Episode 866: Open or Closed?

Episode 866: Open or Closed?

Author: National Review April 17, 2026 Duration: 1:11:53

Today on The Editors, Rich, MBD, Phil, and Dan discuss the current state of affairs around the Strait of Hormuz, Hasan Piker, Zohran Mamdani, and much more.

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