Episode Appearances
The Daily · Mar 17, 2026
Chosen by War: The Rise of Iran’s New Supreme Leader
“Former Iranian President, moderate candidate considered for Supreme Leader position”
Iranian Supreme Leader successionRevolutionary Guards political influenceIran-US-Israel conflict impact on governance
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NatSec Matters · Mar 4, 2026
Exclusive - The Iranian End Game: Richard Nephew
“Former Iranian president; discussed as potential power broker but unlikely given JCPOA implementation failure”
Iran Nuclear Weapons Program and Enrichment FacilitiesStrait of Hormuz Shipping and Energy SecurityU.S.-Iran Military Conflict and Ceasefire Scenarios
View AnalysisThe Daily · Mar 2, 2026
Celebration and Mourning: Inside an Iran at War
“Former Iranian President considered as potential moderate successor”
Iranian regime changeMiddle East military conflictAuthoritarian government succession
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The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg · Feb 4, 2026
Iran’s Jacobin Revolution | Interview: Eli Lake
“Former Iranian president marketed as moderate; oversaw more dissident executions than Ahmadinejad; 2015 deal money went to Hezbollah”
Iran Regime Change StrategyElite Fracturing in Authoritarian RegimesReza Pahlavi Opposition Leadership
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