U.S. Military Successfully Clears Mines From Strait of Hormuz

U.S. Military Successfully Clears Mines From Strait of Hormuz

Author: Jim Geraghty & Greg Corombos – Political Humor Commentary August 31, 2026 Duration: 25:00
Join Jim and Greg for the Monday 3 Martini Lunch as they focus on the U.S. military's phenomenal job of de-mining the Strait of Hormuz, Bernie Sanders' strange reason for endorsing another Democrat senator, Alaska's election system getting even dumber, and ICE arresting and deporting Milo Yiannopoulos.

First, they marvel at the excellence of the U.S. military as U.S. Central Command announces our forces have successfully removed all mines from the Strait of Hormuz. Jim also explains what happened as U.S.-Iranian hostilities flared up again last night.

Next, they can only laugh as Sen. Bernie Sanders endorses Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey for re-election in his Democratic primary Tuesday. Why? Sanders says Markey needs to win because the status quo is not working. Markey has been in Congress since 1976.

Then, they take aim at Alaska's convoluted election system as the sixth place finisher in the governor's primary could be among the four candidates on the November ballot.

Finally, they cheer ICE for arresting and deporting Milo Yiannapoulos.

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Each day can feel like a barrage of headlines, a chaotic mix of the serious and the absurd. That’s where 3 Martini Lunch-Political Humor & Commentary comes in. Hosts Jim Geraghty of National Review and Greg Corombos have built a following by sorting through the noise with a specific, effective ritual. They serve up the day’s events in three distinct parts they call "martinis": one for the genuinely good news, another for the frustratingly bad, and a final one reserved for the utterly crazy stories that defy belief. What you’ll hear in this podcast is a conversation that feels like sitting with two well-informed friends who aren’t afraid to be sharp, witty, or blunt. They analyze politics and culture with a perspective that cuts through partisan talking points, aiming for clarity and, often, a much-needed laugh. The pace is brisk and designed for a commute or a lunch break, but the commentary is substantial. Tuning into this podcast means getting a digest of what matters, framed with humor and insight that makes the whirlwind of news actually digestible. It’s a daily check-in that manages to be both smart and consistently entertaining, providing a structured way to understand the world without losing your sanity in the process.
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