Episode
The Straits of Hormuz are Open
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- RealClearPolitics Podcast
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- Apr 17, 2026
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- 2979
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Summary
Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the latest news on the opening of the Straits of Hormuz, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s use of biblical metaphors describing the War in Iran, and Republicans in Congress who oppose the White House on FISA reauthorization and Haitian deportation. Then, they talk about California Governor Gavin Newsom’s use of $1.5 million in campaign funds to purchase copies of his new autobiography, accounting for two-thirds of the book’s total print sales. Also, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) faces charges of sexual misconduct, according to Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) and President Trump’s plans to build a memorial arch gained approval of the DC Commission of Fine Arts, whose members are named by the White House. Next, they chat about the politics of the decision by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund to cease support for LIV Golf. And finally, the guys dish up their “You Cannot Be Serious” stories for the week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.