incisive and engaging commentary and intelligence on global affaiirs <br/><br/><a href="https://borzou.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">borzou.substack.com</a>
badlands podcast by borzou daragahi
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incisive and engaging commentary and intelligence on global affaiirs <br/><br/><a href="https://borzou.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">borzou.substack.com</a>
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June 24, 2026
Atomic Cafe: Why Trump Is So Fixated On Iran’s Nuclear Program (S01)
<p><strong>Wednesday, June 24, 2026, Istanbul</strong></p><p>Donald Trump keeps making claims about Iran’s agreement to compromise on its nuclear program that Iran keeps swatting down. To make matters worse, even war hawks and neocons in Washington keep noting that he has actually achieved little in negotiations.</p><p>Making matters even worse is the possibility that Iran has abandoned any pretense of adhering to its nuclear obligations and already launched its own Manhattan Project to fast-track a nuclear weapon.</p><p>In today’s podcast, I break down the nuclear issue and assess both the politics and the science behind the headlines.</p><p>I also speak to India’s NewsX World about the nuclear issue.</p><p>badlands is a listener-supported podcast. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p><p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://borzou.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2">borzou.substack.com/subscribe</a>
June 23, 2026
Deconstructing The Scheme To Sabotage Iran Diplomacy (S01)
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit <a href="https://borzou.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_7">borzou.substack.com</a><br/><br/><p><strong>(Photo: AI-generated image posted online to intimidate Trita Parsi).)</strong></p><p><strong> Tuesday, June 23, 2026, Istanbul</strong> </p><p>Trita Parsi has been among the most measured and well-informed experts on Iran and the Middle East in the public eye. Yet for years, he’s been targeted by nefarious and well-funded forces seeking to paint him as an asset of the Islamic Republic, where he would be arrested on national security charges. </p><p>In today’s powerful and jam-packed edition of the badlands podcast, Trita, author of the excellent book <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/Treacherous-Alliance-Secret-Dealings-Israel/dp/0300143117">Treacherous Alliance</a>, joins me for an extraordinary and revealing interview. He discusses the attempt by Israeli operative Bari Weiss to spark a deportation drive against him, his confrontations with members of the Iranian-American community, and his continued access to the halls of power despite attempts to silence him.</p><p>Also on today’s episode, I discuss the latest, including:</p><p>* Positive signs coming from Washington and Tehran</p><p>* Lindsay Graham’s attempts to gin up another round of war</p><p>* The continued clashes in Lebanon, and how they could undermine the whole deal</p><p>I also answer questions about the state of Donald Trump’s mental health, the ongoing discussions between the US and Iran, the impact of the oil sanctions waivers, and the growing tension in the US over support for Israel in an interview with India’s NewsX World host Asuma Kataoka.</p><p><p>badlands is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></p>
June 22, 2026
US-Iran Talks Balk Over Lebanon, Trump Threats
<p><strong>Monday, June 22, 2026, Istanbul</strong> </p><p>Iran and the US talks get underway in Switzerland, but almost immediately fall apart. The Iranian delegation stood up JD Vance just as he was waiting for his photo op! </p><p>In today’s podcast I discuss why I believe the talks will continue in fits and starts over the coming weeks despite the initial hiccups. </p><p>Plus, comedian Tim Dillon hilariously describes Iran as a poorly behaving teenaged girl who gets the upper hand over her boomer mom. </p><p>I also join Express 24/7’s Fahd Hassan in a discussion about the role the Lebanon conflict will play in the talks, and whether the diplomats involved can overcome the differing positions.</p><p>And, in an interview with India’s NewxX World, I discuss the fragmentation of the Gulf States as a result of the war, and whether the US can overcome Israel’s spoiler role. </p><p>Please listen or watch, share, and subscribe!</p><p><p>hey, be cool and consider becoming a paid subscriber to support my work and allow me to do even more for you. if i get enough paid subscribers i’ll be to provide more commentary and reporting and improve production quality. </p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://borzou.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2">borzou.substack.com/subscribe</a>
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