New Kids on the Blockade

from The Commentary Magazine Podcast · host Commentary Magazine

Contributing editor Eli Lake is back to discuss the collapse of the Islamabad talks and the announced American blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Trump picking a fight with the pope, the collapse of Eric Swalwell's gubernatorial campaign, and the emerging troubles for Republicans in the midterm elections. Plus, John recommends The Audacity on AMC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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