The U.S. blockade at the Strait of Hormuz has brought traffic in the waterway to even more of a standstill. The Washington Post’s Júlia Ledur explains how geography aides Iran’s efforts to control the vital passageway. Trump’s attacks on Pope Leo have drawn condemnation from global leaders and members of the president’s base. Joshua McElwee of Reuters joins to discuss why this could be a seminal moment for the U.S. Catholic Church. A court ruled that concert giant Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, operates as a monopoly. Rolling Stone’s John Blistein breaks down the case and what it could mean for concertgoers. Plus, Trump renewed threats to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, why the FBI arrested the organizer of a Santa Claus–themed charity event, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will induct its first ever African artist. Today’s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.