Watch now   The FiveStack LIVE: Trump’s Gaza Real Estate Deal, MEDIA says “No” to Hegseth From Israel to Portland, The FiveStack LIVE has you covered Dean Blundell and Zev Shalev Oct 14 October 14, 2025 Welcome back to the FiveStack LIVE! Canadian Thanksgiving is in the books, so it's time to get back to Saving America and democracy by giving you information you won’t find anywhere else about the danger facing North America as the Trump Regime continues its attempt to turn the greatest country in the world into a dead empire. We couldn’t be more grateful to have you as part of this incredible community! So, we extended the half-price annual subscription deal for the month of October. Get 50% off yearly plans and unlimited access, and never pay more. Redeem the offer by October 31, and feel free to share or gift a subscription to support fearless, independent journalism wherever you find it. FiveStack LIVE — Show Notes You Can Follow Welcome to tonight’s FiveStack LIVE. Follow along with Dean and Zev as we run down the top five stories, with quick context, what to listen for, and receipts you can read while we’re on air. 5️⃣ Trump Allegedly Delayed Gaza Deal for Credit What we’re discussing: There’s online chatter that Trump slowed the public rollout so he could grab the spotlight. What we can confirm tonight: Trump announced Phase 1 of a Gaza ceasefire/hostage deal last week; mediators (Egypt, Qatar, Turkey) later signed a supporting document with him in Egypt; and he’s now insisting Hamas must disarm or be disarmed as talks lurch toward “Phase 2.” We’ve not seen solid reporting that he delayed implementation for credit—so we’ll separate rumor from record in real time. Al Jazeera+2Reuters+2 Why it matters: The “who gets credit” fight can obscure what’s fragile: humanitarian access, the disarmament question, and whether the ceasefire holds. We’ll walk through the timeline and where the evidence ends and speculation starts. Reuters Receipts to open while we talk: Al Jazeera’s explainer on the deal and timeline; Reuters on the mediators’ signing in Egypt; Reuters on Trump’s disarmament remarks. 4️⃣ Barron Trump Proposed for TikTok Board What we’re discussing: A former Trump social media aide publicly floated the idea that Barron Trump should get a seat on TikTok’s U.S. board as part of the post‑divestiture structure. This is a proposal/opinion, not an official announcement from the company or the White House. Why it matters: If the ByteDance/TikTok U.S. deal closes as described, who sits on the new board signals governance, content policy direction, and whether the platform is run with more political proximity than investors expected. We’ll talk about how credible the proposal is—and the difference between trial balloons and real appointments. 3️⃣ MTG Blasts “Weak Republican Men” in Congress What we’re discussing: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene tore into her own party—especially male colleagues—calling them “weak,” and vented about leadership amid the shutdown fight. Multiple outlets have the quotes today. Why it matters: It’s not just intraparty drama; it affects whether the House GOP can pass anything to reopen the government, and how leadership wrangles the conference. We’ll look at how her remarks land with the Johnson leadership team and the Freedom Caucus. 2️⃣ Airports Refuse Kristi Noem’s Partisan Shutdown Video What we’re discussing: A DHS video featuring Secretary Kristi Noem—blaming Democrats for the shutdown—was sent to airports for display at TSA checkpoints. A number of airports are refusing to play it, citing nonpartisan policies and potential Hatch Act concerns. (Yes, Noem is currently DHS Secretary.) Why it matters: Airports are quasi‑public spaces that usually carry neutral safety messaging, not partisan takes. The refusals highlight legal boundaries for political content by federal officials—and the real‑world consequences of a prolonged shutdown for TSA travelers. 1️⃣ Fox Joins Networks Rejecting Pentagon Press Rules What we’re discussing: Fox News—along with ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC and major print outlets—declined to sign the Pentagon’s new press policy under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Press groups and newsrooms say the rules would gag routine reporting; the Pentagon says it’s about “common sense” security. Axios+1 Why it matters: This is a rare, across‑the‑board media pushback (including conservative outlets) on access and prior‑restraint‑style provisions. It’s also a live test of whether the Pentagon will yank credentials—and what that means for transparency around a ~$1T budget. Don’t forget, we extended the half-price annual subscription deal for the month of October. Get 50% off yearly plans and unlimited access, and never pay more. Redeem the offer by October 31, and feel free to share or gift a subscription to support fearless, independent journalism wherever you find it.. Thanks for watching the FiveStack Live! This post is public and accessible on Apple Podcasts, so feel free to share it. Thank you Ellie Leonard, Nick Paro, Northern Variables, Cat, Pamela, and many others for tuning into my live video with Zev Shalev! Join me for my next live video in the app. Get more from Dean Blundell in the Substack app Available for iOS and Android A guest post by Zev Shalev Dispatches from the frontlines of the war on democracy. 'Rarely wrong, often ahead, and effective in ways history may yet fully credit.'