Unraveling International and National Issues

Covering the U.S. launching “Project Freedom” to guide merchant ships through the Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian tensions, with some ships transiting safely despite reported attacks. Other coverage includes a United plane accident near Newark, Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition, allegations against Eric Swalwell (which he denies), and stories on a shooting suspect, suspicious war-related market bets, Spirit Airlines shutting down, a quarantined cruise outbreak, and a Supreme Court move restoring access to mifepristone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices