Strait of Hormuz, Project Freedom, Mifepristone at the Supreme Court & SPLC-DOJ Catholic Surveillance | Your News Talk America – May 4, 2026

Jake Smith and a panel of national security, energy, and policy experts cover Project Freedom in the Strait of Hormuz, the new Keystone pipeline approval, the Mifepristone case heading to the Supreme Court, and the DOJ report on Biden-era surveillance of traditional Christians.Anchorman Jake Smith opens the week on Your News Talk America with the latest developments out of the Strait of Hormuz, including a cargo ship attacked by small craft roughly 11 miles off the Iranian coast, Iran's threat to treat any U.S. escort mission as a ceasefire breach, and the Monday launch of Project Freedom — the CENTCOM-directed operation to restore freedom of navigation for commercial shipping. Christina Balling of the Institute of World Politics joins to assess the diplomatic stakes, and Sam Romain, Chairman of Americans for Energy Dominance, breaks down President Trump's approval of the 650-mile "Keystone Light" Canada-U.S. pipeline expansion expected to move 550,000 barrels of Canadian crude per day.Brigadier General Blaine Holt (U.S. Air Force, Ret.) examines the announced withdrawal of 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany following Chancellor Merz's criticism of Washington, Trump's warnings to Spain and Italy, the spread of the Iran conflict into Azerbaijan, and the President's recent Florida remarks suggesting the U.S. would take Cuba "almost immediately." Dr. Gerson Moreno-Riaño, President of Cornerstone University, weighs in on the communist and socialist groups calling for revolution at the Minneapolis May Day rally and the deeper problem of ideological indoctrination in American education.Kimberly Bird of Live Action discusses the emergency appeals filed at the Supreme Court by Danco Laboratories and GenBioPro seeking to block the Fifth Circuit's ruling that prohibits prescribing Mifepristone via telehealth or shipping it through the mail. RNC National Press Secretary Kirsten Pels addresses Hakeem Jeffries' "maximum warfare" rhetoric, the violent ICE standoff in Brooklyn, and whether immigration remains a decisive issue heading into November. JP DeGance of Communio covers a major new University of Miami study linking marriage to significantly lower cancer rates, and the newly released DOJ task force report confirming that the Biden administration "zealously" probed traditional Christians and surveilled Catholic priests — a scandal traced back to a Southern Poverty Law Center letter.Additional segments cover the demise of Spirit Airlines and a Salute the Troops tribute to U.S. Navy Seaman First Class Anthony D. Gregorio, who served during the Korean War.Christina Balling — Senior Vice President, Institute of World PoliticsSam Romain — Chairman, Americans for Energy DominanceDr. Gerson Moreno-Riaño — President, Cornerstone UniversityBrigadier General Blaine Holt — U.S. Air Force (Retired); Host, Dangerous Intellectuals podcastKimberly Bird — Live ActionKirsten Pels — RNC National Press SecretaryJP DeGance — President, CommunioYour News Talk America with Jake SmithBroadcast weekdays on The Talk of Delmarva (92.7 and 98.5) and streaming online at WGMD.com and RealNewsTalk.com.Listen live, participate, and become a program Patriot by visiting:RealNewsTalk.com from 9 - Noon EasternFollow the latest national conversations, interviews, and commentary from voices shaping America’s political landscape.Produced by DTD MEDIA. © 2026 DTD MEDIA, All Rights Reserved.Interactive Radio - Join DIAL — Ask Questions & Chat LiveGo to RealNewsTalk.com on your phone or computer.Tap the blue "Join DIAL" button near the top of the page.Register with a quick display name Type your question or comment and send. The host and the rest of the audience see it live.Best experienced live, weekdays 9 a.m. to noon Eastern.