Senate Battles Over DHS Funding as Iran Campaign Nears End

Duane's World has moved to the Hughniverse!

Thank you all for a wonderful 2+ years here in the public podcasting world. As you might have heard in recent episodes, we struck a deal with Salem to bring Duane's World exclusively to the Hughniverse [https://hughniverse.com]. The show streams live Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4pm PT / 7pm ET. We hope to see you there! Watch this message here [https://vimeo.com/1181374172?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci].

The Final (Public) Episode

Ships are moving through the Strait of Hormuz, Trump's 10-day deadline expires April 6th, the Saudis are rerouting crude through pipelines, and a dozen IRGC commanders have been eliminated in 48 hours. Plus, why The Bulwark's "America lost" take is dead wrong — and James Lileks [https://jameslileks.substack.com] closes things out with the final public Top 10 Dumb Things. Watch this episode here [https://vimeo.com/1179918044?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci]. This show moves to the Hughniverse [https://hughniverse.com] starting next Tuesday. See you there! * (00:00) - Part I * (00:55) - Moving to Hughniverse * (03:14) - Major Bob and the glasses bit * (05:36) - Trump's 2027 defense budget * (08:01) - Ships moving through Hormuz * (10:18) - UN Security Council vote * (15:03) - The Bulwark's "Iran won" take * (17:28) - Saudi pipeline reroute * (25:58) - Part II (The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week)

Senate Battles Over DHS Funding as Iran Campaign Nears End

Senator Jim Talent returns for the penultimate public edition of Duane's World to break down where the Iran campaign stands at the five-week mark. With 13,000 targets hit, missile launches down from 170 to 3, and the defense industrial base obliterated, the conversation shifts to Phase Two — regime pressure, oil leverage, Strait of Hormuz negotiations, and Trump's pursuit of a deal. Plus, the Senate fight over DHS funding, the SAVE Act, and reconciliation math. Watch this episode here [https://vimeo.com/1179083062?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci]. Duane's World moves exclusively to the Hughniverse [https://hughniverse.com] next week, check it out! * (00:00) - Part I * (02:37) - Iran campaign by the numbers * (07:45) - Phase two options ahead * (09:21) - Assessing Iran's endgame * (16:33) - Trump Oval Office clips * (27:09) - Drone warfare and directed energy * (28:38) - Senate DHS and SAVE Act fight * (35:38) - Filibuster and reconciliation debate * (39:29) - Part II * (58:46) - Trump's Wednesday night address

Tankers for the Memories and The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week

Trump reveals Iran handed over a fleet of oil tankers as a "gift" — worth an estimated $3 billion — as back-channel negotiations continue with a 10-day deadline now on the clock. Plus: Trump's extended call-in to The Five, what the CIA told him about Khamenei's whereabouts, the Democrats vote against the very voter ID bill their leader said they supported, and of course, James Lileks [https://jameslileks.substack.com] is in the house for this week's Top 10. Visit hughniverse.com [https://hughniverse.com] to learn more. Watch this episode here [https://vimeo.com/1177790041?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci]. * (00:00) - Part I * (00:55) - Show moving to the Hughniverse * (03:06) - Iran tanker "gift" breakdown * (07:50) - What happens if Iran stalls * (14:37) - Trump's 10-day deadline * (22:42) - Khamenei proof of life * (23:58) - Dems kill their own voter ID bill * (25:45) - Part II * (27:22) - The 10 Dumbest Things Said This Week

Iran's 15-Point Surrender Menu

Jim Talent of the Reagan Institute's Center for Peace Through Strength returns to break down the reported 15-plank ceasefire proposal being presented to Iran, what Trump's negotiating posture looks like four weeks into the campaign, and why the terms amount to unconditional surrender. Plus, the Democrats' ICE-at-the-airports gambit backfires spectacularly, and CNN flips its Iran narrative in under 24 hours. Watch this episode here [https://vimeo.com/1176952612?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci]. * (00:00) - Part I * (00:55) - Operation Epic Fury overview four weeks in * (02:11) - Jim Talent's strategic assessment * (06:46) - Nine thousand targets and counting * (11:18) - Trump's mystery "gift" from Iran * (24:20) - The 14-plank ceasefire proposal * (26:30) - Part II * (30:09) - Verification and enforcement concerns * (38:51) - Missile defense message to China * (46:20) - Democrats vs. ICE at the airports * (55:40) - CNN's 24-hour Iran narrative reversal