The US and Israel War with Iran and Strait of Hormuz Toll; Plus, CA Effort to Stop Biggest Media Merger in US History
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The episode discusses the US and Israel's war with Iran, the toll on the Strait of Hormuz, and California's efforts to prevent a major media merger.
00:08 — Khury Petersen-Smith, Michael Ratner Middle East Fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies, where he researches U.S. empire, borders, and migration. 00:33 — David Dayen is the executive editor of The American Prospect and co-host of the podcast Organized Money. The post The US and Israel War with Iran and Strait of Hormuz Toll; Plus, CA Effort to Stop Biggest Media Merger in US History appeared first on KPFA.
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