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Evan Halper, a Washington Post business reporter who explains global energy and shipping market dynamics. He breaks down why the Strait of Hormuz is a critical choke point. He discusses how tanker attacks and shipping disruptions could send oil prices spiking. He also considers the challenges of securing the strait and how U.S. production might blunt shocks.

Coverage of a widening conflict in the Middle East as multiple countries are pulled into clashes. Discussion of U.S. military goals, regional warnings, and potential impacts on oil and travel. On-the-ground reactions inside Iran, mourning and internet disruptions after Khamenei's death. Brief political updates on Texas primaries and newly released deposition footage.

Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times reporter covering the Iranian-American community in L.A. shares local reactions. Jared Malsin, Wall Street Journal Middle East correspondent, explains regional and military fallout. They discuss the recent U.S.-Israeli strikes, impacts across the Middle East, leadership and succession questions in Iran, and the domestic political debate over military authority.

Gardiner Harris, an investigative journalist who covers public health and pharmaceuticals and author of No More Tears, digs into decades of alleged misconduct by Johnson & Johnson. He discusses talc and asbestos in baby powder, secret testing and legal battles, J&J’s role in the opioid crisis, vaccine manufacturing failures, and proposals for stronger oversight and transparency.

Olivia Le Poidevin, a Reuters correspondent in Geneva who covers diplomatic talks and international affairs, discusses the latest U.S.-Iran negotiations. She outlines signs of progress and the remaining sticking points. Short updates cover tariff refund fights, Mexico’s cartel crackdown, and headlines about Netflix, Clinton’s deposition, and the pope’s warning on AI in homilies.

Confirmation testimony over a controversial MAHA influencer nominated as the nation’s surgeon provokes heated vaccine questioning and debate about public trust. The Pentagon and AI firm Anthropic clash over classified-use limits and a possible ultimatum. An ICE whistleblower reveals dramatic cuts to recruit training and constitutional concerns. Reports also cover a deadly Cuba speedboat shootout and high-profile resignations tied to Epstein.

A rundown of a major presidential address with highlights on economic claims, immigration rhetoric, and reactions in the chamber. Reports on cartel violence near World Cup host cities and concerns about security planning. A Swiss referendum to cap population and why big businesses oppose it. Brief updates on a tariff lawsuit, the Louvre director's resignation, and a politicized snowball fight.

Dhruv Khullar, physician and New Yorker writer on health, and Alex Ward, national security reporter for The Wall Street Journal, join to tackle high-stakes topics. They discuss military risks if strikes on Iran expand. They also explore rising GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and early research on addiction. Short takes on winter storms and regional violence round out the conversation.

A military raid that killed drug lord El Mencho and the violent wave of roadblocks, arson, and travel disruptions that followed. A legal and economic dive into new tariffs after a Supreme Court ruling and what Section 122 could mean for businesses and consumers. A quick wrap on Team USA’s Winter Olympics performance, hampered by injuries and surprising upsets.

Laura Mauldin, a disability studies scholar whose own caregiving experience shaped her work, shares personal stories and research. She talks about becoming a primary caregiver overnight, the hidden labor families shoulder, how policy and ableism shape care access, and how couples adapt, find resilience, and imagine better support systems.