Kamikaze Warships Without Crews & State of the Senate EXPLAINED | 7.14.26
Summary
Morning Wire covers President Trump’s reinstatement of the naval blockade on Iran and the first combat use of U.S. sea drones, alongside escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. The episode also analyzes the South Carolina Senate race following Lindsey Graham’s death and Mitch McConnell’s hospitalization. Finally, it discusses summer box office trends, highlighting the commercial struggles of *Supergirl* and *The Odyssey* due to casting controversies, while contrasting them with the massive success of independent films like *Obsession* and *Young Washington*.
Topics discussed
Intro: Sponsor, headlines on Iran, Senate, and film
Trump reinstates blockade and imposes 20% toll on Hormuz
Escalating conflict: Strikes and first use of sea drones
Negotiations fail; Ahmadinejad placed under house arrest
Sponsors: Delete.me and HomeServe
Darlene Graham appointed temporary Senate replacement
Potential candidates for Lindsey Graham's Senate seat
Mitch McConnell's health update and Senate control outlook
Sponsor: San Pellegrino Chow
Supergirl box office flop and red carpet controversy
The Odyssey casting controversy and critical praise
Box office hits: Obsession, Backrooms, and Young Washington
Outro and JPMorgan Asset Management sponsor
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