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Your essential end-of-day rundown of the four most important stories breaking while you were busy. Hosted by nationally syndicated radio host Erick Erickson, 4 Things to Know This Afternoon delivers smart, conservative analysis of the four biggest headlines shaping the nation and the world in less than ten minutes. From national security to culture, economics to politics, Erick distills the noise into clarity—cutting through the spin with conviction, context, and a clear-eyed view of where things stand. Subscribe for daily insight before dinner.
Unknown Host hosts 4 Things To Know This Afternoon, a commentary show with 252 episodes published.
1. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is buying back bonds to calm rising yields — short-term market relief that deepens long-term debt 2. Federal Reserve minutes reveal growing inflation concerns driven by energy prices a
Bond Yields Send a Fiscal Warning I explain why decade-high bond yields could push mortgage rates higher and signal deep concern about bipartisan government spending. Washington's fiscal addiction is pulling investment a
Trump Threatens Oman I examine President Trump's warning against Oman and the country's alleged role in encouraging Iran to demand more money during negotiations. The Swalwell and Fang Fang Scandal Returns A reported FBI
Trump Rolls Back a Burdensome Business Registry Erick Erickson explains why the Trump administration is eliminating a federal reporting requirement that forced small-business owners to surrender sensitive personal and fi
Strait of Hormuz Crisis President Trump says the United States controls the Strait of Hormuz, but commercial shipping has collapsed and oil prices are rising as Iran continues to threaten the vital waterway. Ukraine Domi
U.S. Navy Confronts Iran in the Persian Gulf The United States disables a ship that reportedly defied naval commands as President Donald Trump claims Iran privately accepted a trade agreement it will publicly deny. Unive
Iran Calls America's Bluff in the Strait of Hormuz Erick Erickson examines Iran's refusal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and the troubling reports that U.S. missile supplies are running low. Taylor Farms Recalls Fresh Ja
Weak Jobs Report Raises Economic Concerns The U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs as workforce participation declined and previous job estimates were revised downward. The numbers suggest a slowing economy, especially for disp
Senate Panel Holds Fauci in Contempt A Rand Paul-led Senate panel votes to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt after he repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment. Newly obtained records raise questions about differences betw
A Strait of Hormuz Deal Could Enrich Iran The United States, Oman, and Iran are negotiating a potential agreement that could impose fees on oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The Gaza Peace Plan Is Already in Trou
Iran Peace Talks and the Strait of Hormuz Erick Erickson examines negotiations involving the United States, Iran, and Oman as attacks threaten global shipping. New oil pipelines could also weaken Iran's long-term leverag
Iran Rejects Strait of Hormuz Talks Iran says it will not negotiate over the Strait of Hormuz despite President Trump suspending bombing operations in hopes of securing talks. Divisions inside Iran raise doubts about whe
Trump Threatens Iran Over the Strait of Hormuz President Donald Trump is threatening to strike Iran's power plants if Tehran attacks more ships. Erick Erickson examines whether rising oil prices and disruptions in the St
Iran's Deeply Buried Nuclear Threat I explain why Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site could withstand conventional bunker-buster attacks and why stopping the nuclear program may require far more than another bombing cam
New York Mayor Threatens to Arrest Benjamin Netanyahu I explain why the mayor's campaign promise to arrest Netanyahu over the International Criminal Court warrant would collide with federal authority and President Trump'
Iran War Widens Across the Middle East American forces continue striking Iranian positions as Tehran and its proxies target military sites, allies, and shipping routes. I explain why Israel remains on the sidelines and w
Renewed U.S. Strikes on Iran American forces are again bombing Iranian positions near the Strait of Hormuz. I examine Iran's failed diplomacy, President Trump's response, and J.D. Vance's accusation that Israel tried to
Trump Restores ICE Traffic Stops President Trump has reversed ICE's suspension of traffic stops following two fatal encounters. I examine the need for effective immigration enforcement and the credibility problems create
Iran Threatens Critical Shipping Lanes I explain how the battles over the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea could drain American resources, raise costs, and allow Iran to keep destabilizing global trade. The Federal Reser
1. South Carolina's Senate Race Begins Lindsey Graham's departure sets up a major Republican primary in South Carolina. I explain the likely candidates, Donald Trump's potential influence, and why Russell Fry could emerg
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4 Things To Know This Afternoon is hosted by Unknown Host. The show is categorised under Commentary (politics) and has published 252 episodes.
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