This week on What’s New with ME, Ali Mehdaoui delivers a no-spin, deeply contextual breakdown of the most consequential stories shaping global politics, U.S. power, and public trust — without partisan noise, algorithmic outrage, or selective empathy.
We begin with the Iran protests, where hundreds are reportedly dead, thousands detained, and internet blackouts are concealing one of the most serious internal challenges to the regime in decades. Why is global outrage selective — and what does silence say about modern activism?
Next, we examine the ICE shooting in Minneapolis, separating verified facts from viral speculation, and asking the harder question: can accountability exist without chaos?
Ali then turns to Mississippi, where a historic synagogue — once bombed by the KKK for supporting civil rights — was set on fire again. This segment explores antisemitism, historical memory, and why attacks on houses of worship are never isolated incidents.
From there, the conversation moves to Venezuela after Maduro — and the real geopolitical story most commentators miss. This episode explains how Venezuela’s massive oil reserves factor into global power, China’s energy dependence, and why leverage — not war — is reshaping alliances. No shots fired. No war declared. Just strategy.
Immigration is tackled next, with historical clarity: how Clinton, Bush, Obama, Biden, and Trump all enforced similar deportation laws — and why Trump faced unique backlash for acting on long-standing policy.
The tone shifts to sports as the Chicago Bears deliver a stunning comeback, while the Philadelphia Eagles suffer a shocking playoff exit, proving once again that momentum — not reputation — decides outcomes.
Finally, breaking news: federal prosecutors open a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. With questions surrounding congressional testimony, Fed independence, and political pressure, this story could have massive implications for markets, interest rates, and economic trust.
The episode closes with a powerful commentary on digital vigilantes, hashtag activism, and why real change doesn’t trend — it legislates.
If you’re tired of outrage without understanding, this episode is for you.