Iran Regime Change: Uncertainty Looms

0:00In Durham, it's March 1st, and here's what is going on. Just hours after U.S. and Israeli missiles hit targets in Iran, President Donald Trump urged the Iranian people to take control of their future. And act now. Iranian state media confirmed that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Kaminay was killed in the strikes, along with other top leaders missing or dead. Iran's economy is in ruins, with strong dissent despite a brutal crackdown on protests that killed thousands and jailed tens of thousands more. Key allies like Hamas, Hezbollah, and Syria's Assad regime have been weakened or wiped out. History warns that U.S.-backed regime change often fails. Past efforts in Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, and even Iran in 1953 led to civil wars, unpopular dictators, and heavy losses. Trump himself slammed a nation building as a wrecking policy in speeches and his campaigns. Recently in Venezuela, U.S. forces captured strong man Nicolas Maduro, and flew him here

1:01to face charges. But instead of a full overhaul, Washington worked with holdovers from his government, like his former second in command. Experts say its way too soon to know of pragmatic Iranian insiders will break ranks, or if the regime crumbles. Air strikes damage leaders, but they don't ensure a smooth shift to something better. Quick thanks to today's sponsor, see the description for more. Your favorite podcasts, music, or sleep sounds coming from your pillow. No earbuds, no distractions, just listen and relax.