President Trump has initiated a blockade at the Strait of Hormuz, a move expected to significantly impact Iran’s and China’s oil supply and production. Pope Leo and President Trump are engaged in a heated back-and-forth over the definition of peace, with both sides drawing on Christian values. U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell has suspended his campaign for California Governor following sexual misconduct charges. Mark interviews New York Post columnist Michael Goodwin. Michael argues that the New York Times has been spreading a significant amount of misinformation regarding President Trump’s relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump has remained firm in his stance against allowing Iran to develop a nuclear weapon. Green Climate Change policies have driven up the cost of living in cities like New York City, making them far more expensive than cities that have embraced alternative energy approaches. The U.S. military’s advanced technology is playing a major role in controlling activity at the Strait of Hormuz. Questions remain about what Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will pursue once he leaves office. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked his first 100 days in office this past weekend, announcing upcoming plans and promises while highlighting the city’s progress on crime numbers. Former Mayor Eric Adams has since become an Albanian citizen. Mark interviews Republican candidate for Governor of New York, Bruce Blakeman. Bruce provides an update on how his campaign is progressing and has vowed that at 12:01 AM on his first day in office. He will pardon NYPD’s “Cooler Cop,” Erik Duran. Bruce is fighting for his matching campaign funds, which he believes he is entitled to, and views the opposition as a Democratic effort to undermine his campaign. Mark and Bruce discuss the challenges of negotiating the cost of daily expenses in Albany. The conversation also touches on whether debates between Governor Hochul and Bruce Blakeman are on the horizon.

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