STRAIT OPEN: Trump’s Naval Blockade Breaks Iran
Apr 17, 2026•2 hr 3 min
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Episode description
Brian breaks down the massive breaking news out of the Middle East as President Trump’s naval blockade forces Iran to the negotiating table. Featuring expert analysis from Julian Epstein and Rebeccah Heinrichs, we look at whether this is the "crowning achievement" of the Trump presidency and what a final deal must look like to ensure American safety.
[00:00:00] Rebeccah Heinrichs
[00:18:26] Rep. John James
[00:36:51] Chris Burnett
[00:55:14] Tom Coughlin
[01:13:40] Julian Epstein
[01:32:03] Nate Foy
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