Episode 1859 • • 55:20 - 59:38
1859: Splashdown
NPR Analyzes J.D. Vance's Lack of International Diplomatic Experience
NPR's Daniel Kurtzleben reported on Vice President J.D. Vance's challenging role in brokering peace with Iran despite having only two years of Senate experience prior to taking office. The report highlighted the "classic vice presidential trap" set by Trump, who stated he would blame Vance if the negotiations failed. Key obstacles in the talks include disagreements over enriched uranium and Trump's unconventional suggestion that the U.S. and Iran should jointly charge fees for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.