Halperin: Trump Faces Two Bad Options on Iran

Michael Smerconish is joined by Mark Halperin for a wide-ranging conversation on President Trump’s escalating standoff with Iran, the growing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, and whether the White House is running out of options. Could Trump expand the conflict? Is there an exit ramp? Michael and Mark debate the political, military, and economic stakes — and listeners weigh in on what happens next. Original air date 13 May 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.