US, Iran Deadlocked Over Hormuz | Balance of Power 04/22/2026
"Balance of Power: Late Edition" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today’s show, Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) discusses how the conflict in the Middle East is creating "massive economic uncertainty" for her constituents and specifically details how farmers are significantly feeling the impact. Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS), a member of the Senate Agriculture and Budget Committees, defends staying the course in the Iran war, saying the US must “finish the job” to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran.
Chapters:
00:00:00 – Balance of Power: Late Edition Begins
00:01:33 – Jeff Mason on US, Iran Deadlocked Over Hormuz After Trump Extends Truce
00:04:21 – Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) on How War Is Creating Massive Economic Uncertainty, DHS Funding & ICE Reform Debates
00:13:53 – Power Moves: Tesla’s 1Q Earnings Beat Wall Street Expectations
00:18:44 – Jonathan Tamari & Daniel Flatley Breakdown Top Trump Officials Testifying to Congressional Officials
00:23:19 – Breaking News: American Air Said To Explore Alaska Air Revenue-Sharing Deal
00:24:29 – Becca Wasser on What Is Happening In The Strait of Hormuz
00:28:51 – Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) Defends Staying the Course in the Iran War, Reconciliation Bill, Vote-A-Rama, Easing Cannabis Restrictions
00:37:35 – Remembering Congressman David Scott Who Passed at 80 Years Old
00:38:29 – Power Brief: Top Stories Watching Tonight
00:39:55 – Political Panel React to Virginia Voters Approve New Congressional Map, Can Iran War Impact Midterm Elections
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