TODAY News, May 1: Heated Debate Over Iran War I Gas Prices Soar Again I Reality Star Shakes Up LA Mayoral Race

About this episode

The episode discusses the ongoing Iran war, rising gas prices, and the entry of reality star Spencer Pratt into the Los Angeles mayoral race, along with a touching story about a horse trainer's Kentucky Derby aspirations.

Secretary Pete Hegseth is in the hot seat about the ongoing Iran war. Also, gas hits its highest price in years. Plus, reality star Spencer Pratt is in the race for mayor of Los Angeles. And, a horse trainer with a dream 30 years in the making is honoring his late wife in his first Kentucky Derby run with his horse, So Happy.

People in this episode

Guest: Pete Hegseth

Topics covered

• Iran war
• gas prices
• Los Angeles mayoral race
• Kentucky Derby
• reality TV

Keywords

• Iran war
• gas prices
• Spencer Pratt
• Los Angeles
• Kentucky Derby

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Los Angeles, Iran

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