# Mid-Day Update: May 4, 2026

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Podcast: [The Great America Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-great-america-show-4483687)
Published: 2026-05-04T20:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 301

## Resource

John breaks down the news of the day, including former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani's recent hospitalization and recovery from pneumonia, President Trump's warning to Germany regarding troop withdrawals, tensions with Iran, and the strained relationship between the U.S. and the Vatican.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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