Welcome to Every Degree Matters, hosted by Saffran Mihnar. Join us as we explore today’s most pressing issues: political polarization, environmental challenges, the rapid pace of technological change, and more. Via commentary and guest conversations, let’s dive into these topics with approachable discussions from the perspective of individuals navigating the complexities of our world. Tune in next time for Every Degree Matters and we hope to see you soon!
EDM Podcast #37: Iran War Powers, Starmer Resigns, Trump 250th, Greenspan Dies & Market Crash
Saffran discussed the major headlines in this episode, including the US Congress passing a war powers resolution amid the Iran conflict, the deepening split in Democratic primaries direction, the “Mamdani Effect” in the New York 2026 primaries, President Trump launching the 250th US anniversary mega-celebration in Washington, D.C. with nationwide Semiquincentennial events underway, the passing of former Fed Chair Alan Greenspan, Senator Rubio’s visit to Gulf allies amid Iran deal pressure, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resignation, Europe’s record-breaking extreme heatwave, and the sharp global markets decline following the tech sell-off."Tech crash hits global markets"
Saffran discussed the outcomes of the G7 Summit held in France from June 15–17, 2026, including the opulent Versailles dinner, the historic US–Iran Peace Deal outlined in a 14-Point “End of War” Framework, the Federal Reserve’s surprising moves that shocked markets after its first meeting under new leadership, fresh US sanctions targeting the Cuban President and Castro family members, ongoing divisions in Congress over government surveillance powers, Donald Trump’s endorsement of a right-wing presidential candidate in Colombia, Vladimir Putin’s rejection of Volodymyr Zelensky’s call for direct face-to-face talks, the deadly 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck southern Philippines on June 8, 2026, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s claim of election victory, and the joint hosting of the FIFA World Cup 2026 by the United States, Canada, and Mexico."The US-Iran Deal that left Isreal out"
20 May 2026
EDM Podcast #35:US Inflation at Highest Since 2022 | Bulgaria’s First Stable Gov Since 1997
Saffran breaks down the biggest global stories shaking markets and geopolitics in May 2026. He discusses the sharp jump in US inflation to its highest level since 2022, the confirmation of Kevin Warsh as the new Federal Reserve Chair, and why the Trump–Xi Beijing Summit has become the most significant US foreign policy event of the year. Saffran also covers the dangerous escalation in the US–Iran conflict despite the ceasefire, Europe’s plans for massive retaliatory tariffs against the US, the worsening European energy crisis, and the UK local elections that are reshaping British politics. Plus, he analyzes Bulgaria’s historic first stable majority government since 1997 and the concerning Hantavirus outbreak reported on a cruise ship.
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