🔴 NARATIV TONIGHT — April 9, 2026

🔴 NARATIV TONIGHT — April 9, 2026

From Narativ with Zev Shalev (Audio) by Zev Shalev

April 10, 2026 · 11 min

About this episode

Zev Shalev discusses the escalating tensions in the Middle East, the unexpected actions of Melania Trump, and the American political landscape.

Netanyahu forced into Lebanon peace talks after 254 dead and global backlash cracked his diplomatic shield. Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz — 20% of the world’s oil. The ceasefire is falling apart. Into the middle of this, the White House sent JD Vance to Pakistan. His pitch? His wife likes skydiving. The Iranians also want to jump — out of the path of American bombs. Then Melania Trump did something she never does: walked in front of cameras and denied knowing Epstein. Named the Daily Beast, Carville, HarperCollins. Demanded Congress hear the survivors. Nobody asked her to do this. Something is coming. And the American right spent the day mocking a Canadian MP’s acronym instead of asking whether the world is safer tonight than it was yesterday. It isn’t. Thank you Thoughtful Suzie , Deb J , and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.narativ.org/subscribe

Topics covered

  • Lebanon peace talks
  • Iran
  • Strait of Hormuz
  • Melania Trump
  • American politics

Keywords

  • Netanyahu
  • JD Vance
  • Epstein
  • Daily Beast
  • Canadian MP

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Lebanon, Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, Pakistan

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