States took on Ticketmaster in a blockbuster case — and won

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<p>The U.S. blockade at the Strait of Hormuz has brought traffic in the waterway to even more of a standstill. The <a href="https://apple.news/AH-MaD4OwQFG1n2SGvz6D3w">Washington Post</a>&rsquo;s J&uacute;lia Ledur explains how geography aides Iran&rsquo;s efforts to control the vital passageway.</p> <p>Trump&rsquo;s attacks on Pope Leo have drawn condemnation from global leaders and members of the president&rsquo;s base. Joshua McElwee of <a href="https://apple.news/A9g11I994TieuwK4mFlzy_Q">Reuters</a> joins to discuss why this could be a seminal moment for the U.S. Catholic Church.</p> <p>A court ruled that concert giant Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, operates as a monopoly. <a href="https://apple.news/AAeSsiN9vS22ayZKIMgRj2w">Rolling Stone</a>&rsquo;s Jon Blistein breaks down the case and what it could mean for concertgoers.</p> <p>Plus, Trump <a href="https://apple.news/AP-i-rqEeTK6G4kjftgVSNw">renewed</a> threats to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, why the FBI <a href="https://apple.news/AVKsSlm7tSROJFdxkI-Ln7A">arrested</a> the organizer of a Santa Claus–themed charity event, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will <a href="https://apple.news/AIdCLLp82Siuw9IOtyuutyQ">induct</a> its first ever African artist.</p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.</p>