Ben Caxton delivers the straight facts on May 4, 2026, from the US launch of Project Freedom in the Strait of Hormuz amid Iran tensions to a suspected hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship MV Hondius. Gasoline prices surge nationwide as global shipping disruptions hit energy markets, while Star Wars Day trends mix with serious news. Listeners get unspun details on these top stories and more domestic updates.

• Project Freedom: US naval operation to guide neutral ships through Strait of Hormuz, Trump's announcement, Iran's warnings, and conflicting reports of incidents
• Hantavirus outbreak on MV Hondius: 3 deaths, 6 cases investigated, ship anchored in Cape Verde after Antarctic voyage
• Gasoline price spikes nearing $4.40/gallon due to strait restrictions and rerouting costs
• Star Wars ...