Hantavirus Tracing, Rubio Meets Pope Leo, Iran’s Strait Rules & More

About this episode

The episode discusses a hantavirus outbreak, a meeting between Marco Rubio and Pope Leo, new shipping rules in Iran, a controversial Surgeon General nominee, and celebrations for America's 250th birthday.

A frantic race is underway to trace and contain a hantavirus outbreak connected to a cruise ship. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets Pope Leo – we'll tell you why the timing of the meeting was a bit awkward. Iran is outlining new rules for ships who want to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump’s third Surgeon General nominee is causing heartburn for the MAHA movement. And a special train is helping kick off celebrations for America’s 250th birthday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Topics covered

• hantavirus outbreak
• Marco Rubio
• Pope Leo
• Strait of Hormuz
• Surgeon General nominee
• America's 250th birthday

Keywords

• hantavirus
• Marco Rubio
• Pope Leo
• Strait of Hormuz
• Surgeon General
• America's 250th birthday

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MAHA

Places: Strait of Hormuz, cruise ship

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