Sam Stein, JVL and Mark Hertling React to Trump's Iran Address
Episode Date: April 2, 2026Sam Stein, JVL and Mark Hertling were live to reacting to President Trump's April 1st address on the war in Iran.
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1225 episodes transcribedSam Stein, JVL and Mark Hertling were live to reacting to President Trump's April 1st address on the war in Iran.
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