Iran Conflict Escalates, Strait of Hormuz Oil Crisis, Planned Parenthood Defunding | Your News Talk America | July 9, 2026

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Daily Show Notes · July 9, 2026

9:00 · Show Open: US Strikes Escalate Inside Iran

Iran threatens a massive response after US strikes in southern Iran, with sirens sounding across the Gulf states. The White House is reportedly bracing for a prolonged conflict over the Strait of Hormuz. Jake opens with the strategic and moral questions driving the moment.

Iran threatens a massive response after US strikes in southern Iran as sirens sound in Gulf states (Jerusalem Post).
The White House is preparing for a prolonged Iran conflict over Hormuz; officials expect the fight to last several days to weeks depending on Iranian attacks on commercial shipping (Axios).
One official framed the strikes bluntly, saying the goal is to make Tehran understand the US is not playing around.
The war could go from zero to one hundred, with Israel prepared for renewed fighting (Amir Bobot, Jerusalem Post).
The Jerusalem Post editorial board argues regime change cannot be imposed by outsiders and must be Iranian led.
Why is the US striking Iran's defensive systems rather than its offensive systems?

Guest: Dr. Asaf Romirowsky, Executive Director of Scholars for Peace in the Middle East (SPME). A trained Middle East historian with a PhD from King's College London, he is coauthor of October 7: The Wars Over Words and Deeds.

9:20 · Markets, Oil, and the Economics of War

Markets shrugged off the early days of Operation Epic Fury, but the Dow is now sliding as US tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz grinds to a halt. Jake and his guest weigh the near term and longer term risks to the US economy, plus Toyota's Texas expansion and Japan's yen troubles.

Markets that looked immune during Operation Epic Fury now appear anxious, with the Dow down.
US tanker traffic has ground to a halt in the Strait of Hormuz: OilPrice.com report.
What are the near term and longer term risks to the US economy if the country returns to full scale war with Iran?
Toyota is investing $3.6 billion to expand its San Antonio campus, adding a second assembly line, roughly 2,000 jobs, and moving Tacoma production from Baja California to Texas over four years (Fox Business).
The latest on Japan's yen crisis.

Guest: Dr. Peter C. Earle, Senior Director of Research at the American Institute for Economic Research (AIER).

9:35 · Jake Monologue: Two Tier Justice Strikes Again

Jake takes the mic solo for a monologue on what he calls two tier justice in America.

9:45 · Why American Kids Are Losing the Ability to Read

Test scores keep falling and teachers report students struggling to finish books. Viral videos show teenagers stumbling over words many Americans would expect an elementary student to read. The usual debate blames schools, curriculum, funding, or smartphones. Jay Foard says we are asking the wrong question.

If reading is fundamental, why are American students not reading at grade level?
The debate usually turns to schools, curriculum, funding, or smartphones.
Jay Foard argues the real question lies elsewhere, and offers what parents can do about it.

Guest: Jay Foard, author of Rustling of the Sycamore, an entrepreneur and speaker with a biotechnology background and a Master's in Finance from Duke University. Having lived and worked in seven countries, he brings a global perspective on resilience, leadership, preparedness, and personal growth.

10:00 · Iran Strikes: More Than Love Taps?

Jake returns to the escalating strikes, which he likens to a round of Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots. If the US adds ten targets each night, how many fall in a week? And why keep the focus on Iran's defensive systems rather than its offensive ones?

The US keeps hitting Iranian targets, reportedly raising the count each night.
Why strike defensive systems rather than offensive ones?
The White House is preparing for a prolonged conflict over Hormuz, expected to last days to weeks (Axios).
The war could go from zero to one hundred, with Israel ready for renewed fighting (Amir Bobot, Jerusalem Post).

Guest: Paul Davis, Vice President at the Institute of World Politics. Bio.

10:20 · Strait of Hormuz at a Standstill

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has stopped completely. What does that mean for the price and supply of crude, why does WTI move with Brent, and how urgent is a quick, decisive outcome for the administration?

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has come to a complete standstill.
The immediate effects on the price and supply of crude.
Why is WTI subject to the same market volatility as Brent crude?
How important is it for Trump to subdue this enemy quickly?

Guest: Sam Romain, Chairman of Americans for Energy Dominance.

10:30 · Jake Monologue: Graham Is Crackers

In a monologue dated 6/7/26, Jake blasts Democrats for promoting a candidate he brands a Nazi communist, one facing multiple abuse allegations from women, in their drive to defeat Susan Collins at any cost.

Why were Democrats so determined to defeat Susan Collins?
Collins rarely votes with conservatives, so why the all out effort?

On air: DIAL producers and callers.

11:00 · Commander Bryan Clark on the Iran Operation

Ninety targets hit last night, ten more than the day before, with strikes focused on Iran's defensive capability. Jake asks why the US is not going after the remaining offensive capabilities, whether the moment demands a resumption of full scale war to eliminate the IRGC, and what lies ahead.

Analysis of the operation in Iran: 90 targets hit, ten more than the previous night.
Strikes appear focused on defensive capability; why not the remaining offensive capability?
The White House is preparing for a prolonged conflict over Hormuz (Axios).
Does the current situation demand a resumption of full scale war to end the IRGC?
What should we expect in the days and weeks ahead, and is taking Kharg Island under consideration again?

Guest: Commander Bryan Clark, USN (ret), Senior Fellow and Director of the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at the Hudson Institute.

11:00 · One Year of Defunding Planned Parenthood

An update on the possibility of Planned Parenthood being refunded by US taxpayers, and whether a year without that funding has left a mark on the organization.

Could Planned Parenthood be refunded by US taxpayers?
Has one year of defunding done irreparable damage? Live Action analysis.

Guest: Noah Brandt, Vice President of Communications at Live Action.

11:20 · Courts: ICE, Birthright Citizenship, and a Defamation Ruling

A former Wisconsin judge gets off with a $5,000 fine for obstructing ICE, a judge rules against Trump in his $3.8 billion defamation suit against the Washington Post, and the administration weighs asking the Supreme Court to rehear the birthright citizenship case.

A former Wisconsin judge receives a $5,000 fine for obstructing ICE.
A judge rules against Trump in his $3.8 billion defamation suit against the Washington Post.
The administration is discussing asking the Supreme Court to rehear the birthright citizenship case.

Guest: Sam Dorman, Washington correspondent covering courts and politics for the Epoch Times. On X.

11:30 · Open for Late Breaking Iran News

This slot is held open for late breaking developments in the Iran war, with DIAL producers and callers driving the conversation.

11:50 · Venezuela Relief Proves America Can Help Without USAID

Critics say the administration bungled its response to the devastating Venezuela earthquakes by dismantling USAID. Max Primorac argues they are wrong. After the agency's responsibilities shifted to the State Department, the first international disaster response without USAID tells a different story.

Critics blame the dismantling of USAID for a weakened response to the Venezuela earthquakes.
USAID's disaster response duties largely moved to the State Department (New York Post · America First foreign aid).
Drone footage revealed the extent of the devastation as the death toll topped 900 (New York Post).
Max Primorac's opinion piece examines the first major international disaster handled without USAID: American response to Venezuela proves it can be done without USAID.

Guest: Max Primorac, Senior Research Fellow in the Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom at The Heritage Foundation. Bio.

11:50 · Salute the Troops

Your News Talk America closes with its salute to the men and women serving in uniform.

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