The Straits of Hormuz are Open

The Straits of Hormuz are Open

From RealClearPolitics Podcast by RealClearPolitics, Carl Cannon, Tom Bevan

April 17, 2026 · 50 min · Episode 1087

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The episode discusses the opening of the Straits of Hormuz and various political issues including biblical metaphors in war, campaign funding, and misconduct allegations.

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the latest news on the opening of the Straits of Hormuz, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s use of biblical metaphors describing the War in Iran, and Republicans in Congress who oppose the White House on FISA reauthorization and Haitian deportation. Then, they talk about California Governor Gavin Newsom’s use of $1.5 million in campaign funds to purchase copies of his new autobiography, accounting for two-thirds of the book’s total print sales. Also, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) faces charges of sexual misconduct, according to Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) and President Trump’s plans to build a memorial arch gained approval of the DC Commission of Fine Arts, whose members are named by the White House. Next, they chat about the politics of the decision by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund to cease support for LIV Golf. And finally, the guys dish up their “You Cannot Be Serious” stories for the week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Hosts: Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon

Guest: Andrew Walworth

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Organizations: DC Commission of Fine Arts, Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund, LIV Golf

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