Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Again, Trump-Pope Clash, Kyiv Shooting
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Episode notes
Ben Caxton delivers the Evening Edition of the Daily Unbiased Report for April 18, 2026, unpacking Iran's sudden reversal on the Strait of Hormuz just 24 hours after declaring it open, amid US naval tensions. From a deadly mass shooting in Kyiv to President Trump's executive order boosting psychedelic research for mental health, and a rare public spat between Trump and Pope Leo XIV over Iran, this episode covers global flashpoints with straight facts. Severe Midwest weather and promising mRNA vaccine data round out the key stories driving headlines.
Key Topics Covered:- Iran's Strait of Hormuz flip-flop: Gunboats fire on vessels after brief reopening, spiking oil risks and insurance rates.
- Kyiv mass shooting: Six dead in busy district hostage incident.
- Trump's executive order: Accelerates federal research ...