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🗓️ 16 April 2026

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Summary

The U.S. naval blockade at the Strait of Hormuz is causing major economic damage to Iran, reportedly costing about $435 million per day and cutting off much of its trade. At the same time, a public feud between President Trump and Pope Leo XIV has sparked national debate over faith and politics, with Vice President Vance also weighing in. Meanwhile, New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani continues to gain attention, though concerns about his approach and temperament are emerging over his campaign promises. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews economist Steve Moore. Tax refunds are running larger than in recent years, with Trump’s tax cut legislation playing a key role. Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing a new pied-à-terre tax on second homes in New York, a move that could have serious economic consequences, particularly as Florida, with its zero-state income tax, continues to attract residents looking for a more tax-friendly alternative.

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0:37.5	Well, it's
0:39.5	Thursday already. We've got one last
0:41.7	90 degree day. It's going to be like 90
0:43.9	today. Then back to normal temperatures
0:46.4	after today. We've got a lot to get to. We'll get
0:49.4	to Iran. We'll get to the war. We'll get to the
0:53.1	Pope. We'll get to Mamdani is doing some stuff that is so
0:58.4	crazy dumb that people are starting to really wonder what the hell this guy's all about.
1:04.8	We'll get to Crazy Kathy Hokkel. We'll get to Live Nation ticket prices. We'll get to Mel Brooks. We'll get to Live Nation. Ticket prices. We'll get to Mel Brooks. We'll get to a whole lot more.
1:15.8	There could be a doorman strike. Lots to talk about today. We'll get all of that coming up.
1:21.4	So just the latest on Iran, the blockade is in progress. It's very, very, very successful.
1:29.4	20 ships were allowed in through the blockade.
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