Trump's so-called "excursion" to Iran appears to be short lived.  The President says Operation Epic Fury, now in it's 5th week, should be over in another two to three weeks.  Trump is talking about checking out of the conflict even without a deal. We'll discuss it with political analyst John Rothmann,  
Comedian J-L Cauvin will stop by to help us celebrate April Fool's Day
Belinda Waymouth returns with "It's the Planet Stupid!" and a look at a whale birth that will lift your spirits. 
David Sirota, with The Lever, will join us to talk politics. 
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The Mark Thompson Show 
4/1/26
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