
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 ... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 247 | Founded | a year ago |
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• 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 Trouble Renewed fighting b... more
• 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 leverage over the Strait of Hormuz... more
• 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 whether anyone offering negoti... more
• 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 Strait of Hormuz, Red Sea, an... more
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This is the best way for me to catch up on the latest news of the day.
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I'm a high school government teacher and this is the best overview of current events I have heard. It's better than
CNN 10. I like how Eric doesn't allow his conservatism to distort his presentation. Thank you Eric!
This is a great bite size podcast to catch up on the news of the day.
This is a great way to catch the four biggest stories developing every afternoon in less than seven minutes.
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A concise, daily end-of-day briefing delivering the four biggest stories shaping the nation and the world, with fast-paced, conservative analysis in under ten minutes. Episodes focus on national security, politics, economics, and culture, offering context and a clear-through-the-spin perspective for busy professionals who want a trustworthy, bite-sized update. Notable traits include a strong, opinionated stance from a nationally syndicated host and a willingness to call out incompetence or poor leadership while highlighting actionable takeaways for decision-makers and sponsors alike.
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