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Episode 14: The Trump Scorecard & Why the Midterms Matter

On this episode of Public Perspective, host Jim Perron runs through a wide-ranging rundown of the Trump presidency's wins, controversies, and what's at stake in the upcoming midterm elections.

In this episode:

The Iran conflict — why it started, its effect on oil and gas prices, and what a resolution could look like
The real reasons behind high gas prices: the Ukraine-Russia war, energy policy, and record oil company profit margins
Trump's new Greenland minerals and defense agreement, and why it matters strategically
NATO allies agreeing to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP
Border security, ICE enforcement, and immigration law
Trump's UN speech and his stance on the International Criminal Court
Why Jim says the 2026 midterms are the most important election of his lifetime, with a look at patriotism statistics between parties
Media bias, press pool access, and the First Amendment
A call to action for Christian and conservative voters to get out and vote

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# Ep. 14 — Public Perspective

Host Jim Perron covers the Trump administration's recent moves and makes the case for why the upcoming midterms matter.

## Timestamps / Topics

Show Intro — Tonight's focus: Donald Trump's presidency, pros and cons
Iran War Fallout — Why the conflict started, nuclear weapons concerns, and the hit to oil/gas prices
Midterms & Impeachment Talk — Trump isn't on the ballot, but the Democrats' plans for impeachment are a key issue
Why Gas Prices Spike — The Ukraine-Russia war's role in energy costs, compared to the Biden era
Oil Companies & Price Gouging — Record profit margins and calls for accountability
Deal or Bomb Iran — What a potential resolution with Iran could look like
Greenland & Strategic Minerals — The new US-Denmark-Greenland agreement and its national security importance
NATO Allies Pay Up — Member countries agreeing to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP
Border Closed & ICE Defense — Border security policy and a defense of ICE enforcement
UN Speech: No Apologies — Highlights from Trump's UN address
ICC, China & Iran Critique — Trump's stance on the International Criminal Court
Canada Gets No Deal — Commentary on US-Canada trade relations
Trump Wins and Loyalty — Policy wins and Trump's approach to political loyalty
Policy Wins and Accords — No tax on tips/overtime/Social Security, the Abraham Accords
Media Lies and Break — Critique of mainstream media coverage
Patriotism Stats Show Divide — Survey data on party pride in America (2001 vs. 2026)
Rights at Risk Warning — Warnings about free speech, religious freedom, and government overreach
Religion and Voting Push — A call for Christian voters to register and vote
Press Pool and First Amendment — Debate over press access to the White House
Media Bias and Fox Critique — Commentary on coverage disparities across networks
Hold the Line for Economy — The case for staying the course through the midterms
Energy Policy and Inflation — Comparing inflation and energy policy under Biden vs. Trump
Wrap Up — Where to follow the show

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