# Naval blockades, Pope Leo, and Utah congressional races

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Podcast: [Both Sides of the Aisle](https://stenobird.com/podcast/both-sides-of-the-aisle-6799041)
Published: 2026-04-16T16:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.upr.org/podcast/both-sides-of-the-aisle/2026-04-16/naval-blockades-pope-leo-and-utah-congressional-races
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Our hosts discuss the U.S. Navy beginning patrols in the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump's online fight with Pope Leo XIV, and updates from Utah's congressional campaigns.

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