About this episode
The Iran conflict is escalating with little prospect of an end in sight. Our correspondent explains why a US ground invasion is likely. In an ongoing history series, we look at how America’s attitude to migrants changed as it got richer. And “Project Hail Mary” is a sci-fi film drawing wide audiences.
Guests and host:
- Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East correspondent
- Annie Crabill, a news editor in New York
- Alexandra Suich Bass, Culture editor
- Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
- Jason Palmer, co-host of “The intelligence”
Topics covered:
- Iran, Houthis, geopolitics, oil
- America, migration, colonialism
- “Project Hail Mary”, sci-fi
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