Stripped out News's Daily Brief
Stripped Out News: The Daily Brief
There’s too much noise in the news cycle. We’re here to cut through it.
Stripped Out News is your fast-paced, daily 10-15 minute audio briefing designed to deliver exactly what you need to know to start your day, with none of the partisan spin, outrage bait, or editorializing.
We tell you what happened, who is involved, and what to watch for next, without ever telling you how to feel about it.
No sides. All facts. Let's dive in.
Episodes
66 episodes
July 2nd, 2026 - Harris 2028, Trump Payment, UFO Council
In today’s briefing, we strip out the narrative and focus strictly on the verified facts surrounding Kamala Harris’s outreach to progressive leaders ahead of a potential 2028 primary run and E. Jean Carroll’s efforts to collect millions from fo...
July 1st, 2026 - Birthright citizenship, US-Iran talks, geofence warrants, Yankees-Red Sox
In today’s briefing, we strip out the narrative and focus strictly on the verified facts surrounding the Supreme Court’s rulings on birthright citizenship and campaign spending, as well as ongoing diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Iran amid...
June 30th 2026 - Rinsch sentenced, Napa fees, Soros spending, Mbappe dominates
In today’s briefing, we strip out the narrative and focus strictly on the verified facts surrounding filmmaker Carl Rinsch’s 30-month prison sentence for defrauding Netflix and Napa Valley winemakers’ pushback against new state fees. We also di...
June 25th, 2026 - Iran, SAVE Act, Courthouse Arrests, World Cup
In today’s briefing, we strip out the narrative and focus strictly on the verified facts surrounding developments in Iran and the House Republicans' threat of a legislative standoff over the SAVE America Act. We also dive into a federal judge b...
June 24th, 2026 - Iran, Radar Deal, AI Chips, NFL Draft
In today’s briefing, we strip out the narrative and focus strictly on the verified facts surrounding developments in Iran and a finalized $1.8 billion radar technology agreement between Australia and Canada. We also dive into the U.S. governmen...
une 23rd 2026 - Iran, Supreme Court, Trump Health
In today’s briefing, we strip out the narrative and focus strictly on the verified facts surrounding developments in Iran and reports on former President Trump's health and medication requests. We also dive into the Supreme Court's dismissal of...
June 22nd 2026 - Iran, Alan Greenspan, Tesla Crash, Serena Williams
In today’s briefing, we strip out the narrative and focus strictly on the verified facts surrounding developments in Iran and the passing of former Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan at 100. We also dive into the growing bipartisan opposition...
June 20th 2026 - Iran, Obama Center, MLB Investigation, Bolivian Crisis
In today’s briefing, we strip out the narrative and focus strictly on the verified facts surrounding developments in Iran and the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago amid divided public response. We also dive into Cuba’s sweepin...
June 19th, 2026 - Iran, Medals of Honor, Marijuana Gun Rights, Juneteenth
In today’s briefing, we strip out the narrative and focus strictly on the verified facts surrounding developments in Iran and President Trump awarding Medals of Honor to Vietnam and Afghanistan veterans. We also dive into the Supreme Court upho...
SOS: Deep Dive — "Don't Trust Your Eyes"
A finance employee in Hong Kong authorized $25.6 million in wire transfers after a video call with his CFO. Every face on the screen was a deepfake. A mother in Arizona heard her daughter sobbing and begging for help — her daughter was safe at ...
june 15th 2026 - Biolabs, Monastery Strike, SPLC Classifications, Bear Attack
In today's briefing, we strip out the narrative and focus strictly on the verified facts surrounding Tulsi Gabbard confirming US-funded biolabs in Ukraine and Russia denying involvement in a Kyiv monastery strike. We also dive into reports of f...
June 14th 2026- Flag day
We take a short look into the beginnings of Flag day and the legacy it leaves.
June 12th 2026 - Iran, UFC Fight, Biolabs, Gas Prices
n today’s briefing, we strip out the narrative and focus strictly on the verified facts surrounding developments in Iran and the federal government’s potential takeover of Washington D.C. We also dive into the declassification of evidence regar...
June 11th 2026 - Iran, Foster Youth, Pentagon Lockdown, Knicks Comeback
n today’s briefing, we strip out the narrative and focus strictly on the verified facts surrounding developments in Iran and the First Lady’s launch of a financial initiative for foster youth. We also dive into the Pentagon’s lockdown due to a ...
June 10th 2026 - Iran, Immigration, Belfast Protests, Alien Life
In today’s briefing, we strip out the narrative and focus strictly on the verified facts surrounding developments in Iran and President Trump’s signing of a $70 billion immigration bill. We also dive into escalating anti-migrant protests in Bel...
SOS Deep Dive | The Staged Library Raid That Toppled Silk Road
In this week's deep dive, we strip out the spin and follow one story all the way through: The FBI's dramatic arrest of Ross Ulbricht, the mastermind behind the billion-dollar darknet marketplace Silk Road, began with a staged fight in a San Fra...
une 8th, 2026 - Iran, LA Mayoral Race, Sunny Hostin, Kimi Antonelli
In today’s briefing, we strip out the narrative and focus strictly on the verified facts surrounding developments in Iran and the narrowing Los Angeles mayoral race between Bass and Raman. We also dive into Sunny Hostin’s criticism of America a...
June 6th 2026 - Iran, California Governor, U.S. Spy Agencies, Knicks
In today’s briefing, we strip out the narrative and focus strictly on the verified facts surrounding developments in Iran and Xavier Becerra securing a spot in California’s gubernatorial general election. We also dive into the Trump administrat...
June 5th, 2026 - Iran, Ukraine aid, US jobs, World Cup
In today’s briefing, we strip out the narrative and focus strictly on the verified facts surrounding developments in Iran and the House passing a Ukraine aid package despite GOP objections. We also dive into the US economy adding 172,000 jobs i...
June 4th, 2026 - Iran, Kushner, Bolton, Everest
In today’s briefing, we strip out the narrative and focus strictly on the verified facts surrounding developments in Iran and protests targeting Jared Kushner’s Albanian resort amid a corruption probe. We also dive into John Bolton’s guilty ple...
June 3rd 2026 - Iran, Trump tariffs, LA mayoral runoff, Sabalenka Dance off
n today’s briefing, we strip out the narrative and focus strictly on the verified facts surrounding developments in Iran and former President Trump’s proposal for sweeping tariffs targeting forced labor practices. We also dive into Spencer Prat...
SOS Deep Dive: The Anatomy of Borking
A comprehensive look at the 40-year escalation of Supreme Court confirmation battles. We trace the origins of "Borking" from the Robert Bork hearings of 1987 to the modern-day targeting of justices like Brett Kavanaugh. By removing the partisan...
June 1st, 2026 - Iran, Immigration Funding, AI Guardrails, Sub-2-Hour Marathon
n today’s briefing, we strip out the narrative and focus strictly on the verified facts surrounding developments in Iran and Congress returning to address immigration funding and oversight. We also dive into the USDA canceling $300 million in f...
May 29th 2026 - Iran, Washington Mill, Frederica Wilson, Transgender Athlete
In today’s briefing, we strip out the narrative and focus strictly on the verified facts surrounding escalating tensions with Iran and the tragic rupture at a Washington paper mill that left eight dead and three missing. We also dive into Congr...
May 28th 2026 - Iran, Biden Debate, Zelenskyy, Ferrari EV
In today’s briefing, we strip out the narrative and focus strictly on the verified facts surrounding developments in Iran and Jill Biden's newly recalled concerns over Joe Biden's 2024 debate performance. We also dive into President Zelenskyy's...