Nermeen Shaikh· Host0:01

[upbeat music] From New York, this is Democracy Now!

Speaker 1· Soundbite0:16

Well, it's certainly gratifying that so many Democrats have come out against Trump's war on Iran. In many respects, the party's leadership has helped make it possible. Through congressional resolutions, public statements, and party platforms, Democratic leaders have repeatedly issued exaggerated and alarmist statements about Iran's supposed danger to the region, threatened the use of military force, and undermined diplomatic initiatives, sometimes even criticizing Republicans from the right.

Nermeen Shaikh· Host0:43

As the war on Iran enters its fifty-fifth day and the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz intensifies, we'll speak to University of San Francisco professor Stephen Zunes. He says Democratic lawmakers helped pave the way for the war on Iran. Plus, we'll look at how the war could cause a global food crisis.

Jorge Moreira da Silva· Soundbite1:03

The disruption of the Strait of Hormuz can push forty-five million more people into hunger and starvation. Um, so clearly we need to do something.

Nermeen Shaikh· Host1:16

Then, are officials and staffers in the Trump administration directly profiting from the war? We'll look at how anonymous traders have made millions of dollars by placing well-timed bets on prediction markets