Ben Caxton delivers the straight facts on May 15, 2026's top stories, including the U.S.-China summit in Beijing where Presidents Trump and Xi discussed Taiwan, trade, and the Iran crisis. The episode covers escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a deadly Ohio plane crash, a hantavirus outbreak across 12 states, and quick hits on global diplomacy, UK politics, and more. Listeners get unbiased analysis without spin, explaining impacts on everyday life like prices and safety.

• U.S.-China summit outcomes on trade, tech, Taiwan, and Strait of Hormuz cooperation
• Iran conflict updates: Failed Senate war-powers vote and ceasefire challenges
• Ohio small-plane crash killing two, with family escaping flames
• Hantavirus outbreak: 41 cases in 12 states, rodent prevention tips
• Q ...