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In this episode, Tom Switzer hosts renowned political scientists John Mearsheimer and Joshua Landis to analyze the potential impact of President Trump’s naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following failed peace talks in Islamabad. Mearsheimer argues that the blockade is a “colossal blunder” that threatens to drive the global economy off a cliff while failing to break Iranian nationalism. Landis provides historical context on the U.S.-Israel strategy toward Iran and highlights how the resulting domestic inflation and high interest rates are damaging Trump’s standing with his own base. The panel also explores the shifting power dynamics in the Middle East, including the unexpected resilience of Hezbollah and the looming threat of a broader conflict involving Turkey and China. (April 13, 2026)