4/22/26: Iran Fires On Ships In Hormuz Strait, Ryan Debunks Laura Loomer, Robert Pape On Iran War
Summary
Krystal and Saagar discuss the collapse of Iran ceasefire talks after Trump extended a pause but maintained a naval blockade, prompting IRGC ship seizures. Jeremy Scahill debunks claims of an Iranian coup, while Ryan Grimm exposes false State Department allegations regarding two detained Iranian-American women. The episode also covers Trump’s Fed pick’s Senate testimony, Virginia’s redistricting, and a fatal CIA car crash in Mexico.
Topics discussed
Intro, ads, and show welcome
Morning headlines and breaking news roundup
IRGC seizes ships and ceasefire collapse
Analysis of failed Islamabad talks and Trump's strategy
Investigation into false Soleimani ties of arrested women
Interview with Prof. Pate on escalation trap and geopolitics
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