Chokepoint - The 21 Miles That Could Bankrupt the World -...

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Host Alex Calder explores the Strait of Hormuz, a 21-mile-wide chokepoint where a fifth of the world's oil flows daily. From Iranian mine attacks in 1988 to modern geopolitical tensions involving China and Russia, this episode examines how a single narrow waterway holds catastrophic power over global markets, food security, and international stability. Loved this episode? Discover more original shows from the Quiet Please Network at QuietPlease.ai, explore our curated favorites here amzn.to/42YoQGI, and catch just a slice of our AI hosts in action on Instagram at instagram.com/claredelish and YouTube at youtube.com/@DIYHOMEGARDENTV This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

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This episode was published on April 11, 2026.

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Host Alex Calder explores the Strait of Hormuz, a 21-mile-wide chokepoint where a fifth of the world's oil flows daily. From Iranian mine attacks in 1988 to modern geopolitical tensions involving China and Russia, this episode examines how a single...

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