Counterterrorism Center Director Resigns Over Iran War | Balance of Power 03/17/2026

"Balance of Power: Late Edition" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today’s show, Former US Ambassador to Israel under the Biden administration Thomas Nides calls Iran’s regime “dangerous” and says he hopes the US and Israel are aligned in their objectives in the region. Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka says ship fuel costs have more than doubled in recent weeks amid disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Representative Jim McGovern (D-MA) shares his reaction to President Trump claiming he’ll have the honor of taking Cuba.

Chapters:
00:00:00 – Balance of Power: Late Edition Begins
00:02:11 – Josh Wingrove on Pres. Trump’s Remarks on Strait of Hormuz & NATO, Counterterrorism Center Dir. Resigns Over Iran War
00:05:51 – Thomas Nides, Fmr. US Ambassador to Israel Under Biden Admin., Talks About The US’ & Israel’s Objectives With Iran
00:14:06 – Power Moves: US Diesel Tops $5 A Gallon As War Disrupts Supply Chains
00:17:05 – Gene Seroka, Port of Los Angeles Executive Director, Talks Surging Fuel Costs to Hit Supply Chain
00:25:02 – Daniel Cancel on What Is Happening In Cuba
00:26:33 – Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) on Pres. Trump’s Remarks on Cuba, Reaction to What is Happening in Cuba, DHS Latest
00:41:11 – House Oversight Committee Subpoenas AG Pam Bondi
00:41:44 – Political Panel React to Illinois Democratic Primary, Sen. Mullin Confirmation Hearing Wednesday, Counterterrorism Center Dir. Resigns
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