Trump Launches a Blockade of Iranian Ports

April 14
1h 13m

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Episode Description

Steve Hayes is joined by Mike Warren, Mike Nelson, and Michael Sobolik to discuss the failed negotiations with Iran, and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's defeat at the polls.

The Agenda:
—What we know about the negotiations
—How to enforce a blockade
—The risk to U.S. troops
—The view from China
—J.D. Vance as negotiator
—Why Taiwan’s defense budget matters
—Viktor Orbán’s big loss
—NWYT: Trump vs. the pope

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