Hour 1: Ceasefire is ending soon.

Mixed signals are emerging between the USA and Iran, but why does the U.S. say the war is over while other reports suggest otherwise? Mark breaks down the reasoning behind the conflicting messages, which partly involves a key guard figure. He also notes that the USA is not dependent on oil from the Strait of Hormuz. Mayor Mamdani appeared on NBC’s Meet the Press, where NBC gave him a notably favorable reception. Mamdani also commented on billionaires who are generating significant amounts of money. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews New York Post columnist Michael Goodwin. Kathy Hochul appears uneasy heading into the upcoming NYC gubernatorial race, as residents continue leaving the city due to rising costs. Hochul may be aligning herself closely with Mamdani to leverage his strong following for votes. NYC requires substantial funding to support its unions, and unions, in turn, support the democratic party. As for the Iran ceasefire, will it hold? The odds are roughly 50/50, with the Iranians sensing that Trump may be willing to back down.

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