# 4-Delusional Chess

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Podcast: [The Damage Report with John Iadarola](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-damage-report-with-john-iadarola-1147400)
Published: 2026-04-14T00:25:00+00:00
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Trump plans a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after he fails to secure a peace deal. Trump admits prices will get higher while Republicans are in damage control. Viktor Orban loses the Hungary presidential election. Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell has ended his campaign after an onslaught of sexual assault allegations. A judge blocked Hegseth from banning the press from the Pentagon. Bernie Sanders launched a movement to increase union power. Host: John Iadarola (@johniadarola) Co-Host: Jayar Jackson (@jayarjackson) Thanks to our episode's sponsors: Refresh your winter wardrobe with Quince. Go to quince.com/damage for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Use less data, get paid by switching to Noble Mobile: https://go.tyt.com/getnoble ***** SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE TIKTOK ☞ https://www.tiktok.com/@thedamagereport INSTAGRAM ☞ https://www.instagram.com/thedamagereport TWITTER ☞ https://twitter.com/TheDamageReport FACEBOOK ☞ https://www.facebook.com/TheDamageReportTYT 👕 MERCH ☞ https://shoptyt.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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