

Episode 171: Scott Anderson on the Iranian Revolution
Sep 21, 2025
29:59
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This week Richard talks to Scott Anderson, author of the new book, King of Kings: The Iranian Revolution: A Story of Hubris, Delusion and Catastrophic Miscalculation (Doubleday).
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Host: Richard Aldous
Producer: Bhaasita Athani
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