Left Rising Alongside Far Right in Recent German Elections

Interview with Cas Mudde, Stanley Wade Shelton UGAF Professor of International Affairs and distinguished research professor, School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Georgia, conducted by Scott Harris

House Hearing Launches Latest GOP Effort to Cut Social Security Benefits

Interview with Alex Lawson, executive director of Social Security Works, conducted by Scott Harris

Between The Lines – Sept. 30, 2026 – Full Show

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This Week’s Under-reported News Summary – Sept. 30, 2026

Compiled by Bob Nixon

• Colombia's rural neglect has produced a continual security crisis
• Chicago is paying way above average to fix lead pipes
• The neglect of the Macombs Dam Park is a visual tale of two cities

Trump NSA Restructuring Plan is a Poor Substitute for Meaningful Reform

Interview with Thomas Drake, a former NSA senior executive and whistleblower, conducted by Melinda Tuhus

Trump’s Mental Instability and Unilateral Presidential Powers Risk Global Catastrophe

Interview with Dr. Bandy Lee, a forensic and social psychiatrist, and president of the World Mental Health Coalition, conducted by Scott Harris

White House Bans Three Media Outlets, Trump’s Latest Attack on the Constitution’s 1st Amendment

Interview with Victor Pickard, professor of media policy and political economy, University of Pennsylvania’s Annenberg School for Communication, conducted by Scott Harris

Counterpoint September 28, 2026

Erik Prince’s Mercenary Army Now Operating in Haiti, Responsible for Civilian Deaths

Interview with Kim Ives, a journalist and editor at the weekly newspaper Haïti Liberté, conducted by Scott Harris