7 tankers struck in 7 days
Iran hit at least seven tankers in and around the Strait of Hormuz in the past seven days, demonstrating the effectiveness of its anti-shipping campaign.
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Iran's Red Sea Threat Raises Stakes for Trump
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Jul 15, 2026
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Ad: Pepsi & Kalshi Prediction Market
At 0:53 · chapter starts 0:00
Before the news segment begins, listeners are treated to a brief Pepsi matchday ad and then a Kalshi prediction market promotion. Kalshi, described as America's number one prediction market platform, is running a World Cup promotion with England trading at 44% odds to beat Spain. The ad explains the peer-to-peer trading model — no house, no oddsmakers — and offers new users $10 when they trade $10 using code HOOPS. Standard financial risk disclaimers follow before the episode transitions to its main content.
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