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On the home strait? A path to peace in Iran
23 minutes Posted Jun 15, 2026 at 10:04 am.
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Despite exchanges of missiles and drones between Israel and Lebanon, the start of a deal was struck overnight. What exactly has been agreed, and will it hold? We examine the idea that part-nationalisation could be a way to share the coming onslaught of AI wealth. And our series on World Cup contenders concludes with a look at England’s side.


Guests and host:

  • Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East correspondent
  • Alex Domash, economics correspondent
  • Jon Fasman, senior culture correspondent
  • Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
  • Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”


Topics covered: 

  • Iran war, Middle East, America
  • AI, wealth redistribution
  • World Cup, England


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