Episode
Iran Ceasefire on "Massive Life Support," Trump Says
- Podcast
- The Arena with Kasie Hunt
- Published
- May 12, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 2815
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Summary
Kasie Hunt talks to Brett McGurk, a former Middle East advisor to four presidents, after President Trump says the Iran ceasefire is on "massive life support." The panel discusses the backlash facing the transportation secretary over his participation in a new reality show featuring his family's roadtrip across the U.S. amid high gas prices. Eighteen people are being monitored for hantavirus in the U.S. Epidemiologist Dr. Celine Gounder assesses the country's level of preparedness. Secretary Hegseth accuses Democratic Senator Mark Kelly of revealing classified information. Plus, a newly-unveiled golden statue at a Trump golf course is raising some eyebrows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices