"They Want to Turn Up the Pain" – Trump's Plan to Smother Iran's Economy

"They Want to Turn Up the Pain" – Trump's Plan to Smother Iran's Economy

April 29, 2026 · 2h 3m

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Brian Kilmeade discusses Trump's strategy to impact Iran's economy with guests Ben Domenech, Rich Lowry, and Senator Steve Daines.

Trump turns up the heat on Iran with a massive naval blockade while security concerns mount at home. Brian Kilmeade sits down with Ben Domenech, Rich Lowry, and Senator Steve Daines to discuss the $400 million daily hit to Iran’s economy and the "idiocy" of the latest attempted assassin. [00:00:00] Bret Baier [00:18:26] Rich Lowry [00:26:55] Sen. Steve Daines [00:36:50] Ben Domenech [00:55:14] Michael Makovsky [01:13:38] Karl Rove [01:32:02] Daniel Turner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Host: Brian Kilmeade

Guests: Ben Domenech, Rich Lowry, Senator Steve Daines

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