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EPISODE · Aug 19, 2026 · 9 MIN

Iran Missiles Hit the Gulf, Ebola Passes 5,000 Cases, and Florida Picks Its Fighters

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This episode of The Morning Rundown covers rising tension in the Middle East, a global health emergency in Congo, and a wave of primary night results out of Florida. The hosts break down the UAE's decision to halt trade with Iran after detecting missiles headed toward its territory, and why Trump's refusal to engage in talks with Tehran could be read as either strength or avoidance amid friction over an Iran-Oman deal affecting the Strait of Hormuz.Listeners will also get context on why Congo's Ebola outbreak surpassing 5,000 cases triggered a WHO global emergency declaration, and how that connects to new CDC data showing more American parents opting out of school vaccine requirements. The show wraps with a look at Florida's primary results, including Byron Donalds' GOP win, David Jolly's Democratic nomination, and Rep. Cory Mills' primary loss amid an active ethics investigation.UAE cuts trade with Iran after detecting missiles, with no U.S.-Iran talks currently plannedStrait of Hormuz tensions explained through shipping and trade chokepoint economicsCongo's Ebola outbreak passes 5,000 cases, prompting a WHO global emergency labelRising vaccine exemptions in the U.S. examined alongside broader trust in institutionsFlorida primary recap: Byron Donalds, David Jolly, and Cory Mills' ethics-clouded lossTune in for a clear, no-hype breakdown of the day's biggest international and domestic stories.

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This episode of The Morning Rundown covers rising tension in the Middle East, a global health emergency in Congo, and a wave of primary night results out of Florida. The hosts break down the UAE's decision to halt trade with Iran after detecting missiles headed toward its territory, and why Trump's refusal to engage in talks with Tehran could be read as either strength or avoidance amid friction over an Iran-Oman deal affecting the Strait of Hormuz. Listeners will also get context on why Cong...

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