Join Greg Karlstrom, Middle East correspondent for the Economist, and Tom Sass, public policy editor, as they dive into the tangled web of Donald Trump's Middle East strategies. They discuss whether he can truly 'stop the wars' and the influence of his informal advisors. The conversation also shifts to the pressing issues within the British prison system, emphasizing rehabilitation and innovative strategies to combat overcrowding. Prepare for insights that span geopolitics and social reform!
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Uncertainty in Middle East Policy
Trump's second term signifies a major Middle East policy shift, though its direction remains uncertain, even for Trump himself.
This uncertainty affects the entire region, including Israel and Iran.
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Iranian Concerns
While Iran publicly dismisses the impact of the US election outcome, privately, they are concerned about Trump's return.
Trump's past actions, including withdrawing from the nuclear deal and ordering Soleimani's assassination, fuel these concerns.
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Influencers on Trump's Policy
Trump's Middle East policy will likely depend on who influences him most.
With Jared Kushner possibly stepping back, Michael Boulos, Trump's new son-in-law, might play a role, given his Lebanese-American background.
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In 'In Cold Blood', Truman Capote chronicles the brutal murder of the Clutter family in Holcomb, Kansas, on November 15, 1959. The book follows the lives of the victims, Herb Clutter, his wife Bonnie, and their children Nancy and Kenyon, as well as the perpetrators, Perry Smith and Dick Hickock. Capote uses a nonfiction novel approach, blending factual reporting with narrative techniques to create a deeply human and emotionally engaging story. The book explores the psychological states of the murderers, the community's reaction to the crime, and the investigative efforts led by Alvin Dewey of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. It delves into themes of innocence, evil, and the complexities of human nature, particularly through the empathetic portrayal of Perry Smith. The novel was first published serially in 'The New Yorker' in 1965 and later in book form in 1966, marking a significant contribution to the 'new journalism' genre.
Donald Trump will inherit a tangle of conflicts in the Middle East; will he deliver on his promise to “stop the wars”? That will depend on who has his ear. Our correspondent says the way to better rehabilitate people in British prisons is to take some of them out (10:33). And our obituaries editor on the staggeringly productive career of Quincy Jones (19:15).
Additional audio in this episode includes Quincy Jones, “Soul Bossa Nova” and “In Cold Blood”; Michael Jackson, “Billie Jean”, “Bad” and “Thriller”; Lesley Gore, “It's My Party”; USA For Africa, “We Are The World”; DJ Jazzy Jeff, “The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air”; Frank Sinatra, “Fly Me To The Moon”
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