About this episode
The episode discusses the implications of hawkish Democrats on the potential war with Iran, the food crisis linked to the Strait of Hormuz, and the financial activities of traders related to Trump's policies.
Headlines for April 23, 2026; How Hawkish Democrats, from Schumer to Harris, Paved the Way for War with Iran: Stephen Zunes; The Looming Food Crisis: Why the Strait of Hormuz is Disrupting Global Agriculture; Betting on War: Mysterious Traders Make Millions on Well-Timed Bets Tied to Trump’s War on Iran Democracy Now! is a daily independent news hour hosted by award-winning journalists Amy Goodman and Juan González. Visit democracynow.org to watch and listen to the latest interviews, read through show transcripts, search the vast news archive or to make a donation to support our nonprofit news program. Livestream weekdays 8 a.m. ET.
People in this episode
Hosts: Amy Goodman, Juan González
Guest: Stephen Zunes
Topics covered
- Hawkish Democrats
- War with Iran
- Food Crisis
- Global Agriculture
- Mysterious Traders
- Trump's War
Keywords
- Democracy Now!
- Hawkish Democrats
- Iran
- Food Crisis
- Strait of Hormuz
- Trump
- Global Agriculture
- Stephen Zunes
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Places: Iran, Strait of Hormuz
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