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April 28: The War In Iran Is Complicating Walnut Exports From California

By Soreath Hok,

Published April 28, 2026 at 4:45 AM PDT

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California’s walnut industry is feeling the pressure of the war in Iran. In today’s episode, we learn how the battle over the Strait of Hormuz is adding to the strain of tariffs when most of its products are shipped overseas.

Plus, the latest news headlines: A Tulare County deputy killed while on duty will be laid to rest, and questions remain over a new ICE facility in Kern County.

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Soreath Hok

Soreath Hok is a multimedia journalist with experience in radio, television and digital production. She is a 2022 National Edward R. Murrow Award winner. At KVPR, she is currently the local host of NPR's All Things Considered.

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Jonathan Linden

Jonathan Linden is a podcast producer at KVPR. Born and raised in Riverside, he's a Southern California native. Jonathan's passion for public radio began at a young age when his brother would play NPR while driving him home from middle school. He earned his B.A. in journalism from Biola University in 2019.

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