{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Game","title":"War, Gas Prices and the Midterms: March 2026 Political Roundup","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/dc0b7182\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2850,"description":"Mark Simon and Bob Marks wrap up a packed month of interviews and dive deeper into the biggest political stories shaping the moment.\n\nFrom rising gas prices and escalating tensions with Iran to the looming midterms and shifting voter sentiment, the conversation explores what success actually looks like in U.S. foreign policy—and whether the current strategy is sustainable.\n\nThey also break down:\n\nThe political risks facing President Trump\nHow gas prices could reshape the election\nGrowing distrust in elections and the SAVE Act debate\nCalifornia’s chaotic governor’s race\nLocal San Mateo County battles heating up\nAnd a lighter note: Opening Day and optimism for the Giants\n\n\nIt’s a wide-ranging, candid discussion on politics, policy, and the unpredictability of what comes next.\n\n⏱️ Time Breaks (Chapters)\n00:00 – Intro & March recap\n00:31 – A month of major interviews\n00:53 – Iran conflict & rising gas prices\n01:41 – U.S. policy on Iran & nuclear threats\n03:20 – What does “success” even look like?\n05:18 – Military options & Strait of Hormuz\n07:23 – Global economy & oil disruption\n09:29 – Gas prices and political fallout\n10:53 – Trump’s possible endgame\n12:39 – What has actually been accomplished?\n15:02 – Midterms outlook & political risks\n16:18 – “No Kings” protests & voter sentiment\n18:04 – Will protests impact elections?\n19:12 – Trump, health, and political stability\n21:09 – Election trust & voting concerns\n23:17 – Vote-by-mail debate & Supreme Court\n26:06 – California governor’s race chaos\n27:54 – Strategy, money & campaign dynamics\n29:24 – Why candidates stay in the race\n33:09 – Why voters aren’t paying attention yet\n33:41 – Local San Mateo County races\n38:22 – Development battles & community tensions\n40:10 – Social media & political polarization\n42:15 – Giants Opening Day & sports talk\n46:18 – Buster Posey & rebuilding optimism\n46:46 – Final thoughts & wrap-up\n\nSubscribe for more conversations on California politics, national issues, and the people shaping both....","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/9pDyZieGI05Lw6It7dfWUKmCTKf31sguZsytdFjIzw0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84MWYz/N2E1YTQxNDRkYWI1/NzI2ZDUxOTUwM2Vk/MGI3MC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}