4.13.2026 - Iran Breakdown, Idaho Union Bill, Primary Money Questions

Send us Fan MailThis episode was one of those “it’s Monday but it doesn’t feel like Monday” shows—because everything hit at once. We walked through the collapse of the Iran peace talks after a marathon 21-hour negotiation, with J.D. Vance central to the effort and both sides stuck on a non-starter: Iran’s nuclear future. From there, the conversation shifted to what happens next—Trump signaling the war is back on, focusing immediately on the Strait of Hormuz and using Truth Social as a tool to send messages straight to Iran (and to the rest of the world watching). We also dug into how to interpret public support for the conflict, why poll wording matters, and why Trump’s “end of civilization” rhetoric is more strategic posture than literal intent—paired with real concerns about escalation, shipping lanes, and whether “boots on the ground” quietly becomes “boats on the seas.”Closer to home, we talked about a major Idaho win: Governor Brad Little signing the bill ending taxpayer support for teachers union political activity and infrastructure—forcing unions to operate more like any other private organization. We also pointed to early evidence of competition doing what competition does, with Idaho Falls School District 91 expanding online offerings amid growing demand and new education choice pressure. Then we hit a story that deserves sunlight: a pro-abortion advocacy group (the Idaho Coalition for Safe Health Care) hosting a fundraiser for several Republican lawmakers/candidates, raising serious transparency questions in the middle of a Republican primary—who was there, what was promised, and why take that money at all. Along the way we sprinkled in the weekend’s lighter moments—Artemis/Orion’s intense re-entry and the pride that comes with American space wins—plus a few rapid-fire media clips (Kamala’s awkward mob-boss bit, Buttigieg sparring over inflation, and the not-so-shocking party divide on profanity).**Highlights**- Iran talks fail after 21 hours; Strait of Hormuz becomes the immediate flashpoint  - Gov. Little signs the “no taxpayers for teachers unions” bill—big shift in union power dynamics  - District 91 expands online school options as education competition heats up  - Questions raised about Republicans appearing on a fundraiser invite tied to a pro-choice advocacy group  - Artemis/Orion splashdown: the coolest—and most dangerous—minutes of the missionLet’s talk advertising. When you want to advertise on the radio, you call the station, right? But what about Facebook, Instagram, Hulu, Disney+, Peacock, and other streaming platforms?You could try clicking around, reading books, or taking online courses to figure it out—or you can let us handle it. At Sandhill Media Group, we’re your local experts in both radio and digital marketing.Visit SandhillMediaGroup.com today.<a href="https://www.sandhillmediagrou