177. The Real Reason Trump’s Blocking The Strait of Hormuz

13 April 2026 · 44m

The Rest Is Politics: US

Play — keeps going as you browse

Not rated yet

Comments

oldest first

Show notes

Does Trump’s blockade of Iran actually make sense? Does this move put China and the US on a direct collision course? And, how will Catholic voters react to Trump’s attack on the Pope?

Anthony Scaramucci is joined by veteran diplomat and President Emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, Richard Haass, as they answer all these questions and more.

Become a Founding Member: Go deeper into US politics every week with ad-free listening, members-only miniseries, early access to live show tickets and a bonus members-only Q&A podcast every week. Sign up at ⁠⁠⁠⁠therestispoliticsus.com ⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to our free newsletter here⁠

⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Video Editor: Kieron Leslie

Social Producer: Charlie Johnson

Assistant Producer: Alfie Rowe

Producers: Fiona Douglas, India Dunkley

Executive Producer: Tom Whiter

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More episodes

209. Netanyahu Vs Zelensky: Who Has Trump’s Ear?29 Jul 208. Are the Democrats Too Broke to Win the Midterms?27 Jul The Leadership Mistake Almost Everyone Makes (Adam Grant)24 Jul 207. Is Trump Preparing for a Ground Invasion of Iran?23 Jul 206. How Trump Is Using China to Sabotage the Midterms20 Jul

Where to listen

Where to listen to The Rest Is Politics: US

Listen on Apple Podcasts