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The McCarthy Report

The McCarthy Report

Episode 338: Blockade Considerations

Apr 15, 2026 · 52 min · 13 segments

Today on The McCarthy Report, Andy and Rich discuss the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the tension between the pope and Trump, and much more. This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah…

Today on The McCarthy Report, Andy and Rich discuss the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the tension between the pope and Trump, and much more. This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on The McCarthy Report, Andy and Rich discuss the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the tension between the pope and Trump, and much more. This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah…

Speakers: Andy McCarthyHostRich LowryHost

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Donald TrumpPerson45th and 47th U.S. President
98%18 mentions
Joint Comprehensive Plan of ActionEntity
96%18 mentions
Barack ObamaPerson44th U.S. President
94%18 mentions
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93%6 mentions
Rich LowryPersonAmerican writer and former editor
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88%8 mentions
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86%8 mentions
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84%8 mentions
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83%2 mentions
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73%1 mention
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71%2 mentions
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68%1 mention
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66%3 mentions
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64%1 mention
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63%3 mentions
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61%1 mention
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59%1 mention
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57%3 mentions
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56%3 mentions
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54%1 mention
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51%1 mention
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49%1 mention
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48%1 mention
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46%15 mentions
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44%1 mention
David AxelrodPersonPolitical consultant and former Senior Advisor to the President of the United States
43%6 mentions
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41%1 mention
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39%2 mentions
Ali KhameneiPersonCleric and former Supreme Leader of Iran
38%1 mention
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35%1 mention
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35%1 mention
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33%3 mentions
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