177. The Real Reason Trump’s Blocking The Strait of Hormuz

Does Trump’s blockade of Iran actually make sense? Does this move put China and the US on a direct collision course? And, how will Catholic voters react to Trump’s attack on the Pope? Anthony Scaramucci is joined by veteran diplomat and President Emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, Richard Haass, as they answer all these questions and more. Become a Founding Member: Go deeper into US politics every week with ad-free listening, members-only miniseries, early access to live show tickets and a bonus members-only Q&A podcast every week. Sign up at ⁠⁠⁠⁠therestispoliticsus.com⁠⁠⁠ Read more from Richard on his Substack  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to our free newsletter here⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@RestPoliticsUS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Video Editor: Kieron Leslie Social Producer: Charlie Johnson Assistant Producer: Alfie Rowe Producers: Fiona Douglas, India Dunkley Executive Producer: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices