A hardline act to follow: Iran’s presidential election

Nicholas Pelham, The Economist's Middle East correspondent, discusses the tightening grip of hardline clerics on Iran’s political landscape and the resulting voter disillusionment. Meanwhile, Natasha Loder, health policy editor, shares groundbreaking insights on monoclonal antibody therapies that significantly improve survival rates for severe COVID-19 patients. The conversation intertwines the state of Iranian democracy with advancements in healthcare, touching on the pressing need for effective treatments and the revival of cultural traditions.