Hour 1 - The first hour of the April 20, 2026, broadcast covered the Strait of Hormuz crisis and Iranian setbacks while critiquing Democratic opposition and JD Vance’s mission to Pakistan.

On the April 20th, 2026, edition of The Charlie James Show, the first hour centered on escalating international tensions and the domestic political fallout. James opened with the ongoing uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz, quickly pivoting to a "mess around and find out" analysis of the U.S. Navy's seizure of an Iranian vessel. He criticized Democrats for allegedly rooting against the administration's success in the region before concluding the hour with a deep dive into his concerns regarding Vice President JD Vance’s diplomatic maneuvers in Pakistan.