# Lose The War, Spin The Battle

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Podcast: [The Damage Report with John Iadarola](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-damage-report-with-john-iadarola-1147400)
Published: 2026-04-17T22:27:00+00:00
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## Resource

The Strait of Hormuz is now fully open as Trump goes on a Truth Social posting spree. Oil prices drop after the news of the Strait reopening. Sean Hannity thinks he knows more about religion than the Pope. Trump goes after the Epstein survivors again. Another Democrat win signals a bad omen for the GOP. Mamdani triggers Trump over his new tax for the rich. Host: John Iadarola (@johniadarola) Co-Host: Brett Erlich (@bretterlich) 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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