Broken Deals & Fresh Starts • Best 60ish Seconds

In this week's Best 60ish Seconds, Charlie opens on the ongoing conflict with Iran, posing the question on everyone's mind: who trusts the Iranians? He reflects on a culture of broken deals and questions how long the conflict will remain protracted before a resolution can be reached. With markets rattled by the uncertainty, Charlie offers a steadying perspective: the economy is not the markets, and the markets are not the economy — don't confuse the two. Charlie then turns to the political landscape, examining the growing field of potential Democratic primary challengers to U.S. Sen. John Fetterman in 2028. Charlie notes this will be a fascinating race to watch.

As the week closes, Charlie pauses to acknowledge two sacred occasions: for Christians, Holy Week is upon us, and for our Jewish friends and neighbors, Passover begins. He extends warm wishes for a blessed and meaningful Holy Week and Passover to all. And the 2026 baseball season is officially here, with the the Phillies opening their season with a win over the Rangers. Charlie also tips his cap to March Madness and the Big Ten's rise to powerhouse status. With the Elite Eight set for this weekend and the Final Four in Indianapolis on April 4th and 6th, the best stretch in sports is just getting started.