Trump's Strait of Hormuz Blockade Is Not What You Think | Guests: Ezra Levant & Miad Maleki | 4/13/26

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Peace talks with Iran fell apart over the weekend, and President Trump immediately made moves on the Strait of Hormuz. What is President Trump's gameplay here? Glenn goes over what he believes Trump is up to as the Iranian conflict continues to evolve. Glenn and Jason also look at the current vessel situation in Iran since Trump began blocking the Strait of Hormuz. Foundation for Defense of Democracies senior fellow Miad Maleki joins to discuss how President Trump's blocking of the Strait of Hormuz will destroy Iran. Glenn argues that America should stop obsessing over the Middle East and instead build up energy independence by taking advantage of oil resources here in the West. Rebel News founder Ezra Levant joins to break down the protests currently under way in Ireland. Glenn reacts to the backlash Trump received after posting a meme that appeared to portray Trump as Jesus Christ. Why is the Washington Post suddenly pretending to care about Christianity? The Democrats suddenly turned on Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) after a flood of accusations against him were exposed. Glenn and Jason discuss the downfall and explain why the Democrats decided to throw Swalwell under the bus. 

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Peace talks with Iran fell apart over the weekend, and President Trump immediately made moves on the Strait of Hormuz. What is President Trump's gameplay here? Glenn goes over what he believes Trump is up to as the Iranian conflict continues to evolve. Glenn and Jason also look at the current vessel situation in Iran since Trump began blocking the Strait of Hormuz. Foundation for Defense of Democracies senior fellow Miad Maleki joins to discuss how President Trump's blocking of the Strait of Hormuz will destroy Iran. Glenn argues that America should stop obsessing over the Middle East and instead build up energy independence by taking advantage of oil resources here in the West. Rebel News founder Ezra Levant joins to break down the protests currently under way in Ireland. Glenn reacts to the backlash Trump received after posting a meme that appeared to portray Trump as Jesus Christ. Why is the Washington Post suddenly pretending to care about Christianity? The Democrats suddenly turned on Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) after a flood of accusations against him were exposed. Glenn and Jason discuss the downfall and explain why the Democrats decided to throw Swalwell under the bus. 

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2026-04-13 130 min
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