Houthis
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The Houthis, officially known as Ansar Allah, are a Zaydi revivalist and Shia Islamist political and paramilitary organization that emerged in Yemen in the 1990s. They control substantial territory in northern Yemen, including Sana'a, and have been a major party to Yemen's civil war; the movement has also conducted missile and drone attacks affecting regional security and Red Sea shipping.
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- Negative 6
- Neutral 1
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Mentions of Houthis per 1,000 mentions of anything, 7-day rolling, all podcasts.
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| Day | Share (7-day) | Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 8 | 0.28‰ | 6 |
| Sep 9 | 0.35‰ | 2 |
| Sep 10 | 0.50‰ | 5 |
| Sep 11 | 0.71‰ | 7 |
| Sep 12 | 0.79‰ | 2 |
| Sep 13 | 0.82‰ | 1 |
| Sep 14 | 1.06‰ | 12 |
| Sep 15 | 0.94‰ | 2 |
| Sep 16 | 1.33‰ | 16 |
| Sep 17 | 1.49‰ | 13 |
| Sep 18 | 1.55‰ | 8 |
| Sep 19 | 1.48‰ | 1 |
| Sep 20 | 1.57‰ | 5 |
| Sep 21 | 1.54‰ | 11 |
| Sep 22 | 1.57‰ | 5 |
| Sep 23 | 1.20‰ | 2 |
| Sep 24 | 0.96‰ | 3 |
| Sep 25 | 0.75‰ | 1 |
| Sep 26 | 0.76‰ | 1 |
| Sep 27 | 0.64‰ | 1 |
| Sep 28 | 0.37‰ | 1 |
| Sep 29 | 0.27‰ | 1 |
| Sep 30 | 0.27‰ | 2 |
| Oct 1 | 0.30‰ | 4 |
| Oct 2 | 0.30‰ | 1 |
| Oct 3 | 0.30‰ | 1 |
| Oct 5 | 0.36‰ | 4 |
| Oct 6 | 0.54‰ | 8 |
| Oct 7 | 0.54‰ | 2 |
| Oct 8 | 0.55‰ | 2 |
Why is it trending?· Last 30 days
Houthi attacks and territorial gains intensify Saudi conflict and threaten shipping
Shows describe a renewed Saudi-Houthi conflict involving attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure, including reported strikes near Riyadh and a Saudi request for allied air-defense support.[1][2][3]
Several reports focus on battlefield changes in Yemen, with Saudi-backed forces and the Houthis making competing claims about control of Mokka and nearby Red Sea territory.[4][5]
The President's Daily Brief says Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey activated a collective-defense pact to deploy military forces and capabilities to Saudi Arabia.[6]
Coverage connects the conflict to shipping and energy prices because the Houthis affect routes around the Bab el-Mandeb and Red Sea, while the Strait of Hormuz is described as largely closed.[7][8]
The shows differ on conditions on the ground: Global News Podcast emphasizes fighting around Taiz and civilian resilience, while Morning Wire says the Houthis have quieted down in the Red Sea.[9][10]
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- 1.Up First from NPR · Fed Raises Interest Rates, Iran War and Oil Prices, EU-Canada AllianceA Martinez · Sep 17 · Listen at 5:16 ↗
“And it comes as Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest oil exporter, faces a renewed war in Yemen against the Houthis with attacks on its energy infrastructure.”
- 2.WSJ What’s News · Inside Trump’s Greenland DealLuke Vargas · Sep 21 · Listen at 5:40 ↗
“The Treasury Department declined to comment, while the ICC didn't respond to a request for comment. Yemen's Iran -backed Houthis launched fresh attacks against Saudi Arabia over the weekend, targeting jet fuel storage at Riyadh's King Khali”
- 3.PBD Podcast · Fed Hikes Rates, Oil Affordability Crisis & Paramount Threatens California Exit | PBD #858Patrick Bet-David · Sep 18 · Listen at 2:07:49 ↗
“So Saudis seek ally help. Saudi Arabia's running law on missile interceptors has turned to regional and Western allies for help. Two regional officials said the Saudis asked France, Britain, Pakistan, Egypt to deploy air defense support aga”
- 4.Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · 10/6/26: WH Meeting On Russian Plague, Iran Lights Up Hormuz, GOP Panic Over KansasEmily Jashinsky · Oct 6 · Listen at 29:50 ↗
“Turning now to the situation in the Middle East, let's put B0 up here on the screen. So this is from DropSite. Ansar Allah, aka the Houthis, appears to have reversed the Saudi-backed advance on Yemen's Red Sea coast within 24 hours. Its fig”
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