This podcast episode explores the Houthis' history, rise to power, involvement in regional conflicts, and their complex relationship with the US. It highlights the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, the motivations behind the Houthis' actions, and the challenges they face in transitioning to a peacetime government. The podcast also discusses the US response to the Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, including the initial reluctance to engage directly and the subsequent designation of the Houthis as a terrorist organization.