Joey Hudson fills in for Mike as the show dives into escalating tensions with Iran, rising fuel costs tied to the Strait of Hormuz crisis, and growing calls for tougher action against the regime. The episode also explores South Carolina’s explosive redistricting battle targeting longtime Democrat Jim Clyburn, plus the high-stakes Texas showdown between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton as Trump-backed candidates continue reshaping the Republican Party.

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