglements.

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Ondas Inc. appoints former Mossad chief David Barnea as defense division chairman

Aug 17, 2026

The segment covers the August 2026 appointment of former Mossad Director David Barnea as Global President and Chairman of Ondas Defense Ltd., a subsidiary of Nasdaq-listed Ondas Inc. It links this to prior acquisitions of Israeli firms including Airobotics and Iron Drone assets, and discusses a co-founder with ties to WorldCom. The sourcing draws primarily from an independent Substack journalist (Gen XGirl), company graphics, and opinion commentary. It ties the story to the 2026 US-Israel conflict with Iran, claims of fake intelligence, aid debates, and alleged military infiltration via tech and NDAA funding.

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Khanna Introduces Data Center Bill of Rights to Empower Local Communities

Aug 17, 2026

The segment discusses Rep. Ro Khanna's Data Center Bill of Rights resolution addressing community concerns over AI data center expansion. It covers environmental impacts, cost-shifting to ratepayers, and lack of local input, while contrasting positions across parties. It draws on Khanna's public statements and bill text, references a Harvard economist's GDP analysis, mentions Sen. Dave McCormick's town hall comments, and includes panel discussion on polling and corporate influence.

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