The Audacity of Pope
Summary
Pod Save America hosts discuss J.D. Vance’s failed Iran negotiations, Trump’s naval blockade of Iranian ports, and his feud with Pope Leo over war and immigration. The episode also covers Eric Swalwell’s exit from the California governor’s race due to sexual assault allegations and features an interview with LA City Council member Nithya Ram about her mayoral challenge to Karen Bass.
Topics discussed
SimpliSafe ad and intro
Headlines: Iran talks, Eric Swalwell, and LA Mayor
Iran nuclear talks collapse and Vance's mission
Strait of Hormuz blockade and economic risks
Oil prices, inflation, and political fallout
Uplift Desk and Working Forests ads
Trump vs. Pope Leo and moral authority
Eric Swalwell scandal and California governor race
Senate races and impact of gas prices
Trump's Coachella post and ZipRecruiter ad
Interview: Nithya Raman runs for LA Mayor
LA Convention Center costs and housing crisis
Housing production and bureaucratic hurdles
Homelessness, encampments, and mental health
Film industry, tax credits, and closing remarks
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