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Natalie Bettendorf @natalierbett.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Spoke with @ryangrim.bsky.social from @dropsitenews.com about who stands to gain the most from this illegal war, why Congress is supporting it, and why we can't rule out its connection to the Epstein Files. youtu.be/tKYbcws7SRw?...

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What's The Iran War Endgame? (With Ryan Grim)

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Natalie Bettendorf @natalierbett.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Today on Lever Time, we answered some of the big questions: Why has the United States long been unable — or unwilling — to make peace with Iran? Who bankrolled the push for this new war, and what do they hope to gain? www.levernews.com/who-sold-ame...

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Who Sold America On The Iran War?

We trace the propaganda, dark money, and unanswered questions behind a war decades in the making.

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Natalie Bettendorf @natalierbett.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

In February 2023, a Norfolk Southern freight train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, setting off a chemical disaster. Three years later, many victims haven’t seen a dime of the $600 million settlement. So where did all that money go? Today on Lever Time: www.levernews.com/when-disaste...

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When Disaster, Inc. Comes To Town

Lawyers flocked to East Palestine after a toxic train derailment, winning a $600 million settlement. Case closed? Not even close.

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The Lever @levernews.com · 07/10/2025

“Every basis point counts.” — CFPB Director Rohit Chopra on how Rocket’s real-estate arm allegedly steered buyers to its own mortgage lender. Produced by @natalierbett.bsky.social for Lever Time 🏠 Full episode → link in bio #RohitChopra #HousingMarket #InvestigativeJournalism

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Natalie Bettendorf @natalierbett.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Over at @levernews.com, we investigated how one-stop real estate shops like Zillow and Redfin may actually be hurting homebuyers – and the U.S. economy. For today's Lever Time episode, I spoke with @helenwsantoro.bsky.social about what her reporting uncovered: www.levernews.com/the-zillow-a...

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The Zillow And Redfin Convenience Trap

Buying a home has never been easier — so what’s the catch?

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Natalie Bettendorf @natalierbett.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

What happened to that AI provision from the One Big Beautiful Bill? It may still be alive. I produced this deep dive into what is happening with AI regulation in this country and where it seems to be headed:

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David Sirota @davidsirota.com · 22/04/2025

🔥NEW MINISERIES: Listen to the first episode of The Lever’s audio series exposing how the anti-tax movement took over America & is on the verge of its big goal: Trump’s $5 trillion tax cut for the rich. Share/repost to let others know about the series. www.levernews.com/tax-revolt-p...

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TAX REVOLT, Part One: The Man Who Started The War On Taxes

The leader of California’s tax revolt launched a populist revolution to limit his state’s property taxes. The movement evolved beyond his wildest dreams.

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