# Trump Allies Apologize, The Iran Conflict, & Hollywood’s Moral Rot with Andrew Klavan

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Published: 2026-04-22T22:00:00+00:00
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Will the Iran negotiations succeed, or is America heading toward a deeper conflict? Ben Domenech breaks down the JD Vance mission to Islamabad and why Hollywood has lost its soul with guest Andrew Klavan. In this episode, Ben dives into the shifting political allegiances surrounding the President's second term before welcoming Fox News Correspondent Lucas Tomlinson. Together, they provide an inside look at the high-stakes negotiations in Pakistan involving Vice President JD Vance and the looming threat of the Strait of Hormuz blockade. Next, Andrew Klavan joins the show to discuss his Edgar Award nomination, the anti-hero era of television, and why modern cinema struggles to depict true masculinity. Finally, Ben previews the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh and explains why he’s keeping a close eye on "journeyman" quarterbacks like Diego Pavia. 🎙️ Listen and SUBSCRIBE for more candid conversations on speech,culture, media power and politics. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fRPRZRNC9O7S8u40CSk2D Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-big-ben-show/id1556479134 Follow The Big Ben Show on all social platforms: X: https://x.com/BigBenShowFox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigbenshowfox/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BigBenShowFox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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