4.14.26 A new phase of the Iran war, Israel and Lebanon ceasefire talks, stronger enforcement of abortion drugs, and a musical experience for young listeners
4/14/202635 min
A new phase of the Iran war, Israel and Lebanon begin ceasefire talks, a call for stronger enforcement of abortion drugs, and a musical experience for young listeners. Plus, Denny Burk on blasphemy and the misuse of what is holy, a chocolate heist, and the Tuesday morning news
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First 90 secondsMary Reichard· Host0:00
[intro music] Good morning. A new phase in the war with Iran, a naval blockade choking off its economic lifeline.
J.D. Vance· Soundbite0:11
President Trump will cut off essentially all revenue that has been flowing into the Iranian regime.
Nick Eicher· Host0:16
Also today, peace talks in this country between Israel and Lebanon. And combating the black market for abortion drugs. Later, a university symphony gives young students a concert experience all their own.
Gregory Wolnik· Soundbite0:29
To actually see professional-level musicians performing, there's just so many positives for it.
Nick Eicher· Host0:35
And World Opinions commentator Denny Burk on the president and blasphemy.
Mary Reichard· Host0:40
[intro music] It's Tuesday, April fourteenth. This is The World and Everything in It from listener-supported World Radio. I'm Mary Reichard.
Nick Eicher· Host0:53
And I'm Nick Eicher. Good morning.
Mary Reichard· Host0:55
Time now for the news with Kent Covington.
Nick Eicher· Host0:59
The White House says it's up to Iranian leaders to decide whether the war in Iran will end or resume. Vice President J.D. Vance said Monday: We have the cards.
J.D. Vance· Soundbite1:10
We have the military advantage. We now have additional economic pressure that we're applying on them through the blockade that we've imposed on their oil coming out of the Straits of Hormuz. So, uh, we have a lot of cards, we have the leverage, and we're gonna see what the Iranians do with that.
Nick Eicher· Host1:24
It was Vance who led the US delegation to Pakistan for those direct weekend peace talks with