• 12 minutes 9 seconds
    Moscow attack, Vance’s Israel warning and the World Cup Scots of Boston

    Vice President JD Vance warns Israel the U.S. is its last ally, as he pulls out of a trip to Switzerland for Iran peace talks. Republicans tear apart President Donald Trump’s Iran deal. Ukraine brings the war to Moscow in its most significant strike yet. New York finally gets its Knicks parade. And Scotland’s World Cup fans drink Boston dry.  Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.

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    19 June 2026, 10:18 am
  • 12 minutes 25 seconds
    Iran deal signed, Warsh’s Fed era and Mangione’s defense

    The U.S. and Iran sign an interim agreement to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The deal looks set to bolster Hezbollah’s hand with Tehran promising its ally a cut of the cash once its assets are unfrozen. It’s a new day at the Fed as Kevin Warsh takes the helm. Luigi Mangione plans for a mental health crisis defense. And a small UK election could spell big trouble for Prime Minister Keir Starmer.


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    18 June 2026, 9:40 am
  • 12 minutes 12 seconds
    G7, Messi and the Cape Verde goalie

    The death rate in U.S. immigration centers doubles since President Donald Trump took office, a Reuters analysis finds. World leaders at the G7 walk a tightrope to avoid provoking Trump. Reuters reveals the $300 billion private investment fund outlined in the U.S.-Iran deal. Messi scores a hat-trick to equal the all-time World Cup scoring record. And the mom of Cape Verde’s history-making goalkeeper watches from home, barred by a $15,000 visa bond.

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    17 June 2026, 10:09 am
  • 12 minutes 31 seconds
    Trump’s Iran gamble, UK social media ban and World Cup water breaks

    U.S. President Donald Trump’s Iran deal is dividing his party and putting his midterm hopes at risk. FIFA’s new controversial rule forces World Cup players to stop mid-game for hydration breaks. And the UK pulls the plug on social media for under 16s. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.

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    16 June 2026, 9:22 am
  • 12 minutes 17 seconds
    Iran-US deal, G7 summit and Iran’s World Cup opener

    U.S. President Donald Trump announces a peace deal with Iran on his 80th birthday, with both sides set to formally sign in Switzerland on Friday. Trump rounds out his celebration hosting thousands of guests for a UFC fight on the South Lawn. World leaders gather in France for the G7 summit. And Iran takes on New Zealand in their World Cup opener.  Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.

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    15 June 2026, 9:41 am
  • 12 minutes 16 seconds
    Knicks win, Trump’s UFC birthday and Albania’s ‘flamingo revolution’

    The New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs to claim their first NBA championship in more than 50 years. U.S. President Donald Trump marks his 80th birthday with UFC fights on the White House lawn. Protesters in Albania's capital rally against a luxury resort project tied to Jared Kushner, in demonstrations being called the Flamingo Revolution.

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    14 June 2026, 1:49 pm
  • 12 minutes 16 seconds
    Iran peace deal, SpaceX IPO and World Cup concerns

    The U.S. and Iran say a nuclear deal could be signed within days, but both sides differ on the terms. SpaceX surged in its trading debut, pushing its valuation past $2 trillion and making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire. The U.S. military has killed the leader of Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua in a strike Venezuela says was a joint intelligence effort. Plus, the empty seats at the World Cup raise concerns.

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    13 June 2026, 2:52 pm
  • 12 minutes 38 seconds
    SpaceX’s big day, Iran, Ebola’s patient zero and Russian chess

    SpaceX is set for its market debut after a record IPO makes Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire. President Trump says an Iran nuclear deal could come this weekend, but Tehran says key issues remain unresolved. In Congo, investigators hunt for patient zero after linking a deadly Ebola outbreak to a pastor’s funeral. And Russia is suspended from international chess for running tournaments in occupied Ukrainian territory.


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    12 June 2026, 10:05 am
  • 12 minutes 46 seconds
    US-Iran, Russia’s teen killers, Belfast and World Cup heat

    The U.S. and Iran trade attacks for a second day as President Donald Trump threatens more strikes unless Tehran agrees to a deal. Belfast riots expose deep-rooted racism. Ukraine’s police chief accuses Russia of recruiting Ukrainian teenage girls to kill servicemen. And nearly all the 104 World Cup games could be played in dangerously hot conditions. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.

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    11 June 2026, 10:08 am
  • 12 minutes 44 seconds
    US-Iran strikes, World Cup tickets, Musk’s Starbase, and sterile screwworm

    Iran hits U.S. bases in Jordan and the Gulf after American retaliation for a downed Apache helicopter. Tehran says its World Cup ticket allocation has been pulled. SpaceX’s Starbase divides a Texas community.  The USDA ramps up the production of sterile male flies, in a bid to wipe out screwworm. Anti-immigrant riots erupt in Belfast. And Bad Bunny gets a private audience with the Pope.  Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.

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    10 June 2026, 10:02 am
  • 12 minutes 13 seconds
    Iran-Israel stand-down, Trump booed and Siri’s overhaul

    Iran and Israel agree to stop attacking each other — for now — but both sides warn they'll hit back if provoked. New York Knicks fans boo President Trump at Madison Square Garden. Apple unveils a long-overdue overhaul of Siri, as it scrambles to catch up with rivals in the AI race. And, Japan’s bears are getting bolder.  Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.

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    9 June 2026, 10:07 am
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