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The Young Turks

20 graded reports on Clad. Volume is public; the outlet's average grade, lean & social sentiment unlock with a free account.

Clad has been grading The Young Turks segments since Jun 2026 — 20 reports so far, published most weeks. Its most-covered subjects on Clad: Israel & Gaza, Iran, Foreign Policy. Every report checks the segment's load-bearing claims against primary sources, then scores the coverage for factual accuracy, political lean, and how the public received it — so you can see how The Young Turks's reporting holds up story by story, not just take its word for it.

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Ondas Inc. appoints former Mossad chief David Barnea as defense division chairman

Aug 17, 2026

The segment covers the August 2026 appointment of former Mossad Director David Barnea as Global President and Chairman of Ondas Defense Ltd., a subsidiary of Nasdaq-listed Ondas Inc. It links this to prior acquisitions of Israeli firms including Airobotics and Iron Drone assets, and discusses a co-founder with ties to WorldCom. The sourcing draws primarily from an independent Substack journalist (Gen XGirl), company graphics, and opinion commentary. It ties the story to the 2026 US-Israel conflict with Iran, claims of fake intelligence, aid debates, and alleged military infiltration via tech and NDAA funding.

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Khanna Introduces Data Center Bill of Rights to Empower Local Communities

Aug 17, 2026

The segment discusses Rep. Ro Khanna's Data Center Bill of Rights resolution addressing community concerns over AI data center expansion. It covers environmental impacts, cost-shifting to ratepayers, and lack of local input, while contrasting positions across parties. It draws on Khanna's public statements and bill text, references a Harvard economist's GDP analysis, mentions Sen. Dave McCormick's town hall comments, and includes panel discussion on polling and corporate influence.

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TYT segment claims Netanyahu secured Trump Iran strikes after decades of presidential refusals

Aug 17, 2026

The Young Turks segment criticizes Donald Trump for lacking control over Benjamin Netanyahu and allowing Israeli influence on US policy toward Iran. Hosts reference Netanyahu's long history of lobbying US presidents to strike Iran and claim Trump was the first to agree. The discussion includes commentary on threats, entrapment tactics, and how American policy responds to Israeli pressure. It ties into the 2026 US-Israel military operations against Iran. Sourcing draws from John Kerry interviews and unnamed intelligence references, with opinionated analysis throughout.

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General Dynamics Mesquite plant received $533 million but produced no usable 155mm shells

Aug 16, 2026

The segment covers a ProPublica investigation into a General Dynamics artillery factory in Mesquite, Texas, funded by $533 million in Army taxpayer dollars to boost 155mm shell output for Ukraine aid. It details production failures including fires, malfunctions, an unvetted Turkish subcontractor, no first-article testing, and zero usable shells despite the plant opening in May 2024. A July 2026 DoD Inspector General report is referenced as the basis, noting halted lines by August 2025 and tepid recommendations. The hosts criticize lack of accountability, no-bid contracts enabled by Congress, and ongoing Pentagon funding requests. Sourcing relies on the IG report, ProPublica interviews with knowledgeable individuals, and General Dynamics statements; no independent experts or Army officials appear on camera.

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Greenblatt outlines ADL's 24/7 extremism monitoring and police training

Aug 15, 2026

The Young Turks segment criticizes ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt for describing the organization's monitoring of extremists across social media, messaging apps, podcasts, games, crypto, Wikipedia, and LLMs. It highlights sharing intelligence with the FBI, training 20,000 law enforcement officers annually, and monitoring groups including DSA, pro-Palestine activists, white supremacists, and others. The broadcast links this to recent US-Israel military operations against Iran in 2026 and accuses the ADL of advancing Israeli interests over American ones.

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Netanyahu discusses Khamenei funeral crowds and chants on Fox News

Aug 15, 2026

The Young Turks segment reviews Benjamin Netanyahu's Fox News interview about massive crowds at Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's July 2026 funeral in Tehran. Netanyahu claims the turnout reflects a mobilized minority chanting 'death to America' and against leaders, while hosts counter that Israel bears responsibility for the conflict. They highlight delegations from Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar, reference prior strikes, and criticize U.S. media for pro-Israel bias.

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Third Way Launches $15M Campaign Against DSA Ahead of 2028

Aug 14, 2026

The Young Turks segment discusses Third Way's announcement of a $15 million campaign through 2028 to combat the influence of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) following progressive primary wins, including Abdul El-Sayed's U.S. Senate nomination in Michigan and Chris Rabb's congressional primary victory in Pennsylvania. Hosts Cenk Uygur and David Sirota, joined by references to The Lever reporting, criticize the effort as corporate Democrats scheming against the left by hiring a "Director of Anti-Extremism" to build DSA databases, recruit spokespeople, and counter "extreme" ideas like Medicare for All and housing guarantees. The broadcast references a Wall Street Journal op-ed by Third Way's Jonathan Cowan warning against associating with Hasan Piker, Third Way's public statement labeling far-left forces as radical and illiberal, and quotes from Cowan and Matt Bennett on swing-state risks and prioritizing anti-MAGA efforts. It includes a sponsor ad for Noble Mobile and frames the dispute as a power struggle threatening 2028 primaries, with centrists accused of sabotaging nominees.

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Gaza Ceasefire Claims and Casualty Reports Scrutinized

Jun 13, 2026

The segment covers ongoing violence in Gaza despite the October 10, 2025 US-brokered ceasefire, highlighting daily strikes, civilian deaths including children, and specific cases like the killing of 8-year-old Jad Suleiman in Jabalia. It discusses a 7-month-old baby shot in the West Bank and criticizes the ceasefire as ineffective or illusory, with attention shifted to Lebanon and Iran. Trita Parsi provides analysis on how the ceasefire announcement halted European pressure, including a potential UEFA vote to suspend Israel. Sourcing relies on DropSite News testimonies, Gaza Health Ministry data, and commentary; graphics and video of grieving families are referenced.

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