About this episode

The episode discusses the ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran, Israel's military actions in Lebanon, and the rescue efforts for Laotian miners trapped in a flooded cave.

With doubt over a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, Israel resumes its push into Lebanon. A judge reconsiders a settlement that resulted in President Trump’s “anti-weaponization fund.” And several Laotian miners escape a flooded cave, but two are still believed to be stranded deep within. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Topics covered

• Iran Agreement
• U.S.-Iran relations
• Middle East conflict
• Laotian miners
• ceasefire
• Trump administration

Keywords

• Trump
• Iran
• Israel
• Lebanon
• Laos
• ceasefire
• miners
• flooded cave
• anti-weaponization fund

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: U.S., Israel

Places: Lebanon, Laos

More episodes of Start Here

• Trump Critic Set to Plead Guilty in Docs Case · June 5, 2026 · 26 min
• The World's Oil Supply is Draining · June 4, 2026 · 25 min
• DOJ to Congress: 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund is Dead · June 3, 2026 · 26 min
• Distrust Fund: DOJ Pauses Payment Plan · June 2, 2026 · 26 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Start Here podcast page.