Hour 3 [04/13/2026]: Iran Blockade Escalation, Europe Immigration Protests, Swalwell Fallout, and Trump AI Image Backlash

Hour 3 opens with a studio throwback moment involving a broken air vent cover that reignites an old studio cold-air issue before shifting into breaking international coverage of the U.S. naval blockade plan near Iran, with ongoing uncertainty about minesweeping operations and difficulty reaching Fox News correspondent Lucas Tomlinson for live updates from the region. Segment 2 continues the Middle East focus, with discussion of blockade timing, oil flow disruption, and strategic control of the Strait of Hormuz, alongside political fallout in the U.S. including the collapse of Rep. Eric Swalwell’s governor bid and resurfaced allegations tied to his personal conduct. Segment 3 features guest commentary from Dan Buck on widespread immigration protests across Europe—including Ireland, England, Germany, and Japan—framed as rising resistance to migration policy and cultural strain, with debate over whether Western governments are already past a tipping point and comparisons drawn to U.S. urban politics like New York’s direction under progressive leadership. The hour closes with “Kim on a Whim,” where Kim St. Onge criticizes a controversial AI-generated Truth Social image of Donald Trump depicted in a Jesus-like healing pose, calling it an unforced political and religious misstep that has even divided some supporters, and arguing that leaders must be held accountable even by their own base. Hashtags: #Hour3 #IranBlockade #StraitOfHormuz #EuropeProtests #ImmigrationCrisis #Swalwell #DanBuck #KimOnAWhim #Trump #PoliticalCommentary