Hour 2 [04/20/2026]: Voter Roll Lawsuits, Iran Oil Shock, Robot Marathon Win, and Safari Tragedy in “In Other News”

Hour 2 opens with continued 4/20 commentary before shifting into Iran-related tensions as negotiations stall, the Strait of Hormuz remains volatile, and oil prices surge alongside warnings of prolonged energy disruption. Nicole Murray breaks down market reactions, rising gas prices, blocked media mergers, and unusual headlines including a Chinese automaker’s in-car toilet patent. The conversation then moves to election integrity concerns as Hans von Spakovsky discusses DOJ lawsuits over voter rolls, claims of hundreds of thousands of deceased registrants, and legal battles with states resisting federal access. The hour closes with “In Other News,” featuring a safari guide killed by an elephant in South Africa, a robot dominating a Beijing half marathon, a shark encounter off North Carolina’s Outer Banks, a skydiving accident at Virginia Tech, Shaquille O’Neal’s blunt comments on celebrity culture, and a NASA astronaut’s emotional post-space experience. Hashtags: #Iran #StraitOfHormuz #OilPrices #NicoleMurray #HansVonSpakovsky #VoterRolls #ElectionIntegrity #Markets #InOtherNews #NASA #Robotics #Wildlife #Politics