# Illegals In The News, Plus Should Trump Just Finish Off Iran | 5.18.26 - The Howie Carr Show Hour 2

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Podcast: [The Howie Carr Radio Network](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-howie-carr-radio-network-428574)
Published: 2026-05-18T20:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Howie starts this hour discussing news stories involving illegals aliens. Then, a caller tells Howie that he's frustrated by Trump's handling of Iran, and Howie discusses how to get the job done in Iran. Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

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