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179. Trump’s Iran Talks Are Breaking Down - Who’s in Charge? Apr 20, 2026

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Has Trump managed to contain Iran? Does Trump have a competency problem in his cabinet? And, is Kash Patel’s drinking problem out of control?

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178. Who’s Getting Rich Off Trump’s War? Apr 17, 2026

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Why are the markets ignoring Trump’s naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz? Will Trump cause a global recession in the long run? And, will Jerome Powell survive as Federal Reserve chair?

Anthony Scaramucci is joined by anchor of “The 11th Hour” and MS NOW’s Senior Business Analyst, Stephanie Ruhle, as they answer all these questions and more.

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177. The Real Reason Trump’s Blocking The Strait of Hormuz Apr 13, 2026

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Does Trump’s blockade of Iran actually make sense? Does this move put China and the US on a direct collision course? And, how will Catholic voters react to Trump’s attack on the Pope?

Anthony Scaramucci is joined by veteran diplomat and President Emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, Richard Haass, as they answer all these questions and more.

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176. Is Trump the Biggest Loser of the Iran Ceasefire? Apr 09, 2026

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Is the US-Iran ceasefire over already? Is Israel calling the shots in this war? And, are the Democrats capitalising on Trump’s crisis?

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175. TRUMP CALLS FOR IRAN CEASEFIRE – WILL IT HOLD? Apr 08, 2026

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What does this last minute ceasefire mean for the war? Is this another example of Trump always backing down? And, what happens now its in place?

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174. Trump’s Iran Deadline: Will They Call His Bluff? Apr 06, 2026

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Is Donald Trump’s deadline all for show? Will Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz? And, can the President get out of this war without escalating?

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173. What Trump's Unhinged War Speech Means for Iran Apr 02, 2026

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Why has Attorney General Pam Bondi been fired? Are China and Russia the real winners of the US-Iran war? And, is Trump’s birthright citizenship case the biggest attack on the Constitution yet?

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172. Why Trump Will Keep Escalating The Iran War Mar 30, 2026

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What’s happening inside Donald Trump’s war room? Is the president surrounded by a team of yes men. And, are the Democrats embracing left-wing populism?

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171. Trump Is Trapped in the Iran War Mar 25, 2026

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Will Trump's 15 point peace plan work? Is there any evidence of insider trading in the White House? And, how much is this hurting Trump domestically?

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170. Trump Backs Down on Iran Threats - What Next? Mar 23, 2026

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Did Donald Trump actually have talks with Iran? Has the president just thrown away his route to ending the war? What does the attack on Diego Garcia mean for Europe?

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