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Neocons Still Lusting After Iran War ‘Wins’ (S01E161) (opens the original)
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Wednesday, September 30, 2026, Istanbul Most normal people would be relieved when a reports of a possible terrorist attack turns out to be a false alarm. Not so the neocons and their less conspicuous fellow travelers in the international media and intelligentsia. They voiced disappointment and even rage when it turned what was initially hyped as possible Iranian “terror” attack on a UK military base turned out to be a group of wankers trying to steal diesel from the local yokels. Subscribe n
The Stalemate In The Middle East Won’t Last (S01E160) (opens the original)
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Tuesday, September 29, 2026, IstanbulMore and more oil is getting out of the Strait of Hormuz, helping the Trump administration bolster its argument is “winning” its conflict against the US. But is the US framing of the contest even the right way to look at the conflict, especially when sneaking oil out of the Persian Gulf is costing American taxpayers untold millions and perhaps billions.Subscribe nowIn the latest episode of badlands, I discuss what is happening in the Str
‘Ponzi Scheme’: Massive Financial Scandal Engulfs Turkey (S01E159) (opens the original)
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Monday, September 28, 2026, IstanbulTurkey is being rocked by one of the worst financial scandals in its history, with some estimating that $19 billion in investor assets have been pilfered. What’s worse, many of those allegedly involved in the collapse of Tera Investment are connected to the ruling Justice and Development Party of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. In the latest episode of badlands, I break down the scandal and discuss the mounting public outrage.<a class="image-link image2" href=
Why The Relationship Between The US And Iran Is So Bizarre (S01E158) (opens the original)
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Friday, September 25, 2026, IstanbulAmerica has long had adversaries, but it has also communicated with those adversaries. It staffed its embassy in Nazi Germany well into the Second World War. All of which makes the relationship between the US and Iran so anomalous.Subscribe nowIn the latest episode of badlands, I discuss the history of US-Iran relations and why they are so bad…and so weird. Also in this episode, Chatham House’s stellar j
The Iran War Redraws The Rules (S01E157) (opens the original)
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Thursday, September 24, 2026, Istanbul Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned in his speech to the United Nations General Assembly that the Middle East will not be safe so long as Iran is under threat.In the latest episode of badlands, I discuss Iran’s new position and what it means for the region and the world. Also in an interview with Obsidian Risk Advisors founder Brett Erickson, we assess the new US restrictions imposed on Iran’s aviation sector and the impact of sanctions on civilians,
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