Is The Ceasefire Holding?

Is The Ceasefire Holding?

May 5, 2026 · 49 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the fragile ceasefire in the Middle East, economic impacts, and various news events including a cruise ship outbreak and an explosion.

The Middle East ceasefire is on fragile ground as both sides trade shots. Could President Trump make good on new threats to, "Blow Iranian forces off the face of the earth?" Gas prices climb, restaurant sales suffer, and an airline goes under. The White House says help is on the way, but will it be too little too late? Hundreds of passengers are trapped on a cruise ship with a deadly outbreak on board. An explosion occurred at the world's fireworks capital, rescue crews are still searching for survivors. Plus, Amazon workers call out their boss as his wife strutted her way to the top of the steps of the Met, Dolly Parton to step back from her Las Vegas residency and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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